Life Kit: Health

Arctic Cathedral reflected in a frozen fjord at dusk

People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?

7:04am December 13, 2024

Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.

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Beer before liquor? Busting 6 popular myths about hangovers

2:56pm November 26, 2024

People have a lot of opinions about how to cure a hangover. Are any of them true? Medical experts dispel common misconceptions about the effects of drinking too much alcohol.

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5 quick tricks to zap holiday stress

5:00am November 25, 2024

Keep these science-backed stress busters in your back pocket this holiday season. Whip 'em out the next time you're at a table full of bickering in-laws or your flight gets canceled!

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Having trouble sleeping? To get back on track, avoid these 5 mistakes

1:23pm November 07, 2024

When people can't sleep, they tend to take extreme measures to correct the issue. But that only makes sleep problems worse, say experts. Here are 5 bad habits to avoid when recovering from poor sleep.

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Photo illustration of a hand holding a magnifying glass over an icon of a uterus. Surrounding the magnifying glass are icons representing other aspects of care involving women's health and visiting an obgyn.

Health & Safety

You asked, we answered: Questions you might be too shy to ask your gynecologist

11:34am May 21, 2024

Painful periods, low libido, pap smear anxiety — when it comes to talking to your gynecologist, no question should be off the table, says Dr. Rachel Bervell. She answers questions from our audience.

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs embraces Taylor Swift after defeating the San Francisco 49ers during this year's Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Swift, who flew in from Tokyo to attend the game, jokingly told him, "jet lag is a choice."

Taylor Swift joked that 'jet lag is a choice.' A sleep expert has thoughts about that

9:02am May 16, 2024

by Regina G. Barber

Plus, six tips on how to stay alert and minimize sluggishness when traveling rapidly across multiple time zones.

Blue body silhouette in a jumping pose created in a 3D papercut style illustration. Flowers burst forth from the silhouette, illustrating the concept of spring, new life, energy, whimsy and joy.

9 energizing ideas that can put a spring in your step

12:03pm March 13, 2024

by Life Kit

Boost confidence, joy and add movement to your life with these creative and science-backed actions.

Exhausted wooden figure dragging a white FFP2 or KN95 mask, destined to prevent the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic.

Health & Safety

Wrestling with my husband's fear of getting COVID again

2:04pm March 11, 2024

by Malaka Gharib

My husband is high risk and still takes COVID precautions. I want our old life back.

Dear Life Kit: How do I get out of my pandemic rut? Michelle Obama weighs in

5:08pm November 21, 2022

by Andee Tagle

The former first lady responds to an NPR listener who says that COVID has left them feeling lost and isolated. Her suggestion? 'Take a risk' and 'put yourself out there.'

Art creative installation single Black woman sitting in studio in blue suit on yellow background. The image illustrates the idea of hurting your own feelings by taking everything personally.

Stop hurting your own feelings: Tips on quashing negative self-talk

4:02pm November 04, 2022

by Andee Tagle

Can't stop thinking mean thoughts about yourself? Researchers and psychologists share how to break the cycle.

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