Episodes

  • The social etiquette of lending money

    The social etiquette of lending money
    May 7 2024
    If a close friend or family member is in need of money, your first impulse might be to help out. But what if they don't pay you back? What if they need more than you can provide? How do you ensure your financial agreement doesn't harm your relationship? There are no hard and fast rules around lending money. Expectations may depend on culture, financial status or even your marital status. Advice on when to give — and how to say no.

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    24 mins
  • Improve your sense of direction

    Improve your sense of direction
    May 6 2024
    Do you feel like you always need to use GPS to get around? Never quite sure if it's a left or a right turn — even though you just looked at a map? It can be anxiety-inducing to get around when you don't have a great sense of direction. This episode, experts explain how to gain more confidence while navigating.

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    17 mins
  • How to prepare for a second pregnancy after a complicated first one

    How to prepare for a second pregnancy after a complicated first one
    May 2 2024
    Pregnancy complications — like miscarriage, preterm birth or postpartum depression — are incredibly common. But expecting parents can often feel alone if they are experiencing these conditions, or like a second pregnancy is out of reach. This episode, Emily Oster, co-author of 'The Unexpected', on how to deal with complications when they arise, and make your next pregnancy a little smoother.

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    17 mins
  • How to practice 'deep reading'

    How to practice 'deep reading'
    Apr 30 2024
    When was the last time you got lost in a book? These days, the act of 'deep reading,' or reading with intention, can be difficult to practice. Maryanne Wolf, an expert in the science of reading, explains what we lose when we skim — and how to create an environment conducive to deep reading.

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    25 mins
  • Curbing needle phobia in adults starts with making shots less painful for kids

    Curbing needle phobia in adults starts with making shots less painful for kids
    Apr 29 2024
    Approximately one in four adults has a fear of needles, according to the CDC. Many of those people say the phobia started when they were kids. Researchers developed a five step plan to prevent what they call "needless pain" for kids getting injections or their blood drawn. NPR's Short Wave talks with Dr. Stefan Friedrichsdorf of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, who works with a team to implement the plan at his own hospital, about how to eliminate pain during shots.

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    14 mins
  • Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise. Here's what to know

    Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise. Here's what to know
    Apr 25 2024
    In the 1990s, colorectal cancer was the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Now, it's the first in men and second in women — and rates are rising among people under age 50. This episode, we explore how you can lower your risk and make sure you catch colorectal cancer early.

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    14 mins
  • Create the birthday you want to celebrate

    Create the birthday you want to celebrate
    Apr 23 2024
    No matter how old you are, having a happy birthday is one of life's great pleasures, says birthday enthusiast Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming. You just need to figure out what that means for you.

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    13 mins
  • How to plan your dream vacation

    How to plan your dream vacation
    Apr 22 2024
    Sometimes you crave a vacation — but actually taking one feels out of reach. Maybe you're struggling to find the time or save up the money. Or maybe you just can't seem to launch those plans out of the group chat. Overcome that planning inertia and take the big trip of your dreams. Here's where to start your search, organize your logistics and enjoy yourself.

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    22 mins