In Good Health
Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN
Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of Radio Health Journal, breaks down important news in medicine, science and technology with the help of world-renowned experts. Our three weekly segments will help guide you to a happier, healthier life – with some fun facts to share at dinner parties. Can magic mushrooms cure your depression? Have we outrun natural selection?
Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt and produced by Kristen Farrah and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.
Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt and produced by Kristen Farrah and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.
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Dec 3, 2023 • 12min
‘Everyone Can Be Made Psychotic’ – The Truth Behind Schizophrenia
Hollywood often portrays schizophrenia in its most extreme form, but the disorder’s progression is much more complicated. Dr. Christoph Correll, a schizophrenia expert, pulls back the curtain on this condition. He explains why it’s often misdiagnosed, left untreated, and can affect anyone – including you.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/everyone-can-be-made-psychotic-the-truth-behind-schizophrenia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 3, 2023 • 14min
Can Acupuncture Help Patients Recover From Open Heart Surgery?
Since the heart is part of a larger system in our body, treating cardiac conditions means healing the full person instead of just the one organ. Dr. Kim Feingold, a cardiac psychologist, has researched the use of acupuncture therapy as an integrative approach to treating cardiac patients. She explains her findings and how this needle stimulation may aid in recovery from open heart surgery.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/can-acupuncture-help-patients-recover-from-open-heart-surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 29, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: Is ‘Farm To Table’ Going Out Of Style? How Global Warming Worsens Underlying Heart Conditions, And The Rise Of A New Tick-Borne Illness
Scientists have predicted the future…and it’s not looking good. Farm to table may soon be a thing of the past. Another tick-borne illness is on the rise in America. Is the agriculture industry as harmful as wildfires? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-is-farm-to-table-going-out-of-style-how-global-warming-worsens-underlying-heart-conditions-and-the-rise-of-a-new-tick-borne-illness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2023 • 12min
False Confessions Pt.2: Using Science To Catch The Real Criminals
Last week our experts broke down the psychology of false confessions, and today we’re discussing the aftermath of wrongful convictions. Why do people who’ve been wrongly convicted die earlier? How can law enforcement make sure they’re catching the real criminals? Our experts explain it all.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/false-confessions-pt-2-using-science-to-catch-the-real-criminals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2023 • 14min
The Infertility-Causing Disease That May Not Be As Rare As We Thought
Lisa McCarty experienced four miscarriages before finally being diagnosed with Asherman’s Syndrome, a condition where scar tissue forms in the uterus or cervix. She and Dr. Sigal Klipstein, a reproductive endocrinologist, explain the signs of Asherman’s – and when you should see a specialist.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-infertility-causing-disease-that-may-not-be-as-rare-as-we-thought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2023 • 4min
Medical Notes: Using Music To Kill Cancer, Revealing The Secret Behind A Healthy Pregnancy, And How Cigarettes Have Come Back Into Fashion
Is music the new cancer treatment? New research reveals the key to a healthy pregnancy. A new hope for repairing nerve damage. Are cigarettes popular again?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-using-music-to-kill-cancer-revealing-the-secret-behind-a-healthy-pregnancy-and-how-cigarettes-have-come-back-into-fashion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2023 • 11min
Modern Day Witch Hunts: The Psychology Of False Confessions
False confessions seem far and few between, but our experts say they’re more common than most of us think. In this first installment of the two-part series, we explain the different types of false confessions and what drives people to confess to a crime they didn’t commit.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/modern-day-witch-hunts-the-psychology-of-false-confessions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2023 • 15min
From Hollywood To The Hospital: Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s Battle With MS
Jamie-Lynn Sigler was cast in The Sopranos as a teenager, but was soon fighting for more than just her spot in Hollywood. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Sigler found herself on a long journey of figuring out how to manage her disease while living a fulfilling life. She explains the steps she took in hopes of helping others in similar situations.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/from-hollywood-to-the-hospital-jamie-lynn-siglers-battle-with-ms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: A New Type Of Evolution, Chronic Absenteeism In Schools, And How Babies Trigger Milk Production
We may have discovered a new form of evolution. Is winter the best season for our health? Education has become an afterthought for many kids. Breast milk is triggered by a baby’s whine.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-a-new-type-of-evolution-chronic-absenteeism-in-schools-and-how-babies-trigger-milk-production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2023 • 11min
Everyone Has Lumps And Bumps – Make Sure Yours Aren’t Deadly
The US Preventive Services Task Force has recently updated its guidelines for breast cancer screenings to help curb the 42,000yearly deaths. Our experts explain these changes, how to perform at-home exams, and why aggressive breast cancer may no longer be a death sentence.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/everyone-has-lumps-and-bumps-make-sure-yours-arent-deadly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
