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Growth Hormone: The Ultimate Guide
Many lifestyle factors affect this important hormone — and there’s a lot you can do to optimize it in your own body.
What Is Herd Immunity, Anyway?
The concept of herd immunity is a growing part of the conversation about resolving the coronavirus pandemic. Infectious-disease researcher Daniel Altmann, PhD, offers insights on what it really means.
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.
Boost Your Immune System: Tips for Nutrition, Supplements, and More
Get advice from Tom Nikkola, vice president of nutrition and virtual training at Life Time, about the eating and lifestyle choices that can compromise immunity, as well as how we can optimize our nutrition to help build this system. Plus, he shares some bonus tips for exercise and sleep.
How to Build Mental Resilience During Difficult Times
Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT, director and co-creator of Life Time Mind, shares ways to protect your mind and body, as well as some simple mental exercises you can do if you feel overwhelmed with stress or worry.
4 Supplements to Boost Liver Health
Try these antioxidants and herbs to help your liver improve its detoxifying capabilities.
The Stress Response May Start In Your Bones
Why the flight-or-fight response is about more than adrenaline.
The Everyday Liver Detox
Liver-rescue protocols abound, but daily support of this detoxifying organ is a better way to protect your health. These lifestyle and nutritional strategies come expert- recommended.
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.
5 Ways Your Body Tells You It’s Toxic
Our bodies are pretty good at letting us know when something is off. See if one of these signs might be indicating that it’s time to detox.
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.
The Power of Mindset in Your Health and Life
Jen Elmquist, a licensed mental health professional and the creator of LT Mind, discusses how our mindset is where real, lasting change begins — whether you’re working on your health, fitness, relationships, or career.
Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t Right for Everyone
Intermittent fasting has many therapeutic uses, but not everyone should try it. Here’s why.
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.