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The Cognitive Benefits of Cataract Surgery
Untreated cataracts could contribute to dementia and depression, according to recent research.
10 Rules for Aging Well
With Frank Lipman, MD
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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4 Adaptogenic Recipes to Try
Adaptogens can help relieve stress, support your immune system, and even aid your workouts. Try these recipes to get more of these healing herbs in your diet.
Want Smarter Children? Teach Them Music
Music can shape stronger neural networks, according to a recent study.
PUMPING IRONY: Working on Purpose
I’ve discovered plenty of good reasons for postponing retirement and continuing to pursue purposeful work, but a new study suggests I may have overlooked an important one: It could help prevent a stroke.
Why Social Bonds Are So Important for Our Health
Expert advice on how to deal with loneliness.
6 Trainer Secrets for Making Meaningful Fitness Progress in 60 Days
Six Life Time trainers share how they’ve coached their clients to see positive health results in the span of a 60-day program.
PUMPING IRONY: A Tough Pill to Swallow
The Inflation Reduction Act will make some prescription drugs much more affordable for strapped Medicare beneficiaries. But will it deepen our dependence on Big Pharma?
Simply Effective: One Woman’s Skincare Evolution
An ARORA co-founder discovers the value of taking a few basic steps to care for her skin.
PUMPING IRONY: Class and Cognition
A new study suggests that people mired in low-wage jobs for long periods of time may suffer cognitive decline earlier in life than those favored with a more affluent life. My checkered career leaves me wondering where I stand.
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Can Lithium Orotate Be Used for Everyday Mood Support?
Lithium carbonate is a popular medical treatment for bipolar disorder, but a milder, over-the-counter form of this mineral can be used as a mood stabilizer.
5 Pilates Moves to Support Strong Bones
Try these Pilates moves designed to strengthen bones and improve function in aging bodies.
Becoming a Pilates Believer
The change the cofounder of Life Time’s ARORA program experienced after adding Pilates to her fitness regimen.
4 Essential Homeopathic Remedies
Nux vomica, arnica montana, allium cepa, and gelsemium sempervirens should be part of any at-home homeopathic first-aid kit.
Does Exercising Help With Anxiety?
Yes, according to a recent study — and the more intense the exercise, the more it may help.
Why Dance?
With Jeimy Bueno Prisby
Dance is more than a physically beneficial form of fitness: It evokes happiness, mental relief, and social connection. In this mini episode, Jeimy Bueno Prisby explains why you don’t need to be a “dancer” to enjoy the advantages of moving your body.
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PUMPING IRONY: Too Busy to Calm Down?
Struggling with a stressful workload in recent weeks, I’m struck by new research describing how chronic stress can accelerate the aging of our immune systems. So, why am I avoiding a proven stress-relief practice?
What Is Corrective Massage Therapy?
A massage therapist explains this massage technique and how it can support healing in areas of discomfort.
Why Self-Compassion is a Learnable Skill — and One We ALL Need
With Kristin Neff, PhD
Self-compassion is a powerful tool for improving our own well-being and our relationships — yet cultural blocks often dissuade us from practicing this skill. In this episode, Kristin Neff, PhD, shares what self-compassion is, the strong, positive ways it can affect us (and others), and how we can start cultivating more of it in our daily lives.
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Do You Need a Heart-Rate Monitor?
Are these devices really worth it? A Life Time trainer shares the influence they can have on your training regimen and outcomes.
What is the Difference Between Deodorants and Antiperspirants?
Hoping to avoid body odor? Try clothing made from natural textiles — and make your own healthy deodorant!