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    • 4.4 • 341 Ratings

Taking care of yourself shouldn't be complicated. We talk to the experts for practical advice to live a long and healthy life, based on science. Subscribe to get episodes from Life Kit on health and wellness.

    How to take care of your eyes

    How to take care of your eyes

    Eye health is more than just an annual eye exam. Learn how to protect your eyes from screens, read your prescription and understand what does and does not affect your vision.

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    • 23 min
    How much protein do you need?

    How much protein do you need?

    Our bodies need protein to maintain muscle. That's important because muscle mass peaks in our 30s and then declines. In this episode, tips about understanding how much protein you really need.

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    • 21 min
    Thoughts on Ozempic from a body-positive doctor

    Thoughts on Ozempic from a body-positive doctor

    The popular weight loss drug Ozempic makes shedding pounds seem like magic. But the reality is more complicated, says family physician Dr. Mara Gordon. She explains why it's hard to talk about Ozempic without addressing weight stigma and diet culture.

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    • 18 min
    Here's how to take better naps

    Here's how to take better naps

    Naps can offer significant benefits, from emotional regulation to improving memory and athletic performance. But there are right and wrong ways to snooze. A sleep psychologist and a sleep physician explain the factors of the perfect nap and the importance of daytime rest.

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    • 20 min
    5 simple ways to minimize stress

    5 simple ways to minimize stress

    Dr. Aditi Nerurkar offers five accessible ways to minimize stress in your daily life — no lavish vacations or big life changes necessary.

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    • 17 min
    Improve your indoor air quality

    Improve your indoor air quality

    Want fresher, cleaner air at home? Researchers share practical tips from researchers on how to clean your house (and your air), test your air quality and change your habits to limit indoor air pollution. This episode originally aired on May 9th, 2023.

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    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
341 Ratings

341 Ratings

Athena-_-Athene ,

Lifekit health- how to talk to your latinx parent about mental health

This podcast hits all the key points to get help for your mental help one way or another. They go into depth on how to start the “uncomfortable” conversations with your family about not only your mental health but theirs as well. I believe this episode hits so close to home and needs to be heard by every latinx in my community because we all don’t realize we need to take care eachother not just physically but mentally in order to break the cycle of sweeping it under the rug. We can go as a whole and finally heal for our future generations.💕

Lefty Land ,

Like can you like stop with the word like it’s too much

Please. It’s hard to listen with all of the “likes.” Edit the word like in your hosts dialogue. It’s overused and detracts from the content.

RizikiD ,

Insightful

I really enjoy listening to this podcast because the information provided is always helpful. The “Need to make a change in your life” episode was really helpful for me because I have been trying to be more consistent in my fitness journey.

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