Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends.
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Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends.
Here’s a nutritional treat you don’t have to go to the supermarket to buy. Just stroll through your yard. It’s got six legs, hops and it’s more challenging to catch...
Forget what you think you know about gout. Gout is a common form of arthritis that can cause sudden bouts of pain, strong enough to wake someone from a deep...
They were the inaugural American generation to start their morning with brightly colored breakfast cereal, or traipse to school with a Pop-Tart in hand. Generation X and ultraprocessed food grew...
The flu can easily knock you off your feet and into your bed for a week. In the early stages, when you oh-so-badly want to believe the congested, feverish specter...
Exercise. We all know it’s important. We all know it offers benefits for both physical and mental health. In fact, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that American...
It’s a routine we’re all familiar with: Spring forward, fall back. Daylight saving time. Most people enjoy it a little more in the fall when they gain an extra hour....
As the days shorten and our yearning for caffeine increases, you might find yourself hoping some study or other will give you a hearty congratulations on your ability to cut...
What would you do if you could make yourself taller? Height has its perks. You might become a more formidable defender in your weekly pickup game. Or look a smidge...
What if your kid’s Halloween candy was healthier and better for the environment? Swiss researchers may have made that fantasy more viable with their creation of “whole-fruit chocolate.” We all...
We all know sleep is important. But for bodybuilders and teens alike, it’s something akin to a secret weapon for growth — literally. Deep, restful sleep triggers a surge of...
Humans have had their hands in the proverbial honey jar for millennia. There’s just something about the sticky sweetness, wonderful golden color and rich flavor that keeps us coming back...
In recent years, science has inked a dotted line from the smoggy phenomenon of air pollution to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new findings suggest the less-than-savory air...
About one in three Americans experiences excessive daytime sleepiness — that feeling of overwhelming drowsiness even after a full night’s sleep. And while nodding off at your desk might feel...
High-concentration cannabis products, while often legal, may be riskier than they appear. A sweeping look at nearly 100 previous studies shows strong links between psychosis, schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder...
You’ve heard the saying “kill them with kindness.” Sadly, a modern version of that old saw might be “kill them with rudeness.” New research finds that workplace sass not only...
Even cockroaches need a good night’s sleep to stay healthy, especially during pregnancy. We’re talking specifically about Diploptera punctata [dih-PLOP-teh-ruh punk-ta-ta], an odd little species of roach that is similar...
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere. For most people, they’re virtually impossible to completely avoid. Whether it’s a quick snack on the go or a convenient restaurant meal, ultra-processed foods are likely...
Do you love your pet? No need to answer … of course you do. You cherish your pup’s greeting when returning from work. You appreciate the moments your cat shows...
Is your newborn getting all the nutrients needed to grow? If you rely on baby food, the answer might surprise you. According to research by the George Institute for Global...
Microplastics are a veritable plague on humanity, filling the air and the water with pieces so small they’re impossible to see and avoid. And that could have implications for the...
Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends.
