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  • It's tick season. Here's how to protect yourself.

    It's tick season. Here's how to protect yourself.
    Jun 19 2025
    More than 31 million people in the United States get bitten by ticks each year, and some of those ticks carry diseases such as Lyme disease, according to the CDC. In this episode of Life Kit, we cover where you might encounter ticks this summer, how to protect yourself against them and what to do if you get bitten.

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    21 min
  • Your pelvic floor is essential. Here's how to take better care of it

    Your pelvic floor is essential. Here's how to take better care of it
    Jun 16 2025
    Your pelvic floor helps with all sorts of bodily functions — it helps you go to the bathroom, breathe, and orgasm, and it supports your internal organs. But pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to painful sex, constipation, urinary leakage, and pelvic pain. In this episode, we talk with pelvic floor physical therapist Sara Reardon about how to treat pelvic floor dysfunction and the basics of keeping your pelvic floor healthy and functioning.

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    22 min
  • 5 essential water skills to know this summer

    5 essential water skills to know this summer
    May 26 2025
    Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. But it could also save your life. Here are some tips to start swimming if you never learned as a kid. This episode originally published June 29, 2023.

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    20 min
  • Here's why your feet hurt — and what you can do about it

    Here's why your feet hurt — and what you can do about it
    May 1 2025
    If you're struggling with foot pain from bunions, Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis, it might be time to reevaluate your foot care routine. In this episode, foot experts share advice on picking the right running shoes, strengthening your feet muscles and more.

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    26 min
  • What to eat for better sleep

    What to eat for better sleep
    Apr 29 2025
    Your diet affects your sleep. What foods can help you be your most rested self? Nutrition scientist and researcher Marie-Pierre St-Onge has research-backed tips on which foods to eat — and, spoilers, a lot of them are foods you either have in your fridge already or can work into nearly any recipe.

    Note: A previous version of this episode did not state the name of Marie-Pierre St. Onge's book,     Eat Better, Sleep Better.

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    16 min
  • 5 simple ways to minimize stress

    5 simple ways to minimize stress
    Apr 14 2025
    Need a break? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The 5 Resets, offers quick, easy ways to minimize stress in your daily life — no lavish vacations or big life changes necessary. This episode originally aired Feb. 6, 2024.

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    17 min
  • How to relieve constipation

    How to relieve constipation
    Apr 8 2025
    Haven't pooped in days? Gastroenterologists explain what to do in this SOS moment — and share tips on how to avoid chronic constipation. This episode was originally published July 10, 2023.

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    16 min
  • Over-the-counter pain medications 101

    Over-the-counter pain medications 101
    Mar 31 2025
    Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and aspirin — there are many over-the-counter pain medications available, but are they all the same? And how much should you really take? In this episode, a doctor and pharmacists cover your drug options, including side effects, dosage and what to reach for the next time you have a headache or fever.

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    22 min