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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.

At-Home Workouts | Play/Recreation

How to Use a 5K to Measure Your Progress – Whether You’re a Runner or Not

By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Training for a 5K can be a great way to achieve and maintain higher levels of fitness, endurance, and strength — whether you're a runner or not.

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Nutrition Tips | Play/Recreation

4 Picnic Recipes Perfect for a Holiday Weekend

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Enjoy these bright and tasty dishes alfresco — all of which can be made ahead of time for quick serving or grilling.

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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 | 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.

Personal Care/Beauty

7 Tips for More Good Hair Days

By Emily Ewen

Add these good-for-you practices to your at-home haircare routine.

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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Home/Living | Nutrition Tips

How to Create a Food Budget

By Life Time Editorial Team

Learn how to set — and stick to — a food budget with these tips for helping you keep your spending on food, drinks, coffee, and snacks in check.

Personal Care/Beauty

Nailed It: An Expert Q&A on At-Home Nailcare

By Emily Ewen

Keep your fingers and toes looking great while you’re at home with these manicure and pedicure tips from a LifeSpa pro.

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Family/Friends/Kids | Training Tips

At-Home Swim Exercises for Kids of All Ability Levels

By Lindsey Frey Palmquist

Maintain and even improve your child’s swimming abilities while the pools are closed with these practice tips and exercises.

Family/Friends/Kids | Play/Recreation

Family Activity Night: The Superhero Party!

By Callie Chase

Have everyone in your family dress up as their favorite superhero and complete these fun crafts and games.

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.

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Home/Living | Nutrition Tips

The Food-Sleep Connection

By Laine Bergeson Becco

When it comes to metabolic health, sleep plays an unexpectedly powerful role. At the same time, our food choices also have a big impact on how we sleep — or don’t.

Attitude/Mindset | Personal Development

How to Live Through Uncertain Times

By Experience Life Staff

Strategies for reframing fear and enjoying life in the face of anxiety.

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Family/Friends/Kids | Home/Living

Parenting in the Time of Coronavirus: Advice, Tips, and Tricks

Our guest and mom of three, Krystel Reierson, curriculum and events manager for Life Time Kids, offers advice for talking about the virus with your children, as well as tips and tricks for keeping them entertained while you’re all at home together.