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Jan 14
The sleep rules you don't actually need to follow
547. If you've ever followed every sleep rule in the book and still found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m., this episode is for you. Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu looks at why sleep hygiene—like avoiding screens or caffeine—is a great foundation but won't actually fix a "cavity" li ... Show More
14m 10s
Jan 7
Three truths about self-compassion that made me say, “Oh, now I get it!”
546. Self-compassion sounds simple—be kind to yourself—but for those of us with a loud inner critic, it can feel surprisingly hard to put into practice. This week, we’ll break down three truths that make self-compassion more doable and less fuzzy. If you’ve ever worried that self ... Show More
8m 55s
Dec 31
How to quiet a racing mind: Three daytime habits for nighttime peace
545. Do you close your eyes only for your brain to start spinning with to-do lists and worries? In this episode, sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu looks at why your mind races at night. She looks at three common daytime saboteurs of nighttime peace and offers science-backed methods ... Show More
13m 24s
Apr 2020
387 - How to Tell If You're Really Hungry
7m 37s
Jan 2022
Proof That Healthy Habits Turn Back the Biological Clock
<p>We all hope that eating better and getting some exercise will keep us healthier for longer, but now a new study shows exactly how much good habits can slow the biological aging process.</p>
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8m 25s
Sep 2018
492 - Mindful Eating: How We Get it Wrong
<p>Mindful eating is supposed to make us healthier, happier, and more relaxed. Instead, we end up feeling stressed and guilty about not doing it. If you hate eating mindfully, you might be doing it wrong. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/hea ... Show More
8m 35s
Mar 2021
611 - 3 Ways the Pandemic Helped us Eat Better
<p>There's no doubt pandemic restrictions have affected our eating habits in ways both good and bad. We've all heard enough about the "quarantine 15," so let's take a look at the upsides of pandemic eating.</p>
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7m 25s
Dec 2020
600 - Facts About Trans Fats (and Their Replacements)
8m 46s
Aug 2023
29 — Friday Fix: 10 Therapist-Recommended Ways to Supercharge Your Mental Health Today
Mental health advice is everywhere. But not all of it is good advice. In fact, some common tips about how to improve your emotional well-being that get widely shared on social media are downright unhealthy. Following those strategies might actually increase your depression, worse ... Show More
22m 33s
May 2020
570 - How is COVID-19 Affecting Our Food Supply?
<p>What are the challenges facing our nation's farmers, ranchers, and fishermen, how will they affect our access to fresh food, and what can we do about it?</p>
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13m 45s
Apr 2020
569 - How to Get Groceries for Two Weeks in One Easy Trip
<p>Here are some simple steps to help you get the right items and amounts at the grocery store so you can stop wasting food and save on unnecessary trips.</p>
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10m 20s
Aug 2020
583 - Can Your Diet Help Reduce Stress?
<p>Don't believe everything you hear about stress-busting foods. Nutrition Diva sorts fact from fiction to help you boost your mood and beat stress belly.</p>
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10m 55s
Oct 2019
547 - 3 Strategies for Eating Healthier: Which One Works Best?
<p>There's new research on the most effective strategies for changing behavior. Which one can help you eat healthier?</p>
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9m 23s
Resentment is a poisonous, slow burning feeling that's bad for our mental health and even worse for our relationships. How can we let go of resentment when situations are unfair or we feel left behind? Let's take a break from grumbling to consider five ways to get a healthy perspective shift.
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<p>We're told to listen to our bodies. But feelings of hunger aren't always a reliable guide as to whether your body needs food. </p>
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