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  • Why spending time in the woods makes you feel calm

    Why spending time in the woods makes you feel calm
    2025/04/22
    Decades of research have shown that "forest bathing" is good for your health. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. Here's how to reap these benefits on your next walk in the woods. This episode originally published August 24, 2023.

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    16 分
  • The etiquette of texting

    The etiquette of texting
    2025/04/21
    In this episode, tips on how to manage your text messages, from dealing with chaotic group chats to getting an unresponsive friend to message you back. Erica Dhawan, author of Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection No Matter the Distance, explains how to apply the basic rules of etiquette to everyday texting conundrums.

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    22 分
  • Can I afford to buy a house?

    Can I afford to buy a house?
    2025/04/17
    Buying a home can feel out of reach for many. But if you're an aspiring homeowner, there are ways to make it a reality. In this episode, mortgage reporter Molly Grace explains how to know if you're financially ready, what costs to budget for and how to find a home that works for you.

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    19 分
  • The art and pleasure of writing a letter

    The art and pleasure of writing a letter
    2025/04/15
    In her new book, Syme's Letter Writer, Rachel Syme of The New Yorker explains how to write a delightful letter to a loved one. Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent in the mail, are "read intentionally," she says. Syme offers advice on what to write about, how to find the perfect stationery, and how to find a pen pal.

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    22 分
  • 5 simple ways to minimize stress

    5 simple ways to minimize stress
    2025/04/14
    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 分
  • DLK: In our relationship, her dog comes first. Now I'm having doubts about us

    DLK: In our relationship, her dog comes first. Now I'm having doubts about us
    2025/04/10
    That uncertainty you might feel in romantic relationships is common — and not always a bad thing, say Haley Nahman, writer of the Maybe Baby newsletter and Danny Nelson, co-host of the Dear Danny podcast series. In this episode of Life Kit, they weigh in on pet jealousy, whether it's OK to make a move on a friend, and questionable future in-laws.

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    21 分
  • How to relieve constipation

    How to relieve constipation
    2025/04/08
    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 分
  • How to pack a go bag for emergencies

    How to pack a go bag for emergencies
    2025/04/07
    As climate emergencies like wildfires and hurricanes become more prevalent, it's important to have essentials like food and medicine on hand and ready to go in case you need to evacuate. On today's episode, emergency preparedness expert Alyssa Provencio explains what you do and don't need in your go bag, how to create a household emergency plan and why now is a good time to prepare for disasters.

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    24 分