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Why Do Certain Clothes Smell Worse Than Others After We Sweat?

By Margret Aldrich

Polyester promotes odor-causing bacteria called Micrococci. Cotton does not.

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Gardens That Heal: Q&A With Juliet Blankespoor

By Marco Dregni

Herbs like basil, thyme, fennel, mint, and more can be used in cooking — and in herbal medicine.

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Is Doing Housework Good for Your Brain?

By Craig Cox

Vacuuming and cleaning windows may help our cognition and attention spans, according to a recent study.

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4 Simple Ways to Detox the Air in Your Home

By Jacqueline White

Do you know what you’re breathing in your home? Here’s how to improve your indoor air quality and create a healthier living environment in your home.

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How to Use Tea-Tree Oil

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

This antiseptic and antifungal essential oil has several applications. Discover a few ideas for your home and body.

Bahram Akradi, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life.

A Place to Belong

By Bahram Akradi

While we desire adventure, we can also long for familiar surroundings. Life Time can offer a bit of both.

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8 Food Safety Myths

By Stephanie Soucheray

How cautious do we need to be in the kitchen? Our experts share tips for safe food handling, prep, and storage.

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5 Reasons to Opt for a CSA This Summer

By Laurel Kallenbach

Buying a share of a local farm’s harvest offers more than fresh, seasonal produce. It supports your community.

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5 Kid-Friendly Cooking Tools

By Experience Life Staff

Welcome kiddos into the kitchen with these tools, including scaled-down baking sheets and serrated safety knives.

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5 Products to Elevate Your Summer Yard Party

By Experience Life Staff

Five of our favorite products to improve the quality of your outdoor time.

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The Problem With Antimicrobial Cleaning Products

By Mo Perry

Surface transmission of COVID is rare. But, many of us are still using antimicrobial products to clean surfaces — and killing good bugs in the process.

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12 Tips to Create an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

By Camille Berry

Try these tips to cut back on food and plastic waste in your kitchen.

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Nurturing Growth

By Jamie Martin

When it comes to the planet and its health, the earlier we start educating ourselves and taking action, the better.

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How to Garden With Native Plants

By Michael Dregni

Combating the climate crisis can begin in our own front yard — using native plants, shrubs, and trees. Here’s how.

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How to Grow Sprouts

By Molly Tynjala

Celebrate the start of spring by cultivating some of these nutritionally dense plants in your kitchen.

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What’s Your Carbon Footprint?

By Michael Dregni

Try these three free online calculators to find out.

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Your Healthy Way of Life Calendar

By Stephanie Soucheray

Take the long view of the year ahead with this seasonal map of health-supporting reminders.

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7 Tips for Conserving Clothing

By Katie Dohman

Stop fast fashion in its tracks by preserving what’s already in your closet.

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4 Ways to Put the Brakes on Ultrafast Fashion

By Katie Dohman

Industry insiders offer tips on how to make your style more sustainable.

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How to Make Beeswax Candles

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Avoid unknown fragrances and toxic ingredients by crafting your own candles.

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Create a Cozy Home With These Worthy Goods

By Experience Life Staff

From sustainable wool blankets to a cribbage board made from reclaimed wood, here are some of our favorite products for long winter nights.

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