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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why a Sense of Belonging Is Essential to Our Well-Being
Labeled by the U.S. Surgeon General as an epidemic, loneliness is affecting our population at alarming rates and having a devastating impact on both our physical and mental health. In addition to contributing to the increased risks of heart disease, dementia, and stroke, lacking social connection has been proven to be as detrimental to physical health as smoking. Henry Emmons, MD, shares more about these health effects and offers some tangible steps we can all take to increase our sense of belonging.
9 Expert Tips for Managing Finances With Your Partner
Talking about money can be hard, but sometimes we have to do it — especially if we manage finances with another person. Here are some strategies.
What Is Dermaplaning?
Learn how this skin-resurfacing technique works — and how it can reveal a smoother, more radiant complexion.
3 Tips for Dynamic Sitting
Whether you sit all the time or rotate between sitting and standing, these are three ways to keep moving.
What We Can Learn From Indigenous Wellness: A Q&A With Thosh Collins and Chelsey Luger
The husband-and-wife team talk about Native American ancestral knowledge and the importance of decolonizing wellness.
How One Woman Discovered Her Roots by Traveling to Ghana
Exploring the lands of your ancestors brings a new understanding of your identity and origins.
7 Life Time Destinations to Visit During Your Holiday Travels
Keep your health and wellness goals on track during this busy season at one of these Life Time Athletic Country Clubs.
9 Healthy-Living Experts Share Their 2023 Holiday Wish Lists
Plus, what they plan on gifting to their loved ones.
Ode to Body Joy!
Our fitness editor reflects on shifting the focus from how she feels about her body to how she feels in her body.
Minimalist Gift Ideas to Sip, Savor, and Enjoy
Looking for a gift that won’t add to household clutter? Explore these consumable-gift ideas.
10 Products to Elevate Your Morning Coffee or Tea Ritual
Start your day off right with our favorite coffee and tea gear.
4 Mantras for Moving With More Gratitude
How fitness classes — and exercise in general — can help you experience more thankfulness. Plus, classes to try to help foster this feeling.
A Grammy-Award-Winning Opera Singer’s Journey of Resilience and Health
Ryan Speedo Green on what it takes to become a champion.
Why Anxiety Is Not Your Enemy
A case study in how to live — and thrive — with anxiety.
Breathe in Gratitude
An 8-minute guided meditation to bring awareness to what you’re grateful for.
Expert Tips for Navigating the No Gifts Conversation
Initiating a conversation about skipping holiday gifts can be a daunting task. Explore strategies to help you navigate this discussion with ease.
5 Strategies for Coping With Sensory Overload
It’s not uncommon to be overwhelmed by all of the stimuli in your environment. These strategies can help you recognize and deal with this feeling.
How to Use Unstable-Surface Tools (USTs) for Balance Training
Tools like wobble boards, Power Plates, and BOSU balls can help prevent injury and improve stability.
How Do I Rest — Really? Understanding the 7 Types of Rest
Rest is essential to our health and wellness, yet it often gets pushed to the side in favor of other things that require our time and attention. Importantly, it’s not just physical rest we need: There are six other types that contribute to our overall well-being.
In this episode, Barbara Powell, MA, NBC-HWC, joins us to first explain the signs and symptoms of under-rest to watch for. She then delves into the seven versions of rest we need, and for each, the micro, macro, and habitual ways we can get more rest so we can perform better and live life more fully.
Make Room for More Fun!
How to overcome the “shoulds” and live a more joyful life.