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How to maintain an exercise routine as you age
It's important to exercise as we age. Regular movement can help not just with cardiovascular health and maintaining muscle mass — it can also foster community. Juana Summers, co-host of NPR's All Thi…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
What's in your lotion? A guide to personal care product safety
It's easy to get overwhelmed by long ingredient lists when it comes to personal care products like shampoo, makeup and lotion. Which substances could be potentially harmful? Which are safe to use? In…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
The benefits of a plant-based diet on your gut
A recent study found that one key to gut health is eating a wide variety of plants. In this episode, we talk about the research with NPR's Maria Godoy and offer tips to help you mix up your diet.
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Published on 7 months ago
The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration announced it is banning Red No. 3, a food dye additive in processed foods like sodas, sweets and snacks. Recently, it and other dyes were linked to negati…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
How to recover after a workout
It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? This episode, build out your post-workout recovery routine. A sports …
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
How to improve your posture
Posture doesn't mean standing up straight or gliding across a room with a book on your head. This episode, a physical therapist and a biomechanist break down the meaning of healthy posture and how yo…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
What you need to know about cardio
Cardio — exercise that gets your heart rate up — can support good health in many ways. It can help prevent heart disease, increase your energy levels, decrease stress and more. In this episode, we co…
Published on 8 months ago
Stressed? Try one of these quick resets
Whether your stress manifests in your mind, body or behavior (or maybe all three) there are ways to find relief quickly. Clinical psychologist Jenny Taitz talks about some of the 75 evidence-based ti…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
How to move more this year
Looking to be more active in the new year? Here are four expert tips on how to fit movement into your hectic schedule and stay motivated with research-backed strategies.
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Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
How to cut down on drinking
If you want to drink less or give up alcohol completely, it's natural to feel scared or anxious at first. What do you do at parties? What if people think you're boring? And how can you deal with temp…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago