Lifestyle
Food, sports, and things to do in the Philadelphia region
The revolution in plant-based eating
50 years ago, Frances Moore Lappé started a food revolution when she wrote "Diet for a Small Planet" on the importance of plant-based eating.
Thousands of airline passengers are stranded. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them
Thousands of flights have been canceled, leaving travelers scrambling to figure out how to book new seats and get reimbursements for added expenses.
4 weeks ago
‘Go in peace’: Pennsylvania church founded in 1800 holds last service
A central Pennsylvania church with a 221-year history held its final service and is scheduled to close at the end of the year due to declining membership and attendance.
1 month ago
How do we make create good habits, like exercising more or eating healthy food? A new study finds paying people even pennies can help. Today: how to make habits stick.
Air Date: December 16, 2021 10:00 am
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Science journalist Catherine Price on why having fun is so important, why it's underrated and how to incorporate it into our lives.
Air Date: December 15, 2021 10:00 am
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Giving gifts and the Buy Nothing movement
We discuss the psychology behind why and what we give, how it's received and what its says about us. And we'll look at the growing "buy nothing" movement.
Air Date: December 9, 2021 10:00 am
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If you want your holiday package to arrive on time, here are the deadlines to know
To all those holiday present procrastinators out there: Be sure to ship that holiday gift sooner rather than later to get those presents to their destination in time.
2 months ago
Flying for Thanksgiving? Expect packed planes, unruly passengers, and cancellations
Millions are returning to the skies this holiday season. Crowded airports, staffing shortages, bad weather and disruptive passengers could make the experience miserable.
3 months ago
‘Peak Mind:’ paying attention in a distracting world
Dr. Amishi Jha explains how paying attention can improve our health and happiness.
Air Date: November 12, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00WHYY's lifestyle coverage brings you Things to Do in Philadelphia and what's happening with local events, places to eat and drink, and off-the-field stories about Philly's favorite sports teams. Check out You Oughta Know on WHYY-TV for an in-depth guide to to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.