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PUMPING IRONY: Where Have All the Geriatricians Gone?

By Craig Cox

At a time when the U.S. population is aging at an unprecedented pace, the number of geriatricians trained to treat older patients is dwindling. Rebuilding that profession may require more than what our healthcare system can muster.

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What Your Feet Are Trying to Tell You

By Mo Perry

Not only do your feet carry you from place to place, but they can provide early warning signs for diabetes, thyroid problems, and even heart disease. Here’s what your feet may be saying about your overall health.

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Reality Check

By Jamie Martin

Experience Life‘s editor in chief on the problem with all-or-nothing resolutions — and how to set intentions for the New Year.

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Brad Jones on Overcoming Setbacks and Thriving at Life Time

By Brad Jones

A 60day Challenge winner reflects on the whole-body health benefits he received when he began focusing on his fitness.

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How Does Exercise Influence Your Cortisol Levels?

By Lauren Bedosky

Does the stress of working out help or harm regulation of this critical hormone? Read on to learn more.

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5 Life Time Experts Share Their Healthy-Living Goals

By Callie Fredrickson

Plus, the daily habits they prioritize to ensure they achieve them.

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Take the Polar Bear Plunge

By Michael Dregni

Looking for an instant boost to your health and mood? Go jump in a (frozen) lake.

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6 Strategies to Improve Your Self-Talk

By Elizabeth Millard

Try these six tips to soften self-criticism and change your internal dialogue for the better.

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Our 20 Most Popular Healthy-Eating Recipes of 2023

By Callie Fredrickson

Get inspired to mix up your meals and snacks in the new year with this roundup of our most-viewed recipes from last year.

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Listening Games

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Music-based workouts are a fun way to mix up a treadmill routine. Our fitness editor shares a favorite playlist.

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Is There Really a “Best” Workout?

By Sarah Tuff

We often pit activities against each other in an effort to find the ultimate fitness path. The reality, though, is that it’s not either-or. What’s best for you depends on a variety of factors unique to you.

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Why BMI Is a Flawed Metric

By Craig Cox

Body mass index (BMI) is not the way to diagnose obesity. Here’s why.

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