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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Jun 1, 2020 • 17min
Telehealth Tips: How To Make The Most Of Video Visits With Your Doctor
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 tips to help you get the most out of your telehealth visit. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
May 30, 2020 • 7min
From Camping To Road Trips: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of Summer Activities
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 interviews experts to rate the risks of favorite summer pastimes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
May 25, 2020 • 21min
How Body Positivity Can Lead To Better Health
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 on celebrating all different body shapes and sizes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
May 18, 2020 • 15min
Why Caring For Yourself Helps You Care For Others
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 about how to take care of yourself. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
May 14, 2020 • 20min
Grief For Beginners: 5 Things To Know About Processing Loss
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, no matter what your loss. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 30, 2020 • 13min
Screen Time Overload? Here's How To Find Balance
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 time during quarantine. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 23, 2020 • 15min
How To Start Running With Peter Sagal
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 Sagal gives his pitch for why you should start running and three steps to get you there. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 20, 2020 • 28min
Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How To Spot It
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 there are ways to sniff out misinformation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 16, 2020 • 15min
Coronavirus Panic: How To Get Your Thinking Brain Back Online
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 ways to recenter yourself when you get carried away by anxious thoughts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 14, 2020 • 8min
How To Shop For Groceries During Coronavirus
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 grocery shopping — and what you can stop worrying about.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
