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Health

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Can Exercise Build Brain “Muscle”?

Yes, according to recent research — and it might also help reduce the neuroinflammation connected with Alzheimer's.
By Michael Dregni
Active AgingAlzheimer’s & Dementia
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New USDA “Bioengineered” Food Label: What You Need to Know

Here are some of the loopholes and exemptions you might know about.
By Casie Leigh Lukes
Food CultureSustainability
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How Much Cardio Do You Really Need?

Don't just "do cardio." Transform your conditioning program by doing the right amount and intensity to drive results.
By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
CardioFitness Tips
Henry Emmons

Talks — S5, EP8 / Struggling With Stress: Why It’s So Prevalent + What You Can Do

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.

With Henry Emmons, MD
Mental HealthStress
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sweat

Discover the fun, fascinating, funky truth about sweat.
By Margret Aldrich
Fitness TipsGeneral Health
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Birdie Wermy’s Success Story

How a grueling relay started one Indigenous runner on a path toward a healthier, happier life.
By Birdie Wermy
AddictionHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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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.
By Courtney Helgoe
General HealthGut Health
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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.
By Craig Cox
Healthy AgingPumping Irony
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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.
By Renée Main
Active AgingFitness Tips
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4-Minute Meditation for Stress Release

Use this guided breathing exercise to let go of stress and anxiety and take in stillness and calm.
By Life Time
Stress
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Coping With Ambiguous Loss

How do we find closure when we're not even sure the door has closed?
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Aging ParentsAlzheimer’s & Dementia
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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.
By Pamela Weintraub
AutoimmunitySpecific Health Conditions
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How to Use Tea-Tree Oil

This antiseptic and antifungal essential oil has several applications. Discover a few ideas for your home and body.
By Courtney Lewis Opdahl
Functional/Integrative MedicineHome/Living
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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.
By Craig Cox
Healthy AgingPumping Irony
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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.
By Mo Perry
AllergiesGut Health
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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.
By Craig Cox
Covid-19Pumping Irony
Julie Porras lifting a barbell.

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.
By Callie Fredrickson
Attitude/MindsetMember Stories
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Is Being Overhydrated Dangerous?

Although overhydration is rare, it can be as dangerous as dehydration.
By Sarah Tuff
General Health
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Is Food Reactivity On the Rise?

Yes. The most common allergenic foods are peanuts, milk, shellfish, tree nuts, eggs, finfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.
By Mo Perry
Allergies
Dr. Mondo

Talks — S5, EP5 / An Honest Talk About Mental Health

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.

With Dr. Mondo
Attitude/MindsetMental Health
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What Happens to Your Body When It’s Dehydrated

Slowed cell metabolism and kidney stones are just some of the potential effects of underhydration.
By Sarah Tuff
Headaches & Migraines
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