Radio Health Journal

Many schools are cutting down on recess to focus on the 3R's, but child development experts say play is part of children's "work" and an important part of how they learn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most medium and large businesses now have corporate wellness programs for employees in an effort to keep health insurance costs down. Many have incentives for reaching health goals. Experts discuss how these plans work and whether the effort shows up favorably on the bottom line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists have discovered that older research animals can seemingly be made young again with infusions of young blood which reactivate stem cells opening the door to possibly rolling back the clock on aging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newly-invented powdered alcohol is entering the market, but some experts and legislators believe it should be banned because it's likely to be abused by teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancer biopsies traditionally require surgery to remove a piece of tumor. But researchers hope to eventually be able to use liquid biopsies for cancer screening and early diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts discuss why pet obesity is a problem and ways pet owners can keep their furry friends healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A surprisingly large number of people may become agitated or even enraged when they hear "mouth sounds" such as chewing or slurping, sniffling, or crunching of paper. This disorder, misophonia, is largely unknown, but researchers believe audio processing of these sounds is misrouted to rage centers in the brain. Experts and a sufferer discuss the syndrome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone deals with grief at one time or another. An expert discusses how it's experienced by most people, and a writer/illustrator discusses his experience dealing with his spouse's sudden death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers are learning that tears shed for different reasons are chemically different. Experts discuss why it's good for people to cry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consumers who purchase medicines online are taking a big risk-experts say 97% of online "pharmacies" are rogue sites operating illegally. Experts discuss how consumers can buy safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multitasking seems like a necessity for most people, and most of us think it improves our efficiency. However, studies show that only a tiny proportion of people can juggle tasks well. Researchers discuss why our brains can't do two things at once, and why "supertaskers" may be different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few people are aware that the vehicle occupant most likely to be hurt in a crash is the one in the front passenger seat. Experts discuss how car occupants can protect themselves from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An award winning science writer discusses her experience observing how medical professionals and patients differ in their acceptance of impending death, and what families need to know to navigate the end of life toward a "good death." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists have discovered that tinnitus involves many more areas of the brain than just those involved with hearing. Experts explain what sufferers can do now.   Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/your-brain-with-tinnitus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts discuss the right and wrong ways to help children cope with parental suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts discuss possible reasons for the increase in the death rate surrounding pregnancy in the US and one possible ways to reverse it.   Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/maternal-mortality/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research shows that singing in a group has health benefits. Experts discuss how singing is being used to treat one serious disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ability to "know" the musical pitch of any sound has traditionally been thought to be learnable only at a very early age through musical training. But new research shows perfect pitch is teachable to adults as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air pollution is blamed for one of every eight deaths worldwide, including 200,000 in the US each year. A noted lung physician discusses some of the diseases smog can cause and ways to keep your lungs safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TV doctors wield tremendous influence with patients, sometimes even more than a person's own doctor. Experts discuss how celebrity doctors miss the mark and why they're so popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices