HealthierU

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HealthierU

Produced and hosted by students at Emory University’s Center for the Study of Human Health, HealthierU is a podcast that aims to make sense of the science behind human health. This season, we’re diving into our generation’s burning health questions. Questions like: Is it bad to use the internet to diagnose yourself? Why do so many athletes get eating disorders, and why are they so hard to spot? Is sugar really so dangerous? To find the answers, we’re talking to scientists, nutritionists, counselors, medical professionals and regular folks, every week on HealthierU.

  1. HealthierU | DIY Psychiatry

    APR 8

    HealthierU | DIY Psychiatry

    Have you ever struggled with your mental health and sought answers for your problems on the internet or social media? If so, this episode is for you, as host Lauryn Palacio dives into the complex practice of self-diagnosis in psychiatry. While controversial, self-diagnosis is an alternative method of seeking mental health treatment used by those who may not have access to professional help. What is self-diagnosis? Why would I use it? Is it dangerous? How does it compare to professional diagno...

    11 min

  2. APR 1

    HealthierU | How Does Air Pollution Affect Our Health?

    In this episode of HealthierU, Bobby Mosely Jr. tries to answer the question: how does air pollution affect our health? Bobby speaks with Lauren Cohen, a student at Emory University, and Dr. Jeremy Sarnat, an associate professor at the Rollins School of Public Health. Featured Guests:Lauren Cohen is a junior at Emory University, studying sociology. She grew up in Singapore, where air pollution made her asthma worse.Dr. Jeremy Sarnat is Associate Professor at Emory University’s Rollins Sc...

    10 min

  3. MAR 25

    HealthierU | Is Sugar Really So Bad?

    When host Kayla Barry was diagnosed with PCOS in high school, she had to give up her beloved Swedish Fish. In this episode, Kayla explores the multifaceted world of sugar, from how it functions in the body to its place in history, with help of registered dietitians and academics. Featured Guests:Sharon Rhodes is a registered dietician nutritionist (RDN) and nutritional consultant. Alissa Palladino, an alumna of Yale University, is a registered dietician and certified personal traine...

    9 min

  4. MAR 18

    HealthierU | We Need To Talk About Autism and Sex Ed

    Public school sexual education is patchy enough to begin with, but what about students who aren’t in the mainstream classes? For people with intellectual disabilities, sexual education is lacking at best and nonexistent at worst. With a population so susceptible to misunderstanding societal boundaries and sexual violence, it is important to provide adequate sex ed. In this episode, host Adele Fegley asks, how do we do this? Featured Guests:Dr. Laurie Sperry is a professor in the Departme...

    8 min

  5. MAR 11

    HealthierU | Why Aren’t There More Men in Nursing?

    Nursing shortages are nothing new in the United States—the problem goes back almost a hundred years. And since men make up only 12% of the nursing workforce, the solution appears simple: Get more men to join the ranks. But how? On this week’s episode, host Daniel Sung explores what keeps men from pursuing nursing as a career, and what can be done to help alleviate the shortage.Featured Guests: Jonathan Son is a second-year undergraduate at Emory University on the pre-nursing track.Dr. Sy...

    9 min

  6. MAR 4

    HealthierU | What is Ikigai, and Can It Make Me Happy?

    In this episode, Alexa Espinosa explores the science of happiness, from ancient Greece to Japan and beyond. A TikTok creator shares his experience using the Japanese concept of Ikigai to enhance life satisfaction; science suggests it might even help people live longer. Later, Emory’s “purpose professor” discusses the importance of aligning one's life with a meaningful mission. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration into the multifaceted science of happiness and practical strategies for l...

    12 min

  7. FEB 26

    HealthierU | Why Is It So Hard To Spot Eating Disorders in Athletes?

    Everyone knows an athlete. What is harder to know is why so many of them are at risk for developing an eating disorder: as high as 25%, according to some research. In this episode, host Meg Woodward takes a deep dive into this question with the help of an eating disorders counselor and an athlete in recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, contact the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) helpline at 888-375-7767.Featured G...

    10 min

  8. FEB 16

    HealthierU | Can Doulas and Home Births Make Childbirth Safer for Black Women?

    Maternal death rates in the Black community are alarming. Some think the solution may lie in empowering Black mothers to give birth at home, with culturally appropriate assistance offered by doulas. In this episode, host Amaris Calhoun draws on evidence-based research and interviews to explore possible solutions to this crisis that could foster a more inclusive and equitable approach to maternity care. Featured Guest: Ms. B Williams has been an Atlanta doula for more than 20 years. She specia...

    11 min
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About

Produced and hosted by students at Emory University’s Center for the Study of Human Health, HealthierU is a podcast that aims to make sense of the science behind human health. This season, we’re diving into our generation’s burning health questions. Questions like: Is it bad to use the internet to diagnose yourself? Why do so many athletes get eating disorders, and why are they so hard to spot? Is sugar really so dangerous? To find the answers, we’re talking to scientists, nutritionists, counselors, medical professionals and regular folks, every week on HealthierU.

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  • Creator
    exploringhealth.org
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Emory University Center for the Study of Human Health
  • Show Website
    HealthierU

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