Every time you eat, you’re either preventing disease, or you’re inviting it — that saying can be viewed as especially true when it comes to eating fried foods. That’s according to a new study published in the January 2021 edition of the journal Heart, which found that fried foods are tied to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers analyzed previously published … [Read more...] about The Danger of Eating Fried Food (Plus 5 Healthier Ways to Cook!)
13 Summer-Fun Activities For Kids at Life Time
One of the many obstacles parents faced this past year was a lack of access to extracurricular and enrichment opportunities for their children. This summer, kids deserve some fun — and parents, some downtime. “One thing we hear all the time from parents who enroll their children in activities at Life Time is how much they appreciate the convenience factor,” says Alicia Kockler, … [Read more...] about 13 Summer-Fun Activities For Kids at Life Time
Our Favorite At-Home Basketball Games
Have a hoop at home? Try one of these basketball games perfect for one to two or more players in the backyard or driveway. If you don’t have a hoop, a bucket could be substituted. Golf Equipment: Chalk or cones and paper and a pencil or pen to keep score Players: 1+ How to play: Set up the “golf course” by placing cones or chalk marks on the court. Each cone or mark … [Read more...] about Our Favorite At-Home Basketball Games
What to Add to Your Grocery Order
Ordering groceries online or through an app and having them delivered to your door is an unmatched — and increasingly popular — convenience that can both save you time and help keep you on track with your healthy nutrition journey. However, each week can get a bit monotonous if you’re ordering the same items on repeat. Since you’re no longer wandering around a store, having … [Read more...] about What to Add to Your Grocery Order
Meet the Penders: A Q&A With Two Life Time Members
Michael and Marisa Pender’s story began in high school: Two small-town kids who became friends through lighthearted rivalry banter at local track-and-field events. They reconnected after college and their friendship deepened during Michael’s seven-month deployment oversees. “And now here we are,” says Marisa. “Married and expecting our first baby.” The adventurous couple’s … [Read more...] about Meet the Penders: A Q&A With Two Life Time Members