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Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life

Be a Policymaker

Look up the word “policy” in the dictionary and you’ll find that the definition involves making plans, following guiding principles and pursuing a determined course of action - all for the sake of getting things done in an expedient, prudent manner.

a woman covers her face with the top of her sweater

What Is Impetigo and How Do I Treat It?

September 26, 2008
Karen Asp
Lifestyle, Personal Care/Beauty, Skin, Hair, & Nails, Wellness
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Impetigo is a common highly contagious skin infection. It is especially contagious among children but is not usually serious.

a woman scratches her arm

What Is Bacterial Folliculitis and How Do You Treat It?

September 9, 2008
Karen Asp
Lifestyle, Personal Care/Beauty, Skin, Hair, & Nails, Wellness
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A relatively common type of rash that presents as itchy, pus-filled pimples. It usually appears around the base of hair follicles on the arms, legs, or scalp.

a woman prepares a bath

The Importance of “You” Time

September 1, 2008
Jon Spayde
Health, Stress
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Lack of solitude can lead to increased stress and undermined health. Here’s how to find some quality time—with yourself.

Time For Health

Time for Health: How to Schedule (or Unschedule) Your Family Well

September 1, 2008
John de Graaf
Family/Parenting/Kids, Lifestyle, Time Management
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A too-busy reality can run you and your loved ones ragged — and do real damage to your family’s happiness in the process. Here’s how to make time for the healthy priorities that really matter.

Digestive Health

Functional Wellness, Part 3: Digestive Health

September 1, 2008
Mark Hyman, MD
Functional/Integrative Medicine, Gut Health, Health, Immunity, Metabolism/Weight Loss, Nutrition
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A well-functioning digestive system is the cornerstone of good health. Find out how the gut works, what makes it vulnerable — and what you can do to keep your own digestive tract in tiptop shape.

herbed chicken breast with a side of roasted vegetables

The Clever Cook: 3 Quick and Healthy Recipes From Robin Miller

Cookbook author Robin Miller shares her tips and tricks for preparing wholesome, delicious meals that leave plenty of time for goofing around and hanging out.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes: Recipes, Techniques, and More

Delight your senses—and nourish your body—with these succulent, vine-ripened treats.

a mom talks in the kitchen with her teen daughter

How to Embrace the Challenges and Joy of Parenting Teens

September 1, 2008
Joseph Hart
Family/Parenting/Kids, Happiness/Joy, Lifestyle
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When we set aside the stereotypes we have about raising teenagers, we can better approach the real challenges that arise - and rediscover the joy in our relationships with our children.

gabrielle reese and family

Smart Play: Gabrielle Reece

Volleyball legend Gabrielle Reece blends fitness, family, fun - and an abiding mission: helping others embrace a healthier way of life.

kids run down a nature path

The Young and Not-So-Restless: Assessing Your Kid’s Activity Level

They run, they jump, they play, they compete. That’s great. But how well do their real-life activities measure up to recommendations?

parents run after their kids

5 Ways Speed Training Can Improve Your Health

September 1, 2008
Bob Condor
Family/Parenting/Kids, Fitness, Fitness Tips, Metabolism/Weight Loss, Play/Recreation, Sports & Recreation
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Kids have the right idea: They love racing and chasing and seeing just how fast they can go. Here’s why adults should pick up the pace, too.

Mother and Son Working Out

How Training for an Athletic Event Can Strengthen Family Ties

Participating in an athletic event as a family—from a fun-run 5K to a full-on Olympic triathlon—can improve your fitness, and your bond with each other.

close up of woman's face

8 Common Skin Problems and How to Treat Them — Naturally

September 1, 2008
Karen Asp
Inflammation, Lifestyle, Personal Care/Beauty, Skin, Hair, & Nails
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From athlete’s foot to eczema, unwanted skin conditions can throw you off your game. Here’s the scoop on how to deal with itching, pain, redness, and some the other most maddening maladies.

pilar-gerasimo

Some Kinds of Help

September 1, 2008
Pilar Gerasimo
Blogs, Columns
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OK, I realize I’m dating myself here, but I’m hoping that at least some of you will join me in remembering that cult classic kids’ album Free to Be...You and Me . Masterminded by Marlo Thomas and Friends, and accompanied by a singalong book, it was played endlessly (to some parents’ chagrin) by a whole generation of kids in the ’70s, and as a result, it permeated our collective memory.

Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life

Circles of Influence

September 1, 2008
Bahram Akradi
Blogs, Columns
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Each of us is first and foremost a citizen of the earth. And so on some level, our deepest responsibility (and privilege) lies in making ourselves of service—even in some small way—within this realm.

sunset

PUMPING IRONY: Awkward Mornings

One of the buffer guys at the gym on Monday was wearing a very tight T-shirt with this message: "An awkward morning is better than a boring night." I've had a few awkward mornings since I last posted -- though…

sunset

PUMPING IRONY: Miracle Cure?

OK, this is weird. Against my better judgment, I shuffled my pathetic ancient body downstairs to the gym after work last night and went through a slightly truncated version of my normal goal-averse routine (elliptical danger machine, lifting, etc.) expecting…

sunset

PUMPING IRONY: Back and Forth

Remember the scene in It's a Wonderful Life when Jimmy Stewart's sitting at Martini's bar and prays for deliverance from his financial crisis only to get slugged by Mr. Welch, the school teacher's husband? (OK, so you never saw the…