Health in a Heartbeat

By UF Health

Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-car... more

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The podcast currently has 1,230 episodes available.

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August 01, 2023 Seating charts aid friendship, study says
A new school year means several things: crisp notebooks, fresh faces and assigned seats. Is there anything more terrifying — and thrilling — than waiting for the teacher to call...
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July 31, 2023 Excess sugar can be a health wrecker
Get ready to put your sweet tooth into hibernation. It’s hardly a secret that too much sugar can lead to health conditions like diabetes, obesity, tooth decay and heart disease....
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July 28, 2023 Social media, youth and mental health
It may be time to encourage children to be a little “antisocial.” The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued an advisory warning about the serious impacts social media can have on...
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July 27, 2023 Allergy season now longer, more intense
Allergy season, as we all know, is nothing to sneeze at. That congested, wheezy feeling can make life miserable. And for those with respiratory problems, including millions of Americans with...
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July 26, 2023 Foods marketed to kids contain more sugar
There’s a little something extra — and something missing — inside the cereal box that catches a child’s eye. The extra ingredient is sugar. And what’s missing? Nutrients more likely...
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July 25, 2023 Ancient teeth aid modern health
Neanderthals walking the earth 100,000 years ago and more recent ancient humans had tartar and dental plaque just like modern folks. Minus the dentist, of course. At first blush, it’s...
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July 24, 2023 Study finds that airport proximity reduces sleep
Even a moderate amount of airplane noise can jeopardize a good night’s sleep. While that seems like common sense, a new study by Boston University researchers shows just how little...
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July 21, 2023 Setting a good example can pay healthy dividends
It’s no secret that children model behaviors they see in adults from their earliest years. After all, many children spend more time with their mother than anyone else. Research offers...
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July 20, 2023 Investing in friends can balance out childhood adversity, study says
A friend in need is a friend indeed, and those of us with less-than-rosy childhoods may benefit from strong social bonds in ways that make up for adverse early childhood...
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July 19, 2023 New device may cut down on ER wait time
When you’re 8 years old and nursing a broken forearm, a couple hours in the waiting room of an ER can feel like forever. Now, a portable ultrasound device may...
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