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How to pick the right health insurance plan
Nov 11, 2024Picking a health insurance plan can be confusing and frustrating. There are endless acronyms and it's hard to predict what your health needs will be in six months. This episode, we break down some of ...
Busting myths about hydration
Nov 07, 2024Do you really need to drink eight glasses of water a day? Can drinking water help you lose weight? Does coffee dehydrate you? Experts explain the science of hydration. This episode originally publishe...
How to recover from a bad night of sleep
Nov 05, 2024If you've slept poorly, your instinct might be to sleep in or power through the day with extra cups of coffee. But those tactics may actually hurt your chances of getting back on track, say experts. I...
How to slow down when you eat
Nov 04, 2024Eating more deliberately can help you make better choices about nourishing your body, says Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard. She shares how to enjoy meals while paying attention. Th...
A guide to breast cancer screening
Oct 28, 2024Although breast cancer deaths have dropped by about 40% since 1989, breast cancer diagnoses in younger women are increasing. We'll help you understand your personal risk, when and how often you should...
How to cut ultra-processed foods from your diet
Oct 21, 2024They're tasty and cheap, but they come with health risks. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy explains how to spot and avoid ultra-processed snacks and packaged foods. This episode originally publish...
How to deal with climate anxiety
Oct 10, 2024It's hard to stay motivated in the face of threats like climate change — especially when it feels like you're the only one who cares. But a new course from the University of California aims to help st...
I ditched plastic for a week. Here's what I learned
Oct 01, 2024Plastic isn't great for your health or the planet. Here's what NPR's Claire Murashima learned from avoiding single-use plastics for a week. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below: ...
The dirt on bathing
Sep 19, 2024Whether you're Team Bath or Team Shower, there are some best practices to follow when it comes to cleaning your body. In this episode, dermatologists Sonia Batra and Michelle Henry share surprising in...
Can magnesium help you sleep?
Sep 10, 2024TikTok users claim that drinking the "sleepy girl mocktail," a mixture of magnesium powder, tart cherry juice and other ingredients, can help you sleep. But does it really work? NPR's health correspon...