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Life Kit: Health

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Health & Fitness

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 249

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.
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🇺🇸 USA - healthAndFitness
29/04/2026
#95
🇺🇸 USA - healthAndFitness
08/04/2026
#97
🇺🇸 USA - healthAndFitness
07/04/2026
#87
🇨🇦 Canada - healthAndFitness
17/01/2026
#97
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16/01/2026
#90
🇨🇦 Canada - healthAndFitness
15/01/2026
#83
🇨🇦 Canada - healthAndFitness
14/01/2026
#74
🇨🇦 Canada - healthAndFitness
13/01/2026
#60
🇨🇦 Canada - healthAndFitness
12/01/2026
#38
🇺🇸 USA - healthAndFitness
12/01/2026
#82

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11/03/2026
#45
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The dirt on bathing

Episode 858

jeudi 19 septembre 2024 • Duration 26:03

Whether you're Team Bath or Team Shower, there are some best practices to follow when it comes to cleaning your body. In this episode, dermatologists Sonia Batra and Michelle Henry share surprising insights on what it takes to wash your body right, from which soaps to use and how to keep your loofah or washcloth sanitary.

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Can magnesium help you sleep?

Episode 855

mardi 10 septembre 2024 • Duration 10:32

TikTok users claim that drinking the "sleepy girl mocktail," a mixture of magnesium powder, tart cherry juice and other ingredients, can help you sleep. But does it really work? NPR's health correspondent Maria Godoy brings us the science behind the trend – and magnesium's effect on sleep.

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Where did I put the keys? Tips to improve memory

jeudi 30 mai 2024 • Duration 25:11

Do you ever feel like your memory lets you down when you need it most? If you forget your keys every time you leave the house, struggle to remember new names or just need a boost before a big test, you might be in need of some memory training. Trivia and memory experts share their best tips for recalling more and warding off everyday forgetfulness.

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Questions To Ask Yourself Before Going Maskless

lundi 10 mai 2021 • Duration 14:30

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.

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Reframing (And Reclaiming) Your Relationship With Food

jeudi 29 avril 2021 • Duration 16:48

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.)

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The Sex Ed Most Queer Students Never Got

mardi 27 avril 2021 • Duration 22:37

School health classes in the U.S. rarely include instruction about sex for LGBTQ students. Here's what to know.

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Why (And How) To Cut Back On Meat

lundi 19 avril 2021 • Duration 17:08

Meat production takes a heavy toll on the environment. Here's how to dial back your meat intake and make a big impact.

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Navigating Life After Pregnancy Loss

lundi 12 avril 2021 • Duration 22:06

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.

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How To Deal With Burnout

jeudi 18 mars 2021 • Duration 21:21

Burnout is common across the globe, and the pandemic has only exacerbated it. In this episode, experts unpack the signs of burnout and how you can gain more control over your work and your life.

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What You Can Do Once You're Vaccinated, According To The CDC

lundi 15 mars 2021 • Duration 11:02

Is an indoor visit between vaccinated friends safe? How about a hug with Grandma, even when young relatives haven't gotten their shots? The CDC released their guidelines for fully vaccinated people last week. Here's an explanation of what they advise, from NPR's Short Wave team.

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