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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Nov 27, 2022 • 15min
Gut Feeling: The Trillions Of Bacteria In Charge Of Our Immune System
Trillions of bacteria live in our gut, creating an intricate system called the ‘gut microbiome.’ Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist, explains how this network is a crucial component to our immune system. She also offers step-by-step guidance on how to strengthen your own microbiome.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/gut-feeling-the-trillions-of-bacteria-in-charge-of-our-immune-system Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: Week of November 27, 2022
Air pollution may be killing more people than previously thought. Then, Science is giving us one more reason to drink wine. Then, Can air particles cause a heart attack? And finally… One of the first studies to research how COVID-19 affects older infants shows positive results. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-november-27-2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2022 • 15min
Has Healthcare Let Down The Men And Women Who Served Our Country?
Suzanne Gordon’s new book “Our Veterans” explores the question: have we failed our service members? Though the VA Healthcare system is a great resource, too many veterans are unable to access it. Gordon exposes our society’s insufficient care for the men and women who’ve served our country and offers solutions to help right these wrongs.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/has-healthcare-let-down-the-men-and-women-who-served-our-country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: Week of November 20, 2022
Will the war in Ukraine escalate global food insecurity? Then, overcrowding in emergency departments is becoming a risk to patient safety. Then, a new lighting design for motorcycles may save lives. And finally… the idea for a new medical glue was found under the sea. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-november-20-2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2022 • 11min
Antibiotics Part 2: We Are What We Eat
In this continuation of last week’s antibiotic segment, we explore the prevalence of drug use within animal agriculture. Two-thirds of the yearly antibiotic supply are consumed by this industry. What’s the impact to people who ultimately eat these antibiotic-ridden meat, dairy, and produce products?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/antibiotics-part-2-we-are-what-we-eat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2022 • 14min
Antibiotics: The Growing Health Crisis We’re Not Talking About, Part 1
People around the world have heavily relied on antibiotics to fight off infections for decades. Unfortunately, this dependency has created a global resistance to some of the drugs, leading to the deaths of more than one million people in 2019. Dr. John McKillip discusses the overuse, overprescribed, and misprescribed issues that, if left unchecked, could result in up to ten million deaths each year due to antibiotic resistance.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/antibiotics-the-growing-health-crisis-were-not-talking-about-part-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2022 • 12min
How To Overcome Your Mental Blocks To Reach Success
Mental toughness is usually a term reserved for athletes. However, Dr. Haley Perlus, an expert in performance psychology, explains why it’s so important for everyone to work on their mental fortitude. Perlus joins us this week to offer tips on how to work past those mental blocks and achieve your goals.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-to-overcome-your-mental-blocks-to-reach-success/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: November 13, 2022
Researchers are betting on gel in the fight against cancer. Then, CBD may be entering a new market. Then, Apple may be expanding into the health world. And finally, two tricks to help boost your memory. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-november-13-2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2022 • 16min
Have We Relied Too Much on Healthcare?
Hospitals are a foundational part of our health, but Dr. Michael Stein, a primary care physician, believes we may be depending too much on medicine. He explains the difference between healthcare and public health, arguing that we should pay more attention to preventing conditions before they occur.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/have-we-relied-too-much-on-healthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2022 • 11min
How Ordinary People Became America’s First Paramedics
In 1966, Americans were more likely to die from a car crash than soldiers in the Vietnam War. Most people needing emergency assistance were carried to the hospital in the back of a police car. In his new book, Kevin Hazzard uncovers how our modern-day paramedics came to be.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-ordinary-people-became-americas-first-paramedics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
