Marielle Segarra
Stories
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Health
People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?
Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.
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Health
The holidays are stressful. Restore your calm with these 5 quick tricks
Keep these science-backed stress busters in your back pocket this holiday season. Whip 'em out the next time you're at a table full of bickering in-laws or your flight gets canceled!
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Health
COMIC: Science-backed mood boosters to (almost instantly) snap you out of a funk
Six techniques to energize you when you feel sluggish and relax you when you feel stressed. Feel the transformation in 15 minutes or less.
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Life Kit: How to keep kids safe around guns
Whether you own a gun or not, you’ll want to keep them out of the hands of unsupervised children. Life Kit has tips to keep children safe.
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Business
5 good habits to keep you out of credit card debt
Stay on top of your monthly payments and avoid costly fees and interest charges with these smart credit card strategies.
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Business
To save more money, avoid these 5 common financial mistakes
Financial missteps can cost you money. Make better-informed decisions about budgeting, investing and borrowing money.
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Arts & Life
Having trouble finding a new book to read? Life Kit is here to help!
NPR's Life Kit has tips on discovering your next favorite read.
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Technology
Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try switching to a basic phone
These lower-tech devices do not include many of the apps typically found on smartphones. And that may be appealing if you're looking to spend less time online.
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Arts & Life
Life Kit: Swimming skills
Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning.
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Arts & Life
How to date offline
Tired of swiping through dating profiles on your phone? Maybe it's time to get out there and meet people in real life. Here's how to meet new people, strike up conversation and handle rejection.
