Extreme heat; healthy finance habits for couples

Plus, a special newsletter series to help you sleep

View this email online Today’s newsletter is brought to you by Life Kit producer Clare Marie Schneider  From the Midwest to the Northeast, millions of people across the U.S. are experiencing what the National Weather Service is calling the first major heat wave of the summer.  The local heat index could reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, according to the NWS.  Our bodies have ways to keep us cool. But when exposed to extreme temperatures, “sometimes our body just can’t keep up,” says Dr. Renee Salas, an emergency medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. For tips on how to stay cool this weekend, listen to our Life Kit episode. Experts review basics like hydration and explain why electric fans just won’t cut it in a heat wave.  Clare Marie Schneider/NPR Time to cool down Coming soon: A newsletter series on sleep What does it take to sleep better, deeper and longer?  Over the past two months, I’ve been gathering insight on how to improve sleep from researchers, physicians and psychologists. They shared helpful strategies that could make a difference: from diet and exercise to what we do on our phones before bed.  Starting on Monday, June 24, you’ll receive a series of emails from me on this topic over the course of a week. I hope the tips inspire you to try something a little different in your nighttime routine.  If you know someone who isn't on this email list who could use some help with their sleep, tell them to sign up to Life Kit's Guide to Better Sleep.  Tell a friend about Life Kit's Sleep Week We'd love to hear your thoughts on sleep — email us at lifekit@npr.org with any feedback or questions you have on the topic. Newsletter continues after sponsor message Listen Sponsor-Free Support public media while getting expert advice on health, finance, relationships and more with Life Kit+. You'll get sponsor-free listening AND that warm fuzzy feeling that comes with making a difference. You can also check out loads of other NPR+ podcasts with benefits at plus.npr.org. Explore Life Kit+ COMIC: Protect yourself from digital eye strain LA Johnson/NPR Do you stare at a computer all day? If so, try to remember 20-20-20 to relax your eyes. For every 20 minutes of computer work, take a 20-second break and look 20 feet away.  This exercise can prevent eye fatigue, headaches or blurry vision from looking at a screen. For more tips on how to minimize digital eye strain, read our comic. Protect the window to the soul In case you missed it Pixelimage/Getty Images Healthy money habits for couples. Should you merge your finances with a significant other? Keep them separate? Or something in between? Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan Podvin breaks down different ways to handle your finances with a partner and keep communication open and honest no matter what financial plan you pick. Listen to the episode here.  Grilling for beginners. Intimidated by grilling? Cooking over an open flame can do that. In this episode, learn which type of grill to use, how to maintain a fire and create different temperature zones, and basic safety. Read the story here.  Dear Life Kit: I'm ashamed that I still dream about my middle school crush. Plus: How to deal with a partner who's attractive ... but messy. Read the advice here.  Upcoming Life Kit episodes 🏠DIY rental hacks  👂Understanding body composition scans  🌬️Breathing Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: LifeKit@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Daily News, Code Switch, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Life Kit emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy