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Omicron variant, COVID booster shots — and how to stay safe during the holidays Dec 13, 2021

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The holiday season is well underway, and with it, a fresh batch of worries over the latest COVID-19 variant, omicron. For those planning end-of-year celebrations and travel, NPR senior science and health correspondent Maria Godoy breaks down the latest coronavirus news.
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How to decide if freezing your eggs is right for you — and how to get started Nov 30, 2021

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Freezing your eggs can open doors for your fertility. It's also emotional, time-consuming and expensive. Here are some things to think about before you decide to freeze your eggs — and what to know if you do, including how much it costs and how to prepare for the process.
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How To Build A Sleep Routine For You And Your Children Nov 08, 2021

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Getting enough sleep helps you focus, retain information and helps to fortify your immune system. But when it comes to children, they aren't always thinking about these benefits. For parents and caretakers struggling to get their little ones to bed on time, here are tips on establishing healthy sleeping habits — that can benefit your entire family.
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How to wake up early, even if you're not a morning person Nov 04, 2021

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Waking up at dawn with the bakers and the baristas may not be for everyone — especially night owls. Whether you have to wake up early, or you'd like to become more of a morning lark, here are a few habits that can help you set yourself up for success at that first alarm.
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How to create a basic skin care routine Oct 28, 2021

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Your skin is your largest organ. If you want to care for it without getting sucked into a wormhole of pharmacological-sounding mumbo jumbo, this guide to building a basic skin care routine is for you.
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Climate Anxiety Is Real. Here's How To Address It Oct 25, 2021

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The climate crisis is here, and if you feel climate anxiety, that's a totally normal response. It's easy to feel overwhelmed or numb when you start thinking about the bigger picture, but it's important to let yourself feel all those emotions, says ecotherapist Phoenix Smith.
In this episode, Smith talks about tools to acknowledge and use these feelings for the decades to come.
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How To Choose A Health Insurance Plan Oct 18, 2021

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Picking health insurance takes a lot of work. It's not a one-size-fits-all type of situation, and there are a lot of confusing terms that come up every year. You also need to consider your general health and finances. So how can you make sense of it all?
That's where we come in. In this episode of Life Kit, we'll have experts guide you on where to look for coverage, how to narrow down plans — and how to get trustworthy help if you need it.
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5 Tips For Getting Started With Strength Training Oct 12, 2021

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Strength training is a great way to exercise efficiently while preventing injury. And while it's not that difficult to get into it, it can be intimidating if you don't know what you're doing. That's where we're going to help!
In this episode, you'll hear from experts about their tips to get started and find a training plan that works for you.
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How You Can Help Someone At Risk Of Suicide Sep 28, 2021

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Research shows that suicide is preventable. And while surveys have shown that Americans know this, they might not know how to help someone who may be at risk.
It's National Suicide Prevention Month, and we're looking at ways you can help if you know someone who is struggling.
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Is It Laziness, Or A Sign You Need To Slow Down? Sep 23, 2021

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We don't question whether our pets, friends or family have earned their right to exist, so why do we sometimes think about our own lives in those terms? What we learn about the value of productivity and the negative connotation of "laziness" is part of the problem, says social psychologist Devon Price.
In this episode, Price, author of Laziness Does Not Exist, shares tips for rethinking the concept of laziness and how feeling "lazy" is actually a useful signal from our bodies and our deepest selves.
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