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PUMPING IRONY: To Save Your Brain, Get Your Shots?

By Craig Cox

While a growing percentage of Americans express skepticism about flu vaccines and other recommended immunizations, recent research offers a fresh incentive to roll up your sleeve: Those shots may reduce your risk of developing dementia.

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In a Word

By Jamie Martin

Experience Life‘s editor-in-chief reflects on celebrating the whole you — including the parts that are vulnerable, challenging, and hard to acknowledge.

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Vegan Wild Rice Pudding

By Alyssa Shultis

This creamy vegan dish can be served as a side, dessert, or as a cozy breakfast to ease you into a cool day.

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Make Room for More Fun!

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

How to overcome the “shoulds” and live a more joyful life.

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How Much Protein Do I Need as I Age?

By Craig Cox

Learn how protein-rich foods can help seniors combat muscle loss and other health issues.

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Can Music Help People With ADHD Focus Better?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

A growing body of research suggests music can improve attention, making it a particularly powerful tool for individuals with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Real Life, Realized: A Q&A With Sharon Salzberg

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Mindfulness trailblazer Sharon Salzberg on letting go of fear, anger, and isolation and becoming more open.

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How to Do the Reverse Burpee

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

This playful variation on a classic exercise delivers similar strength and cardio benefits — minus the pushup.

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PUMPING IRONY: Retirement, Reconsidered

By Craig Cox

Seniors are increasingly choosing to delay retirement, a trend some experts believe must accelerate if we want to protect Social Security and Medicare for the next generation.

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11 Vital Nutrients for Skin Health

By Catherine Guthrie

Here are some of the most important nutrients for skin health, including collagen, probiotics, selenium, and nitric oxide.

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SOMETHING SIMPLE: Spicy Braised Cabbage

By Grace Kennedy

This comforting dish comes together with just a few simple — and flavorful — ingredients, including smoked paprika and tomato paste.

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Uric Acid: A New Metric for Heart Health

By Mo Perry

The latest research on uric acid suggests that this waste product may be an important bellwether for cardiometabolic health.

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Look to the Trees

By Bahram Akradi

Life Time CEO and founder Bahram Akradi reflects on the immediate impact planting a tree can have in the fight against climate change — and how to inspire collective action for a sustainable future.

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The Surprising Connection Between Your Calves and Heart Health

By Michael Dregni

Referred to as your “second heart,” your calves play a vital role in your cardiovascular health. Here’s how.

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10 Common Causes of Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction

By Lauren Bedosky

Pregnancy and childbirth are common causes of pelvic-floor dysfunction, but so are stress, surgery, and even bicycling. Here are some other causes.

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The Vital Role Standing — Versus Sitting — Plays in Your Health

By Kelly Starrett, DPT, and Juliet Starrett

Sitting for long periods might be common, but it can undermine your health. Standing up, however, is a simple act that can infuse your day with beneficial movement.

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A 3-Step, Whole-Person Approach to Healing Endometriosis

By Mo Perry

This holistic approach for managing endometriosis incorporates an anti-inflammatory diet, stress reduction, and targeted supplementation.

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5 Skills for Authentic Communication

By Elizabeth Millard

How to have deeper conversations.

hummuse and fry bread for postpartum recovery

Postpartum Nutrition: Rosemary Roasted-Vegetable Hummus With Semolina Fry Bread

By Kate Morgan

This nourishing postpartum recipe features iron- and fiber-rich chickpea hummus.

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Understanding Panic Attacks

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Learn more about what panic attacks actually are — and what to do if you have one.

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ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Make a Micro-Connection

By Experience Life Staff

This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge supports your social health by encouraging positive encounters with others.

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