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Pet Food: Not as Simple as Most People Think

>> January 23, 2022

A growing number of pet owners are tempted to put their dog or cat on vegan, gluten-free or raw diets. An expert pet nutritionist and veterinarian discusses what pets should and shouldn’t eat to be healthy. Guest Information: Dr. Valerie Parker, …

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Rethinking Dementia (2021)

>> July 11, 2021

The fear of old age is instinctual. For many of us, the diseases that decrease mental ability over time are what makes aging so terrifying. Dr. Tia Powell, author of Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End, wants …

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The Psychology of Procrastination (2021)

>> July 4, 2021

The segment below is an updated version of a story originally published at an earlier date – The Psychology of Procrastination (2019). Most people procrastinate at least now and then. But when we put something off, we’re usually facing not a time …

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The Surprising World War II Origins of Chemotherapy

>> November 29, 2020

Chemotherapy has saved millions of lives, but its origins date to the chemical warfare agent mustard gas. A secret shipment of the gas was released in Italy after the bombing of a US ship in World War II. An investigative reporter details how doctors turned …

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Obesity Bias In Medicine

>> September 27, 2020

Studies show that medical professionals are as biased as the rest of us against people who are overweight, resulting in lectures, misdiagnoses, and patients who start avoiding the doctor. Experts explain the problem, results, and what might be done about …

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Orthorexia: Overdoing A Good Thing

>> July 12, 2020

Therapists report an increase in orthorexia, a not-yet recognized eating disorder where people become fixated on eating only healthy things and/or exercising hours per day. It can take over an afflicted person’s life and result in physical symptoms much like …

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Pet Food: What Shouldn’t Your Dog or Cat Eat?

>> December 1, 2019

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Copper Toxicity

>> August 18, 2019

High levels of copper in the body can produce mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and aggression. However, most doctors don’t test for copper levels and may prescribe medications like antidepressants instead. An author who suffered years with …

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Cancer Treatment and Sex

>> July 14, 2019

Cancer treatment has always focused on survival. Now doctors are increasingly focusing on side effects, including the effect of treatment on sexual function and satisfaction. However, many patients are shy about bringing up their difficulties, unaware there …

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The Psychology of Procrastination

>> July 7, 2019

Most people procrastinate at least now and then. But when we put something off, we’re usually facing not a time management problem, but an emotion management problem. Experts discuss what’s going on in our heads when we procrastinate.Guest Information: Dr. …

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Lung Cancer and Its Stigma

>> June 16, 2019

Most forms of cancer have a built-in constituency of patients, loved ones, and concerned others. Lung cancer patients, instead, are often blamed for their own disease because of its frequent connection with smoking. Patients are often isolated, and research …

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Tasty Food vs. Health Food: Finding a Balance (2019)

>> June 16, 2019

Many Americans believe that healthy food doesn’t taste good, and tasty food isn’t healthy. A chef who is also a cardiologist discusses how to find a balance by seeking out healthy ingredients rather than whole categories of foods.Guest Information:Dr. Michael …

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Pet Food: Not as Simple as Most People Think

Rethinking Dementia (2021)

The Psychology of Procrastination (2021)

The Surprising World War II Origins of Chemotherapy

Obesity Bias In Medicine

Orthorexia: Overdoing A Good Thing

Pet Food: What Shouldn’t Your Dog or Cat Eat?

Copper Toxicity

Cancer Treatment and Sex

The Psychology of Procrastination

Lung Cancer and Its Stigma

Tasty Food vs. Health Food: Finding a Balance (2019)

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