Something You Should Know

How to Get Other People to Change & The Science in Everyday Life


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Does listening to music on earphone cause hearing loss? Well, that depends. This episode begins with an explanation of the 3 causes of most hearing loss and how listening to music on headphones (or earbuds) can be a problem. Once you understand the problem, it will be easier to avoid it while still enjoying the music you love . https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/electronics/headphones-hearing-loss-headaches-1131746/

It is often said that you cannot change other people. Peter Bregman disagrees. Peter is a well-known consultant, coach and author who believes you CAN get others to change as long as you do it right. His method may not work all the time but it will increase your batting average in helping others in your life make important changes - especially when those changes are beneficial to both of you. Peter is author of the several books including You Can Change Other People (https://amzn.to/3GGpgUh). Listen as he explains how to create change in others and why it works so well. 

Almost everything you do in your life has some scientific component to it. Why do you wash your hands? Science says so. What is the science behind the placebo effect? Is there really any science behind all the anti-aging advice you hear? To help answer these and other questions regarding the science in everyday life is Dr. Joe Schwarcz. Joe is director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society and author of a book called book called Science Goes Viral: Captivating Accounts of Science in Everyday Life (https://amzn.to/3HTPeFa)

You’ve most likely heard that having a pet is good for your health. So how does that work exactly? Probably in lots of ways but listen as I explain how having a dog could save your life as well as improve your kids’ social skills. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326609#Dogs-an-important-factor-in-rehabilitation?

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Something You Should KnowBy Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media

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