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1023 episodes transcribedMany of us crave stronger community, especially in the areas we live. Imagine how nice it would be to know all of your neighbors, have third spaces yo...
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says ab...
Happy New Year! If you want to achieve a goal (big or small) this year, make sure it's specific, concrete and realistic. In this episode, writer Gretc...
There are a lot of myths about strength training. But one thing is true: resistance training has massive benefits for your physical and mental health....
Personal finance can be a tricky subject to navigate. There's a lot of conflicting guidance on which savings account to use, how to budget properly an...
Giving up alcohol for any amount of time can be challenging. Alcohol is embedded into countless norms and customs, from date nights to office happy ho...
Searching for the perfect gift for a loved one doesn't have to be stressful. With some clever thinking, buying a present can be even more fun than rec...
Death can be an uncomfortable and scary topic. But J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain and author of As Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve, says talkin...
Getting a good haircut can take some trial and error. Three professional stylists break down how to find a salon you can trust, what a successful cons...
The holidays bring all kinds of family drama: the sibling who won't compromise, the grandparents who won't travel and different expectations of everyt...
Long-term unemployment can lead to more than just financial worries. It can weigh on relationships and affect your self-esteem and motivation. Financi...
Don't get swindled while buying gifts this holiday season. This episode, Amy Nofziger of AARP's Fraud Watch Network explains how to safeguard yourself...
When it comes to relationships, being comfortable is not necessarily the same as sharing emotional intimacy. But if you're in a long-term relationship...
About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Most of the time, diagnosis happens through routine screenings. This ep...
There's research showing that too much light at night and not enough daylight is taking years off our lives. NPR health correspondent Will Stone has t...
Investing can be intimidating. How do you know which funds to choose? How do you diversify? How much should you be setting aside in a retirement plan...
There can be a lot of stress when it comes to the holidays: figuring out travel plans, preparing the perfect meal, spending time with the whole family...
We're surrounded by ads and sales pitches — in our inboxes, on our phones and when we walk down the street. And everyone loves a good deal, but what a...
Winter tends to get a bad rap: people complain endlessly about its shorter days, darker skies and plummeting temperatures. It's true that parts of win...
People may think of hair loss as a guy thing. But by some estimates, half of all women experience hair loss in their lifetime. While there are some so...
