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Got the Blues? Ultraprocessed Food May Be to Blame
Highly processed foods, which are typically high on the glycemic index, can reduce levels of serotonin and dopamine — and potentially contribute to depression and anxiety.
5 Ways to Manage Acid Reflux Without Medication
Acid reflux is unpleasant and all too common. Integrative nutritionists share how to manage acid reflux symptoms and rediscover the pleasure of eating.
Expert Advice: How Can I Cut Back on Alcohol?
Whether for dry January or at any other time of the year.
PUMPING IRONY: This Is Your Brain on Junk Food
As Big Pharma’s latest Alzheimer’s drug faces renewed skepticism, a new study suggests that avoiding ultraprocessed food may be a more promising approach to maintaining healthy cognitive function as we age.
Is Life Time’s 10-Day Sugar Fix Program Right For You?
Everything to know about this digital program designed to curb sugar cravings.
Kicking the Sugar Habit — Together
One Life Time team member and her parents enrolled in the Life Time Sugar Fix program together to eliminate the ingredient from their diets. This was their experience.
5 Eating Patterns to Avoid
Our relationship with food can be complicated. Here are five strategies to avoid secret snacking, mindless munching, and more.
Kicking the Sugar Habit: How One Life Time Member Stopped Cravings and Found Success
“My addiction to sugar is gone.”
Advice From a Trainer: 5 Tips for a Successful D.TOX
The top strategies for success this trainer learned after going through the Life Time D.TOX program multiple times.
The Addictive Power of Processed Foods
Big Food engineers foods like chocolate, ice cream, French fries, and chips to be addictive. Here's how.
How Does the Body Process Alcohol?
Here's the nitty-gritty on exactly how your body processes that glass of red wine.
What Are the Health Effects of Moderate Alcohol Consumption?
Alcohol seems to affect us all differently — and even affect our own bodies differently over time. Here are answers to some of your questions about booze and the body.
The Connection Between Sugar and Cancer Metabolism
Sugar is the top food to avoid when it comes to cancer, according to an integrative oncologist at the University of California San Francisco.
9 Ways to Expand Your Palate
Experimenting with what you put on your plate can open you up to new flavors — and even help you find ways to enjoy foods you’ve previously avoided.
Added Sugar Doubles Liver-Fat Production
Even moderate amounts of added sugar in our diets can negatively affect our liver, according to a recent study.
Your Body on Junk Food: Q&A With Michael Moss
The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist talks about how Big Food uses sugar, salt, and fat to hook Americans.
7 Signs You’re in an Unhealthy Relationship — With Food
Plus, ways to navigate the ups and downs so you can develop healthier and more sustainable eating habits.
How Much Sugar Is in Your “Healthy Drink”?
Here are seven "healthy" beverages — and how much sugar they actually contain.
Simple Ways to Eat Less Sugar
A realistic guide to spotting hidden sugars and lessening the consumption in your diet.
32 Ways to Kick Your Coffee-Break Habit
Are you too dependent on your afternoon coffee? Here are better ways to break up the day.