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A head-to-toe check-in for the fall
It’s not just school kids that could use a back-to-school reset. Your body could use one too. This episode of Life Kit, medical professionals share advice to help you care for your ears, eyes, teeth,…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Teens are using AI. Here’s how parents can talk about it.
High school and college students graduating in 2026 will have had access to artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT since their freshman year. Teens are using it in creative ways to help them stu…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Boost your mood in 15 minutes
Sometimes you're just feeling blah: maybe the weather's bad, you can't get out of bed and you're struggling to shake off that listlessness. In these moments, the solution is often simpler than we thi…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Dear Life Kit: When money makes relationships murky
Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa and personal finance expert Katie Gatti Tassin answer murky money questions from Dear Life Kit listeners.
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Published on 4 months ago
Road safety for pedestrians and cyclists
No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares her reporting on tips to keep each other safe whi…
Published on 4 months ago
How to deal with intrusive thoughts
Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's Senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with…
Published on 4 months ago
Ouch, I've got a crick! Neck pain 101
Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck after a bad night's sleep? Or feel like you can't rotate your head? Many people will experience neck pain at some point in life. Luckily, there are sc…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
A better way to support your teens as they go back to school
Today's teens struggle with perfectionism and mood swings, and their parents struggle to have hard conversations with them, according to a 2024 Walton Family Foundation and Gallup poll. Teen psycholo…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Quitting isn't always bad. How to know when it's time to walk away
Quitting is often associated with failure. But choosing to walk away from a goal can help you save time, identify what you truly want and create space for other pursuits. This episode, how to evaluat…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
What eating disorders do to the brain and body
Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that are often misunderstood. Dr. Eva Trujillo, a specialist in eating disorders, says eating disorders "literally rewire the brain," decrease brain size an…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago