Podcast Episodes

BMI is flawed. Try a body composition test

For decades, health experts have relied on body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. But sometimes, you need more than…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Debunking sleep myths

There are a lot of misconceptions about sleep. Sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins and her colleagues looked into common myths about sleep to help everyone get a better night's rest. This episode origina…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Staying safe in extreme heat

The summer's first major heat wave has arrived. Our bodies do have natural ways to dissipate heat, but when temperatures get extreme, sometimes they just can't keep up. In this episode of Life Kit, l…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Grilling for beginners

Intimidated by grilling? Cooking over an open flame can do that. In this episode, learn the basics from which type of grill to choose, to how to maintain a fire and create different temperature zones…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Healthy money habits for couples

Should you merge your finances with a significant other? Keep them separate? Or something in between? Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan Podvin breaks down different ways to handle your finances with …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Life advice inspired by graduation songs

With graduation season here, our friends at NPR's All Songs Considered asked listeners to tell them about songs that bring back memories of the final days of high school, when they said goodbye to ol…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How to save a life with CPR

Episode 817

Every year, more than 350,000 people go into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting in the United States. CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, can help double or triple survival rates. In thi…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Why we become bored with our lives (and how to find joy again)

It's easy to stop noticing what we love about our lives. Even the most passionate relationships, stimulating jobs and exciting cities can lose their sparkle. Cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot, aut…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Dear Life Kit: I can't stop thinking about my crush

Episode 815

Sex and relationship expert Shan Boodram weighs in on listener questions about crushes: unrequited love, romance with an expiration date, and reaching out to someone from your past.

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Coping with the loss of a sibling

Losing a sibling is a unique and often overlooked kind of grief. Many grieving siblings aren't given the same level of support as their parents or caregivers after a loss. But a sibling's grief can b…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago