Life Kit: Health

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 a mini vacation with relaxation techniques and tips to unplug.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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 why it's so effective.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Carbs get a bad rap. Here's the science behind why eating too much starch isn't good for you — and smart tips to integrate more slow carbs into your diet.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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 well as some tips to achieve a snoreless sleep.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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 more sustainable: - Accept help, and don't be afraid to ask for it. - Break down caregiving tasks into bite-sized solutions. - Don't tell your loved one what to do. Ask about the quality of life they want and how you can get them there. - Be an empowered medical advocate for your loved one. - Get your legal ducks in order so you can focus on your relationship. - Make sure to take care of yourself, too.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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 get the best possible care.Here's what to remember:- Your primary care doctor is the captain of your health care team.- Don't be afraid to get a second opinion. - Get organized, and find someone to help you if you can't do it yourself.- If you need a procedure, go to someone who does it all the time.- Use the Internet, but use it wisely. - Figure out what matters to you, and fight for itLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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. - Figure out what type of patient you are, and let that guide your choice of doctor. - Seek out a doctor who makes you feel comfortable.- When you go to the doctor, go prepared. - Be clear about your agenda.- Be yourself at the doctor's office.- You have a right to give your doctor feedback. But if things aren't working, don't be afraid to break up.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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.- "Natural" or "sustainable" labels have no legal standard.- "Organic" means it's better for the planet, but may not be better for you.- Non-GMO is not organic. The food was still grown with pesticides.- Labels like "Animal Welfare Approved" mean the animals got to live outdoors.- "Fair Trade" products deliver a little extra money to small farmers in cooperatives.- Don't let labels stress you out. When it comes to solving the world's problems, your shopping decisions aren't nearly as important as your political decisions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy