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Stop the Music! How to Evict an Earworm with Kia-Rai Prewitt, PhD
Ever have a song that gets stuck in your head and won't leave? These earworms can be annoying, to say the least. Listen in as psychologist Kia-Rai Prewitt explains why they happen and - better yet - what you can do to turn them off.
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November 26, 2025
The Health Benefits of Hot Tubbing with Melissa Young, MD
It's no surprise that hot tubs feel relaxing. But did you know that it may also reduce your risk of heart disease? And soothe sore muscles? And improve sleep? Soak in some knowledge about hot tubbing in this podcast with Dr. Melissa Young.
Play NowNovember 19, 2025
Tips to Tame the ‘Sunday Scaries’ with Kia-Rai Prewitt, PhD
Do you dread Mondays and the thought of going back to work after the weekend? If so, you might be experiencing what's known as the 'Sunday Scaries'. Psychologist Kia-Rai Prewitt has some suggestions to help a new work week land a little more gently.
Play NowNovember 12, 2025
Nutrition Essentials | Could a Child’s Diet Prevent Food Allergies? with Jaclyn Bjelac, MD
Preventing food allergies from developing in your child might be as simple as introducing them to certain foods at a young age. We explore the reasoning behind this approach in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with allergist Jaclyn Bjelac and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.
Play NowNovember 5, 2025
Answering Your Questions About GLP-1s with Keren Zhou, MD
More and more people are turning to GLP-1 medications to lose weight. But are they safe? And what about side effects from the treatment? We asked Dr. Keren Zhou to answer some of the more common questions about GLP-1s.
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