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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Recent Episodes
  • 5 simple ways to minimize stress
    Apr 14, 2025 – 17:08
  • How to relieve constipation
    Apr 8, 2025 – 16:25
  • Over-the-counter pain medications 101
    Mar 31, 2025 – 22:14
  • Car safety 101: Crashes, road rage, weather and more
    Mar 24, 2025 – 20:33
  • How to maintain an exercise routine as you age
    Mar 20, 2025 – 16:57
  • What's in your lotion? A guide to personal care product safety
    Mar 17, 2025 – 24:32
  • The benefits of a plant-based diet on your gut
    Feb 11, 2025 – 11:40
  • The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3
    Feb 3, 2025 – 10:51
  • How to recover after a workout
    Jan 30, 2025 – 23:33
  • How to improve your posture
    Jan 21, 2025 – 18:59
  • What you need to know about cardio
    Jan 13, 2025 – 11:30
  • Stressed? Try one of these quick resets
    Jan 6, 2025 – 22:39
  • How to move more this year
    Jan 2, 2025 – 14:32
  • How to cut down on drinking
    Dec 26, 2024 – 18:56
  • How to optimize your circadian rhythm
    Dec 17, 2024 – 15:10
  • Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal
    Dec 12, 2024 – 12:52
  • How to thrive, not just survive in winter
    Dec 9, 2024 – 23:26
  • It's ok to run slow AF
    Nov 28, 2024 – 25:44
  • What people get wrong about hangovers
    Nov 26, 2024 – 26:01
  • How long do leftovers last? And other food safety questions, answered
    Nov 12, 2024 – 23:08
  • How to pick the right health insurance plan
    Nov 11, 2024 – 16:33
  • Busting myths about hydration
    Nov 7, 2024 – 18:37
  • How to recover from a bad night of sleep
    Nov 5, 2024 – 24:44
  • How to slow down when you eat
    Nov 4, 2024 – 16:50
  • A guide to breast cancer screening
    Oct 28, 2024 – 29:12
  • How to cut ultra-processed foods from your diet
    Oct 21, 2024 – 13:38
  • How to deal with climate anxiety
    Oct 10, 2024 – 24:14
  • Stress-busting skills to try in everyday life
    Oct 3, 2024 – 22:23
  • I ditched plastic for a week. Here's what I learned
    Oct 1, 2024 – 19:15
  • The dirt on bathing
    Sep 19, 2024 – 26:03
  • Can magnesium help you sleep?
    Sep 10, 2024 – 10:32
  • Boost your mood in 15 minutes
    Sep 3, 2024 – 23:30
  • Build strength with a weightlifting routine
    Aug 13, 2024 – 19:01
  • Take your salads from drab to fab
    Jul 25, 2024 – 19:26
  • Avoid these 6 sunscreen mistakes
    Jul 4, 2024 – 13:27
  • BMI is flawed. Try a body composition test
    Jun 25, 2024 – 18:19
  • Debunking sleep myths
    Jun 24, 2024 – 17:18
  • Staying safe in the extreme heat
    Jun 20, 2024 – 12:08
  • These water safety tips can save lives
    Jun 3, 2024 – 18:04
  • Where did I put the keys? Tips to improve memory
    May 30, 2024 – 25:11
  • Fiber has tons of benefits. Here's how to eat more of it
    May 28, 2024 – 15:12
  • Take charge of your gyno visit
    May 16, 2024 – 24:57
  • Jet lag is 'not a choice' — here's what to know
    May 14, 2024 – 19:04
  • Curbing needle phobia in adults starts with making shots less painful for kids
    Apr 29, 2024 – 13:34
  • Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise. Here's what to know
    Apr 25, 2024 – 13:56
  • Protect your ears from hearing loss
    Apr 15, 2024 – 23:49
  • How to take care of your eyes
    Mar 21, 2024 – 23:10
  • How much protein do you need?
    Mar 18, 2024 – 21:06
  • Thoughts on Ozempic from a body-positive doctor
    Feb 27, 2024 – 18:29
  • Here's how to take better naps
    Feb 26, 2024 – 20:32
Recent Reviews
  • Kymmmmy
    Great information & techniques!
    I love this show! Found it about 2-3 months ago, but I started listening during my workout routines. They provide tips, backed bu research, trivia questions & summaries to review knowledge. I love it!!
  • August Rivers Humanities
    Hit or Miss
    Loved the caffeine episode. I found the specifics from the Dr. very useful. The protein episode was just OK for me. I could have done without the personal trainer’s name and workout style. I would rather have access to the information on amino acids. The responses to inquiries for those who Don t eat animal products were met with recommendations to eat dairy, eggs and fish and the salad recipe for tuna with almonds 🤮. I liked the info on calculating weight to needed protein. This could have been expanded on to include current weight verses goal weight. They might have discussed complete plant based proteins and how to measure the combinations. Quinoa, buckwheat. Beans and rice, dairy substitutes, soy. How to navigate food, takeout, recipes, hacks. , budgeting, ethical farms, healthiest choices for meat Etc.
  • Ceiling fan guy
    Improve your indoor air quality
    This episode discussed dust, hvac filters, gas stoves, portable air purifiers…. Nothing collects dust like a ceiling fan …. No mention of ceiling fans .. perfectly located to move air and collect dust …. A common, average size ceiling will move around 3500 cubic feet of air per minute…. An HVAC system in a 2000 square foot house will move around 1200 cubic feet of air per minute …. Ceiling fans are a green energy product, and move more air than your HVAC system …. You can put air filters on ceiling fans to filter all of that air!!! …. You guys dropped the ball on this one … I would enjoy an opportunity to discuss this with someone … Scott Robinette…. CeilingFanAirFilter.com
  • Lefty Land
    Like can you like stop with the word like it’s too much
    Please. It’s hard to listen with all of the “likes.” Edit the word like in your hosts dialogue. It’s overused and detracts from the content.
  • Athena-_-Athene
    Lifekit health- how to talk to your latinx parent about mental health
    This podcast hits all the key points to get help for your mental help one way or another. They go into depth on how to start the “uncomfortable” conversations with your family about not only your mental health but theirs as well. I believe this episode hits so close to home and needs to be heard by every latinx in my community because we all don’t realize we need to take care eachother not just physically but mentally in order to break the cycle of sweeping it under the rug. We can go as a whole and finally heal for our future generations.💕
  • RizikiD
    Insightful
    I really enjoy listening to this podcast because the information provided is always helpful. The “Need to make a change in your life” episode was really helpful for me because I have been trying to be more consistent in my fitness journey.
  • ACHESEN
    Great pod
    Considering how short each episode is, I like how they cram so much important info in that short amount of time. We can’t expect them to answer everything but it’s helped my life a lot!
  • stendakiss
    New subscriber
    Loving all the topics around new year intentions and habit changes
  • DeedeeB.
    Wonderful, beautiful, helpful!
    I so appreciate the content and format of Life Kit! The topics are genuinely important and useful, and the presentation methods are very engaging. I especially like Julia Furlan’s episode about receiving feedback!
  • EricaBushwell
    Awesome podcast!
    The host of the Life Kit: Health podcast, highlights all aspects of health, wellness, medicine and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • Katze41
    Propaganda
    This podcast never misses a chance to insert their opinions on politics and life in general.
  • 泰书华
    might as well just listen to the other Life Kit
    it’s all the same episodes double dipped for two podcasts. i’m unsubscribing to just hear everything on the original
  • Special K B
    Racism, privilege, etc.
    Here is a quote from the interviewed "expert" of the Nov. 5, 2020 episode; "You want to be color-blind, which is probably the worst thing you can do, because you're denying somebody's entire identity." Entire identity ??? Excuse me, but I would prefer to be judged by the content of my character rather than the color of my skin, and every single one of my friends, regardless of their race or ethinic background, feels the same way. You are the weakest link. Good-bye! ... (Unsubscribe)
  • MEMitt
    Great podcast 👏🏻
    Love this podcast, very useful topics. The format is really well designed, so is entertaining but also educative. The recap at the end is key.
  • el5792
    I love every life kit podcast
    It is amazing 😉
  • E.T. Hoang
    Sleeeeeeep
    Such a great podcast!! But, I can’t sleep with socks? So weird
  • Bingo_96
    Good Overall
    I like this podcast, although I wish you would have had an RD on the intuitive eating episode. Intuitive eating has become very popular over the last few years, but it is not a new idea. I wish you guys would have at least credited the dietitians that came up with the original framework if you’re not going to bring in an expert in that field.
  • joannm298
    Best Ever
    I love the life kit podcasts. You address common issues in a way that makes common sense. I have not listened to one podcast that I haven’t learned something I didn’t know and I’m old. Keep up the great work. Thank you
  • irish 1113
    Care giver podcast
    Just found this and I just love it . Amazing pieces of advice!
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