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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, over…
1 year, 8 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 everyo…
1 year, 8 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 …
1 year, 8 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 main…
1 year, 8 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…
1 year, 8 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…
1 year, 8 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…
1 year, 8 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 …
1 year, 9 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 reachin…
1 year, 9 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 ca…
1 year, 9 months ago