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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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Are Psychopaths As Dangerous As The Legal System Believes? For decades, judicial systems in North America have been using formal assessments to identify these psychopathic individuals. Scoring high on these tests can lead to harsher sentencing and exclusion from rehabilitation programs based on the controversial belief that such inmates cannot be changed. However, our expert pushes back against these procedures and discusses what modern research is revealing about psychopathy. Guest: Rasmus Larsen, forensic epistemologist & assistant professor, University of Toronto, author, Psychopathy UnmaskedHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah Male Menopause: How To Combat Your Natural Decline In Testosterone While menopause is a well-known milestone for women, men experience a similar age-related decline in testosterone often referred to as ‘andropause’. This process typically begins around age 40 and is influenced by both natural aging and various lifestyle factors. Our expert explains the numerous signs of low testosterone and how to effectively treat this condition. Guests: Lisa Fasone, physician assistant, Northwestern MedicineHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Medical Notes: A New Form Of Primary Care, The Hidden Risk Of Suicide, And How To Maintain Muscle StrengthHost: Maayan Voss de BettancourtProducer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Medical Notes: A New Form Of Primary Care, The Hidden Risk Of Suicide, And How To Maintain Muscle StrengthYour next doctor’s visit might come with a membership fee. Your genes don’t have the final say when it comes to your brain health. The hidden risk of suicide that has nothing to do with depression. When it comes to bone health, more is not always better for aging adults. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Are Psychopaths As Dangerous As The Legal System Believes?For decades, judicial systems in North America have been using formal assessments to identify these psychopathic individuals. Scoring high on these tests can lead to harsher sentencing and exclusion from rehabilitation programs based on the controversial belief that such inmates cannot be changed. However, our expert pushes back against these procedures and discusses what modern research is revealing about psychopathy. Guests: Rasmus Larsen, forensic epistemologist & assistant professor, University of Toronto, author, Psychopathy UnmaskedHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Male Menopause: How To Combat Your Natural Decline In TestosteroneWhile menopause is a well-known milestone for women, men experience a similar age-related decline in testosterone often referred to as ‘andropause’. This process typically begins around age 40 and is influenced by both natural aging and various lifestyle factors. Our expert explains the numerous signs of low testosterone and how to effectively treat this condition.Guests: Lisa Fasone, physician assistant, Northwestern MedicineHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hacking The Healthcare System: The Rise Of Subscription-Based DoctorsShould primary care be subscription-based? As the shortage of primary care physicians continues to worsen, many patients are struggling to secure timely appointments within the traditional healthcare system. This week, our expert explores the rise of alternative models that offer quicker access and more personalized attention through membership-based feesGuest: Dr. Jane Zhu, primary care physician, associate professor of medicine, Oregon Health and Science UniversityHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah. The Life-Threatening Link Between Menopause And Heart HealthMenopause is a time of major change in every woman’s life, but while many focus on common symptoms like hot flashes, there’s a lesser-known threat to long-term heart health. Dr. Priya Freaney reveals the critical importance of recognizing these risks and taking action to reduce the threat of heart disease and heart failure after menopause.Guests: Dr. Priya Freaney, cardiologist, assistant professor of medicine, Northwestern UniversityHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Medical Notes: The New Community Flu Shot, A Better Treatment For Schizophrenia, And How Vitamins Can Protect Male FertilityA breakthrough in mental health treatment is offering new hope for those living with Schizophrenia. Scientists may have found the breakthrough for a flu shot that protects the community. Are vitamins the secret to male fertility? The thrill of the game may be fueling more than just team spirit. Host: Maayan Voss de BettancourtProducer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Medical Notes: The New Community Flu Shot, A Better Treatment For Schizophrenia, And How Vitamins Can Protect Male FertilityA breakthrough in mental health treatment is offering new hope for those living with Schizophrenia. Scientists may have found the breakthrough for a flu shot that protects the community. Are vitamins the secret to male fertility? The thrill of the game may be fueling more than just team spirit. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Life-Threatening Link Between Menopause And Heart HealthMenopause is a time of major change in every woman’s life, but while many focus on common symptoms like hot flashes, there’s a lesser-known threat to long-term heart health. Our expert reveals the critical importance of recognizing these risks and taking action to reduce the threat of heart disease and heart failure after menopause.Guests: Dr. Priya Freaney, cardiologist, assistant professor of medicine, Northwestern UniversityHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hacking The Healthcare System: The Rise Of Subscription-Based DoctorsShould primary care be subscription-based? As the shortage of primary care physicians continues to worsen, many patients are struggling to secure timely appointments within the traditional healthcare system. This week, our expert explores the rise of alternative models that offer quicker access and more personalized attention through membership-based fees.Guests: Dr. Jane Zhu, primary care physician, associate professor of medicine, Oregon Health and Science UniversityHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Medical Notes: The Shocking Veteran Suicide Trends, The Best Time To Induce Labor, And The Mental Health Of College StudentsThe tides may finally be turning on veteran suicide. A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. When it comes to inducing labor, success may be all in the timing. The stigma surrounding mental health on campus is fading. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Predator’s Playbook: How To Identify And Prevent Child Sexual AbuseChild abuse is a sobering reality often perpetrated by trusted individuals rather than strangers. To successfully exploit a child, predators rely on a specific playbook to gain access, trust, and secrecy. Our expert this week explains how parents can help dismantle these opportunities without needing to resort to overprotective parenting styles.Guests: Dr. Bronwen Carroll, pediatric emergency medicine physician, Boston Medical Center, assistant professor of pediatrics, Boston UniversityHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Polly Hansen Why Are Kidney Stones Skyrocketing In Young Girls?Kidney stones, historically associated with middle-aged men, are now being diagnosed at an increasing rate in young girls. Though stones can remain undetected for years, they often cause extreme pain and nausea once they move into the ureter. Our expert discusses treatment options and possible reasons we’re seeing more cases in younger patients. Guests: Dr. Greg Tasain, attending pediatric urologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, professor of surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Host: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Medical Notes: The Shocking Veteran Suicide Trends, The Best Time To Induce Labor, And The Mental Health Of College StudentsThe tides may finally be turning on veteran suicide. A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. When it comes to inducing labor, success may be all in the timing. The stigma surrounding mental health on campus is fading. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why Are Kidney Stones Skyrocketing In Young Girls?Kidney stones, historically associated with middle-aged men, are now being diagnosed at an increasing rate in young girls. Though stones can remain undetected for years, they often cause extreme pain and nausea once they move into the ureter. Our expert discusses treatment options and possible reasons we’re seeing more cases in younger patients. Guest: Dr. Greg Tasain, attending pediatric urologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, professor of surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Predator’s Playbook: How To Identify And Prevent Child Sexual AbuseChild abuse is a sobering reality often perpetrated by trusted individuals rather than strangers. To successfully exploit a child, predators rely on a specific playbook to gain access, trust, and secrecy. Our expert this week explains how parents can help dismantle these opportunities without needing to resort to overprotective parenting styles.Guests: Dr. Bronwen Carroll, pediatric emergency medicine physician, Boston Medical Center, assistant professor of pediatrics, Boston UniversityHost: Elizabeth Westfield.Producer: Polly Hansen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Medical Notes: How Cancer Hijacks Our Internal Clock, The Dangers Of Dirt, And Is Alcohol Ever Good For You? How cancer hijacks our internal clock. Why we should be wary of dirt. Science may have found a cure for nightmares. Is alcohol ever good for you?Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Has Modern Technology Killed Evolution? Modern advancements allow us to live in extreme environments and survive conditions that would’ve once been fatal. Do these technological leaps mean our species has finally bypassed the ancient laws of biological evolution? Our expert explains how our unique development might actually be working in harmony with these environmental pressures rather than against them.Guest: Steve Reilly, PhD, assistant professor of genetics, Yale School of Medicine The Schizophrenia Spectrum: Early Warning Signs And Vague Symptoms While Hollywood often portrays schizophrenia in its most extreme form, the actual progression of the disorder is much different than what we see on screen. This week, our expert explains why these symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed, how they can affect anyone under the right neurological conditions, and why identifying early warning signs is the most effective way to change the long-term outlook for patients.Guest: Dr. Christopher Correll, professor of psychiatry, Zucker School of Medicine, chief medical officer, MedLin Medical Notes: How Cancer Hijacks Our Internal Clock, The Dangers Of Dirt, And Is Alcohol Ever Good For You? How cancer hijacks our internal clock. Why we should be wary of dirt. Science may have found a cure for nightmares. Is alcohol ever good for you? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Schizophrenia Spectrum: Early Warning Signs And Vague Symptoms While Hollywood often portrays schizophrenia in its most extreme form, the actual progression of the disorder is much different than what we see on screen. Dr. Christopher Correll explains why these symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed, how they can affect anyone under the right neurological conditions, and why identifying early warning signs is the most effective way to change the long-term outlook for patients.Guests: Dr. Christopher Correll, professor of psychiatry, Zucker School of Medicine, chief medical officer, MedLinkHost: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Has Modern Technology Killed Evolution? Modern advancements allow us to live in extreme environments and survive conditions that would’ve once been fatal. Do these technological leaps mean our species has finally bypassed the ancient laws of biological evolution? Our expert explains how our unique development might actually be working in harmony with these environmental pressures rather than against them.Guests: Steve Reilly, PhD, assistant professor of genetics, Yale School of MedicineHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Medical Notes: Soybean Oil May Be Causing Obesity, How To Improve Workplace Morale, And Why Your Brain Timestamps Memories Your choice of cooking oil might be doing more than just seasoning your food. A breakthrough in mental health treatment is offering new hope for those living with schizophrenia. The "hidden timers" in your brain may hold the keys to your memory. Checking in on your employees' mental health might require more than just a yearly survey. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Saving Our Veterans: The Shocking New Trend In Military SuicideAfter decades of rising veteran suicide rates, new research has revealed a dramatic downward trend since the pandemic. While various outreach programs and expanded crisis resources appear to be working, experts are now racing to identify which specific initiatives are driving this life-saving shift. Our guests discuss how community partnerships and early intervention strategies are successfully reaching those most at risk.Guests: Jeffrey Howard, professor of public health, University of Texas at San Antonio; Todd Burnett, PsyD, acting executive director, VA Office of Suicide PreventionHost: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Kristen Farrah Masculine Depression: A Father’s Journey Through Postpartum DepressionWhile conversations surrounding postpartum depression often focus on mothers, a significant number of men are also struggling with this condition – now recognized as paternal postpartum depression. Experts note that as fathers take on more active parenting roles, they face an increased risk of depression between three and six months after a child's birth. Dr. Sheehan Fisher explains the growing need for paternal mental health education and the vital resources available to help new dads navigate this challenging transition.Guests: Dr. Sheehan Fisher, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Masculine Depression: A Father’s Journey Through Postpartum Depression While conversations surrounding postpartum depression often focus on mothers, a significant number of men are also struggling with this condition – now recognized as paternal postpartum depression. Experts note that as fathers take on more active parenting roles, they face an increased risk of depression between three and six months after a child's birth. Our guest explains the growing need for paternal mental health education and the vital resources available to help new dads navigate this challenging transition.Guests: Dr. Sheehan Fisher, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Saving Our Veterans: The Shocking New Trend In Military SuicideAfter decades of rising veteran suicide rates, new research has revealed a dramatic downward trend since the pandemic. While various outreach programs and expanded crisis resources appear to be working, experts are now racing to identify which specific initiatives are driving this life-saving shift. Our guests discuss how community partnerships and early intervention strategies are successfully reaching those most at risk.Guests: Jeffrey Howard, professor of public health, University of Texas at San Antonio; Todd Burnett, PsyD, acting executive director, VA Office of Suicide PreventionHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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