Episodes

  • Want to build muscle? Eat more plants

    Want to build muscle? Eat more plants
    Jun 26 2025
    It's long been thought that eating protein from animals (eggs, meat, chicken, fish) can help you become stronger. But a new study out of the University of Illinois shows that plant protein is just as effective at building muscle. NPR health correspondent Will Stone explains how the science around plant protein is shifting.

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    13 mins
  • Stay safe this heat wave

    Stay safe this heat wave
    Jun 24 2025
    There's a heat wave hitting much of the United State this week. 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, learn how to keep cool, hydrated and safe in extreme heat.

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    12 mins
  • It's tick season. Here's how to protect yourself.

    It's tick season. Here's how to protect yourself.
    Jun 19 2025
    More than 31 million people in the United States get bitten by ticks each year, and some of those ticks carry diseases such as Lyme disease, according to the CDC. In this episode of Life Kit, we cover where you might encounter ticks this summer, how to protect yourself against them and what to do if you get bitten.

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    21 mins
  • Your pelvic floor is essential. Here's how to take better care of it

    Your pelvic floor is essential. Here's how to take better care of it
    Jun 16 2025
    Your pelvic floor helps with all sorts of bodily functions — it helps you go to the bathroom, breathe, and orgasm, and it supports your internal organs. But pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to painful sex, constipation, urinary leakage, and pelvic pain. In this episode, we talk with pelvic floor physical therapist Sara Reardon about how to treat pelvic floor dysfunction and the basics of keeping your pelvic floor healthy and functioning.

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    22 mins
  • 5 essential water skills to know this summer

    5 essential water skills to know this summer
    May 26 2025
    Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. But it could also save your life. Here are some tips to start swimming if you never learned as a kid. This episode originally published June 29, 2023.

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    20 mins
  • Here's why your feet hurt — and what you can do about it

    Here's why your feet hurt — and what you can do about it
    May 1 2025
    If you're struggling with foot pain from bunions, Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis, it might be time to reevaluate your foot care routine. In this episode, foot experts share advice on picking the right running shoes, strengthening your feet muscles and more.

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    26 mins
  • What to eat for better sleep

    What to eat for better sleep
    Apr 29 2025
    Your diet affects your sleep. What foods can help you be your most rested self? Nutrition scientist and researcher Marie-Pierre St-Onge has research-backed tips on which foods to eat — and, spoilers, a lot of them are foods you either have in your fridge already or can work into nearly any recipe.

    Note: A previous version of this episode did not state the name of Marie-Pierre St. Onge's book,     Eat Better, Sleep Better.

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    16 mins
  • 5 simple ways to minimize stress

    5 simple ways to minimize stress
    Apr 14 2025
    Need a break? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The 5 Resets, offers quick, easy ways to minimize stress in your daily life — no lavish vacations or big life changes necessary. This episode originally aired Feb. 6, 2024.

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    17 mins