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What to Do When a Loved One Posts Misinformation
Misinformation is all around us, even in our social circles. Learn how to respond to it without losing your cool.
How to Share a Difficult Diagnosis
The decision to disclose an illness to others is often a complicated one. This guidance can help you share the news your way.
PUMPING IRONY: Broken Homes
The sudden closure of a Pennsylvania nursing home highlights the postpandemic challenges facing an increasingly troubled industry.
The Good-Enough Holiday
Let go of perfectionism and find more joy in the season.
Caring for Caregivers
Whether you’re in a position of caregiving for loved ones or in an industry in which it’s your job to do so, caring for others can take an invisible toll on one’s health. It’s made even more challenging by the lack or absence of societal systems to support caregivers.
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW, explains the effects of caregiving, including the corresponding struggles you may experience — such as trauma, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. She also shares ideas for how caregivers can care for themselves and support their well-being.
Healthy, Fun, Together: Things to Do at Life Time With Family and Friends
Gather your group — and put those guest passes to use! — at your athletic country club.
4 Reasons to Host or Attend a Holiday Gathering
Though they can sometimes feel like too much trouble to host or attend, holiday gatherings can actually support our health. These are some of the ways.
How to Stop Dreading Family Gatherings
Social psychologist and author Amy Johnson, PhD, offers advice for dealing with those family members who often threaten to ruin the mood.
How Life Time Can Help You Maximize Your Time During the Holidays
Discover 11 unexpected ways your membership can support your efficiency when the season gets hectic.
What We Can Learn From Indigenous Wellness: A Q&A With Thosh Collins and Chelsey Luger
The husband-and-wife team talk about Native American ancestral knowledge and the importance of decolonizing wellness.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Make a Micro-Connection
This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge supports your social health by encouraging positive encounters with others.
Leaning on a Breast Friend: How Two Women Supported Each Other Through Their Breast Cancer Journeys
Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the United States every year, and 2.3 million women worldwide. Every breast cancer story is different, and in this episode, we’re highlighting two — and sharing how these two women connected along their journeys to become “breast friends” and irreplaceable sources of support for one another.
Why It’s So Hard to Talk About Sex
Here are four common misunderstandings that make it challenging to talk to our partners about sex.
Year-End Fun: The November and December Kids’ Events at Life Time
Parents can find some time for themselves during this busy season while their kids have some healthy fun.
Is Sex Exercise?
A bout of carnal activity could burn 100 calories per session and increase your heart rate, but the numbers can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.
The Teen Training Guide to Strength Training, Cardio, and Mobility
A go-to resource to help teens build a workout routine that is flexible, safe, and sustainable.
13 Ways to Start the Conversation About Sex
Boost your confidence in discussing sex with these expert insights and practical tips.
What Is Junior Pickleball Programming at Life Time?
A Q&A about this exciting new offering for youth pickleball players.
A Guide to Healthy Skincare for Teenagers
A top esthetician shares simple steps to help your teen learn how to take good care of their skin.
Romantic Escapes
Leaving regular life behind for a getaway or vacation can be hard, but it’s worth it for the health of your relationship.