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How to bring more play into your life
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How to bring more play into your life

Play isn't just fun. Researchers argue it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate better and problem-solve. We'll help you figure out your play personality and how to prioritize play in your life.

How to bring more play into your life

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How to pick a bank that works for you
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How to pick a bank that works for you

It's easy to feel stuck with a bank account you've had forever, even if it's inconvenient or racking up fees. But there are lots of other options out there.

How to pick a bank that works for you

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It's never too late to become a strong swimmer. Here's how to start
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It's never too late to become a strong swimmer. Here's how to start

Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. But it could also save your life. Here are some tips to start swimming at any age.

It's never too late to become a strong swimmer. Here's how to start

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Thursday

The dos and don'ts of starting a running routine
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The dos and don'ts of starting a running routine

Ready to kickstart a new running habit? Coach Martinus Evans breaks down a common misconception to get you into the mindset — and offers quick tips on pace, form and more.

The dos and don'ts of starting a running routine

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Friday

Wildfire smoke is blanketing much of the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself

New York topped the list of most polluted major cities in the world on Tuesday night, as smoke from the wildfires in Canada continues to blanket the East Coast of the United States. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images hide caption

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Wildfire smoke is blanketing much of the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing poor air quality in parts of the U.S. This smoke can have dangerous health effects because it carries fine particulates known as PM 2.5. With millions of people affected, we thought it would be a good time to turn it over to our friends at NPR's Life Kit podcast. Ever ready with helpful tips, they just released an episode with tips for protecting yourself from wildfire smoke.

Wildfire smoke is blanketing much of the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself

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How to protect yourself from poor air quality

The Palisades Fire burns in the distance as seen from the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. Marcus Ubungen/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption

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How to protect yourself from poor air quality

The health effects of wildfire smoke are dangerous. Here's how to stay safe when the air quality is unhealthy.

How to protect yourself from poor air quality

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To save money on groceries, try these tips before going to the store
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To save money on groceries, try these tips before going to the store

Groceries aren't cheap, but there are ways beyond just looking for sales to make budget meals. To help cut down your grocery bill, we have practical tips for saving money on the food you cook at home.

To save money on groceries, try these tips before going to the store

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9 people share the best life advice they ever got from their mom

Collage of a mother duck facing three rubber ducks, representing her children. A speech bubble with a heart is coming out of the mother's mouth, symbolizing the advice given by mothers to their children. Photographs by Chandler Cruttenden/Unsplash; Timothy Dykes/Unsplash; Collage by Kaz Fantone/NPR hide caption

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9 people share the best life advice they ever got from their mom

We asked Life Kit readers to share the best advice they ever received. In honor of Mother's Day, here are some reminders from everyday moms and grandmothers.

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Earth Day 2025: 8 ways to live more sustainably
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Earth Day 2025: 8 ways to live more sustainably

Climate change calls for long-term, systemic solutions, but that doesn't mean we can't all strive to live more sustainably. Life Kit is here with solutions from your kitchen to your closet.

Earth Day 2025: 8 ways to live more sustainably

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