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Masks are off on public transit. How to assess risk in a less-masked world
Apr 23, 2022Now that a federal judge has thrown out mask mandates on public transportation, many people are wondering, "How safe is it to use these forms of travel if many people aren't masked?" In this episode L...
How to pick a birth control that works for you
Mar 07, 2022Picking a form of contraception can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how birth control works, your preferences, side effects and more. This episode presents the facts so you can choose the c...
How to cope with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Jan 27, 2022It's getting darker and colder, and there's still a pandemic. Oh, and then there's seasonal affective disorder. Here's how to spot it and what you can do. (This episode originally aired in October 202...
How to talk to your Latinx parents about mental health
Jan 18, 2022Shame and stigma play a huge role in discouraging folks in the Latinx community from seeking mental health care — and talking about it with their families. These steps can help you prepare for the con...
Need to make a change in your life? Behavioral science can help
Jan 17, 2022When's the best time to start a new habit? And what makes some stick while others fall by the wayside? Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman's new book, How to Change, breaks down the research about how t...
How to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine with people who are hesitant
Jan 15, 2022Infectious disease specialist Dr. Jasmine Marcelin shares how she has conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine with people who have doubts about getting vaccinated. (A version of this episode original...
A pediatrician's advice on omicron, daycare and travel for kids under 5
Jan 08, 2022Amid the omicron surge, there is understandable anxiety among parents, particularly those with kids under 5. In this episode, infectious disease doctor Ibukun Kalu answers listeners' questions on the ...
How to divest from diet culture
Jan 04, 2022In 2021, nearly half of all new year's resolutions in the U.S. were based on weight loss. Why do we set these goals for ourselves? Diet culture, the social expectations that value thinness and appeara...
Mindfulness for beginners
Jan 03, 2022It's counterintuitive, but an effective way to manage our negative reactions to life's stressors actually involves slowing down and paying very close attention. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of Mindfuln...
When it comes to exercise, "all movements count"
Dec 30, 2021Feeling blocked with it comes to starting an exercise habit? You can actually get the health benefits of exercise with just 22 minutes of exercise a day — and you might be surprised what "counts" as e...