Marielle Segarra
Stories
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Why a good pep talk doesn't always need to include advice
Need to say a few words of encouragement? The authors of the book Tiny Pep Talks explain how to deliver a message that motivates and inspires — whether it's for a loved one or for yourself.
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Tips for handling car emergencies
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? NPR's Life Kit has tips for handline emergency situations.
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Her love life was in chaos. The solution? Giving up sex
After a bad breakup, writer Melissa Febos decided to abstain from sex and dating for a year. She didn't realize how much it would change her life. She tells her story in a new book, The Dry Season.
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'Say no to power peeing' and other good tips from a pelvic floor physical therapist
Your pelvic floor supports organs like your bladder, bowels and reproductive system. Strengthen it with exercises and mantras (like "squeeze before you sneeze") from physical therapist Sara Reardon.
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Life Kit has tips on how to be a better letter writer
Considering striking up a new pen-pal relationship this summer? Life Kit has advice on how to get started.
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Want to cut through small talk? Try asking a 'magical question'
These creative questions are fun to answer and can help reveal people's personalities. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker shares her favorites and explains how to come up with your own.
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Why you should fight to keep old friends
Nina Badzin, host of a friendship podcast, explains why staying friends with people from our past matters — and how to nurture relationships with old friends across time and distance.
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5 eating habits that can help you sleep better at night
What you eat during the day can affect how well you sleep at night. Sleep researchers explain the impact of diet, caffeine and alcohol on sleep health, and share a list of sleep-supporting foods.
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When medical bills arrive in the mail, you have options
Just because a medical bill arrives in the mail doesn't mean you have to pay that exact price. NPR's Life Kit has tips to eliminate, reduce or negotiate a medical bill.
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10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle emergency scenarios, from extreme weather to aggressive tailgaters.
