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The Sauna: 7 Health Benefits and How to Use It
Get healthier while sitting? Normally that’s not the case — but it is when you’re sitting in a sauna.
Your Questions, Answered: How Big of a Deal is Alcohol When it Comes to My Fitness Goals?
Here’s how a Life Time dietitian approaches this subject with clients.
Your Questions, Answered: How Can I Be Sure I Get Enough Water?
A Life Time dietitian offers her best tips for fitting in enough ounces throughout the day.
The Fascial Connection
Just beneath your skin lies a complex network of connective tissue called fascia that helps you move, stand straight, and play hard. Keeping fascia tissue healthy might be one of the most effective — and most overlooked — ways to improve your health and fitness.
6 Health Investments That Are Worth It
The state of the current healthcare system may leave you feeling powerless over your health and well-being, but you have more control than you might think. Here are some strategies that are worth the investment.
4 Low-Cost Strategies to Improve Your Health
Take control of your health with these low-cost tips.
9 Free Ways to Improve Your Health
These free strategies can keep your body and mind in peak condition.
19 Ways to Invest in Your Health and Well-Being
Simple strategies to help keep the doctor away.
What Are Excitotoxins?
They’re supposed to enhance flavor and excite your tastebuds, but could these common food additives also be overexciting your cells — and doing damage to your nervous system?
Defying Convention
Experience Life founding editor Pilar Gerasimo discusses the healthy rewards of conscious nonconformity.
10 Tips to Develop a Big-Picture View of Health
Worrying excessively about our well-being can do us more harm than good. Here’s how to keep your health concerns in perspective.
Why Noise Is Bad for Our Health
Noise can elevate our stress hormones — even at levels that do not produce hearing damage — according to a recent study.
Taking the Heat
The sauna and steam room offer a variety of health and fitness benefits. Learn how to use them to your advantage with these tips.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Earn Your Beast Mode
Why our fitness editor says mechanics, consistency, and intensity — in that order — are the keys to fitness progress.
Take a Deep Breath: Understanding Lung Health and Immunity
Our lungs are essential to life — and our immunity. Learn what you can do to support them in the face of increasing air pollution — plus, lung-healing foods.
5 Truths About Self-Care
There are a lot of misconceptions about self-care. Our experts explain why it matters for all of us — and offer self-care tips.
What Causes Lightheadedness or Dizziness?
Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
What Causes Eye Twitching?
Everything from allergies to stress to magnesium deficiency can cause eye twitches. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
Why Do I Have Tingling in My Hands?
Tingling in hands might be a sign of poorly controlled diabetes, vitamin deficiency, and even panic attacks. Here’s what you can do.
What Causes Night Sweats?
Fluctuating hormones, hypoglycemia, and spicy food can all lead to night sweats. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
Why Do I Always Wake Up at Night to Use the Bathroom?
Are you always waking up to pee in the middle of the night? Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.