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Life Kit: Health

Life Kit: Health

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 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. Updated every time Life Kit posts an episode on health and wellness.
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  • How to take a refreshing nap (without ending up more tired)

    How to take a refreshing nap (without ending up more tired)
    Oct 20 2025
    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. This episode originally published Feb. 26, 2024.


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    21 mins
  • How to support a loved one through cancer treatment

    How to support a loved one through cancer treatment
    Oct 7 2025
    If you have a friend or family member diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, all you want to do is help. But where do you start? What if you say the wrong thing or don't show up in the right ways? In this episode, we go over different ways to offer support. No matter what your strengths are, we have ideas to get you started.

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    21 mins
  • Why anxiety is a superpower

    Why anxiety is a superpower
    Sep 23 2025
    As bad as it feels, anxiety is essential, says psychotherapist Britt Frank, author of The Science of Stuck. It can be a helpful warning signal that something is off, or even dangerous. But when anxiety hits, it's hard to remember its importance. In this episode, Frank explains what we can do to feel more centered when we anxiety makes us feel overwhelmed -- so we can listen to what it's telling us. This episode was originally published on May 23, 2023.


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    19 mins
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