The Pulse

NPR
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Science

Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse takes you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world's foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.

Episodes

  1. 04/17/2025

    Loneliness and How to Rekindle Social Connection

    Over the past few years, public health experts have been sounding the alarm over a growing and potentially deadly epidemic: loneliness. On this episode, we explore how and why loneliness is so detrimental to our health, who is most affected, and novel solutions, ranging from cuddle parties to robot buddies.- Short Feed Episode Description: Why researchers say we're facing a "loneliness epidemic ," and novel solutions to fostering social connection Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  2. 04/03/2025

    In Search of Work-Life Balance

    Our jobs can provide us with a sense of identity, connection, and meaning — but they can also feel like a never-ending to-do list that gets in the way of actually living. On this episode, we explore work-life balance: When do we find meaning in our careers, and when do we not? And how do we set healthy boundaries between our jobs and our personal lives? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  3. 03/06/2025

    How the Way We Look Affects the Way We Feel

    When we don't like how we look, or are hypercritical about our appearance, it can really do a number on our mental health. On this episode, we explore the connection between how we look and how we feel, from the unexpected emotional consequences of cosmetic surgery, to why dermatologists and psychologists have joined forces to form a new field. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

  • 3 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse takes you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world's foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.

Information

  • Creator
    NPR
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    128
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 NPR - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    The Pulse

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