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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July 18, 2023 Dog walking linked to risk of traumatic brain injury
Walking a dog is a time to unwind and bond with your furry best friend. But it can also raise the risk of injuries, especially among women and older people....
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July 17, 2023 Watching Disney flicks can help ease stress
For many people, music and movies serve as distractions from stress and anxiety. A new study suggests that for women in an especially stressful place, there’s a unique option that...
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July 14, 2023 Danger lurks in the zeal to disinfect
Disinfectant wipes became a weapon of choice against the coronavirus when the COVID-19 panic began in 2020. Many of us continue to use them. But the good intentions of using...
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July 13, 2023 Help for sudden leg cramps
You’re finally asleep after a tough day when, out of nowhere, your calf recoils in a pain so intense you’re seeing stars. A charley horse has seized your limb, and...
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July 12, 2023 Clocks exacerbate insomnia, study suggests
You’re restless, tossing and turning. The pillow’s too hot. The room is too cold. The clock on your nightstand reads 2:17 a.m. You calculate how much time you have left...
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July 11, 2023 Toxic chemicals abound in common household products
Take a closer look at the products sitting in your kitchen and bathroom cabinets. There’s a chance some of them contain one or more chemicals linked to cancer and other...
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July 10, 2023 Key to a great catch? Predicting movement.
Have you ever watched a baseball player make a seemingly impossible catch? Snatched a tumbling toddler from mid-air before they hit the floor? Intercepted a wiley dog attempting to squirt...
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July 07, 2023 Blueberries: a perfect summer snack
Doesn’t it seem like we’re always being told about all the things we shouldn’t eat? For once, let’s talk about something we can eat with impunity. And that something, friends,...
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July 06, 2023 Bilingualism might protect against dementia
Parlez-vous français? Sprechen sie Deutsch? ¿Hablas español? The bilingual among us might have a leg up on those who speak only their native tongue. German researchers in a recent study...
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July 05, 2023 Bandages are getting smarter
We’ve got smartphones, smartwatches and smart homes. Get ready for smart bandages, too. Scientists say smart bandages will one day be available at a pharmacy near you. But don’t expect...
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