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What Is Social Rest?
Do you feel alone or worn down by certain people? Discover the signs that you need more social rest and with whom to find it.
Perks for Parents: 5 Things Included for Kids in a Junior Membership
Explore how your family can maximize their membership and take advantage of its complimentary offerings.
Fighting Parkinson’s
We’re in the midst of a Parkinson’s disease crisis. Explore the causes of the world’s fastest growing neurological disorder — and discover the innovative new treatments and functional therapies that can help patients live long and productive lives.
The Many (Many!) Ways to Keep Your Kids Active and Engaged This Summer
Classes, swimming, pickleball, and more — the options are endless for your kid’s summer at Life Time.
The Lessons Our Moms Teach Us
The cofounder of Life Time’s ARORA program reflects on the lasting influence her mom has had on who she is and continues to strive to be.
9 Tips for Scheduling — and Actually Enjoying — Family Meals
For hectic families, enjoying a meal together may feel like a luxury. These tips can help make the dream a reality.
Chef Justin Sutherland on Food, Culture, and the Importance of Community
The chef, TV host, and cookbook author dishes on deepening our connections and celebrating food culture.
What to Do When a Loved One Posts Misinformation
Misinformation is all around us, even in our social circles. Learn how to respond to it without losing your cool.
How to Share a Difficult Diagnosis
The decision to disclose an illness to others is often a complicated one. This guidance can help you share the news your way.
PUMPING IRONY: Broken Homes
The sudden closure of a Pennsylvania nursing home highlights the postpandemic challenges facing an increasingly troubled industry.
Compassionate Communication
When we pay attention to the words we use and the way we use them, we improve the odds of strengthening and deepening our most meaningful relationships.
The Good-Enough Holiday
Let go of perfectionism and find more joy in the season.
Caring for Caregivers
Whether you’re in a position of caregiving for loved ones or in an industry in which it’s your job to do so, caring for others can take an invisible toll on one’s health. It’s made even more challenging by the lack or absence of societal systems to support caregivers.
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW, explains the effects of caregiving, including the corresponding struggles you may experience — such as trauma, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. She also shares ideas for how caregivers can care for themselves and support their well-being.
4 Reasons to Host or Attend a Holiday Gathering
Though they can sometimes feel like too much trouble to host or attend, holiday gatherings can actually support our health. These are some of the ways.
How to Stop Dreading Family Gatherings
Social psychologist and author Amy Johnson, PhD, offers advice for dealing with those family members who often threaten to ruin the mood.
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.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Make a Micro-Connection
This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge supports your social health by encouraging positive encounters with others.
Leaning on a Breast Friend: How Two Women Supported Each Other Through Their Breast Cancer Journeys
Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the United States every year, and 2.3 million women worldwide. Every breast cancer story is different, and in this episode, we’re highlighting two — and sharing how these two women connected along their journeys to become “breast friends” and irreplaceable sources of support for one another.
Why It’s So Difficult to Talk About Sex
Here are four common misunderstandings that make it challenging to talk to our partners about sex.
Is Sex Exercise?
A bout of carnal activity could burn 100 calories per session and increase your heart rate, but the numbers can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.