Life Kit: Create Healthy Habits

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Life Kit: Create Healthy Habits

Why can it be so hard to do the things we know are good for us? Life Kit has some actionable tips on how to overcome that resistance. From drinking less alcohol to getting better sleep, these episodes from our archives walk through how to create healthy habits and get better at taking care of ourselves. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

  1. Create Healthy Habits

    SEP 18

    Create Healthy Habits

    Why can it be so hard to do the things we know are good for us? Life Kit has tips on how to overcome that resistance to build healthy habits. From drinking less alcohol to getting better sleep, these episodes walk through how to get better at taking care of ourselves. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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  2. Take care of your eyes

    MAR 21 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Take care of your eyes

    You can strain your eyes if you stare at a screen for too long, say eye doctors — and that can cause eye fatigue, headaches and blurry vision. Nip those symptoms in the bud with these eye care tips.

    23 min
  3. Eat more mindfully

    09/11/2023 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Eat more mindfully

    When we scarf down our food, we don't get a chance to properly digest or appreciate it. Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard, shares techniques on how to slow down the pace.

    15 min
  4. Take care of your ears

    08/17/2023 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Take care of your ears

    Go easy on the Q-tips. Watch your phone volume. And if you're experiencing hearing issues like muffled sounds or tinnitus, see a professional. This comic offers advice on how to care for your ears.

    24 min
  5. Take care of my teeth

    02/27/2023 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Take care of my teeth

    We asked experts to answer five questions about how to properly care for your teeth. Here's what they said about finding a dentist, whitening your teeth at home, and whether daily flossing is necessary.

    21 min
  6. Drink enough water

    09/22/2022 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Drink enough water

    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.

    19 min
  7. Be a morning person

    11/04/2021 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Be a morning person

    Waking up at dawn with the bakers and the baristas may not be for everyone — especially night owls. Whether you have to wake up early or you'd like to become more of a morning lark, here are a few habits that can help you set yourself up for success at that first alarm.

    22 min
  8. Sleep better

    06/08/2020 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Sleep better

    How do you get a good night's sleep? Many of us have routines we use to try and reach that blissful state of slumber — from meditation to melatonin to putting on a pair of socks. Sleep scientists weigh in on what sleep rituals actually work.

    21 min
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Why can it be so hard to do the things we know are good for us? Life Kit has some actionable tips on how to overcome that resistance. From drinking less alcohol to getting better sleep, these episodes from our archives walk through how to create healthy habits and get better at taking care of ourselves. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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