Life Kit: Health
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Taking care of yourself shouldn't be complicated. We talk to the experts for practical advice to live a long and healthy life, based on science. Updated every time Life Kit posts an episode on health and wellness.Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit
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Nov 26, 2020 • 15min
Peter Sagal Teaches Us How To Run
You don't need fancy equipment or a gym to start running. Grab your headphones and some sneakers and let Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me host Peter Sagal tell you how he keeps going. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Nov 24, 2020 • 16min
Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Happier
We could all use a little boost these days. Laurie Santos teaches a class on the science of happiness at Yale University, so we got her advice. (This episode originally ran in June 2020.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Nov 23, 2020 • 16min
How To Have A Safe Thanksgiving
All gatherings carry risk during COVID-19. If you're meeting with people outside your immediate household during Thanksgiving, you can mitigate that risk by taking some basic steps. NPR's Short Wave team shares advice from the experts. You can find more resources at NPR.org/shortwave. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Nov 5, 2020 • 26min
How To Take Care Of Yourself This Election Season
2020 has been a lot. In this special episode from NPR's It's Been A Minute, host Sam Sanders talked with therapist Lori Gottlieb about taking care of mental health when everything feels terrible. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Oct 29, 2020 • 20min
'Tis The Season: Dealing With Your Seasonal Affective Disorder
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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Oct 26, 2020 • 14min
Coping With Anxiety From Constant Headlines
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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Oct 20, 2020 • 21min
Making Social Change, With Help From Meditation
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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Oct 8, 2020 • 10min
Eating Healthy Without Overspending
Dietitian Shana Spence joins Life Kit to share her tips to making nutritious meals without spending more than you have to.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Oct 1, 2020 • 20min
Vaccines 101: How They Work And Why You Need Them
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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 21, 2020 • 16min
Lift Your Head And Lower Your Arms: A Better Work From Home Setup
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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
