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General Health

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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.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
General HealthHealthy Aging
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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.
By Experience Life Staff
General Health
a man flossing

Why Are My Gums Receding?

Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.
By Mo Perry
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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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.
By Mo Perry
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
a doctor looks into a man's mouth

Why Do I Have Oral Thrush?

Here are some root causes of oral thrush — and what you can do about it.
By Mo Perry
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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Why Do I Have Canker Sores?

Here are some root causes of canker sores — and what you can do about them.
By Mo Perry
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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High Blood Sugar May Undermine Workouts

A recent study suggests we might want to limit our sugar intake.
By Michael Dregni
General Health
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Why Do I Have Cavities?

Here are some root causes of cavities — and what you can do about them.
By Mo Perry
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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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.
By Mo Perry
General HealthGut Health
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Another Side of Statins

New research suggests that some statins may mitigate the growth of certain cancers.
By Craig Cox
General Health
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Should I Breathe Through My Nose or My Mouth?

Chronic mouth breathing can create problems — here's why.
By Michael Dregni
Fitness TipsGeneral Health
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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.
By Helen Martineau
General Health
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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.
By Michael Dregni
General Health
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How to Breathe

The way we breathe affects our athletic performance, cognitive health, and overall well-being. Here's how to breathe better.
By Michael Dregni
General HealthHealthy Aging
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10 Health Metrics to Measure

To gain a true picture of your health status, monitor these 10 assessments consistently over time.
By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
General Health
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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.
By Life Time Editorial Team
General HealthMembership
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How Good Is Your Tap Water?

Curious what's in your tap water? Check out the Environmental Working Group's new Tap Water Database.
By Michael Dregni
General HealthSustainability
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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.
By Mo Perry
General HealthMetabolism/Weight Loss

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.
By the Experience Life Team
Functional/Integrative MedicineGeneral Health
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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.
By Mo Perry
General HealthHealthy Aging
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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.
By Experience Life Staff
General Health
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