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Lab Testing Creates More Personalized Medicine
Targeted lab testing can help provide root-cause data.
How Telehealth Boosts Healthcare Access
For those with chronic conditions, telemedicine is a boon.
Are Health-Tracking Devices for Biofeedback Worth It?
The pros and cons of biotracking.
What’s Different About Weight Loss After 50?
By the time middle-age hits, many often seek a weight-loss goal — but a healthy, effective approach might look different than you think.
Our Favorite Experience Life Articles
Whether it was the subject or the storytelling, the articles we’ve written, edited, and read these past 20 years have made an impact on our team.
Why Are My Gums Receding?
Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.
Why Do I Have Lingering Mouth Sores?
Here are some root causes of lingering mouth sores — and what you can do about them.
Why Do I Have Oral Thrush?
Here are some root causes of oral thrush — and what you can do about it.
Why Do I Have Canker Sores?
Here are some root causes of canker sores — and what you can do about them.
High Blood Sugar May Undermine Workouts
A recent study suggests we might want to limit our sugar intake.
Why Do I Have Cavities?
Here are some root causes of cavities — and what you can do about them.
What Your Mouth Is Trying to Tell You
Oral health is intricately connected to the rest of the body. Here’s why it matters — and how to read those niggling mouth symptoms.
Another Side of Statins
New research suggests that some statins may mitigate the growth of certain cancers.
Should I Breathe Through My Nose or My Mouth?
Chronic mouth breathing can create problems — here’s why.
The Trouble With Food Studies
Nutrition research is rife with limitations and problems. Here’s some expert guidance for cutting through the confusion around food studies.
The Connection Between Visceral Fat and Longevity
Fat carried around the waist is associated with a higher mortality risk. Here’s why.
What to Do About Noise Pollution
Noise pollution reverberates throughout the natural world and can damage our health. Discover what you can do to quiet the cacophony.
How to Breathe
The way we breathe affects our athletic performance, cognitive health, and overall well-being. Here’s how to breathe better.
10 Health Metrics to Measure
To gain a true picture of your health status, monitor these 10 assessments consistently over time.
Your Questions, Answered: How is Life Time continuing to keep its health clubs clean during the coronavirus pandemic?
Learn how we’ve enhanced our rigorous safety and cleaning protocols to make our spaces safer for you and our team members.
How Good Is Your Tap Water?
Curious what’s in your tap water? Check out the Environmental Working Group’s new Tap Water Database.