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  • Over-the-counter pain medications 101

    Over-the-counter pain medications 101
    Mar 31 2025
    Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and aspirin — there are many over-the-counter pain medications available, but are they all the same? And how much should you really take? In this episode, a doctor and pharmacists cover your drug options, including side effects, dosage and what to reach for the next time you have a headache or fever.

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    22 m
  • Car safety 101: Crashes, road rage, weather and more

    Car safety 101: Crashes, road rage, weather and more
    Mar 24 2025
    You might know the basics of car safety, like buckling your seatbelt or using your turn signal. But what do you do in car emergencies? This episode, Hector Carias, an officer with the California Highway Patrol, breaks down how to handle emergency situations.

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    21 m
  • How to maintain an exercise routine as you age

    How to maintain an exercise routine as you age
    Mar 20 2025
    It's important to exercise as we age. Regular movement can help not just with cardiovascular health and maintaining muscle mass — it can also foster community. Juana Summers, co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, speaks with older exercisers about what motivates them to stay active.

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    17 m
  • What's in your lotion? A guide to personal care product safety

    What's in your lotion? A guide to personal care product safety
    Mar 17 2025
    It's easy to get overwhelmed by long ingredient lists when it comes to personal care products like shampoo, makeup and lotion. Which substances could be potentially harmful? Which are safe to use? In this episode, we cover current ingredients of concern, alternatives and how to decide which products you actually need in your life.

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    25 m
  • The benefits of a plant-based diet on your gut

    The benefits of a plant-based diet on your gut
    Feb 11 2025
    A recent study found that one key to gut health is eating a wide variety of plants. In this episode, we talk about the research with NPR's Maria Godoy and offer tips to help you mix up your diet.

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    12 m
  • The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3

    The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3
    Feb 3 2025
    Last month, the Food and Drug Administration announced it is banning Red No. 3, a food dye additive in processed foods like sodas, sweets and snacks. Recently, it and other dyes were linked to negative behavioral issues in children, and decades ago, high levels of Red No. 3 were linked to cancer in rats. This episode, NPR science podcast Short Wave explains what we know about Red No. 3's harmful health effects and the other dyes that may replace it.

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    11 m
  • How to recover after a workout

    How to recover after a workout
    Jan 30 2025
    It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? This episode, build out your post-workout recovery routine. A sports medicine doctor, nutritionist and professional athlete break down everything you can do from the moment your last workout finishes to right before your next one begins – to feel better in your body, minimize your injury risk and get the most out of that gym session.

    A previous version of this episode incorrectly said that not stretching can increase the risk of delayed onset muscle soreness. In fact, the potential increase in risk is quite small and not very significant. The earlier version also incorrectly suggested that people should eat protein "right after exercising." The research on that is conflicting.

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    24 m
  • How to improve your posture

    How to improve your posture
    Jan 21 2025
    Posture doesn't mean standing up straight or gliding across a room with a book on your head. This episode, a physical therapist and a biomechanist break down the meaning of healthy posture and how you can nurture it.

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    19 m