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  • Here's why your feet hurt — and what you can do about it

    Here's why your feet hurt — and what you can do about it
    May 1 2025
    If you're struggling with foot pain from bunions, Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis, it might be time to reevaluate your foot care routine. In this episode, foot experts share advice on picking the right running shoes, strengthening your feet muscles and more.

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    26 m
  • What to eat for better sleep

    What to eat for better sleep
    Apr 29 2025
    Your diet affects your sleep. What foods can help you be your most rested self? Nutrition scientist and researcher Marie-Pierre St-Onge has research-backed tips on which foods to eat — and, spoilers, a lot of them are foods you either have in your fridge already or can work into nearly any recipe.

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    16 m
  • 5 simple ways to minimize stress

    5 simple ways to minimize stress
    Apr 14 2025
    Need a break? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The 5 Resets, offers quick, easy ways to minimize stress in your daily life — no lavish vacations or big life changes necessary. This episode originally aired Feb. 6, 2024.

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    17 m
  • How to relieve constipation

    How to relieve constipation
    Apr 8 2025
    Haven't pooped in days? Gastroenterologists explain what to do in this SOS moment — and share tips on how to avoid chronic constipation. This episode was originally published July 10, 2023.

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    16 m
  • Over-the-counter pain medications 101

    Over-the-counter pain medications 101
    Mar 31 2025
    Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and aspirin — there are many over-the-counter pain medications available, but are they all the same? And how much should you really take? In this episode, a doctor and pharmacists cover your drug options, including side effects, dosage and what to reach for the next time you have a headache or fever.

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    22 m
  • Car safety 101: Crashes, road rage, weather and more

    Car safety 101: Crashes, road rage, weather and more
    Mar 24 2025
    You might know the basics of car safety, like buckling your seatbelt or using your turn signal. But what do you do in car emergencies? This episode, Hector Carias, an officer with the California Highway Patrol, breaks down how to handle emergency situations.

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    21 m
  • How to maintain an exercise routine as you age

    How to maintain an exercise routine as you age
    Mar 20 2025
    It's important to exercise as we age. Regular movement can help not just with cardiovascular health and maintaining muscle mass — it can also foster community. Juana Summers, co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, speaks with older exercisers about what motivates them to stay active.

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    17 m
  • What's in your lotion? A guide to personal care product safety

    What's in your lotion? A guide to personal care product safety
    Mar 17 2025
    It's easy to get overwhelmed by long ingredient lists when it comes to personal care products like shampoo, makeup and lotion. Which substances could be potentially harmful? Which are safe to use? In this episode, we cover current ingredients of concern, alternatives and how to decide which products you actually need in your life.

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    25 m
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