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General Health | Sleep

How to Change Your Brain

By Quinton Skinner

5 ways to boost cognitive health.

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General Health | Nutrition Tips

Zinc: The Mineral You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Zinc may be a micromineral, but its impact on your body is major. Learn nine ways it impacts your health and how to optimize your levels.

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General Health | Hormones

The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Blood Sugar

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Many of us are at risk of blood-sugar imbalance — whether you’re aware of it or not. Here's everything to know about blood sugar, including the habits you can implement to control it.

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Attitude/Mindset | General Health

The Connection Between Health and Happiness

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Want to live a happy, healthy life? Take a look at what brings us happiness, as well as ways to eat, train, and live happily.

General Health | Nutrition Tips

5 Tips for Staying Healthy When You’re Back at Work

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Returning to a work setting after sheltering in place? These five do's and don'ts can help you maintain your health as you transition back into a routine.

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General Health | Metabolism

6 Common Misconceptions About Metabolism

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Can you get stuck with a “slow” metabolism? Should you eat every two hours? Sift through six widely-accepted myths and learn what you really can do to boost your metabolism.

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General Health | Home/Living

What Is Herd Immunity, Anyway?

By Michael Dregni

The concept of herd immunity is a growing part of the conversation about resolving the coronavirus pandemic. Infectious-disease researcher Daniel Altmann, PhD, offers insights on what it really means.

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General Health | Hormones

The Health Benefits and Risks of Drinking Alcohol

By Tom Nikkola, CSCS, CISSN

Should alcohol be part of your healthy lifestyle, or could it be doing you more damage than good? Learn the health benefits and risks.

General Health

New Rx for Cancer: Exercise

By Craig Cox

Why exercise may be just as important as rest and recovery for cancer patients.

General Health | Hormones

5 Markers for a Healthy Immune System

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Your immune system and underlying health have never been more important than they are now — but do you know which health markers are most critical to keep healthy?

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General Health | Metabolism

Low Vitamin-D Levels Linked to Increased COVID-19 Death Risk

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Coach Sam breaks downs the findings of a recent study that looked at the connection between this vital vitamin and the novel coronavirus.

General Health

The Sauna: 7 Health Benefits and How to Use It

By Tom Nikkola, CSCS, CISSN

Get healthier while sitting? Normally that's not the case — but it is when you're sitting in a sauna.

Food Culture | General Health

6 Ways to Eat More Fiber

By Michael Dregni

Make beans the centerpiece of your meals, throw Swiss chard and spinach in your smoothie, and four other ways to amp up your fiber intake.

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General Health | Nutrition Tips

Boost Your Immune System: Tips for Nutrition, Supplements, and More

Get advice from Tom Nikkola, vice president of nutrition and virtual training at Life Time, about the eating and lifestyle choices that can compromise immunity, as well as how we can optimize our nutrition to help build this system. Plus, he shares some bonus tips for exercise and sleep.

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General Health | Supplements

Supplements for Liver Nutrition

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Try these antioxidants and herbs to help your liver improve its detoxifying capabilities.

General Health

How Antibody Testing Could Get Some of Us Safely Back To Work and Working Out

By Tom Nikkola, CSCS, CISSN

Is antibody testing the solution to getting life back to normal sooner than later? Learn about the test and what its results may mean.

Attitude/Mindset | General Health

How to Build Mental Resilience During Difficult Times

Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT, director and co-creator of Life Time Mind, shares ways to protect your mind and body, as well as some simple mental exercises you can do if you feel overwhelmed with stress or worry.