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'Tis The Season: Dealing With Your Seasonal Affective Disorder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's getting darker and colder, and there's still a pandemic. Oh, and we all have seasonal affective disorder. Here's how to spot it and what you can do.
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Coping With Anxiety From Constant Headlines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Between the coronavirus and the election, the news is overwhelming right now. Neuroscientist Judson Brewer can help. Take a break from the headlines and press play.
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Making Social Change, With Help From Meditation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When the world feels upside-down, it might seem counterintuitive to turn inward to create change. But that's exactly what meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg says we should do.
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Eating Healthy Without Overspending from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dietitian Shana Spence joins Life Kit to share her tips to making nutritious meals without spending more than you have to.
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Vaccines 101: How They Work And Why You Need Them from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Just because you (or your kids) are home all day doesn't mean you can skip your vaccines, including a flu shot. Here's how vaccines work and why they're important this year.
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Lift Your Head And Lower Your Arms: A Better Work From Home Setup from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is working from home causing all sorts of aches and pains? An ergonomics expert talked us through how to avoid the most common home setup pitfalls.
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Why Forgiving Others Actually Heals You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Deciding to forgive is a big step. After all, you're the one who's been harmed! But it turns out that forgiving someone actually has benefits for your mental health. The practice of radical forgive...
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Regulate Your Mood With Solitude from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Everyone needs a little alone time, but with the current pandemic, you might have either too much "me" time or not enough. Let's get that balance back. This episode breaks down some of the research...
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A Sunscreen Evangelist Explains Why You Need To Get On Board from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
No matter your skin tone, sunscreen keeps your skin safe from harmful UVA and UVB rays. But to use it right, you need to know a few things: What SPF to use, how often to reapply and the difference ...
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The Grandparents Want To See You. Is It Worth The Risk In A Pandemic? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Thinking about making a trip to visit family? In the age of the coronavirus, there are questions you need to answer before showing up at your relative's house. In this episode, we talk through best...
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Getting Out Of Medical Debt Can Feel Impossible. Here's How To Do It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One in five Americans struggles with medical bills. The secret is that there's something you can do about it — you just have to know where to look and how to ask.
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What You Need To Know About Protective Face Masks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Face masks are crucial for curbing the spread of the coronavirus. This episode goes over some best practices when it comes to face masks, including how to wear a mask properly, the protection given...
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Your Boss Wants You Back. But Is It Safe? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? This episode helps workers understand their rights, including current rules about unemployment, safety concerns and underlying conditions.
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Anxiety Is Overwhelming. Here's A Mindfulness Tool That Works from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We all need strategies to push back against conflict, anger and worry. Tara Brach distills the practice of mindfulness into a simple 4-step tool from her book Radical Compassion. This dail...
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End-Of-Life Planning Is A 'Lifetime Gift' To Your Loved Ones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. But the reality is even a small amount of planning ensures our final wishes are honored — and makes it easier on our fri...
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Sleep Better With These Bedtime Rituals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How do you get a good night's sleep? Many of us have routines we use to try and reach that blissful state of slumber — from meditation to melatonin to putting on a pair of socks. Sleep scientists w...
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Telehealth Tips: How To Make The Most Of Video Visits With Your Doctor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A visit to the doctor's office looks a little different during the pandemic. Doctors are using telemedicine services to treat patients more frequently. In this episode, Dr. Mara Gordon provides tip...
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From Camping To Road Trips: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of Summer Activities from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Summer is here, but the typical summer activities don't feel quite as carefree. How do you know if it's safe to hit the beach, rent a vacation home or pitch a tent? Life Kit host Allison Aubrey int...
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How Body Positivity Can Lead To Better Health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Weight stigma can hurt more than just your feelings. Negative messages about weight are actually bad for your health. This episode, a case for ditching the obsession with weight loss and focusing o...
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Why Caring For Yourself Helps You Care For Others from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You can't fully show up for the people in your life until you know how to do the same for yourself. In this episode, we talk with Rachel Wilkerson Miller, author of The Art of Showing Up a...
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Grief For Beginners: 5 Things To Know About Processing Loss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're all experiencing some kind of grief these days. As this pandemic progresses, more of us will experience losing someone important to us. This episode lays a groundwork for the grieving process...
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Screen Time Overload? Here's How To Find Balance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Screens keep us connected while we're socially distant, but phone fatigue is real. It's important to take breaks from your device to destress. In this episode, expert advice for balancing screen ti...
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How To Start Running With Peter Sagal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Exercise is considered an essential activity during this pandemic. But what if it's the first time you'll be going for a jog? Avid runner and host of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!, Peter Saga...
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Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How To Spot It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Experts say the coronavirus outbreak may be the biggest source of internet misinformation ever. Fake cures, unscientific tips, and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 are flooding the Internet — but...
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Coronavirus Panic: How To Get Your Thinking Brain Back Online from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Shame spirals, toilet paper panic and bingeing on news — It's easy to worry, but harder to stop. Psychiatrist Dr. Judson Brewer explains why panic can be as contagious as a virus and shares simple ...
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How To Shop For Groceries During Coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grocery shopping during coronavirus is fraught with confusion. Do you need to disinfect your groceries? When are the best times to go grocery shopping right now? This episode gives tips about safe ...
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How To Get Therapy When You Can't Leave The House from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taking care of your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic is important, and it's still possible to get therapy even when you're staying at home. This episode gives options for making online...
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Anxious Thoughts? 5 Tips To Help You Sleep from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Difficulty sleeping can cause anxiety, which often leads to more trouble sleeping. Life Kit host Allison Aubrey talks to sleep experts about how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia c...
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Disrupted and Distanced: The Latest Advice On Navigating Coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The coronavirus pandemic is causing lots of uncertainty about everyday life. NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey answers commonly asked coronavirus questions.
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How To Read Food Labels, From Free-Range To Fair Trade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
6 tips for how to read eco-food labels from NPR's Life Kit.
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When It Comes To Exercise, "All Movement Counts" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Life Kit shares 4 tips that will help you to start exercising.
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A Guide To Navigating Birth Control from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Given all the types of birth control out there, picking a form of contraception can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how birth control works, your preferences, side effects and more. This...
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Helping A Child Whose Parent Is Struggling With Addiction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What can you do if you suspect a child is being impacted by a family member's addiction? Experts say you don't need to be an addiction expert, just a caring adult. This episode offers guidance to h...
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Feeling Anxious? Here's a Quick Tool To Center Your Soul from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We all need strategies to push back against conflict, anger and worry. One of the globe's leading mindfulness teachers distills the practice of mindfulness into a simple 4-step tool from her new b...
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What Is Postpartum Depression? Recognizing The Signs And Getting Help from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression. But it's easy to feel alone — especially when you're told having a baby is supposed to be blissful. This episode helps both struggling moms and...
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How To Start Therapy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If the mere thought of going to therapy seems overwhelming, you're not alone. Plenty of people put off seeking therapy because of the stigma, cost and inconvenience. We've got four tips to help you...
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How To Quit Smoking, With Help From Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Trying to quit smoking can be hard. The good news is the science behind how to quit smoking is very clear. This episode gives you strategies to help boost your chances of success.
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Making Art Is Good For Your Health. Here's How To Start A Habit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Professional artists aren't the only people who can make art. This episode, learn how to weave art into your everyday life. Because whether you're doodling, making pottery or embroidering, creating...
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6 Ways To Take A Break From Drinking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Thinking about taking a break from drinking? This episode will help you make a plan, navigate tricky social situations, and reassess your relationship with alcohol, so you can experience the benefi...
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How To Have A Good Weekend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
So many weekends get filled up with too many errands, plans, and, yes, work. Never getting time to relax means feeling like a zombie come Monday. Say no to burnout by making your two days off into ...
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Choose The Best Diet For You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There are so many food tribes out there — everything from Keto to vegan. We help you understand how to pick a diet approach that's right for you.
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This 22-Minute Workout Has Everything You Need from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you've got 22 minutes, you can get an effective total-body workout. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg's personal trainer Bryant Johnson walks us through an interval session and explains ...
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The Truth About Carbs And Calories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carbs get a bad rap. Here's the science behind why eating too much starch isn't good for you — and tips to eat carbs wisely. (You don't have to give them up!) Recipes inside!
When Is Snoring A Sign Of A Serious Health Issue? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When is snoring just annoying or the sign of a bigger health issue? Life Kit's Allison Aubrey and Maddie Sofia, host of NPR's new daily science podcast, "Short Wave" get answers from a doctor, as w...
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6 Food Rules That Could Help You Live Longer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Healthy eating can be easy if you follow a few simple rules. We guide you through three types of healthy food you should eat more of, and three foods to cut back on.
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How To Be A Better Caregiver When A Loved One Gets Sick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
None of us is prepared to be caregivers — the role is thrust upon us. More than 40 million Americans are caring for an elderly parent or loved one. Here are six tips to make the caregiving burden ...
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Take Control Of Your Care When You're Seriously Sick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Finding out you have a serious medical condition can leave you reeling. These strategies from medical and lay experts will help you be in control as you navigate our complex health care system and ...
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How To Get The Best From Your Doctor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Going to a doctor who puts you at ease can actually improve your health. We have six tips for finding a primary care doctor you click with — and how you can make the most out of that relationship. ...
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Free-Range Food Labels: Can My Groceries Really Help The Planet? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
So many food labels proclaim their eco-virtues these days — organic. Pasture-raised. Cage-free. Non-GMO. What do they actually mean? Here are six ways to make sense of it all.
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Trust Your Gut: A Beginner's Guide To Intuitive Eating from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Knowing when and what to eat may sound simple, but dieting can mess up our connection to hunger cues. The practice of intuitive eating can help people make peace with food.
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A Saner Mindset For Weight Loss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The way many of us think about weight loss is totally counter-productive. Focus on healthy habits you can sustain instead of the numbers on the scale.
Here's what to remember:
- Forge...
The Biology Of Weight Loss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our biology makes it hard to lose weight. In this episode, we won't tell you how to lose weight — or whether you even need to. We will give you five realities about biology, and they might even ...
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Boost Your Body Acceptance For Better Health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We all can feel the effects of weight stigma, no matter what our size is. In this episode, we help you feel good about the body you're living in and give strategies to improve your health without o...
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Think Your Way Out Of Insomnia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When you can't sleep, your thoughts can be your worst enemy. In this episode, we explain five key strategies to help break the spiral, based on what many believe is the most effective treatment out...
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Don't Count Sheep: Better Bedtime Rituals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From mediation to melatonin to putting on a pair of socks, we all have routines to help us reach that blissful state of slumber. These are the ones that work:
- Forget sheep. Instead, use ...
Do This Today To Sleep Well Tonight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From the moment you wake up, your body starts to prepare for sleep. We show you how to adjust your daytime habits to get the best possible night of rest.
Here's what to remember:
- Sta...
Do This Today To Sleep Well Tonight from 2019-04-26T15:44:21
From the moment you wake up, your body starts to prepare for sleep. We show you how to adjust your daytime habits to get the best possible night of rest.
Here's what to remember:
- Start ...
Do This Today To Sleep Well Tonight from 2019-04-26T11:44:21
From the moment you wake up, your body starts to prepare for sleep. We show you how to adjust your daytime habits to get the best possible night of rest.
Here's what to remember:
- Sta...