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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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Family/Friends/Kids | Stress

How to Help Children Handle the Stress of Coronavirus

By Michael Dregni

Four experts weigh in on child and family behavior amid the global pandemic.

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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.

Hormones | Sleep

A Women’s Guide: 5 Practical Ways to Balance Hormones

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

An imbalance in hormones can be to blame for weight gain and other unwanted symptoms — and learning to balance them is often people's secret to success.

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General Health | Hormones

The Health Benefits and Risks of Drinking Alcohol

By The Life Time Training Team

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.

Gut Health | Hormones

3 Ways Sleep Affects Your Metabolism

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Poor sleep disrupts metabolic systems and can trigger these three conditions.

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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Nutrition Tips | Supplements

Nutritional Support for Your Immune System

By Courtney Helgoe

What integrative health MDs are recommending right now to build immunity during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Personal Development | Stress

How to Deal With Pandemic Burnout

By Courtney Helgoe

A therapist who specializes in burnout offers tips for self-care during a crisis.

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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 The Life Time Training Team

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.

Stress

8 Ways to Laugh More

By Michael Dregni

Why laughter really is the best medicine — plus tips to laugh more!

Attitude/Mindset | Metabolism

8 Insights Into the Emotional Journey of Weight Loss

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

When it comes to weight loss, emotional barriers can be the hardest kind to overcome. Learn from the insights and experiences of others to help guide you on your own journey.

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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.