Life Kit: Health
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 347 ratingsTaking 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.
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A Saner Mindset For Weight Loss
May 03, 2019 04:02 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBThe way many of us think about weight loss is totally counter-productive. Focus on healthy habits you can sustain instead of the numbers on the scale. Here's what to remember: - Forget goal weights. Instead, focus on behavioral goals. - Start with small changes and let them snowball. - A loss of only 3% of your body weight can meaningfully improve your health. - Remember that your best weight is the one you reach when you live the healthiest life you can actually enjoy. Learn more about s...
The Biology Of Weight Loss
May 01, 2019 04:02 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOur biology makes it hard to lose weight. In this episode, we won't tell you how to lose weight — or whether you even need to. We will give you five realities about biology, and they might even help you be kinder to your body. Here's what to remember: - Metabolism slows when you lose weight. - Hormonal changes that come with weight loss make you hungrier. - What you eat is more important than how much you exercise. - Exercise seems to play a big role in maintaining weight and preventing...
Boost Your Body Acceptance For Better Health
April 29, 2019 04:31 - 30 minutes - 20.2 MBWe all can feel the effects of weight stigma, no matter what our size is. In this episode, we help you feel good about the body you're living in and give strategies to improve your health without obsessing about your weight. Here's what to remember: - Recognize that weight stigma can actually harm your physical health. - Remember that weight...
Think Your Way Out Of Insomnia
April 27, 2019 04:21 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWhen you can't sleep, your thoughts can be your worst enemy. In this episode, we explain five key strategies to help break the spiral, based on what many believe is the most effective treatment out there: cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I. Here's what to remember: - Log your sleep time to get a reality check on how much you're actually sleeping. - Write down your anxious thoughts; then replace them with more rational ones. - Restrict the amount of time you spend in bed ba...
Think Your Way Out Of Insomnia
April 27, 2019 04:21 - 21 minutes - 20 MBDifficulty sleeping can cause anxiety, which often leads to more trouble sleeping. Life Kit host Allison Aubrey talks to sleep experts about how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can bring relief for people with chronic sleep issues. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Don't Count Sheep: Better Bedtime Rituals
April 27, 2019 04:11 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBFrom mediation to melatonin to putting on a pair of socks, we all have routines to help us reach that blissful state of slumber. These are the ones that work: - Forget sheep. Instead, use mental imagery — picturing a walk in the woods or a stroll on a beach — to help relax. - Relaxation and meditation apps can help you unwind. - Melatonin supplements might ease your way into sleep, but too much melatonin could disrupt it. - Over-the-counter sleep medications may knock you out, but they wo...
Don't Count Sheep: Better Bedtime Rituals
April 27, 2019 04:11 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBFrom mediation to melatonin to putting on a pair of socks, we all have routines to help us reach that blissful state of slumber. These are the ones that work: - Forget sheep. Instead, use mental imagery — picturing a walk in the woods or a stroll on a beach — to help relax. - Relaxation and meditation apps can help you unwind. - Melatonin supplements might ease your way into sleep, but too much melatonin could disrupt it. - Over-the-counter sleep medications may knock you out, but they wo...
Do This Today To Sleep Well Tonight
April 26, 2019 15:44 - 19 minutes - 18 MBFrom the moment you wake up, your body starts to prepare for sleep. We show you how to adjust your daytime habits to get the best possible night of rest. Here's what to remember: - Start the day with natural light — from an east-facing window, or even better, go outside — to put the brakes on melatonin. - Cut the caffeine off by late morning. Even if it doesn't keep you up, caffeine impacts how much deep sleep you're getting. - Get moving during the day. Exercise can increase the quantity ...
Do This Today To Sleep Well Tonight
April 26, 2019 15:44 - 19 minutes - 18 MBFrom the moment you wake up, your body starts to prepare for sleep. We show you how to adjust your daytime habits to get the best possible night of rest. Here's what to remember: - Start the day with natural light — from an east-facing window, or even better, go outside — to put the brakes on melatonin. - Cut the caffeine off by late morning. Even if it doesn't keep you up, caffeine impacts how much deep sleep you're getting. - Get moving during the day. Exercise can increase the quantity ...