Life Kit: Health

We're in another unsettling moment in the pandemic. Even people who are vaccinated are wondering if it's time to be cautious again, given the rise in cases, the fast-spreading Delta variant and reports of vaccinated people testing positive. NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey offers some guidance and answers questions on what we know about the Delta variant.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Record-breaking temperatures resulting from climate change are a global problem. And while our bodies have ways to dissipate heat, sometimes they just can't keep up with extreme temperatures. Here are four tips from experts on how to stay safe and cool in extreme heat.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Ah, summer. If you're making plans to head outside to enjoy the weather, don't forget to pack your sunscreen. What's that? You don't need it? Yes, you do. Here's why, and how to use it effectively. (This episode originally ran in July 2020.) This is the second in our week of episodes all about getting outside. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The CDC says vaccinated folks don't need masks in most settings. NPR's Short Wave team breaks down that guidance and the pushback. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The stress and trauma from the past year have taken a toll on all of our brains. Mental health care providers say their patients are reporting brain fog and fatigue. If that sounds familiar, here's why — and what you can do. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

There are lots of things to consider if you're planning on shedding your mask. In this episode, NPR science editor Maria Godoy joins us to walk through the CDC recommendations and the research to back them up. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The practice of intuitive eating is about reconnecting with our bodies, trusting our physical signals and forging a healthy relationship with food. And — importantly — it's not about losing weight. (This episode originally ran in 2019.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

School health classes in the U.S. rarely include instruction about sex for LGBTQ students. Here's what to know. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Meat production takes a heavy toll on the environment. Here's how to dial back your meat intake and make a big impact. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Life Kit teamed up with the hosts of the podcast docuseries NATAL to share stories from parents who have experienced loss, and expert advice about how to support loved ones through grief. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy