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The Gut Microbiome

Scientists are learning that the bacteria living inside us, most notably in the intestines, influence our bodies far more than previously suspected. Our microbiome influences many other organs, particularly the liver, brain, and immune system. Different mixes …
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Mindless Eating

People eat for reasons other than satisfying hunger, and those reasons play a great role in whether we eat too much or not. Experts discuss the role of the environment in our appetites and how we may use it to stay slim. Hosted by: Nancy Benson. Guest …
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Gender Bias in Science

Few female role models exist at major research universities in scientific fields, subverting efforts to get more women into math and science. Many scientists have dismissed gender bias as a factor. However, new research shows that unintentional bias results in …
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The Flu: It’s Bad This Year

The 2014-2015 flu season started much earlier than normal and so far has been much more severe than usual. Experts explain how this year’s mismatch occurred between the flu vaccine and the predominant strain of flu, and how people can protect themselves …
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Music Thanatology

Music thanatology is a specialized practice of playing harp music for the dying. A practitioner of the art explains how there is also science to it as well. Hosted by Nancy Benson. Guest Information: Betsy Haraf, family member who witnessed …
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Moral Injury

The military is beginning to recognize a new category of emotional and spiritual injury in war–moral injury, a result of committing or witnessing an event such as an atrocity that violate deeply held ethical beliefs. Experts discuss evolution of the …
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Making and Breaking Habits

The new year is a time for people to stop bad habits and start new, good routines. An expert discusses the psychology of habits and how people can be more successful in changing their lives for the better. Hosted by Nancy Benson. Guest Information: Jeremy …
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Failure to Launch (2015)

It’s much more common today for 20-somethings to delay moving out of Mom and Dad’s house to start an independent life. An expert discusses the reasons for this trend, and emerging thought on whether this apparent new stage of life is normal. …
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Performer’s Injuries

Professional musicians often suffer from repetitive motion injuries, while dancers suffer athletic injuries. Both often “play hurt,” in part due to fear of losing position or income, or because they are more likely than most professions to have no health …
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