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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.
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.
Beyond BMI: Why True Health Is About More Than What You Weigh
How much you weigh gets a lot of attention despite being one of the least telling measures of health.
How to Do a Facial Lymphatic Massage (VIDEO)
Learn how to do this DIY technique that can help drain sinuses, relieve congestion, and reduce fluid retention.
Should You Test Your Bone Density?
A bone-density test is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis — and can help you assess your risk of fracture.
6 Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated
Take water breaks, skip the ice, cook with high-quality sea salt — plus, three more tips to help you stay hydrated.
How to Strengthen Your Bones
We often forget about our skeletons, but they are essential to multiple aspects of our health.
13 Reasons Why Drinking Water Matters
From joint health to energy production to skin health, here’s why you should drink water.
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.