300 episodes
Better Than Ever Daily Dr. David Geier
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- Health & Fitness
Each day, orthopedic surgeon and media medical expert Dr. David Geier will bring you the latest medical research and information you need to feel better and live longer. He shares new studies, tips or guidelines that can improve your health and the health of your family. Each episode will cover topics like nutrition, exercise, aging, fitness, sleep, mental health, children's health, women's health, and much, much more.
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395. Watching sunrises and sunsets boosts your health
Numerous studies have shown the health benefits of spending time outdoors. But a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology suggests that watching sunrises or sunsets will improve your mood, and your mental health. Researchers at the University of Exeter found that participants who viewed not only sunsets in the evening or sunrises […]
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394. People who travel appear to have better health
People who are able to travel report better health than those who struggle to travel away from home. In a new study published in the Journal of Transport & Health, researchers at University College London surveyed over 2,700 adults about their health and the constraints to travel that they face. The researchers defined traveling as […]
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393. Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death
Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. Researchers at the University of Utah analyzed 40 years of data from almost 22,000 people who had bariatric surgery. They found that people who underwent one of four types of weight loss surgery were 16 percent […]
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392. Early return to school appears better for kids who suffer a concussion
A new study suggests that sending a child back to school quickly after suffering a concussion leads to better outcomes, which would mark a major shift in treatment for kids concussed in sports. In the study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers at Children’s National Hospital analyzed data from over 1,600 children who […]
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391. Arthritis makes it hard for many people to perform their jobs
An adult suffering from arthritis – whether it’s their knee, hip, shoulder, neck or back – is 20 percent less likely to be working than someone without arthritis. This is one of the findings from a new study published in the journal Social Science & Medicine. UK researchers matched a group of 18,000 people with […]
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390. Performing acts of kindness can improve depression
Performing acts of kindness can significantly improve depression or anxiety symptoms. In a new study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, researchers at The Ohio State University recruited 122 adults with depression or anxiety symptoms and divided them into three groups. One group engaged in social activities two days per week. A second group […]