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7 Ways to Take Your Pickleball Skills to the Next Level

Looking to up your DUPR rating? Two pickleball pros share tips to help you climb the ranks.

By Callie Fredrickson

Pickleball Sports & Recreation

Tyra Black Finds a New Path in Pickleball

Tyra Black was raised to be a tennis star. Now, at 25, she’s making her mark professionally with pickleball.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Pickleball Sports & Recreation

person wearing a weighted vest while working out

Talks — S12, EP38 / Load Up: The Science of Weighted Vests and Building a Stronger Life With Aion Founder Brent Yates

Learn about the science behind the weighted vest movement and why everyone from professional athletes to everyday walkers are putting them on.

With Aion Founder Brent Yates

Fitness Tips

Chill Out! 9 Delicious and Healthy Ice Pop Recipes

These homemade ice pops are fun, nutritious, and refreshing.

By Robin Asbell

Cooking & Food

Latest stories

Lessons Learned

Experience Life's editor in chief on what she's learned in the pages of EL over 25 years.

By Jamie Martin

Columns

Why Exercise May Be the Best Medicine for Joint Pain

Creaky knees and other sore joints often send us to the medicine cabinet in search of pain relief. But recent research on osteoarthritis suggests we may be better served by simply moving more.

By Craig Cox

Active Aging Fitness Tips

PUMPING IRONY: The Cognitive Costs of a Reclusive Retirement

Recent research suggests that loneliness and social isolation may lead to postretirement cognitive impairment. Overcoming those obstacles may take some practice.

By Craig Cox

Pumping Irony

a woman relaxes on her patio while reading a book

How to Curate Your Own Retreat

A seasoned retreat expert shares how to create your own refuge for one hour, one day, a weekend, or longer.

By Caroline Sylge

Happiness/Joy Home/Living

How to Eat to Support Your Energy

Expert nutritional strategies to support your motivation and mental well-being.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Mental Health

Your Healthy Grilling Guide

Grilling can produce harmful compounds. Here are our tips for reducing carcinogens, improving flavor, and adding nutrients to your next cookout.

By Rachel MacPherson

Cooking & Food Nutrition Tips

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Latest Podcasts

A podcast studio with a sound board, mic, and headphones.

The Life Time Talks podcast features informative, insightful conversations to help you achieve your health, fitness, and life goals.

Talks — S12, EP38 / Load Up: The Science of Weighted Vests and Building a Stronger Life With Aion Founder Brent Yates

Learn about the science behind the weighted vest movement and why everyone from professional athletes to everyday walkers are putting them on.

With Aion Founder Brent Yates

Fitness Tips

Talks — S12, EP37 / Check the Box: Bringing Awareness to Prostate Health

Gain practical, empowering guidance on prostate cancer awareness, PSA screenings, and the life-saving importance of early detection.

With ESPN Anchor Jay Harris and Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman

Cancer Specific Health Conditions

Talks — S12, EP36 / A Guide to Recovery Tools

Learn why recovery is just as important as exercise, how to recognize signs of underrecovery, and which tools and techniques can support your recovery.

With Danny King, Master Trainer

Recovery

Talks — S12, EP35 / How Exogenous Ketones Support Clarity and Resilience (Sponsored)

Learn how exogenous ketones can support mental clarity, metabolic flexibility, and long-term resilience.

With Devon Price and Brandon Dyksterhouse

Brain Health Healthy Aging

Talks — S12, EP34 / What Every Woman Needs to Know to Protect Her Brain Health With Louisa Nicola, MMed, PhD

Learn why Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women, how brain changes can begin as early as our 30s and 40s, and why lifestyle choices can play a powerful role in prevention.

With Louisa Nicola, MMed, PhD

Brain Health Women's Health

Talks — S12, EP38 / Load Up: The Science of Weighted Vests and Building a Stronger Life With Aion Founder Brent Yates

Learn about the science behind the weighted vest movement and why everyone from professional athletes to everyday walkers are putting them on.

With Aion Founder Brent Yates

Fitness Tips

Talks — S12, EP37 / Check the Box: Bringing Awareness to Prostate Health

Gain practical, empowering guidance on prostate cancer awareness, PSA screenings, and the life-saving importance of early detection.

With ESPN Anchor Jay Harris and Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman

Cancer Specific Health Conditions

Talks — S12, EP36 / A Guide to Recovery Tools

Learn why recovery is just as important as exercise, how to recognize signs of underrecovery, and which tools and techniques can support your recovery.

With Danny King, Master Trainer

Recovery

Talks — S12, EP35 / How Exogenous Ketones Support Clarity and Resilience (Sponsored)

Learn how exogenous ketones can support mental clarity, metabolic flexibility, and long-term resilience.

With Devon Price and Brandon Dyksterhouse

Brain Health Healthy Aging

Talks — S12, EP34 / What Every Woman Needs to Know to Protect Her Brain Health With Louisa Nicola, MMed, PhD

Learn why Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women, how brain changes can begin as early as our 30s and 40s, and why lifestyle choices can play a powerful role in prevention.

With Louisa Nicola, MMed, PhD

Brain Health Women's Health

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Recipes

Melon Prosciutto Salad

This colorful, flavorful, no-cook salad is perfect for a hot summer day.

By Kate Morgan

Salads

SOMETHING SIMPLE: Watermelon-Cucumber Cooler

This blended beverage has natural electrolytes and a cool, refreshing finish.

By Kaelyn Riley

Beverages

yogurt cake loaf topped with blueberries

Flourless Greek-Yogurt Cake With Blueberries

This simple cake is a perfect addition to any spring brunch menu.

By Kate Morgan

Desserts & Treats

Citrus Salt

Citrus salt can add zesty flavor to everything from margaritas to grilled fish. Here’s how to turn your leftover citrus peels into something delicious.

By Adam Meyer

Dips, Spreads, & Dressings

Sheet-Pan Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Use chipotle powder or adobo from canned chipotles for these quick and easy shrimp tacos.

By Jose Guzman, RDN

Lunch & Dinner

Sheet-Pan Cod Veracruz en Papillote

Cod fillets and vibrant Veracruz-style veggies are steamed inside parchment paper packets to create a healthy and flavorful meal.

By Jose Guzman, RDN

Lunch & Dinner