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What happens when you get a medical bill for something your insurance should have covered? KFF Health News reporter Jackie Fortiér outlines who talk to, what to say and how to appeal a denial from your insurance company. Have a question about navigating the health care system? Contact us here [https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-helpline-share-your-story/] and you might be part of an upcoming episode of Health Care Helpline. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

When a crush turns into a harmful obsession, you might experience limerence, romantic infatuation characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows, intrusive thoughts and idealization. In this episode, we talk to neuroscientist Tom Bellamy, author of the book Smitten, about how limerence works in the brain, what you can do to stop it, and how to replace limerence with healthier interests. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

There are a lot of misconceptions about sleep. Sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins and her colleagues looked into common myths about sleep to help everyone get a better night's rest. This episode originally published Janaury 9, 2024. Want better sleep? Sign up Life Kit's Guide to Better Sleep, our special newsletter series. When you sign up, you'll receive a series of emails over one week with tips you can try that very night to prioritize and improve your sleep. Sign up at npr.org/sleepweek. [http://npr.org/sleepweek] Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

For chef Samin Nosrat, one of the most valuable parts of life is sharing food with the people you love. Samin joins Life Kit to discuss her new cookbook, offers advice for ritualizing ongoing gatherings with friends and shares her recipe for the ultimate garlic bread.  Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

A new semester has begun, which means college students across the country are taking on debt, opening credit cards and navigating meal plans and housing on their own. Budgeting and managing money, especially as a first-year college student, can be daunting. In this episode, we cover how to plan for student loans, look for scholarships, get part time work and more. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit [https://www.instagram.com/nprlifekit/?hl=en] Sign up for our newsletter here. [https://www.npr.org/newsletter/life-kit] Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org [lifekit@npr.org] Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit [http://plus.npr.org/lifekit] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices] NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]