Reducing The Trial-And-Error Approach To Antidepressant Medication

Imagine being able to find the best medication for your body on the first try. That’s what the field of pharmacogenomics is working towards. Our expert explains how our genes can predict a drug’s effect on our system and minimize the ‘trial-and-error’ approach to medicine. Guest Information: Jennifer Hockings, Pharm D, PhD, Pharmacogenomics Clinical Specialist, Cleveland Clinic Lisa Roberts, Pharmacogenomics Patient Links for more info: Cleveland Clinic: Jennifer Hockings LinkedIn: Jennifer Hockings GeneSight: Concerns about Mental Health Medication Side Effects […]

June 1, 2025

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Medical Notes: How The Beauty Industry Is Threatening Your Pregnancy; The Best Test For Fertility Planning; And How Eating Veggies Helps Your Cells

Should pregnant women stay away from beauty products? A new study in Nature Communications has revealed that common cosmetic chemicals could affect a baby’s development. Phthalates are found in shampoos, soaps, and plastic food containers. They’re known to be hormone disruptors, and researchers have discovered that they may also negatively affect a newborn’s metabolism and brain development. (Emory University) A new saliva test that can help cancer patients. The drug ‘5-FU’ is one of the oldest chemotherapy drugs that’s still […]

May 28, 2025

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Re-framing Excuses: How Mental Weakness Sabotages Your Success

For many people, staying consistent is the hardest part of accomplishing goals. Dr. Haley Perlus, a sports psychologist, believes that the core of this issue is mental toughness. She explains how to trick yourself into staying consistent even when your motivation runs out. Guest Information: Dr. Haley Perlus; Sports Psychologist Links for more info: LinkedIn: Dr. Haley Perlus Dr. Haley Perlus Website Instagram: @drhaleyperlus The post Re-framing Excuses: How Mental Weakness Sabotages Your Success appeared first on Radio Health Journal.

May 25, 2025

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Aging Like An Olympian: The Exercises That Keep You Healthy And Independent

More than two decades after retiring, Joetta – a 4x Olympic athlete – laced up her spikes to get back into racing at age 62. This week, she explains how her training has adjusted to accommodate for her aging body, while our exercise expert lists the reasons why older adults need to be weightlifting and training fast-twitch muscles fibers. Guest Information: Joetta Clark Diggs, Four-Time Olympic Athlete, Motivational Speaker Kevin Murach, Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas Department of Exercise Science […]

May 25, 2025

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Medical Notes: How Our Genetics Can Predict Our Future, Climate Change Is Worsening Seasonal Allergies, And Why Research Excludes Pregnant Women

Why more pregnant women need to be in clinical trials. While they’re regularly excluded from testing for safety reasons, researchers argue that it’s harder to know which drugs are safe and effective for them even after fda approval. A new study in the American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology estimates that 75% of drug trials from the past 15 years excluded these women. Though adding pregnant women into clinical trials seems risky, scientists claim we’re doing more harm by not […]

May 21, 2025 1

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How To Rewire Your Brain For Happiness And Success

Have you been feeling stuck in your career or personal life? Though it can take some time and effort, it’s possible to rewire our brains for the better. Dr. Greg Hammer, author of Gain Without Pain, reveals the best tricks to form healthier habits that’ll lead to more happiness and success. Guest Information: Dr. Greg Hammer, Author, Gain Without Pain, Retired Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine Links for more info: Instagram: @greghammermd Dr. Greg Hammer Amazon: Gain Without Pain, […]

May 18, 2025

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Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS): A Fatal Curse Passed Down Through Generations

We’re all born with a special gene that’s job is to seek out and destroy cancer cells. But when some people are born with a mutated version, it lets cancer run rampant throughout the body – sometimes even helping tumors spread. Our expert details his family’s battle with this mutation and the tragedies left in its wake. Guest Information: Lawrence Ingrassia, Author, A Fatal Inheritance Links for more info: Lawrence Ingrassia Website A Fatal Inheritance LinkedIn: Lawrence Ingrassia The post […]

May 18, 2025

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Medical Notes: How Vitamin D Can Fight Your Allergies, America’s Impending Population Shortage, And The Care Disparity With Dementia Patients

Why is there a care gap for dementia patients? A new study in the journal Nature Aging reveals that at least one in five people with dementia don’t receive any help with daily living. This persists at all economic levels and regions of the world. Researchers are calling this a public health crisis, since a lack of basic care increases e-r visits, depression, and early death. The study’s authors say we need to increase financial investments and caregiver staffing around […]

May 14, 2025