Life Kit
Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, we talk to the experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.
Should I buy that thing? A framework to help you decide
Sometimes we buy things that we later regret spending on: a new sweater that's already falling apart,...
EscucharHow to optimize your circadian rhythm
New research shows that too much light at night and not enough daylight is taking years off our lives....
Escuchar7 tiny hacks that can improve your to-do list
Is your to-do list helping you reach your goals? Or is it holding you back? Productivity experts explain...
EscucharWhy you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal
Post-meal walks to release gas, called 'fart walks,' have become popular on social media. NPR health...
EscucharDear Life Kit: My family stresses me out around the holidays
Holiday family gatherings can be stressful. But what if moments of tension could be a moment for growth....
EscucharHow to thrive, not just survive in winter
Winter is back. The days are shorter, the cold air hurts when breathing in and a warm bed seems more...
EscucharHow to support a grieving friend
When a friend's loved one has died, what do you do? Send flowers? Condolences? Distract them? It can...
Escuchar5 ways to cut back your spending
As we enter a period of high personal spending, here are 5 tips from past Life Kit experts on how to...
EscucharGive great gifts
Searching for the perfect gift for a loved one doesn't have to be stressful. With some clever thinking,...
EscucharIt's ok to run slow AF
Martinus Evans, author of Slow AF Run Club, explains what running is and what it isn't — and why anyone...
EscucharWhat people get wrong about hangovers
Do you feel anxious after a night drinking? Two doctors weigh in on how to treat hangover symptoms especially...
EscucharGoing home for the holidays? Here's how to cope with travel stress
Holiday travel is stressful — especially if you're dealing with family baggage on top of your actual...
EscucharGot two left feet? A guide to dance
A basic guide to boogying down, whether that's at a wedding, a dance studio or alone in your kitchen....
EscucharA beginner's guide to roasting a Thanksgiving turkey
If you roast your turkey on a pre-heated pizza stone, you can avoid the dreaded task of flipping the...
EscucharClever kitchen hacks from 'Bake Off' judge Prue Leith
Chef and TV host Prue Leith may be an exacting judge with the bakers on The Great British Bake Off....
EscucharA stress-free guide to organizing important paperwork
The paper of life — birth certificates, tax information, medical records and other important documents...
EscucharHow long do leftovers last? And other food safety questions, answered
Did you grow up in a household where food was left out all day? Do you wash chicken before cooking it?...
EscucharHow to pick the right health insurance plan
Picking a health insurance plan can be confusing and frustrating. There are endless acronyms and it's...
EscucharBusting myths about hydration
Do you really need to drink eight glasses of water a day? Can drinking water help you lose weight? Does...
EscucharHow to recover from a bad night of sleep
If you've slept poorly, your instinct might be to sleep in or power through the day with extra cups...
EscucharHow to slow down when you eat
Eating more deliberately can help you make better choices about nourishing your body, says Lilian Cheung,...
EscucharHow to find lost objects: Techniques that really work
Finding missing items isn't a matter of "looking harder." There's an art and a science to it. The next...
EscucharDear Life Kit: I need a gut check for a sticky situation
Comedian and advice columnist Sophia Benoit weighs in on questions from listeners with sticky interpersonal...
EscucharA guide to breast cancer screening
October is breast cancer awareness month. Here's what you need to know about detection and screening.Learn...
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