Lifestyle

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3 Skincare Ingredients, Explained

Considering the use of retinoids, peptides, AHAs, or BHAs? An aesthetic nurse outlines the benefits of these often-recommended ingredients.

By Stephanie Astor, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CANS

Personal Care/Beauty Skin, Hair, & Nails

ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Read Every Day

Carving out time to read a book or listen to an audiobook can support your brain health, mood, sleep, and more.

By Experience Life Staff

Attitude/Mindset Mindfulness/Meditation

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Should Kids Be Taking Supplements?

A registered dietitian (and mom!) offers considerations and guidance around supporting kids’ nutrient status.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Family/Parenting/Kids Supplements

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Talks — S8, EP23 / Ask the Trainers: Your Fitness Questions, Answered (Part Two)

Two Dynamic Personal Trainers join us to answer some common fitness questions they hear from clients.

With Dynamic Personal Trainers Sean Toy and Joe Clark

Fitness Tips Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

Talks — S8, EP22 / The Case for Authentic and Effective Communication

Understand the skills, strategies, and best practices for having effective and authentic conversations in the workplace — and beyond.

With Amelia Reigstad, PhD

Community Coworkers

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8 Tips to Navigate Back-to-School Stress

The first weeks of school are stressful for parents as well as kids. Here's how to set your family up for success.

By Katie Dohman

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

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Talks — S8, EP21 / How to Create a Diverse Movement Diet

Learn about Bowman’s concept of the “Movement Diet” and how anyone can improve the health of their movement plan by being thoughtful about “movement calories,” “movement macronutrients,” and “movement micronutrients.”

With Katy Bowman, MS

Fitness Tips Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

Discover True Fun (Hint: No Screens Are Involved)

Escape digital distractions to reconnect with what really matters — real fun.

By Jessie Sholl

Attitude/Mindset Mindful Technology

7 Workplace Communication Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Workplace communication challenges can undermine our equanimity, sap our satisfaction, and hurt our success. A renowned mindfulness teacher shows us how to build stronger, more successful relationships — with our colleagues and ourselves.

By Sharon Salzberg

Coworkers Healthy Communication

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3 Common Reasons for a Flaky Scalp

Plus, four tips for maintaining a healthier scalp — and in turn, achieving healthier, stronger hair.

By Jolene Turner

Personal Care/Beauty Skin, Hair, & Nails

Talks — S8, EP20 / The Will to Push to Your Potential: A Conversation With Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte

Hear from 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte about his experience in the sport of swimming, and how he trained his mindset so he was purposeful in his efforts to achieve his goals.

With Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte

Aqua Fitness Attitude/Mindset

How to Conduct a “Fun Audit”

Missing out on fun? Here's how to identify what truly brings you joy and satisfaction.

By Jessie Sholl

Attitude/Mindset Personal Development

What Are the Health Benefits of Castor Oil?

This one-ingredient wonder can help soften skin, reduce joint pain, relieve constipation, and more.

By Courtney Helgoe

Personal Care/Beauty

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13 Summer Book Recommendations

Looking for your next novel? Get lost in one of these reads — curated from Life Time team members — while you’re relaxing poolside.

By Callie Fredrickson

Personal Development

Find Real Fun With SPARK

Infuse your life with more joy using Catherine Price's SPARK framework. Discover how creating space, pursuing passions, attracting fun, rebelling (a little bit), and staying committed will help you find lasting happiness.

By Jessie Sholl

Attitude/Mindset Personal Development