Jul 10

How to crave movement more than screen time

Oftentimes, it's easier to scroll through our phones than do some squats. So what can we do to motivate ourselves to pick movement? In this episode of Life Kit, we speak with clinical psychologist Diana Hill and movement specialist Katy Bowman about how to retrain your brain to c ... Show More

19m 36s

Jul 8

How to avoid mosquito bites

In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle talks to entomologist Sammy Ramsey and environmental health professor Brian Byrd about why some people get bitten more than others, which ingredients to seek in bug repellents and what you can do to protect yourself against those ... Show More

22m 13s

Jul 7

How to bring more play into your life

Play isn't just for kids. Research shows it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate better and problem-solve. In this episode, play researchers and enthusiasts share the benefits of playtime at any age and how you can bring more play into your life. This episod ... Show More

19m 17s

Nov 2016

Flash Floods Cause Havoc

Parts of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane were damaged by flash floods. Roads were also flooded leading to deaths of some drivers. What should have been or still can be done to prevent such disasters? And who’s to carry the blame this time? See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ... Show More

1m 44s

Oct 2018

When Your Money Meets Mother Nature With Jason Hargraves

The curious thing about building wealth is that there is always a risk brewing somewhere. Those risks can cost money and wipe away your savings if you're not prepared. What if you had a flood in your home - are you prepared and what do you do if that happens? In the U.S. we deal ... Show More

37m 36s

Apr 2024

Emirates Flight Suspensions, WFH for Government Workers, Rain Insights, Flood Damage Insurance Tips

-Emirates Flights Suspensions Expand Till Today At 9am - Government Workers & Schools WFH For The Rest Of The Week-The April 16 Rains Were Not From Cloud Seeding-Insurance: What Do You Do If You Car Has Been Damaged By Flood?

23m 11s

Apr 2024

What happens when lightning strikes water?

It’s one thing to watch a storm roll in from the safety of your own home, but what if you’re out in the middle of the ocean and things start to head in a stormy direction? Jonathan Smith, a faculty research assistant at University of Maryland, will help us understand what happens ... Show More

4m 26s

Sep 2023

Selects: How Floods Work

Floods happen when more water is introduced to an area than can be quickly removed. That's about it, but there's more to floods, what causes them and the havoc they can wreak. Join Josh and Chuck in this super-saturated classic episode of Stuff You Should Know.See omnystudio.com/ ... Show More

33m 49s

Sep 2020

Episode 253: Two Questions About Flood Insurance in Homewood Al

In this podcast we look at why flood insurance is expensive on Homewood Al and how to change it.

4m 42s

Apr 2023

What happens if a tornado goes through a hurricane?

Hurricanes are huge, destructive storms that suck up heat from tropical ocean waters, while tornadoes are smaller, funnel-shaped columns of air that form over land. But what would happen if these two weather titans happened at the same time? We asked meteorologist Rosimar Rios-Be ... Show More

5m 32s

Jun 2023

Give Rivers Space: The Simple Flood Risk Fix

With much of California's massive snowpack yet to melt, downstream communities remain on high alert for flooding. Hundreds of homes were destroyed or damaged during the record-breaking winter, which tested the state's aging flood infrastructure. To prevent flooding, communities o ... Show More

10m 29s

What To Do When There's A Flash Flood Wa...