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Why Omega-3s?
With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Without sufficient intake of omega-3s, our health can suffer: We might experience more inflammation, our cell signaling may be inhibited, and our cognitive health can take a hit. In this mini episode, Paul Kriegler, RD, explains why omega-3s are so essential and offers advice on how we can support our bodies with optimal amounts of this fatty acid.
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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: 4 Strategies to Filter Out Fear
Being afraid is natural — but here are some ways to keep fear from controlling you.
More Than a Water Workout
How one team member’s mom has found her community, her class, her place at Life Time.
Can Exercise Build Brain “Muscle”?
Yes, according to recent research — and it might also help reduce the neuroinflammation connected with Alzheimer's.
New USDA “Bioengineered” Food Label: What You Need to Know
Here are some of the loopholes and exemptions you might know about.
Struggling With Stress: Why It’s So Prevalent + What You Can Do
With Henry Emmons, MD
More so than ever, rates of stress are high: Many of us are experiencing it at great intensities and for far too long. Henry Emmons, MD, talks about the impact of stress on the body, including how it influences our wired responses and how it can trigger mental-health issues like depression and anxiety — and shares tangible things we can do in the short- and long-term to support our bodies in and when recovering from times of stress.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sweat
Discover the fun, fascinating, funky truth about all things sweaty.
Are We Half Human and Half Microbe?
Many experts have noted that our bacterial cells outnumber our human ones by about 10:1, but according to recent research, it might be more like 1:1.
PUMPING IRONY: The Downsizing Dilemma
COVID, interest rates, and a tight housing market have dampened the appeal of downsizing for many empty nesters. But that only partially explains why we’re adding a second bathroom 10 years after the kids moved away.
An ARORA Transformation
How a career shift to leading Life Time’s active aging initiative transformed one Life Time executive’s own health and well-being.
4-Minute Meditation for Stress Release
Use this guided breathing exercise to let go of stress and anxiety and take in stillness and calm.
A New Look at Chronic Lyme
Many physicians who treat tick-borne diseases now combine conventional medicine with gentler integrative strategies — and more long-term patients are getting well.
How to Use Tea-Tree Oil
This antiseptic and antifungal essential oil has several applications. Discover a few ideas for your home and body.
PUMPING IRONY: Robots to the Rescue?
The first comprehensive review of U.S. nursing homes in more than 35 years reveals an industry that has done little to improve resident care. And while policymakers talk about reform, everyone else seems to be talking about robots.
What Chronic Conditions Might be Exacerbated by Food Reactivity?
Food sensitivities can make chronic conditions, such as Crohn's disease, IBS, and ulcerative colitis worse.
PUMPING IRONY: In Need of a Boost
U.S. seniors have rolled up their sleeves for the initial rounds of COVID vaccines at a rate far above average, but as COVID-related deaths among vaccinated Americans continue to rise, public-health officials worry that too many have stopped short of the booster.
Unlock Your Own Strength
Five tips for how to tap into your physical and emotional strength — even amidst life's challenges — from Life Time member Julie Porras.
Is Being Overhydrated Dangerous?
Although overhydration is rare, it can be as dangerous as dehydration.
Is Food Reactivity On the Rise?
Yes. The most common allergenic foods are peanuts, milk, shellfish, tree nuts, eggs, finfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.
An Honest Talk About Mental Health
With Dr. Mondo
Anxiety, depression, limited self-beliefs, perpetual feeling states — we all experience mental-health struggles, and what we often don’t realize is the effect they can have on every area of our health and wellness. Dr. Mondo joins us for an honest talk about mental well-being, including the role trauma plays and the power that comes from healing.
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What Happens to Your Body When It’s Underhydrated
Slowed cell metabolism and kidney stones are just some of the potential effects of underhydration.