Radio Health Journal
Compass Media
Each week, 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 radiohealthjournal.org. Also, check out the latest on Facebook and Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on X @RadioHealthJrnl.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Networks:
Compass Media
Description:
Each week, 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 radiohealthjournal.org. Also, check out the latest on Facebook and Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on X @RadioHealthJrnl.
Twitter:
@RadioHealthJrnl
Language:
English
Contact:
MediaTracks Communications 2250 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 150 Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-299-9500
Website:
https://radiohealthjournal.org/
Email:
info@mediatracks.com
Episodes
Advice From A Life Coach: How To Feel More Fulfilled In Life
9/15/2024
If you’re feeling lost in your relationships or career, a bit of good advice can make a huge difference. Life coaches draw from their own experiences to help guide their clients to a more fulfilled life, but how do you know if you’re going to a credible person? Our expert shares the top questions you need to ask before hiring a coach, and offers some quick tips on how to find satisfaction in your own life. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/advice-from-a-life-coach-how-to-feel-more-fulfilled-in-life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:08
The Mozart Effect: How Music Could Reduce Seizures
9/15/2024
Many people turn on classical music when they want to unwind, but the neurological effects of this genre may go deeper than we’ve thought. The ‘Mozart Effect’ theorizes that Mozart’s K 448 can reduce seizures in people with epilepsy. Our expert shares the surprising results of her own research and the future of music therapy. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-mozart-effect-how-music-could-reduce-seizures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:01
Medical Notes: Harmful Gummy Vitamins, How Cancer Spreads, And Futuristic Earbuds
9/11/2024
We finally have more clues to how breast cancer spreads. Gummy vitamins fill the aisles at grocery stores, but they can create a sticky situation for your teeth. How common is long covid? New earbuds don’t just play music– they can also detect when you’re falling asleep. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-harmful-gummy-vitamins-how-cancer-spreads-and-futuristic-earbuds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:34
Discount Botox: Fake Product And Unlicensed Injectors
9/8/2024
Earlier this year, both New York and Tennessee’s health departments were notified of patients having extreme reactions to their Botox injections. The investigation showed that unlicensed providers were injecting fake product into these customers. Our experts explain how to stay safe during cosmetic procedures. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/discount-botox-fake-product-and-unlicensed-injectors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:06
Do Elephants Hold The Key To Curing Cancer?
9/8/2024
It’s very rare that elephants get cancer, thanks to an abundance of cancer protection genes called P53. Humans have two copies of these genes, but elephants have about 40. Our experts discuss how we can utilize this information to create cancer-fighting medications. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/do-elephants-hold-the-key-to-curing-cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:25
Medical Notes: Oil Pulling Versus Brushing, Electric Bandages, And How Air Can Power Computers
9/4/2024
Retiring to Florida may not be the best move for your health. How effective is oil pulling? A new bandage could help you heal faster, and it’s all thanks to electricity. The future of stroke prevention might be air-powered. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-oil-pulling-versus-brushing-electric-bandages-and-how-air-can-power-computers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:39
How Music Can Help Fight Against Dementia
9/1/2024
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can change a person’s life so much, but the one thing that often remains unscathed is music. Research has shown that songs can help calm patients and temporarily enhance memory. Our expert explains a new AI program that utilizes music therapy to increase patients’ quality of life. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-music-can-help-fight-against-dementia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:06
“There's More Training For Six Year Olds”: Police Concussion Protocols
9/1/2024
Concussion protocols have come a long way in athletics. Sadly, the same efforts haven’t been made in other physical fields, such as law enforcement. Because of this, officers are at a greater risk for mental health issues and longer recovery times. Our experts explain the wide impact of this issue and the barriers to creating protocols. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/theres-more-training-for-six-year-olds-police-concussion-protocols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:28
Medical Notes: How Stress Damages Your Cells, The Best Diet For Athletes, And A Possible Cure For Sickle Cell Disease
8/28/2024
Caregivers are so stressed, it even impacts their cells. Lung cancer is difficult to cure, but diabetes medication might help. A safer treatment for sickle cell disease might be on the way. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-stress-damages-your-cells-the-best-diet-for-athletes-and-a-possible-cure-for-sickle-cell-disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:40
The Lobotomy: Reckless Medicine Or Novel Technology?
8/25/2024
The lobotomy has become infamous due to multiple failed procedures, one of which includes the sister of former president, John F. Kennedy. But how did something so risky get so popular – and even be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize? Our expert explains the rise and fall of the lobotomy, and how it’s influenced current technology. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-lobotomy-reckless-medicine-or-novel-technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:57
“Medication Never Gave Me Health”: Using Food To Cure Your Chronic Illness
8/25/2024
Most autoimmune conditions cause chronic inflammation, which can damage the body’s tissues, organs, and cells. While there’s no known cure for conditions like lupus, Dr. Brooke Goldner, an autoimmune lifestyle specialist, has found immense success of managing her patients’ symptoms by changing their diet. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medication-never-gave-me-health-using-food-to-cure-your-chronic-illness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:33
Medical Notes: Curing HIV, Investing in Standing Desks, and the Right Fiber for Weight Loss
8/21/2024
There are already medications available to treat HIV, but now there might be a cure. There’s a new way to lose weight… and it doesn’t involve medication. Standing at your desk might fix your back pain. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-curing-hiv-invest-in-standing-desks-and-the-right-fiber-for-weight-loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:10
Unsealing The Records: How Closed Adoptions Are Harming Kids
8/18/2024
Closed adoptions are common in many states, but is this practice a detriment to the adopted kids? Our experts explain the unique loss felt by children and teens who never know where they came from and their family lineage. Our guests also question whether birth parents have the right to hide their identity from their biological children. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/unsealing-the-records-how-closed-adoptions-are-harming-kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:28
ARFID Awareness: What If Eating Was Your Biggest Fear?
8/18/2024
Since being officially labeled as a condition in 2013, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) has been getting more attention. Cassidy Arvidson, an online advocate, explains what it feels like when food is one of your biggest fears, and a medical expert discusses the treatment options for these patients. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/arfid-awareness-what-if-eating-was-your-biggest-fear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:45
Medical Notes: Generational Trauma, How Covid Affects Our Vision, And How To Pull Yourself Out Of A Rut
8/14/2024
Trauma can span generations – even after adoption. Should kids stop bringing lunch to school? Your eyes need protection from the coronavirus. Do you need a change in life? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-generational-trauma-how-covid-affects-our-vision-and-how-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-rut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:47
Unethical Research And The Man That Lived To Tell The Tale
8/11/2024
Today’s scientists follow strict guidelines and standards when conducting research. But it wasn’t that long ago when the rules were much looser – to the detriment of the study’s participants. Our expert details his personal experience with unethical research and explains how the field has evolved to better protect research subjects. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/unethical-research-and-the-man-that-lived-to-tell-the-tale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:21
‘Love Is Not Enough To Heal The Trauma Of Adoption’: Protecting The Kids
8/11/2024
Janet Sherlund and her three siblings were all adopted, but they never felt like a true family. She lived every day with the grief of not knowing where she came from and was unable to find out because of sealed records. Our expert explains how this detachment often derails child development and creates lasting trauma into adulthood. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/love-is-not-enough-to-heal-the-trauma-of-adoption-protecting-the-kid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:01
Medical Notes: Brain Implants To Treat Depression, How Emergency Rooms Can Save More Kids, And We May Soon Have Bionic Skin
8/7/2024
Would you get a brain implant? Is the ER a place for kids? We may soon have bionic skin. Listen to this before becoming vegetarian. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-brain-implants-to-treat-depression-how-emergency-rooms-can-save-more-kids-and-we-may-soon-have-bionic-skin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:41
Infant Formula vs. Breast Milk – How We Can Bridge the Nutrition Gap
8/4/2024
Many families rely on infant formula to feed their babies, but these products still can’t perfectly recreate the magic of breast milk. This week, We speak with Dr. Patrick Shih, a researcher who’s discovered a new way to replicate compounds found in breast milk that’ve eluded the industry for decades. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/infant-formula-vs-breast-milk-how-we-can-bridge-the-nutrition-gap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:38
2024 Olympics: How Athletes Like Clayton Young Prepare for the Spotlight
8/4/2024
With the Olympics underway, we get to see some of the best athletes from around the world compete for gold. However, a chance at the podium requires more than just physical skill. Our experts explain the mental training that goes into this preparation, and how athletes can stay on top of their mental health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/2024-olympics-how-athletes-like-clayton-young-prepare-for-the-spotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:16:09