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How Safety Net Hospitals Increase Access to Health Care

>> April 16, 2023

Health insurance has long been connected with a person’s employment – leaving many without coverage. Safety net hospitals help ensure that anyone who needs medical care can get access to it, no matter their insurance status. Dr. Ricardo Nuila discusses why …

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Saving Yourself: What To Do in an Emergency Situation

>> April 2, 2023

When Rebecca Fogg’s toilet exploded, she knew she had to do two things: call 911 and stop the bleeding from her arm. But how would you react in her situation? An expert explains the most important steps to take when you’re in a crisis that will give you the …

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The Woman Behind the Polio Vaccine

>> March 26, 2023

The World Health Organization reports that polio cases have decreased by more than 99% since 1988, thanks to the vaccine. And while the names Sabin and Salk are often associated with the accomplishment, Dr. Dorothy Horstmann is the woman behind the cure you’ve …

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Eat The Invaders: How You Can Help Your Local Environment

>> March 12, 2023

Invasive species cost America billions of dollars each year in eradication efforts. These plants and animals cause damage to the environment and economy and are extremely hard to get rid of. This week, two experts reveal how you can help by adding the invasive …

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Blame Your Grandparents for Your Health Issues

>> February 26, 2023

Our personal health may be determined before even our parents are born. Scientists have discovered that our ancestors have a greater impact on us than we think. Author Judith Finlayson explains how our grandparents’ habits and behaviors have a direct influence …

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Finding Pain Management Strategies That Don’t Involve Opioids

>> February 19, 2023

We have coaches for nearly every aspect of our lives, so why not have one to help patients work through their health crises? Life Care Coaches are being integrated into hospitals to help patients safely use prescription opioids and even offer pain management …

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Ways You Can Increase Productivity Using Your Dreams

>> February 12, 2023

Whether it’s a quick nap or a full eight hours, sleep is something none of us can escape. But can it be more than just a pause on life? Dr. Deirdre Barrett, a psychologist, explains how you can increase your productivity as you slumber. Guest …

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Genetic Genealogy: Identifying Both the Guilty and Innocent

>> February 5, 2023

Move over, fingerprints, there’s a new crime-fighting technology in town. Genetic genealogy only needs to match with one percent of DNA to find a distant relative of an unknown suspect. Experts explain how this technology is helping police track down the …

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Correcting the Misinformation Surrounding Parents With Disabilities

>> February 5, 2023

Eliza Hull’s doctor told her she couldn’t be a good parent because of her disability. She now has two little boys and a passion for correcting misinformation around parents with disabilities. Hull’s new book ‘We’ve Got This’ compiles stories from disabled …

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Does Your Child Know How To Learn?

>> January 29, 2023

America’s education system has long been focused on teaching — but does this strategy benefit students? This week’s show features education experts who say students need to be taught how to learn before they can be successful in the …

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How You Can Make Anxiety Your Best Friend

>> January 29, 2023

Natalie Kohlhaas says anxiety has been getting a bad rap. As an anxiety expert, she says we need to recognize how feeling anxious is a good thing, and that fear is the emotion that’s been holding us back. Kohlhaas explains the biological function of anxiety …

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Saving Our Heroes: Helping First Responders Heal Their PTSD

>> January 22, 2023

PTSD wasn’t an official diagnosis until 1980. Before then, Dr. Marilyn Wooley was told some people were simply a lost cause. Now, she helps first responders work through their trauma – proving that a PTSD diagnosis is not the end of their …

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