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• How to crave movement more than screen time

  Oftentimes, it's easier to scroll through our phones than do some squats. So what can we do to motivate ourselves to pick movement? In this episode of Life Kit, we speak with clinical psychologist Diana Hill and movement specialist Katy...

  10 jul 2025 1176 sec.

• How to avoid mosquito bites

  In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle talks to entomologist Sammy Ramsey and environmental health professor Brian Byrd about why some people get bitten more than others, which ingredients to seek in bug repellents and what...

  8 jul 2025 1333 sec.

• How to bring more play into your life

  Play isn't just for kids. Research shows it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate better and problem-solve. In this episode, play researchers and enthusiasts share the benefits of playtime at any age and how you can...

  7 jul 2025 1157 sec.

• Why communal living might change your life

  There are options beyond living solo or with roommates — and one of them is called 'communal living.' In this arrangement, people don't just simply live together, but share resources and create community. In this episode, co-living...

  3 jul 2025 1357 sec.

• Make your savings work harder

  Typical savings account interest rates can earn you pennies. In this episode, you'll learn about other high-interest savings options to earn more in interest and protect your savings against inflation. Learn more about sponsor message...

  1 jul 2025 854 sec.

• What a break from sex can teach you

  Sex, and the pursuit of it, can feel amazing. But sometimes, cravings for sex lead to unhealthy obsessions, poor choices or a loss of identity. If you're struggling to see a way out of old dating patterns or if you want to pour more...

  30 jun 2025 1340 sec.

• Want to build muscle? Eat more plants

  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...

  26 jun 2025 804 sec.

• Stay safe this heat wave

  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...

  24 jun 2025 705 sec.

• How to keep cool while saving energy

  As summer heats up, we often crank the air conditioning, which uses a lot of energy. NPR's Climate Solutions Correspondent Julia Simon has five simple and affordable tips to save electricity without sacrificing comfort. We'll cover the...

  23 jun 2025 568 sec.

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

  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...

  19 jun 2025 1281 sec.

• Flight cancelled again? Try these tips.

  Air travel can be frustrating. According to the Department of Transportation, in 2024 flights were delayed about 20% of the time and there were over 400 tarmac delays of three hours or more for domestic flights. In this episode, learn...

  17 jun 2025 1508 sec.

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

  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...

  16 jun 2025 1349 sec.