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LifeBeat with Marina Rockinger

Health, Home & Life

Lifebeat is a sixty-second look at health and wellness related topics. It’s a daily feature on Northwest Newsradio in Seattle, hosted by Marina Rockinger.

Location:

Seattle, WA

Description:

Lifebeat is a sixty-second look at health and wellness related topics. It’s a daily feature on Northwest Newsradio in Seattle, hosted by Marina Rockinger.

Language:

English

Contact:

206-404-5666


Episodes

Pumpkin is a superfood

10/10/2023
This time of year, it seems you will find food and drink touting pumpkin, from lattes, to donuts to cereal to creamers and more...But most of the time, those food items don't actually contain pumpkin

Duration:00:01:01

How AI can help read mammograms

10/9/2023
We have heard about the use of AI for so many things from writing to autonomous vehicles to virtual assistance....but it is also becoming a invaluable tool in the healthcare world.

Duration:00:01:02

Preventing peanut allergies

10/5/2023
Imagine treating a potential deadly allergy with the very thing that you are allergic to...That's what scientists and doctors have been studying with peanuts.

Duration:00:01:00

How stress affects our health

10/4/2023
We all deal with stress from time to time...that's a normal part of life. But chronic stress can lead to big problems with our health.

Duration:00:01:01

How our environment might affect dementia

9/28/2023
For decades, scientists have been trying to find reasons for dementia, including environmental. Now, a recent study shows certain kinds of air pollution could possibly be linked to the risk for dementia.

Duration:00:01:00

Why apples are a great pick

9/27/2023
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" A proverb that's been around since the end of the 19th century...and it's not too far off, since apples are rich in antioxidants, which can boost your gut microbione and help reduce inflammation.

Duration:00:01:01

How much screen time is healthy?

9/26/2023
One of the big challenges parents face with their kids is the amount of time they spend on their phones or other electronic devices after school. Pediatricians recommewnd limiting screen time to two hours a day or less for kids.

Duration:00:01:01

Brain health!

9/25/2023
For many of us dreaming of retirement, once it actually happens, it can easily to get a little too comfortable with not doing a whole lot of anything...but you still want to keep your mind sharp.

Duration:00:00:59

How webcams in NICU help ease stress for parents

9/20/2023
Having a baby taken away to the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU is a major emotional rollercoaster for parents.To help ease a bit of the worry, stress and even provide a bit of remote bonding, researchers have found placing a live webcam in the NICU can be a game changer.

Duration:00:01:00

How obesity can impact a child

9/18/2023
Childhood obesity can be a tough topic for families - rates of obesity have continued to rise over the last few decades due to lifestyle, environment and genetics.

Duration:00:01:01

Lowering cancer risk

9/7/2023
A cancer diagnosis can be exceptionally frightening. In addition to prescribed treatments, studies finds almost half of cancer deaths around the world are actually linked to preventable risk factors.

Duration:00:01:00

Sugar O's? Donuts? Probably not the best for breakfast

8/29/2023
Are you a breakfast eater? Dieticians want you to know, not all breakfast foods are created equal

Duration:00:01:00

Adjusting kids' back-to-school sleep schedule

8/28/2023
Chances are your kids' sleep schedule was all over the place during summer break. That's common - so with the first day of school right around the corner, a lot of kids will have a hard time waking up.

Duration:00:00:59

Tips for stocking your medicine cabinet

8/25/2023
Have you gone through your medicine cabinet lately? Time to toss some things and stock up

Duration:00:01:00

Bad Breath!

8/24/2023
If you find people turning away from you when you speak to them, it could be your breath...and it's not only caused by something you just ate.

Duration:00:01:00

Avoid risk of infections when getting a pedicure

8/23/2023
Getting a pedicure can be relaxing and a great way to make your feet feel good...and pretty too. But be careful where you go, otherwise you could risk an injury or infection

Duration:00:01:00

How to tell if your child's sport injury is serious

8/17/2023
When you have a child in sports, bumps, bruises, sprains, strains and breaks all come with the territory. So how can you tell if your kid's injury is serious?

Duration:00:01:02

Be careful with meds in summer heat

8/16/2023
If you take certain prescription medications, you may not realize how the heat of summer can affect your body's natural response to rising temperatures.

Duration:00:01:00

Heat and Dehydration

8/14/2023
Heat and dehydration go hand in hand. It's important to pay attention to your body on hot days, especially if you are being active

Duration:00:01:00

Importance of mental health for minority communities

8/7/2023
Many of us deal with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health disorders. According to recent studies, racial minority groups show higher levels of mental health disorders, and its due to various reasons

Duration:00:01:00