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  • How to recover after a workout

    How to recover after a workout
    Jan 30 2025
    It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? This episode, build out your post-workout recovery routine. A sports medicine doctor, nutritionist and professional athlete break down everything you can do from the moment your last workout finishes to right before your next one begins – to feel better in your body, minimize your injury risk and get the most out of that gym session.

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    24 minutos
  • How to improve your posture

    How to improve your posture
    Jan 21 2025
    Posture doesn't mean standing up straight or gliding across a room with a book on your head. This episode, a physical therapist and a biomechanist break down the meaning of healthy posture and how you can nurture it.

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    19 minutos
  • What you need to know about cardio

    What you need to know about cardio
    Jan 13 2025
    Cardio — exercise that gets your heart rate up — can support good health in many ways. It can help prevent heart disease, increase your energy levels, decrease stress and more. In this episode, we cover what exercise and activities count as cardio, how to reap its benefits and how much to do.

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    12 minutos
  • Stressed? Try one of these quick resets

    Stressed? Try one of these quick resets
    Jan 6 2025
    Whether your stress manifests in your mind, body or behavior (or maybe all three) there are ways to find relief quickly. Clinical psychologist Jenny Taitz talks about some of the 75 evidence-based tips from her book Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes. This episode originally published Jan. 15, 2024. Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Dry January, our special newsletter series: http://npr.org/dryjanuary

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    23 minutos
  • How to move more this year

    How to move more this year
    Jan 2 2025
    Looking to be more active in the new year? Here are four expert tips on how to fit movement into your hectic schedule and stay motivated with research-backed strategies.

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    15 minutos
  • How to cut down on drinking

    How to cut down on drinking
    Dec 26 2024
    If you want to drink less or give up alcohol completely, it's natural to feel scared or anxious at first. What do you do at parties? What if people think you're boring? And how can you deal with temptation? Casey Davidson, sobriety coach and host of the Hello Someday podcast, has tips for those starting a sobriety journey. And she argues that everyone would benefit from an evaluation of when and how alcohol shows up in their lives.

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    19 minutos
  • How to optimize your circadian rhythm

    How to optimize your circadian rhythm
    Dec 17 2024
    New research shows that too much light at night and not enough daylight is taking years off our lives. NPR health correspondent Will Stone has tips to tune up your body's internal clock.

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    15 minutos
  • Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal

    Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal
    Dec 12 2024
    Post-meal walks to release gas, called 'fart walks,' have become popular on social media. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy says the science is solid on this trend. She shares the many health benefits of walking after eating: better digestion, more balanced blood sugar levels and a healthier gut microbiome.

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    13 minutos