Episodes

  • What people get wrong about hangovers

    What people get wrong about hangovers
    Nov 26 2024
    Do you feel anxious after a night drinking? Two doctors weigh in on how to treat hangover symptoms especially 'hangxiety' after drinking too much. Plus the science of alcohol's affect on your body and tips for reassessing your relationship to alcohol.

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    26 mins
  • How long do leftovers last? And other food safety questions, answered

    How long do leftovers last? And other food safety questions, answered
    Nov 12 2024
    Did you grow up in a household where food was left out all day? Do you wash chicken before cooking it? If so, you might need this refresher course on food safety. Guidance on how to prepare, cook, serve and store food this holiday season — without giving yourself or your loved ones food poisoning.

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    23 mins
  • How to pick the right health insurance plan

    How to pick the right health insurance plan
    Nov 11 2024
    Picking a health insurance plan can be confusing and frustrating. There are endless acronyms and it's hard to predict what your health needs will be in six months. This episode, we break down some of the terms and share guided questions to help you choose the plan that's best for you. This episode was originally published Oct. 31, 2023.

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    17 mins
  • Busting myths about hydration

    Busting myths about hydration
    Nov 7 2024
    Do you really need to drink eight glasses of water a day? Can drinking water help you lose weight? Does coffee dehydrate you? Experts explain the science of hydration. This episode originally published September 22, 2022.

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    19 mins
  • How to recover from a bad night of sleep

    How to recover from a bad night of sleep
    Nov 5 2024
    If you've slept poorly, your instinct might be to sleep in or power through the day with extra cups of coffee. But those tactics may actually hurt your chances of getting back on track, say experts. Instead, set yourself up for success with these tips.

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    25 mins
  • How to slow down when you eat

    How to slow down when you eat
    Nov 4 2024
    Eating more deliberately can help you make better choices about nourishing your body, says Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard. She shares how to enjoy meals while paying attention. This episode originally published September 11, 2023.

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    17 mins
  • A guide to breast cancer screening

    A guide to breast cancer screening
    Oct 28 2024
    Although breast cancer deaths have dropped by about 40% since 1989, breast cancer diagnoses in younger women are increasing. We'll help you understand your personal risk, when and how often you should get mammograms, and how to advocate for yourself in the health care system.

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    29 mins
  • How to cut ultra-processed foods from your diet

    How to cut ultra-processed foods from your diet
    Oct 21 2024
    They're tasty and cheap, but they come with health risks. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy explains how to spot and avoid ultra-processed snacks and packaged foods. This episode originally published June 20, 2023.

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    14 mins