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14 Reasons Why Sex Might Be Painful for Women
There are many reasons why women chronically experience pain during intercourse. Here are some of the top causes — and what to do about them.
PUMPING IRONY: The Perils of Normalcy
Six months into the current pandemic, I realize I’ve begun to forget the lessons it’s been trying to teach me.
Exercise Can Boost Immunity and May Reduce Risk of COVID-19
New guidelines by the American College of Sports Medicine recommend exercise as a strategy to avoid a severe case of the virus.
How to Help a Friend Deal With Pandemic Anxiety
9 tips to comfort loved ones who are feeling anxious about the coronavirus.
PUMPING IRONY: Faulty Connections
The current pandemic has sparked a boom in telemedicine, but a new study notes the many reasons why it’s not a viable option for many seniors.
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.
How Fitness Affects Metabolism
Learn why practicing fitness can lead to an improved metabolism.
Should I Eat Saturated Fats?
A Life Time nutritionist digs into the research behind dietary saturated fat and finds that it’s not the culprit behind heart disease.
How to Relieve Stress During a Pandemic
You may be experiencing a chronic state of stress activation known as “allostatic load.” Our experts offer five techniques to help you de-stress and re-center.
PUMPING IRONY: The Kids Are Alright?
Some evidence suggests that young people are carrying the virus into their multigenerational households, triggering the pandemic’s recent surge. Does that mean we should cancel visits from our grandson?
8 Factors That Age Us Prematurely — and What We Can Do About Them
Some of our daily habits may be doing more harm than good when it comes to how we age. Discover some basic lifestyle shifts that can slow the effects of this natural process.
6 Misconceptions About Blood Pressure to Rethink
It’s time to cut through the confusion about this common health metric.
An Anti-Racist Media Resource List
Our staff weighs in with some of their favorite anti-racist books, podcasts, movies, classes, and series.
PUMPING IRONY: Calm Amid the Storm
A pair of new studies suggests that my geezer compatriots — those of us who are still alive, anyway — are actually coping with the pandemic a lot better than you might expect.
How to Build Love and Trust During a Pandemic
Relationship coach and author Margot Schulman offers practices for building resiliency and deepening our relationships during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
Can Garlic Help Heal the Gut?
Turns out garlic is great for ulcers, food poisoning, and gut dysbiosis. Here’s why — and how to get more garlic in your diet.
Masks and Exercise: What You Need to Know About Working Out Safely and Effectively
The Life Time Training team offers insights, tips, and reminders to help you adjust to mask-wearing during exercise.
Curcumin: Health Benefits of Turmeric’s Most Powerful Compound
This medicinal botanical is one of the oldest, most studied, and safest on the planet.
Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraBath
This key component of Mark Hyman’s UltraSimple program can assist your body in expelling toxins and tamping down inflammation and cravings.
PUMPING IRONY: Wedding-Bell Blues
Our daughter is planning a big wedding this fall, despite the surging pandemic. This is forcing her geezer parents to make some heartbreaking decisions.
Why Strength Matters for Weight Loss
Discover the impact strength training can have on your weight-loss efforts — plus how it can benefit other areas of your health.