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News Articles: Life Kit: Health

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  • Author Interviews

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what we do — and still don't — know about pain

"Pain is a mysterious thing," says neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta. But understanding how it works in the body and different kinds of treatment can help you find the right pain relief when you need it.

April 04, 2026
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Margaret Cirino

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  • Mental Health

Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out

A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.

March 27, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Mika Ellison

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  • Health

Kick your tiredness with these 7 natural energy boosters

A full calendar doesn't mean you have to feel exhausted all the time. Experts share natural ways to boost energy and beat the constant battle of tiredness.

March 19, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle

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  • Your Health

Too hyped up to sleep? Rituals to calm your body and mind before bed

The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep.

March 07, 2026
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By:
  • Clare Marie Schneider
Elizabeth Kanagawa, a certified child passenger safety technician and the owner of Three Littles, a children's store that sells strollers and car seats in Washington, D.C, demonstrates how to adjust the harness of a car seat.

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  • Children's Health

Parents, are you sure your kid's car seat is installed right? Here's how to know

In this visual guide, certified car seat experts walk through common installation mistakes and how to fix them. Learn what a secure car seat base and a tightly fastened tether look like and more.

February 28, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Malaka Gharib
"Healthy nails should be firm. They should not be soft. They should be shiny. They can have some lines in them, but they should generally be very smooth," says dermatologist <a href="https://weillcornell.org/slipner"target="_blank"   >Dr. Shari Lipner</a>.

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  • Your Health

Stop picking at your cuticles! 7 ways to keep your nails healthy and strong

Should you trim your cuticles? How do you cut a hangnail? Is it better to use a cardboard or crystal file? Dermatologists and a nail technician share basic nail health tips.

February 21, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Mika Ellison
Your strength-training workout doesn't need to be complicated. Researchers recommend prioritizing just a handful of exercises, including (clockwise from left to right) the split squat, row, bench press and goblet squat.

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  • Health

Want to get stronger? Start with these 6 muscle-building exercises

If you're curious about starting a resistance training routine and not sure where to begin, start with these expert-recommended movements.

January 31, 2026
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By:
  • Will Stone

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  • Your Health

4 ways to beat the anxiety of insomnia — and get back to sleep

People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress.

January 15, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Lennon Sherburne

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  • Author Interviews

What being around death taught this hospital chaplain about life

J.S. Park helps patients and their families cope with death every day as a hospital chaplain. He explains what to expect as a person is dying, and how to reckon with uncomfortable feelings about death.

December 30, 2025
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Health

Want a stronger body this year? Our newsletter can help you reach your goal

If your New Year's resolution is to start resistance training, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our Guide to Building Strength and get a month of expert tips on how to create a lasting routine.

December 26, 2025
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By:
  • Will Stone

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  • Mental Health

How to decide whether to step back from a difficult relationship — or stick it out

When a loved one is behaving in a way that bothers you, should you lean into the relationship or take a break? If you're having trouble deciding, therapist KC Davis offers guiding questions.

October 28, 2025
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra,
  • Clare Marie Schneider,
  • and 1 more
Green bean and chicken stir-fry is one of the many "vegetable-forward" recipes in Roy Choi's cookbook, <em>The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life: A Cookbook, </em>which he co-wrote with Tien Nguyen and Natasha Phan. This dish uses the Sweet Garlic Teriyaki sauce you can find below.

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  • Food

3 culinary tricks that might get you to eat more veggies, according to chef Roy Choi

Chef Roy Choi, known for his Korean-Mexican fusion food trucks, focuses on veggie-forward dishes in a new cookbook. He shares techniques to get you excited about your greens, plus 3 flavorful sauces.

October 25, 2025
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Perspective

Not sure how to support a friend with cancer? Survivors have advice

To help a loved one with cancer, think about what you're good at — and what they need. Are you organized? Plan their meals. Detail-oriented? Go with them to appointments. Survivors share ideas.

October 24, 2025
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra

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  • Health

5 eating habits that can help you sleep better at night

What you eat during the day can affect how well you sleep at night. Sleep researchers explain the impact of diet, caffeine and alcohol on sleep health, and share a list of sleep-supporting foods.

May 19, 2025
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By:
  • Clare Marie Schneider,
  • Marielle Segarra,
  • and 2 more
Researchers and experts share safety tips to make your skin care and beauty regimen leaner and cleaner.

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  • Health

How to avoid harmful chemicals in skin care and beauty products

Some ingredients found in personal care products like lotion and shampoo may be harmful to your health. Here's how to avoid these chemicals and choose healthier alternatives.

April 08, 2025
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra,
  • Clare Marie Schneider,
  • and 1 more
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