Sustainability

What Does It Mean to Decolonize Conservation?

Why today’s conservation efforts require Indigenous wisdom to bridge the gap between Western science and traditional ecological knowledge.

By Kate Nelson

Inclusive Wellness Sustainability

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How Air Pollution Damages Cognitive Function

The air you breathe may be harming more than your lungs, according to a recent study.

By Craig Cox

Brain Health Sustainability

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The Environmental Consequences of AI

That quick search costs more than you realize. Here's what to know.

By Michael Dregni

Mindful Technology Sustainability

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The Art of Using Kitchen Scraps

Tips to reduce waste, increase your kitchen creativity, and give new life to veggie peels, citrus rinds, and more.

By Adam Meyer

Home/Living Sustainability

How Pocket Forests Are Bringing Nature and Better Health to Urban Communities

The Life Time Foundation is helping bring biodiverse forests to urban communities to support both planetary and human health.

By Tina Nguyen

Community Relationships

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Why Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse — and What You Can Do About It

Climate change is extending the duration of the allergy season, but these key nutrients can help you build resilience and manage symptoms.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Allergies Specific Health Conditions

2025: A Year of Progress for the Life Time Foundation

How Life Time’s nonprofit made a difference for youth nutrition, youth movement, and a healthy planet — and what they’re planning for the year ahead, as well as how you can get involved.

By Tina Nguyen

Community Family/Parenting/Kids

7 Ways to Help Your Body Manage Microplastics

Learn how to avoid microplastics and reduce your body’s overall microplastic load.

By Michael Dregni

General Health Sustainability

Environmental Working Group (EWG) Releases 2025 “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists

Here are the most contaminated — and cleanest — fruits and veggies.

By Arielle Patin

Cooking & Food Nutrition Tips

What to Do With Your Loved One’s Cremains

Coping with loss is hard enough. Deciding how to honor your loved one’s cremains can be equally emotional. Explore these thoughtful options.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Aging Parents Sustainability

Can You Legally Be Buried at Sea?

Yes. Here's what you need to know to plan your nautical farewell.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Aging Parents Sustainability

What Really Gets Recycled?

The answer is rather complex.

By Michael Dregni

Sustainability

What Is a Natural or Green Burial?

Learn more about this simple, yet meaningful, ancient burial practice.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Aging Parents Sustainability

Hope on the Great Barrier Reef

One of our editors shares her tour of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia and what she learned about efforts to rehabilitate this critical marine habitat.

By Kaelyn Riley

Sustainability Travel

Protect Yourself From Mosquitoes — Naturally

Spraying pesticides or foggers can harm pollinators. Try these simple, natural tips to prevent a mosquito bite.

By Lauren David

Home/Living Sustainability

What Is Human Composting?

Also known as natural organic reduction (NOR), this eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation processes allows a body to naturally decompose and leave behind a rich compost. Learn more.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Aging Parents Sustainability

What Is Water Cremation?

Learn more about this alternative to traditional flame or fire cremation.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Aging Parents Sustainability

Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Burial and Cremation Options

Discover greener burial and cremation alternatives that honor your values — and your final environmental impact.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Sustainability

Repel Mosquitoes and Biting Bugs — Naturally

Easy tips to protect yourself from biting bugs — and also help save pollinators and other beneficial insects.

By Lauren David

Home/Living Sustainability

Planting 100,000-Plus Trees Together

How the Life Time Foundation is partnering with American Forests to support reforestation from devastating wildfires in California’s Sierra Nevada — and how you can get involved.

By Tina Nguyen

Sustainability

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7 Ways to Reduce Exposure to PFAS

Here's how to protect yourself from "forever chemicals" and mitigate their effects on your health.

By Mo Perry

Home/Living Sustainability

Sustainability

What Does It Mean to Decolonize Conservation?

How Air Pollution Damages Cognitive Function

The Environmental Consequences of AI

The Art of Using Kitchen Scraps

How Pocket Forests Are Bringing Nature and Better Health to Urban Communities

Why Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse — and What You Can Do About It

2025: A Year of Progress for the Life Time Foundation

7 Ways to Help Your Body Manage Microplastics

Environmental Working Group (EWG) Releases 2025 “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists

What to Do With Your Loved One’s Cremains

Can You Legally Be Buried at Sea?

What Really Gets Recycled?

What Is a Natural or Green Burial?

Hope on the Great Barrier Reef

Protect Yourself From Mosquitoes — Naturally

What Is Human Composting?

What Is Water Cremation?

Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Burial and Cremation Options

Repel Mosquitoes and Biting Bugs — Naturally

Planting 100,000-Plus Trees Together

7 Ways to Reduce Exposure to PFAS

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