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Why Massage?

With Zac Ellis
Season 6, Episode 16   March 21, 2023

Many view massage as a luxury or splurge — but some experts argue that it’s an investment in your health and wellness and deserves to be part of your routine. Zac Ellis, certified massage therapist, explains why he suggests adjusting your perceptions around massage, the benefits that can be reaped from the practice, the different types of massage modalities, and how to get the most out of a session.

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5 Surprising Factors to Reduce the Risk of Dementia

By Michael Dregni
Eating well, prioritizing sleep, and exercising help to protect against dementia, but there are other several other factors that play an important role as well. Learn more.
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What Is Inflammation?

With Gregory Plotnikoff, MD
Season 6, Episode 15   March 14, 2023

Inflammation is a natural bodily response that is essential in acute circumstances — we need it to happen we get a paper cut or if we’re fighting a head cold. Its harmful effects occur, however, when it becomes chronic and systemic. Functional-medicine practitioner Gregory Plotnikoff, MD, shares what to know about inflammation, including what causes it, how it impacts our health, ways we can test for it, and proactive steps we can take in our daily lives to tame it.

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Which Health Conditions Are Considered Inflammatory?

By Mo Perry
Chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer's, and certain types of arthritis indicate some level of inflammation.
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The Importance of Heart-Rate Zone Training

With Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach
Season 6, Episode 9   February 15, 2023

Understanding your heart-rate zones allows you to approach your fitness efforts in a more personalized way — working at the right intensity level and tapping into the right fuel source for your body at the right time. Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach, explains more about the benefits of this type of training and the ways it’s integrated into GTX programming.

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A Look at the Stress Reaction and Heart Health Lab Panel

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
What blood markers are tested and why knowing them can positively impact your health plan and trajectory.
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How to Relieve a Stiff Neck

By Dr. Reza Alizadeh
Simple strategies for addressing and preventing discomfort in your neck.
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What Is a Functional Neurological Disorder?

By Mo Perry
Hybrid disorders of the brain, mind, and body once confounded physicians and researchers. Today experts are beginning to uncover the conditions’ complexities — and how to treat them.
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PUMPING IRONY: This Is Your Brain on Junk Food

By Craig Cox
As Big Pharma’s latest Alzheimer’s drug faces renewed skepticism, a new study suggests that avoiding ultraprocessed food may be a more promising approach to maintaining healthy cognitive function as we age.
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What Is a Behavioral Addiction?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Shopping, gambling, social-media use, and sex are all behaviors that are potentially addictive. Learn how they happen and what defines this type of addiction.
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Is Cracking Your Neck Bad for You?

By Dr. Shane Wernke
What happens when you crack your own neck and the benefits of leaving neck adjustments to professionals.
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5 Tips to Stay Sober

By Veronica Valli
Quitting alcohol may not be easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard forever.
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Game On!

By Annie Kragness
Card and dice games have come to Life Time — and an ARORA co-founder shares three reasons getting dealt in is good for your health and well-being.
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What Are the Risks of Taking an Aspirin Every Day?

By Craig Cox
For heart-healthy people over the age of 60, taking a daily aspirin has "no net benefit," according to a recent JAMA report by the 2022 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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PUMPING IRONY: Zapped!

By Craig Cox
Can we cure dementia by zapping our brains with electrical currents? Some enterprising researchers would certainly like us to think so.
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10 Rules for Aging Well

With Frank Lipman, MD
Season 5, Episode 17   August 26, 2022

Every second of every day, all of us are aging, and yet we often wait to address — or altogether avoid — age-related concerns about our health until we reach a certain point in our years or our capabilities begin to diminish. Frank Lipman, MD, shares 10 essential factors he’s outlined for aging well, emphasizing that it’s never too late — or too early — to start embracing them, and that it’s not as difficult as you might think.

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Do You Need a Heart-Rate Monitor?

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Are these devices really worth it? A Life Time trainer shares the influence they can have on your training regimen and outcomes.
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Kicking the Sugar Habit — Together

By Annie Kragness
One Life Time team member and her parents enrolled in the Life Time Sugar Fix program together to eliminate the ingredient from their diets. This was their experience.
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How to Increase Your VO2 Score

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
And why it's a marker for you to care about.
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Why Do Some People Sweat Excessively?

By Margret Aldrich
Though rare, hyperhidrosis can cause someone to sweat a lot.
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PUMPING IRONY: Is It Time for a New Take on Dementia?

By Craig Cox
As Big Pharma continues to flail away on the Alzheimer’s front, new research increasingly turns toward identifying lifestyle changes that can lower the risk of falling prey to the disease.
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