Best UF Health Podcasts (2024)

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Understanding Gastroparesis: Identifying Symptoms and Finding Relief

1d ago

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Jeffrey Friedman, MD, FACS, FASMBS, discusses gastroparesis, a challenging condition where the stomach’s delayed emptying triggers discomforting symptoms like nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain. He explores how precise diagnostic tests and a range of treatment options, from dietary changes to advanced surgical solutions, can offer relie…

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Your face might hold clues about your health 2:00

9d ago2:00

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The face is the touchstone of our emotional world. A person’s collection of facial features helps define their identity and make a first impression. In the future, it also might define health status. Our mugs are not a uniform temperature where a nose or a cheek and jowl or lower lip are all similarly warm or cold. Instead, our faces emit patterns …

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Rural Community Health Science, Policy, and the Future: Episode 2 42:03

5d ago42:03

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The 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety brought together several researchers and Extension professionals working at the intersection of agricultural health and safety research, policy, and outreach communication. In this episode, two speakers from the meeting reconvene to share a…

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Are You Prepared for a Disaster? 35:00

6d ago35:00

35:00

Helpful information on being prepared for a disaster: https://www.ready.gov/disability Information about FEMA: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ Here are some tips for people with disabilities to prepare for disasters: Make a plan Create a network of people who can help you in an emergency, and keep their contact information in a safe place. You …

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Gator Tales #37: Elli McKissock & Jake Slaughter 41:20

6d ago41:20

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In this episode of Gator Tales, host Sean Kelley chats with two standout Florida Gators athletes. First, volleyball star Elli McKissock shares her experiences as the Gators' libero, reflecting on her leadership role, her Gator journey, and the mix of emotions as she approaches the end of her college career. She also dives into her playing style and…

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Highlights from our interviews with Sam Vincent, Leesburg Lightning & Leesburg Weightlifting 33:46

6d ago33:46

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This week's show features highlights from our interviews with: Sam Vincent, Beacon College Basketball Rich Billings and Tyler Brandenburg, Leesburg Lightning Baseball Josh Boyer and Jordan Simpson, Leesburg High School Girls Weightlifting Thank you to our sponsors: UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics: https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-medical-group-o…

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Team USA Baton Twirling 33:59

12d ago33:59

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This week's Show features interviews Cheri Howard, Director of Epic Twirl, Lynette Starkey, Director of Sundance's Baton Twirlers, and Ava Barnes, Twirler at Epic Twirl. Thank you to our sponsors: UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics: https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-medical-group-orthopaedics Lake Sumter State College: https://www.lssc.edu/ Learn mo…

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Think twice before taming temper-tantrum with a tablet 2:00

12d ago2:00

2:00

When your child is upset and on the verge of making a scene in the cereal aisle, it can be easy to fill their hands with a smartphone or tablet so you can keep filling your cart. A new study, however, says this quick fix may hinder your child’s emotional development. Canadian and Hungarian researchers followed 265 Canadian families with preschool-a…

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That ‘new-car smell’ poses danger 2:00

13d ago2:00

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Aside from the debt, getting a new car is loads of fun. Learning all its features. Feeling fancy when you drive it. And of course, delighting in that new-car aroma. Its time-limited bouquet hits every time you buckle up, fooling you into thinking you absolutely will go years never sullying your ride with so much as a single wayward French fry. New …

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Eat prunes for strong bones 2:00

14d ago2:00

2:00

Grandpa isn’t the only one who can benefit from eating prunes. A new study found that eating prunes improved bone health and lowered the risk of bone disease in postmenopausal women. Researchers from U.S. universities found that those who routinely ate prunes maintained better bone density and strength than those who didn’t. The scientists separate…

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Eat prunes for strong bones 2:00

14d ago2:00

2:00

Grandpa isn’t the only one who can benefit from eating prunes. A new study found that eating prunes improved bone health and lowered the risk of bone disease in postmenopausal women. Researchers from U.S. universities found that those who routinely ate prunes maintained better bone density and strength than those who didn’t. The scientists separate…

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Study suggests golden years eventually may be more robust 2:00

15d ago2:00

2:00

Imagine yourself old. If you’re already old, just think of yourself as you are now. But instead of how you feel or expect you would feel, envision older adulthood as a time your joints aren’t complaining. You need no walker because you’re not frail, so you haven’t broken any bones. Your eyesight and hearing? Imperfect, but not terrible. How would t…

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Study suggests golden years eventually may be more robust 2:00

15d ago2:00

2:00

Imagine yourself old. If you’re already old, just think of yourself as you are now. But instead of how you feel or expect you would feel, envision older adulthood as a time your joints aren’t complaining. You need no walker because you’re not frail, so you haven’t broken any bones. Your eyesight and hearing? Imperfect, but not terrible. How would t…

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Bowel movement frequency might be a signal of health status 2:00

16d ago2:00

2:00

Your schedule of bowel movements can provide valuable insight into your health. Of course, when we talk schedule, it must be emphasized that no appointment is necessary for this activity. It turns out that the frequency of those movements might say something about your well-being. University of Washington scientists say in a new study that the freq…

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Bowel movement frequency might be a signal of health status 2:00

16d ago2:00

2:00

Your schedule of bowel movements can provide valuable insight into your health. Of course, when we talk schedule, it must be emphasized that no appointment is necessary for this activity. It turns out that the frequency of those movements might say something about your well-being. University of Washington scientists say in a new study that the freq…

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Keeping your kids safe online 2:00

19d ago2:00

2:00

Imagine your child is walking through a mall, alone. Your little one passes shop after shop and person after person. Of course, you hope your child won’t talk to strangers or give anyone their personal information. Or that no one encourages them to do something they shouldn’t. Online life today is just as perilous for children as being alone in pub…

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Keeping your kids safe online 2:00

19d ago2:00

2:00

Imagine your child is walking through a mall, alone. Your little one passes shop after shop and person after person. Of course, you hope your child won’t talk to strangers or give anyone their personal information. Or that no one encourages them to do something they shouldn’t. Online life today is just as perilous for children as being alone in pub…

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HD Uncut: Thoughts from Strasbourg 29:00

20d ago29:00

29:00

HD Uncut: Thoughts from StrasbourgBy Help4HD

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Gator Tales #36: Emmitt Smith, Amanda Lorenz 31:00

20d ago31:00

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This unique episode of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley features two all-time Gators greats.Hall of Famer and football Ring of Honor member Emmitt Smith was back in Gainesville to serve as “Mr. Two-Bits” and enjoy Gators Football. He joined Jeff Cardozo and Tate Casey during the pregame show on the Gators Sports Network from Learfield. We share that di…

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Investing in Leesburg's Sports Future | Interview with Travis Rima, Al Minner, & Alan Reisman 38:03

20d ago38:03

38:03

Join us for an insightful discussion on the exciting developments in Leesburg's sports infrastructure! In this week's show, we sit down with three key figures driving these changes: Travis Rima - Director of Leesburg Parks & Recreation Al Minner - Leesburg City Manager Alan Reisman - Leesburg Commissioner We explore the recent investments in the Su…

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Want to feel better? Try going outside (again). 2:00

20d ago2:00

2:00

At this point, everyone and their mother are begging you to go outside and spend time in nature. There’s decades’ worth of research to support it making you feel better, both mentally and physically. Now, a research study is drilling down into the details to find that even as little as 10 minutes spent outside could help your mental health. Publish…

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Want to feel better? Try going outside (again). 2:00

20d ago2:00

2:00

At this point, everyone and their mother are begging you to go outside and spend time in nature. There’s decades’ worth of research to support it making you feel better, both mentally and physically. Now, a research study is drilling down into the details to find that even as little as 10 minutes spent outside could help your mental health. Publish…

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You may want to go to Mars. Your kidneys don’t. 2:00

21d ago2:00

2:00

Traveling by air on planet Earth is remarkably safe. The worst hazard on a flight might be the talkative passenger sitting next to you with the endless stories about their oh-so-clever dog. Want to see some pictures? Mars, on the other hand, isn’t a short hop to Phoenix. Not that we’re flying to the Red Planet just yet. Some influential people in t…

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You may want to go to Mars. Your kidneys don’t. 2:00

21d ago2:00

2:00

Traveling by air on planet Earth is remarkably safe. The worst hazard on a flight might be the talkative passenger sitting next to you with the endless stories about their oh-so-clever dog. Want to see some pictures? Mars, on the other hand, isn’t a short hop to Phoenix. Not that we’re flying to the Red Planet just yet. Some influential people in t…

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Try HIIT exercises to boost your brain 2:00

22d ago2:00

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Want to boost your brain? You’ll need to hit the gym. A new study shows that just a few months of high-intensity interval training exercises, also known as HIIT [hit], can increase brain function in older adults for years to come. University of Queensland researchers studied 151 healthy people between the ages of 65 and 85 who were randomly assigne…

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Try HIIT exercises to boost your brain 2:00

22d ago2:00

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Want to boost your brain? You’ll need to hit the gym. A new study shows that just a few months of high-intensity interval training exercises, also known as HIIT [hit], can increase brain function in older adults for years to come. University of Queensland researchers studied 151 healthy people between the ages of 65 and 85 who were randomly assigne…

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Having difficulty hearing at home? Consider these options 2:02

23d ago2:02

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Can you hear me? Good. How about now? Even better. We all enjoy an evening at home, relaxing with good company or a remote in hand and a favorite program on the telly. But sometimes, background noise can be too much, limiting your hearing and comprehension. There are several ways to reduce noise and improve your experience. Look around. Consider yo…

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Having difficulty hearing at home? Consider these options 2:02

23d ago2:02

2:02

Can you hear me? Good. How about now? Even better. We all enjoy an evening at home, relaxing with good company or a remote in hand and a favorite program on the telly. But sometimes, background noise can be too much, limiting your hearing and comprehension. There are several ways to reduce noise and improve your experience. Look around. Consider yo…

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Study suggests green spaces positively affect growing kids 2:00

26d ago2:00

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Ever wondered if that park down the street could be benefiting your child’s health? A new study from researchers in Spain suggests it might be more important than you think. Analyzing data from 35,000 children across eight countries, scientists noted a link between early exposure to green spaces and better lung function. The research study examined…

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Study suggests green spaces positively affect growing kids 2:00

26d ago2:00

2:00

Ever wondered if that park down the street could be benefiting your child’s health? A new study from researchers in Spain suggests it might be more important than you think. Analyzing data from 35,000 children across eight countries, scientists noted a link between early exposure to green spaces and better lung function. The research study examined…

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Umatilla Athletics Association 31:53

27d ago31:53

31:53

Our interview with JD Ross President of the Umatilla High School Association. Thank you to our sponsors: UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics: https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-medical-group-orthopaedics Lake Sumter State College: https://www.lssc.edu/ Learn more at: https://www.lakeandsumterstyle.com/sports-hub/ Follow us on All social media platform…

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Food fight: How fruit may battle late-life depression 2:00

27d ago2:00

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While it may not be possible to always keep the doctor away, a new study offers strong evidence that consuming apples, berries, and other fruit can help keep antidepressants at bay. With aging populations growing around the globe, depressive symptoms in older adults are also increasing. Specifically, many of these older adults face delayed cognitiv…

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Food fight: How fruit may battle late-life depression 2:00

27d ago2:00

2:00

While it may not be possible to always keep the doctor away, a new study offers strong evidence that consuming apples, berries, and other fruit can help keep antidepressants at bay. With aging populations growing around the globe, depressive symptoms in older adults are also increasing. Specifically, many of these older adults face delayed cognitiv…

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Fiber for the weight loss win 2:00

28d ago2:00

2:00

In recent years, glucose-lowering drugs — originally prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes — have gained attention for their ability to kick-start weight loss. Simply starting one of these medications seems to help many shed pounds easily. But what if similar results could be achieved by increasing your fiber intake? A recent study indicates this mig…

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Fiber for the weight loss win 2:00

28d ago2:00

2:00

In recent years, glucose-lowering drugs — originally prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes — have gained attention for their ability to kick-start weight loss. Simply starting one of these medications seems to help many shed pounds easily. But what if similar results could be achieved by increasing your fiber intake? A recent study indicates this mig…

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Doomscrolling can lead to existential crises, study suggests 2:00

29d ago2:00

2:00

Ever caught yourself endlessly scrolling through troubling news and feeling defeated? Read a headline that left you needing to put your phone down and stare into space? Do you wonder how an endless supply of information is affecting you? Well, you’re not the only one. A new study from Flinders University [Flin-drz] suggests that doomscrolling isn’t…

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Doomscrolling can lead to existential crises, study suggests 2:00

29d ago2:00

2:00

Ever caught yourself endlessly scrolling through troubling news and feeling defeated? Read a headline that left you needing to put your phone down and stare into space? Do you wonder how an endless supply of information is affecting you? Well, you’re not the only one. A new study from Flinders University [Flin-drz] suggests that doomscrolling isn’t…

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Crisis lifeline makes impact 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

More than 10 million texts, calls, and chats in just two years. The 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which launched in July 2022, has had quite an impact. In 2022, suicide deaths reached a record high in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The change to a three-digit number, instead of its 10-digit predecessor, …

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Crisis lifeline makes impact 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

More than 10 million texts, calls, and chats in just two years. The 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which launched in July 2022, has had quite an impact. In 2022, suicide deaths reached a record high in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The change to a three-digit number, instead of its 10-digit predecessor, …

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Goodbye, beauty products. Hello, baby carrots. 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

In the universe of healthy snacks, baby carrots might just be one of the trendiest. A favored snack among the younger set, even the family dog might love a few if your hot dog stash runs dry. New research tells us that if you’re a young adult, these cutest of carrots could boost your skin, too. A team from Samford University presented findings at a…

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Goodbye, beauty products. Hello, baby carrots. 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

In the universe of healthy snacks, baby carrots might just be one of the trendiest. A favored snack among the younger set, even the family dog might love a few if your hot dog stash runs dry. New research tells us that if you’re a young adult, these cutest of carrots could boost your skin, too. A team from Samford University presented findings at a…

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Gator Tales #35: Montrell Johnson, Lauren Donovan 22:52

1M ago22:52

22:52

Episode 35 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, presented by UF Health, is all about transfers making an impact!Kelley kicks things off with Gators running back Montrell Johnson, fresh off a 71-yard touchdown run and a career milestone of 2,500 rushing yards. Johnson reflects on his journey from Louisiana to Florida and his role as a team leader this s…

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End of Life: The Caregiver Perspective, Part 2 42:00

1M ago42:00

42:00

End of Life: The Caregiver Perspective, Part 2By Help4HD

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East Ridge High School Cross Country 30:20

1M ago30:20

30:20

This week's show features interviews with Coach Tim Ferrell & Grant Mollett along with student-athletes Axel Sallaunt, Rhyen Foley & Hannah Warren. Thank you to our sponsors: UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics: https://ufhealth.org/uf-health-medical-group-orthopaedics Lake Sumter State College: https://www.lssc.edu/ Learn more at: https://www.lak…

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Are we better off without butter? 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

As nutritional science has evolved over time, butter has passed in and out of favor with nutritionists and the public. At times butter has been touted for its nutritional value and that it may contribute to weight loss for those on a low-carb diet. But butter is looked upon less favorably when its fat profile is examined. That’s because butter is h…

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Are we better off without butter? 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

As nutritional science has evolved over time, butter has passed in and out of favor with nutritionists and the public. At times butter has been touted for its nutritional value and that it may contribute to weight loss for those on a low-carb diet. But butter is looked upon less favorably when its fat profile is examined. That’s because butter is h…

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Scientists work to unravel blushing 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

You’re pouring yourself a cup of coffee while chatting up the new boss, and you get distracted — subsequently spilling it all over. You feel your face turn beet red, and it’s not the first time. After all, blushing is a universal part of the human experience. Now, researchers are trying to understand why. Using MRI scans to track brain activity, te…

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Scientists work to unravel blushing 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

You’re pouring yourself a cup of coffee while chatting up the new boss, and you get distracted — subsequently spilling it all over. You feel your face turn beet red, and it’s not the first time. After all, blushing is a universal part of the human experience. Now, researchers are trying to understand why. Using MRI scans to track brain activity, te…

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Cutting even a portion of processed meats can improve health 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

You might be 10 slices of bacon away from a longer, healthier life. Yes, you heard that correctly. Bacon has a rap sheet. It’s high in sodium and fat. While some sing its praises, many doctors are not in the choir. The World Health Organization calls the food a carcinogen. University of Edinburgh scientists recently found that if Americans collecti…

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Cutting even a portion of processed meats can improve health 2:00

1M ago2:00

2:00

You might be 10 slices of bacon away from a longer, healthier life. Yes, you heard that correctly. Bacon has a rap sheet. It’s high in sodium and fat. While some sing its praises, many doctors are not in the choir. The World Health Organization calls the food a carcinogen. University of Edinburgh scientists recently found that if Americans collecti…

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