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How to Treat Postconcussion Syndrome
About 20 percent of people who sustain a traumatic brain injury have postconcussion syndrome — symptoms that last for months or even years. Here are three therapies that may help.
Rethinking Nutrition . . . for Real
After years of quick-fix dieting, the cofounder of the ARORA program finally progressed toward her health goals when she made healthy eating a lifestyle.
Gardens That Heal: Q&A With Juliet Blankespoor
Herbs like basil, thyme, fennel, mint, and more can be used in cooking — and in herbal medicine.
PUMPING IRONY: Dying to Get Better
A trip to hospice typically means you’ve given up on life. But what if you could receive in-home palliative care while still pursuing treatments for your afflictions? A Medicare pilot program suggests it could prolong lives — and save the agency money.
All About Heart-Rate Training: How to Use it to Maximize Your Fitness Efforts
Heart rate can be a powerful tool for building fitness and seeing results from your exercise regimen. Danny King, Master Trainer, shares what to know about heart-rate training, including what it is, how to use it in your workouts, and the ways you can identify the key metrics needed for yourself.
Becoming an Effective Fat Burner: How to Build Your Aerobic Base
The benefits of burning fat efficiently go well beyond aesthetics. Here’s advice for how to do it — and not stress your system.
Salt: Small Decreases Bring Big Rewards
The New York Time’s Jane Brody offers tips for reducing salt intake.
Is Doing Housework Good for Your Brain?
Vacuuming and cleaning windows may help our cognition and attention spans, according to a recent study.
PUMPING IRONY: When Pondering Old Age, Think Positive
Cultural messages about the perils of old age often make it tempting to assume the worst about what lies ahead, but a new book argues that an upbeat view of aging can actually lead to a longer, more fulfilling life.
Why Omega-3s?
Without sufficient intake of omega-3s, our health can suffer: We might experience more inflammation, our cell signaling may be inhibited, and our cognitive health can take a hit. In this mini episode, Paul Kriegler, RD, explains why omega-3s are so essential and offers advice on how we can support our bodies with optimal amounts of this fatty acid.
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: 4 Strategies to Filter Out Fear
Being afraid is natural — but here are some ways to keep fear from controlling you.
4 Simple Ways to Detox the Air in Your Home
Do you know what you’re breathing in your home? Here’s how to improve your indoor air quality and create a healthier living environment in your home.
More Than a Water Workout
How one team member’s mom has found her community, her class, her place at Life Time.
Can Exercise Build Brain “Muscle”?
Yes, according to recent research — and it might also help reduce the neuroinflammation connected with Alzheimer’s.
New USDA “Bioengineered” Food Label: What You Need to Know
Here are some of the loopholes and exemptions you might know about.
How Much Cardio Do You Really Need?
Don’t just “do cardio.” Transform your conditioning program by doing the right amount and intensity to drive results.
Struggling With Stress: Why It’s So Prevalent + What You Can Do
More so than ever, rates of stress are high: Many of us are experiencing it at great intensities and for far too long. Henry Emmons, MD, talks about the impact of stress on the body, including how it influences our wired responses and how it can trigger mental-health issues like depression and anxiety — and shares tangible things we can do in the short- and long-term to support our bodies in and when recovering from times of stress.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sweat
Discover the fun, fascinating, funky truth about sweat.
Birdie Wermy’s Success Story
How a grueling relay started one Indigenous runner on a path toward a healthier, happier life.
Are We Half Human and Half Microbe?
Many experts have noted that our bacterial cells outnumber our human ones by about 10:1, but according to recent research, it might be more like 1:1.
PUMPING IRONY: The Downsizing Dilemma
COVID, interest rates, and a tight housing market have dampened the appeal of downsizing for many empty nesters. But that only partially explains why we’re adding a second bathroom 10 years after the kids moved away.