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Worrying keeping you from sleep? Try these techniques

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026


For our bodies, sleep is always a hot commodity. It fuels recovery, supports muscle…

Warmups are a crucial part of working out

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


Whether you're pumping iron, lacing up for a jog or pedaling your way to…

Striking an exercise balance for bone health in racehorses

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


With the goal of reducing catastrophic fractures in racehorses, researchers in Australia aimed to…

Early adversity is linked to greater fear and aggression in dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


A recent study of nearly 45 hundred dogs linked stressful events during puppyhood to…

Teaching first responders to provide emergency aid to pets

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


In many rural areas, there's no access to emergency veterinary care. That's why it…

Ways to afford pet care during financially trying times

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


The expense of veterinary care, pet food and supplies is a key reason why…

Multidrug-resistant bacteria may spread from pets to people

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


Data from two case series involving infections in animals and humans  suggest that multidrug-resistant…

Monitoring endangered orca whales without causing stress

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


Waters around the San Juan Islands, lying between Washington and Vancouver, are home to…

A test for drugs that could cause serious side effects in cats

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


Otherwise healthy cats with a genetic MDR1 mutation can develop severe neurologic effects after treatment…

High-tech measures reduce racehorse fractures

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


Two out of a thousand racehorses die due to fractures sustained during training or…

The importance of rabies vaccinations for feral cats

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


Rabies in the United States most often involves wildlife species, especially bats, raccoons, skunks…

Facing fears about spaying and neutering pets

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


Spaying and neutering aren't done just to fight pet overpopulation — they're also key…

Pet exposure to illegal stimulants is increasing — and can be fatal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


Among drugs of abuse, cocaine and methamphetamine are in the top five illicit substances…

If you're a cat parent, stay alert for signs of triaditis

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


Every cat is at risk of a complex medical condition called triaditis [try-uh-DYE-dus]. But…

Study: Plant-based ‘meats' offer no heart benefits

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026


The term “plant-based” doesn't necessarily mean a product is healthy. That's the conclusion of…

Internet, lack of trust threatens patient-doctor bond

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026


Physicians have worked to earn the trust of their patients for nearly 2,400 years,…

Sweat analysis is making strides

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026


To be in a cold sweat is never good. A flop sweat draws no…

WWII sugar rationing might have protected the hearts of millions

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026


Shortages during World War II forced the rationing of sugar and many essential products…

Shingles shots might offer dementia protection

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026


Having shingles is no picnic. Patients have described the blistering sores and rash as…

Focus on fitness, not the scale

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026


As we turn the page to January and the rest of 2026, a common…

Lonely marriages can lead to weight gain, health ills

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026


Maintaining good health usually implies ample exercise, eating well and avoiding hazardous activities like…

Study suggests speaking two or more languages slows aging

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026


If you can say “I'm getting long in tooth” in two or more languages,…

Foods for a fitter heart

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026


A healthy heart can be hard to find. According the CDC, one person dies…

What's behind the old ‘freshman 15'?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026


Being a college freshman is fun, sure, but it can also be a time…

For depression, consider laughing gas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026


There's nothing funny about dealing with depression, but new research suggests that laughing gas…

The mental health benefit to a social media break

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026


You pick up your phone and open your favorite social media app. The doomscrolling…

Can what we eat impact our anxiety?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026


What's making you anxious? Maybe it's a looming deadline at work. A nail-bitingly close…

leading a healthy lifestyle requires

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026


For most of us, leading a healthy lifestyle requires some form of self-discipline. You're…

Text to talk? What about text to therapy?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025


You've heard of text to talk, which helps break down communication barriers to support…

Sweet treats for better sleep

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025


If you've tried every trick in the book to fall asleep — counting sheep,…

Harm from smoking can linger for years

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025


The health worries you have after smoking can last for years after you stubbed…

Two hours of sitting thwarts high cardio fitness

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025


You might want to avoid sitting down for this news. A recent study found…

Cockroaches lace household dust with toxins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025


Cockroaches don't get a lot of love. Scourge of humanity and seemingly impossible to…

Why you might want to pass on paper receipts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025


You probably don't think twice when grabbing your receipt after a grocery run, but…

Protein powders, shakes test positive for high levels of lead

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025


Whether before a workout or after you rack the dumbbells, consuming protein is an…

Silent Nights, Safe Pets: Avoiding Holiday Pet Emergencies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025


The holidays bring cheer, color, food and so much more to many, but if…

Pickleball eye injuries on the rise

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025


It's a real pickle. New research shows that pickleball players are increasingly injuring their…

Late in middle age? You're at your peak

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025


Thirty is the new 20. Forty is the new 30. Fifty is the new…

It's OK to skip that party

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025


You're checking your inbox and ping! You've just been invited to a holiday party…

No more nightlights

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025


Are you one of those people who can't sleep if even a tiny sliver…

Naked mole-rats might hint at a biological key to longevity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025


Envy the naked mole-rat. It isn't immortal, but not for lack of trying. To…

Things that might happen in health care in 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025


Trying to predict the future is risky but — apparently — an irresistible urge.…

Llamas, camels and Alzheimer's

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025


The list of things you'd expect to sneak past the brain's tightly guarded borders…

Tailpipes & Trauma: A Crash Course in Canine Vehicular Trauma

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025


Vehicular trauma is common in dogs who are allowed to roam outdoors while unattended…

Melatonin might do more than make you sleepy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025


For those who have trouble going gently into that good night, sleep aids like…

Radiation a help for creaky, painful knees

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025


What if the end to your chronic knee pain was a treatment as easy…

Legs tight? Look beyond stretching.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025


You've seen it in sports, and likely experienced it yourself. Lingering tightness in your…

Does going gray save the day?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025


Some say gray hair is a crown of wisdom. Now, science suggests it might…

Oral hygiene good for mouths and brains

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025


If you brush and floss regularly, you might be smarter than you realize. Not…

Horse Shopping? Why a Vet Check Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025


Central Florida is home to horses of all breeds and disciplines and boasts one…

Food dyes stick around despite data

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025


The list of things that make food irresistible to kids is just as short…

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