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1009 episodes transcribedThere'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...
It's easy to spiral and feel anxious when you're on a first date, at your office holiday party or heading to your high school reunion. The stakes feel...
Why is muscle power so important? What do you really need to know about your testosterone levels? What are some free, research-backed tools for managi...
Clinical psychologist Adia Gooden and NPR's It's Been A Minute host, Brittany Luse, answer questions from Dear Life Kit listeners and they share their...
Does your back hurt after a long day at your desk? Do you wake up with a sore neck every morning? Muscle aches in your body could be a sign you need t...
Millions of people have been left without access to food as a result of funding delays for SNAP benefits. Kevin Curry of Fit Men Cook, an online food...
After a big blowup or recurring fight with your partner or spouse, how do you reconnect? Couples therapist Baya Voce offers a five-step process for co...
When you're decorating a room, it can be difficult to identify your personal vision and stay true to it — especially if you have financial constraints...
Prescription drug prices can be costly. What are you supposed to do if you can't afford medication? In this episode, Dan Weissmann, host of KUOW's pod...
Introverts and extroverts move through the world differently and sometimes friendships can suffer when those differences clash. Reporter Yowei Show, h...
When you've already spent money on an expensive ticket, and bad weather can cause potential flight delays and cancellations, it's good to know what yo...
Collagen supplements have been widely promoted on social media, with claims that they'll strengthen hair and nails, lessen wrinkles and even ease join...
There's a lot of talk about how to monitor screentime for kids. But for kids to have healthy relationships with technology and smartphones, parents ne...
If you feel overwhelmed or stuck in a close relationship, therapist KC Davis, author of Who Deserves Your Love, has a list of questions to help you de...
Naps can offer significant benefits, from emotional regulation to improving memory and athletic performance. But there are right and wrong ways to sno...
