In Good Health

Can obesity treatment also help your brain? Your ancestors may be the cause of your current illness. Is water harmful to older women? Exercise is good for more than just building muscle. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-your-ancestors-are-making-you-sick-drinking-water-may-be-causing-early-menopause-and-how-movement-improves-memory Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealt...

In the age of cell phones and laptops, is handwriting obsolete? Our experts say that there’s still a great benefit for students to write their notes down with pen and paper. Even cursive has its benefits. They discuss the research that shows why elementary students should still know how to use pens and pencils. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-science-says-kids-should-still-learn-to-...

Twins are thought to have a special bond – a built-in friend. But this idea can lead to resentment and harmful codependence if the two siblings never experience individuality. Dr. Joan A. Friedman, a twin expert, explains how parents can help foster a healthy relationship and treat their twins as separate children. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/therapy-for-twins-the-myth-of-the-perfec...

Will 2024 be the year of cancer? Are you stressed out? Your bathroom habits could be causing more health problems. Is Parkinson’s disease getting a marketing makeover?  Learn More: Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @ingoodhealthpod Spotify  Apple Podcast  In Good Health Podcast Subscribed to the newsletter Full Archive Contact Us Become an Affil...

Service dogs have been used throughout history but were legally recognized by the US government in 1990. These animals can help people with physical challenges, like grocery shopping, and mental health struggles such as PTSD and anxiety. Our experts discuss the importance of service dogs and how you can get involved. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/service-dogs-are-in-high-demand-heres-...

Many children in America are taught about nutrition through the USDA’s balanced food plate known as MyPlate. Unfortunately, these graphics don't accurately portray a proper (and realistic) diet, which leaves many people feeling confused and frustrated. Loni Love, a comedian, explains the obstacles she’s faced during her journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal....

The world’s first partial heart transplant is inspiring hope. A new advancement in cancer treatment. Are grocery taxes good for our health? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-grocery-taxes-may-be-good-for-us-the-worlds-first-partial-heart-transplant-and-a-new-treatment-for-cancer Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @ingoodhealthpod...

While kidney stones have historically affected middle-aged men, an unusual population has been seeing a rise in cases – young girls. Dr. Greg Tasian, a pediatric urologist, has been researching the reason behind this rise. He explains what causes kidney stones and how to reduce your child’s risk. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/not-so-rare-whats-causing-the-rise-in-pediatric-kidney-ston...

Are you good at sniffing out lies? Many people aren’t. The typical ‘tells,’ like eye movement, won’t expose a true deception artist. Luckily, our experts explain the psychology behind why people lie and how you can avoid being duped. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/big-liars-is-honesty-always-the-best-policy Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @i...

Does trauma shrink your brain? Can spinal stimulation restore mobility for paralyzed limbs? Rates of poverty are in a decline. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-trauma-shrinks-your-brain-restoring-movement-to-paralyzed-limbs-and-why-rates-of-poverty-have-declined Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @ingoodhealthpod Spotify  Apple...

Dr. Herbert Fox helped discover a cure for tuberculosis, but his work wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the black nurses who monitored and cared for each patient. When all of the white nurses refused to work, these women stepped up. Our expert details their bravery that’s gone largely unrecognized in society. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/black-angels-the-black-nurses-in...

Cervical cancer is almost completely preventable, so why does it continue to kill thousands of women each year? Dr. Linda Eckert, an expert in cervical cancer prevention, believes the answer involves gender inequalities and sexual stigmas. She discusses these issues and offers life-saving prevention methods for women. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/what-is-a-woman-worth-needless-deaths...

We can test for cancer faster than ever before. Do you know what’s causing your chronic pain? Gut bacteria is important – but it’s not always good for our health. How to stop a stomach bug from infecting your whole family. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-childhood-trauma-leads-to-chronic-pain-the-gut-bacteria-thats-harming-your-bones-and-detecting-cancer-faster-than-ev...

As a psychologist, Dr. Chuck Weber helped a lot of soldiers during his time in the military. However, limited resources held him back from being able to fully help the families of active-duty soldiers. He explains why this is such an important area of service and how he fought to prioritize mental health services. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/mental-health-in-the-military-stigmas-res...

Many people choose their diet based on what tastes good, but what if you could have great food while helping your local environment? Dr. Joe Roman, a conservation biologist, explains the dangers of invasive species and how we can do our part in saving the environment by strapping on an apron. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/eating-invasive-species-does-your-diet-help-the-environment Fac...

Weather disasters could be damaging more than your property. How can you avoid dry skin this winter? It may be time to invest in a quality probiotic. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-fight-agains-dry-skin-the-health-effects-of-extreme-flooding-and-how-probiotics-may-delay-covid-effects Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @ingoodhealt...

We’re quick to pull our kids out of school when they’re running a fever or throwing up, but what about when they’ve become burnt out or severely stressed? Just because we can’t see the physical symptoms doesn’t mean there isn’t a problem. Our expert explains the benefits of giving your children mental health days and how to prepare them for future obstacles. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal....

American prisons are full of people with mental illness, but does the system actually fulfill its promise of reform for these inmates? Dr. Christine Montross, a psychiatrist, says many of them aren’t getting the correct help that will make a difference in their lives – and make our society a safer place when they’re released. She breaks down the prison system and offers alternatives programs to so...

How can surgical patients recover without opioids? How do you fix a broken heart? A new form of pain relief for amputees. Virtual reality can help people with autism. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-fix-a-broken-heart-a-new-hope-for-amputee-victims-and-how-vr-can-help-people-with-autism-be-comfortable-in-the-real-world Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod...

So many of us have experienced the compulsion to bite our nails. Even though it’s a detriment to our wellbeing, we still do it – so why? Is it a product of our genetics or evolution? Our experts discuss where this impulse stems from and all the ways it harms our health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/nervous-nail-biter-it-harms-more-than-just-aesthetics Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ i...

Dr. Thomas Kolon is using 3D-printed models to successfully operate on cases thought to be inoperable. Another physician brings AI into his surgeries to give patients the most accurate hip replacements possible. This is the future of medicine and our experts are here to explain it all. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/3d-printing-organs-and-ai-surgeries-the-future-of-medicine Facebook: i...

Rates of suicide are at an all-time high. Was your wristwatch prescribed by your doctor? Is your brain shrinking? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-is-your-brain-shrinking-why-are-suicides-at-an-all-time-high-and-why-your-future-wristwatch-may-be-prescribed-by-a-doctor Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @ingoodhealthpod Spotify ...

Dr. Wes Ely, an intensive care specialist, says the early days of his career were spent more worried about the beeps and buzzers rather than the patients that the machines were monitoring. He gives us a unique look into how physicians can humanize patients in the ICU and, in turn, save more lives. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/does-a-good-bedside-manner-save-lives Facebook: ingoodheal...

We, as patients, are making more decisions about our health than ever before. From which brand of medicine we want to which supplements we take, a lot of the choices depend on being a smart consumer. Our expert reveals why this is a double-edged sword and how you can feel empowered walking into your next doctor’s appointment. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/being-a-good-patient-takes-wo...

New research reveals the hidden risk of pregnancy. Your morning commute may be bad for your health. Legalizing cannabis has had a huge impact on an unlikely demographic – the elderly. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-hidden-risk-of-pregnancy-how-traffic-is-ruining-your-health-and-is-smoking-cannabis-safe-for-the-elderly Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG:...