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Do you always buy cucumbers just to watch them slowly become mush in the fridge? Or save your half-eaten pasta only to forget about it for a month? If you're done with chucking half-used ingredients in the compost bin, this episode is for you. Reporter Emily Siner shares tips on ...  Show more

In this distracted age, settling in and actually focusing on a book can feel like a challenge. But retraining your reading muscles is doable. In this episode, tips from writers, readers and researchers to help you accomplish your summer reading goals.Follow us on Instagram: @nprl ...  Show more

Naps can offer significant benefits, from emotional regulation to improving memory and athletic performance. But there are right and wrong ways to snooze. A sleep psychologist and a sleep physician explain the factors of the perfect nap and the importance of daytime rest. See pcm ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2625: Harold Gibbons emphasizes the critical role of rest within workouts for optimal results. Harold explores how strategi ...  Show more

Sara Mednick visits Google to discuss her book, "Take a Nap! Change Your Life."

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In a culture that idolizes productivity, choosing rest can feel radical. Dora shares a story of burnout, stillness, and the brave decision to cancel plans — not because of a crisis, but because of care. This episode is a permission slip to pause, say no, and refill your cup befor ...  Show more