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  • Mental Health

COMIC: Science-backed mood boosters to (almost instantly) snap you out of a funk

Six techniques to energize you when you feel sluggish and relax you when you feel stressed. Feel the transformation in 15 minutes or less.

October 16, 2024
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Connie Hanzhang Jin

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  • Your Health

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

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.

May 21, 2024
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By:
  • Emily Kwong and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Technology

Why you should think twice before posting that cute photo of your kid online

Oversharing can make children vulnerable to identity theft, harassment and predators. To protect their privacy, share a 'holiday card-or-less' amount of data online, says expert Leah Plunkett.

May 20, 2024
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By:
  • Andrew Limbong

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  • Arts & Life

Terrible at directions? Tricks to improve your navigation skills

Yes, it's possible to get around without relying on GPS, say navigation experts. The first step is to let go of your fear of getting lost.

May 10, 2024
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  • Andrew Limbong

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  • Arts & Life

How much should I spend on a wedding present? Life Kit's tips of the month

Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.'

April 30, 2024
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  • Life Kit

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  • Arts & Life

Can't make it to the total eclipse? 5 fun ways to bring wonder and awe into your life

Yes, viewing a total solar eclipse can be beautiful and life-altering. But so can many other things in life.

April 07, 2024
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  • Life Kit
Science writer David Baron views the beginning of a solar eclipse with friends in Western Australia in 2023. Baron says getting to see the solar corona during a total eclipse is "the most dazzling sight in the heavens."

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  • Science

The weird and wonderful sensations of viewing a total solar eclipse

'You will see a sun you've never seen before,' says science writer David Baron. He urges people to head to the 'path of totality' to see the total solar eclipse on April 8 for an experience of a lifetime.

April 04, 2024
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By:
  • Regina G. Barber
Life Kit editors share some of our favorite tips from our March episodes (clockwise from left): How to prevent eye strain, how to quickly get a messy house back in order and how to manage adult sibling relationships.

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  • Arts & Life

From food to finance, 9 life hacks from Life Kit experts

Our most memorable and useful expert advice from Life Kit's March episodes, hand-picked by the editors.

March 29, 2024
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By:
  • Life Kit

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  • Perspective

Wrestling with my husband's fear of getting COVID again

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

March 11, 2024
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By:
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Arts & Life

Need a New Year's resolution? Here are 50 ways to improve your life in 2024

Scroll through Life Kit's New Year's Resolution Planner to find the perfect goal this year, whether it's exercising more, paying off your credit card debt or having more fun.

December 26, 2023
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By:
  • Connie Hanzhang Jin,
  • Malaka Gharib,
  • and 1 more

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  • Animals

8 loving ways to honor a pet's memory: Write an obit, grow a garden, dedicate a day

How do you deal with the heartbreak of losing a beloved pet? Our audience shares creative and inspiring ways to process grief — and celebrate the lives of our animal companions.

September 27, 2023
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By:
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Perspective

How 20 child-free adults respond to the question, 'Why don't you want to have kids?'

If you're child-free by choice, you may get comments from people wanting to know more about your decision. Life Kit asked our audience for their go-to responses about being child-free.

May 11, 2023
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  • Life Kit

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  • Arts & Life

Life Kit's top episodes of 2022: How to split chores, stop 'lifestyle creep' and more

NPR's advice podcast shares the most popular episodes of the year, which includes tips on how to avoid thinking traps and protect North American birds during migration.

December 06, 2022
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By:
  • Malaka Gharib
NPR Life Kit listeners share photos from their best theme parties. Left: a vision board for a "Vampire Nights"-themed party; middle: An '80s-themed ski party; right: An Olympics watch party.

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  • Arts & Life

Everyone hates a boring party. Here's how to kick things up a notch

Hosting a holiday party? NPR's audience shares their best untraditional party ideas and themes — and their strategies to make the experience truly epic.

November 30, 2022
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By:
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Perspective

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

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.'

November 23, 2022
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  • Andee Tagle
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