Life Kit: Health

Sleep has a huge impact on our health. It helps our brains function, protects against heart disease ...

I have a confession to make: I am a fiber fanatic. I sometimes think of fiber as the Peter Parker of...

You ever eat so fast that you get hiccups from just like inhaling the meal? Or you bite your cheek o...

You ever eat so fast that you get hiccups from just like inhaling the meal? Or you bite your cheek o...

Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the world. In the U.S., a 2022 survey repo...

Watch this video for tips on talking to your doctor — including what information to bring to an appo...

Watch this video for tips on ending therapy — including reasons why, ways to bring it up — and how t...

For a lot of people in the U.S., a medical crisis is also a financial crisis. A 2022 Kaiser Family F...

How did you learn about periods for the first time? Was it in a 5th grade classroom, split by sex? A...

Talking about sexually transmitted infections with a potential partner can feel awkward. Do you brin...

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I'm training for my first full marathon this year. But it's hard for me to stay motivated when the w...

The mind is a tricky thing. It can lead us to believe that we can confidently sing "Bohemian Rhapsod...

When I was in my late 20s, I was burnt out. I had a full-time journalism job in public radio — somet...

What if there was a way to stop chronic pain in your body before it strikes? That's the concept behi...

The list of things we dread is almost endless: the Sunday scaries, climate change, deadlines, the ho...

How do you express gratitude in your daily life? To me, it sometimes feels daunting. I'm reminded of...

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HMO, PPO, FSA – OMG! Open enrollment season is upon us, and it's time to sign up for a health insura...