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Health and Medicine

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Health and Medicine Sub-categories:

  • Addiction (20)
  • Aging and Death (57)
  • Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (4)
  • Anxiety and Depression (29)
  • Autism (3)
  • Cancer (7)
  • Cardiovascular Health (2)
  • COVID-19 Pandemic (69)
  • Dermatology and Cosmetology (3)
  • Disabilities (10)
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  • Exercise and Fitness (11)
  • Family Planning (1)
  • Fears and Phobias (16)
  • Healthcare (19)
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  • Mental Health (204)
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  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (3)
  • Pediatrics (2)
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  • Wellness (8)

Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father

>> June 16, 2024

We cover the lacking social service framework for fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support Americans.

topics covered: Child Development, Community, Employment and Workplace Issues, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Parenting, Social Work
ListenReshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father

“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports

>> June 9, 2024

We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.

topics covered: Communication, Community, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Finance, Psychology and Psychiatry, Sports and Recreation
Listen“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports

Viewpoints Explained: Move Over Fro-Yo & Cupcakes: This Dessert Just Keeps On Growing

>> June 5, 2024

Yes, we’re talking about why people can’t seem to get enough of those fresh-baked oversized, gourmet cookies.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Cybersecurity, Government and Politics, Personal Finance, Public Safety
ListenViewpoints Explained: Move Over Fro-Yo & Cupcakes: This Dessert Just Keeps On Growing

Viewpoints Explained: Americans Lost $10 Billion To Fraud In 2023

>> May 29, 2024

We highlight some of the fastest growing frauds and why thousands of people each day are falling for these persuasive narratives.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Cybersecurity, Government and Politics, Personal Finance, Public Safety
ListenViewpoints Explained: Americans Lost $10 Billion To Fraud In 2023

Can’t Shake Your Sweet Tooth? Why Modification & Moderation Are Your Two Bff’s

>> May 26, 2024

Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Cooking, Culture and the Arts, Food and Nutrition, Literature and Writing, Parenting
ListenCan’t Shake Your Sweet Tooth? Why Modification & Moderation Are Your Two Bff’s

1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills

>> May 19, 2024

We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Child Development, Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Media and Internet, Societal Issues
Listen1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills

“Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets & Their Nuanced Quirks

>> May 12, 2024

Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Health and Medicine, Literature and Writing, Psychology and Psychiatry, Science
Listen“Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets & Their Nuanced Quirks

An Unrealistic Portrayal: The Effects Of Picture-Perfect Social Media

>> May 5, 2024

We speak with social media expert Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick who spent years researching how idealized, picture-perfect social media content can lead to detrimental outcomes for mothers.

topics covered: Addiction, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenAn Unrealistic Portrayal: The Effects Of Picture-Perfect Social Media

Viewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? You’re Not Alone

>> May 1, 2024

We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes.

topics covered: Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: Fed Up With Dating Apps? You’re Not Alone

Protecting Your Body As You Age: What So Many Americans Are Doing Wrong

>> April 28, 2024

We speak with experienced health coach and personal trainer Daniella Dayoub Forrest about health misconceptions & myths and what you should know to maintain a strong body and mind as you age.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Diet, Exercise and Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Research, Science, Sleep, Wellness
ListenProtecting Your Body As You Age: What So Many Americans Are Doing Wrong

Viewpoints Explained: Overstimulated & Jittery? You’re Not Alone

>> April 24, 2024

We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Cardiovascular Health, Diet, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Public Health and Policy, Sleep
ListenViewpoints Explained: Overstimulated & Jittery? You’re Not Alone

Getting Outside & Gardening This Spring

>> April 21, 2024

We speak with a home gardener and a horticulturist at Bonnie Plants about how to get started and be successful this spring and summer.

topics covered: Community, Farming and Agriculture, Food Industry, Health and Medicine, Hobbies, Mental Health, Personal Finance
ListenGetting Outside & Gardening This Spring

The 1.6 Million Young People We’re Failing

>> April 21, 2024

We speak with two experts in the field about how to solve this growing epidemic.

topics covered: Child Development, Community, Education, Government and Politics, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Parenting, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Politics, Public Health and Policy
ListenThe 1.6 Million Young People We’re Failing

‘The Technology’s There. We’re Just Not Using It’: The Push To De-Carbonize Industry

>> April 14, 2024

We speak with expert Jeffrey Rissman about the toll of these current practices and the failure to change within this sector.

topics covered: Climate Change, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Economics and Finance, Industry, Manufacturing, Politics, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy, Technology
Listen‘The Technology’s There. We’re Just Not Using It’: The Push To De-Carbonize Industry

The Forgotten Dead: America’s Epidemic Of Unclaimed Bodies

>> April 7, 2024

We speak with two experts about this growing crisis and why many family members who are searching for their loved ones are often too late.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Community, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Politics, Public Health and Policy, Technology
ListenThe Forgotten Dead: America’s Epidemic Of Unclaimed Bodies

Viewpoints Explained: Sick Of Cardio? New Research Suggests This Shift In Exercise

>> April 3, 2024

New research published earlier this month in the “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” uncovers evidence that women may benefit much more from this type of exercise.

topics covered: Cardiovascular Health, Exercise and Fitness, Gender, Health and Medicine, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy, Research
ListenViewpoints Explained: Sick Of Cardio? New Research Suggests This Shift In Exercise

Viewpoints Explained: Why Do We Suck At Recycling?

>> March 27, 2024

We talk about the plastic crisis and why it’s important to cut down on the plastic you use in your daily life.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Climate Change, Environment, Ocean Science, Pollution, Public Health and Policy
ListenViewpoints Explained: Why Do We Suck At Recycling?

Expanding Into Aging: How To Overcome Our Fear Of The Unknown

>> March 24, 2024

We speak with author Caroline Paul about gaining a new perspective on aging

topics covered: Community, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Health and Medicine, Public Health and Policy, Travel
ListenExpanding Into Aging: How To Overcome Our Fear Of The Unknown

Why Does Russia Continue To Get Away With The Wide-Scale Doping Of Its Athletes?

>> March 17, 2024

There are still many lingering questions about the efficacy of anti-doping tests and if the Olympics will once again be plagued by athletes who are retroactively banned.

topics covered: Athletes, Career, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, International/Global Affairs, Military and War, Politics, Public Policy, Sports and Recreation, Technology
ListenWhy Does Russia Continue To Get Away With The Wide-Scale Doping Of Its Athletes?

Can You Juggle It All? NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly Opens Up About Her Struggles

>> March 10, 2024

Experts are raising doubts about the subjective nature of the process and if prisoners have the adequate tools and resources to get parole.

topics covered: Career, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry, Technology
ListenCan You Juggle It All? NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly Opens Up About Her Struggles

Viewpoints Explained: A Deadly Beach Death – And No, It Didn’t Happen In The Water

>> March 6, 2024

We cover the unexpected death of a 7-year-old girl late last month at a beach in Fort Lauderdale. What all parents should know about this deadly phenomenon.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Emergency Response and Planning, Public Health and Policy, Public Safety
ListenViewpoints Explained: A Deadly Beach Death – And No, It Didn’t Happen In The Water

Viewpoints Explained: What Is Temu – And Is It Worth It?

>> February 28, 2024

It’s known for its extremely low prices on all kinds of goods (think Amazon) but is there a deeper explanation behind these bare bone prices?

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Influencer Marketing, Public Health and Policy
ListenViewpoints Explained: What Is Temu – And Is It Worth It?

Performance Anxiety: We All Struggle With It. How Do You Rise Above?

>> February 25, 2024

We speak with her to learn how everyone can utilize these same strategies in their daily lives.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Career, Communication, Mental Health, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Speaking, Societal Issues, Sociology, Stereotypes, Technology
ListenPerformance Anxiety: We All Struggle With It. How Do You Rise Above?

School, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?

>> February 25, 2024

We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens (especially in the last 10 years) seem to really struggle post-high school and how parents can better prepare their kids before they hit this breaking point.

topics covered: Career, Child Development, Communication, Mental Health, Productivity and Organization, Psychology and Psychiatry, Technology
ListenSchool, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?
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