The Problem with Low-Fat Dairy
Why low-fat dairy may be overrated and why full-fat dairy could have more going for it than you’d think — assuming you can tolerate dairy in the first place.
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How to Make Over Your Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Three go-to health foods get a taste makeover with these flavor-building, nutrition-boosting strategies.
How to Repair Your Thyroid
Millions of people suffer thyroid problems without ever knowing why. Here’s how to recognize and resolve thyroid dysfunction your doctor might miss.
Making Adjustments
Recipe retrofitting is one way to cut back on unwanted sugars and fats. But it’s not always your best strategy for healthier eating.
The Trouble With Food Studies
Nutrition research is rife with limitations and problems. Here’s some expert guidance for cutting through the confusion around food studies.
Fitting Fitness In — Virtually
Meet five female Life Time members who have found their fitness stride by training from a distance.
Why Standing Desks Are Here to Stay
You’ve likely heard sitting is the new smoking, but do you know just how problematic it can be? Learn why you may want to embrace standing desks, walking meetings, and other forms of fitting in movement throughout the day.
Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs
Carbs have gotten a rotten rap lately, partly because they’re frequently lumped into one big-bad category. But not all carbs are bad! Find out which are worth befriending, and which are better to let go.
Essential Amino Acids: How to Choose and Use Them Wisely
If you can’t get enough protein in your diet through food alone, you may want to consider supplementing with an amino acid.
12 Factors That Affect Your Metabolism
How much do you really know about the magic of your body’s inner workings?
How to Make the Most of Parents Night Out at Life Time
Meet a few moms and dads who are loving this membership benefit.
How to Make a Fitness Plan
Determined to get into better shape? Don’t drive yourself to exhaustion: Coach yourself to satisfaction — and real results that last.
What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid
Meet your thyroid, a delicate little gland located at the front of your throat. It controls how every cell in your body turns food and oxygen into energy — and that can mean big trouble if your thyroid goes on the fritz.
Soda Tax Proposals Gather Steam Across the Country
Several U.S. cities may vote in November to levy a per-ounce sugary drink tax on beverage distributors.
What Your Teeth Are Trying to Tell You
Steven Lin, DDS, holistic dentist and author of The Dental Diet, talks about the mouth–body connection and how nutrition can help address crooked teeth, your oral microbiome, and more.
Primitive Workouts
Why today’s hottest fitness regimens are looking back to our ancient, hunter-gatherer past for the best ways to get fit and live healthy.
The Path Forward: Maria Menounos
The last five years presented several unexpected obstacles for media maven Maria Menounos. Now she’s paving a new way — and living with greater intention.
Revolutionary Act 6: Redefine Your Role
You are not a “healthcare consumer.” You are a human being. You may be experiencing an illness or other health challenge right now, but remember that good health is your body’s natural state.
Whole-Person Cancer Care
Why lifestyle-based therapies — including nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, and other alternative practices — are becoming essential components of traditional cancer treatment.
The Doctor Is in the House: Rangan Chatterjee, MBChB
Rangan Chatterjee, MBChB, is on a mission to improve individual well-being and transform the doctor–patient relationship with a simple message: Good health begins at home.
What Your Mouth Is Trying to Tell You
Oral health is intricately connected to the rest of the body. Here’s why it matters — and how to read those niggling mouth symptoms.