Best Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Podcasts (2024)

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The Thyroid Gland: Functions, Disorders, and Treatments 36:39

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Many of us are aware of our thyroids, but how many of us know what it does or what happens when there’s a problem with our thyroid. Mohammad Sidani, M.D., guest for this episode, tells us all about the thyroid, including the origin of its name, and why if you’re on thyroid medication you should take it exactly as prescribed. Dr. Sidani is a Texas T…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, July 5, 2024 13:16

1h ago13:16

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This week's topics include avoiding chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, predictive value of screening EKGs, use of medicines to treat opioid use disorder, and trends in CVD in the U.K.By TTUHSC El Paso

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, June 28, 2024 12:41

6d ago12:41

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This week's topics include six biotypes for anxiety and depression, overuse of aspirin for primary prevention, managing gestational diabetes, and medicines and acute liver injury.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Strength in Vulnerability: Talking Mental Health, Suicide Prevention for Men 18:12

9d ago18:12

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Mental disorders affect men and women, but men are less likely to have received mental health treatment than women in the past year. Men are also more likely to die by suicide than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What does it mean when men bottle up their emotions? How can we encourage them to seek help? Taylor J…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, June 21, 2024 12:12

13d ago12:12

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This week's topics include expanding the window for treating ischemic stroke, new agents for treating ischemic stroke, managing obesity in children and adolescents, and preventing surgical site infections.By TTUHSC El Paso

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, June 14, 2024 12:31

20d ago12:31

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This week's topics include eye training to prevent myopia worsening, nurse intervention to manage blood pressure post-stroke, preoxygenation before intubation, and risk of a second cancer after CAR-T.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Understanding Food Allergies: Awareness, Prevention and Summer Fun 11:45

28d ago11:45

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If you or a loved one have food allergies, make sure you check those epinephrine injectors before you hit the road to either drop off a kiddo at camp, take a family vacation or join your friends or family for a meal. Also make sure that you and your loved ones know how to use it properly. That’s the advice from James Tarbox, M.D., an allergist with…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, June 7, 2024 12:18

27d ago12:18

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This week's topics include stepped palliative care, active surveillance for prostate cancer, artery inflammation as a predictor of cardiovascular events, and diets and medicine in IBS.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Sole Mates for Summer: Keeping Your Feet Happy and Healthy 10:24

1M ago10:24

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Be mindful of your feet as you step into the heat this summer. Our expert for this episode is Jerry Grimes, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Grimes reminds us to keep our feet safe by wearing footwear that's appropriate for the occasion, applying sunscreen on our feet if they’re exposed to the sun and if you can’t feel your feet …

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, May 31, 2024 13:17

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This week's topics include fluoride in pregnancy and outcomes in children, contagion of mental illness, statins in old and very old people, and hypertension after kidney donation.By TTUHSC El Paso

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, May 24, 2024 12:33

2M ago12:33

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This week's topics include early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma, use of GLP-1 agonists in adolescents and young adults, implications of new lung function equations, and benefits of cancer drug trials.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Empowered and Informed: Keeping Well Through Middle Age and Beyond 16:30

2M ago16:30

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Women are the most common caregivers, but they must remember to prioritize their physical health too. Jennifer Ward, M.D., assistant professor for the School of Medicine's Family and Community Medicine, explains why having annual checkups and screenings is important, but so is knowing one's family medical history. Dr. Ward tells us some common heal…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, May 17, 2024 12:55

2M ago12:55

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This week's topics include a new agent for high triglycerides, the impact of low testosterone on mortality in men, ultra-processed foods and mortality, and cardiovascular risk assessment improvement.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Get Moving: Benefits of Exercise for Lifelong Health 16:25

2M ago16:25

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We’re highlighting women’s health this month and would like to encourage women and girls to prioritize their health. One of the ways to do that is by becoming physically active. Toby Brooks, Ph.D., is program director for the TTUHSC School of Health Professions Master of Athletic Training. Brooks also has worked as an athletic trainer and/or streng…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, May 10, 2024 12:05

2M ago12:05

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This week's topics include mortality among U.S. youth, updated breast screening guidelines, treating large strokes, and sickle cell treatment.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Skin Sense: Expert Guidance for Skin Cancer Protection and Prevention 8:44

2M ago8:44

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There are more than 5 million cases diagnosed in the U.S. every year, making skin cancer America’s most common cancer. It’s also one of the most preventable ones. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Meredith Pham, M.D., with the department of dermatology at Texas Tech Physicians shares with us facts about early detection and sun protection. Also…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, May 3, 2024 12:24

2M ago12:24

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This week's topics include Medicare negotiation on drugs and a loophole, neomycin for preventing respiratory viral infections, diagnostic error in mental health conditions, and use of two diabetes medications together and subsequent chronic disease risk.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Personalized Approaches to Weight Loss: Tailoring Bariatric Surgery to Individual Needs 17:39

2M ago17:39

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It’s been 70 years since the first bariatric surgery, and weight loss continues to dominate headlines. As you’ve heard our experts stress before, effective weight loss strategies emphasize changes in habits for long-term weight loss and overall health. Sima Shahbandar, M.D., an internal medicine doctor with Texas Tech Physicians at the TTP Multispe…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, April 26, 2024 12:42

2M ago12:42

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This week's topics include autism rates among males and females, consequences of atrial fibrillation, antipsychotics among those with dementia, and antibiotic use utilizing AI.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Inflammation of the Brain: Shedding the Light on Encephalitis 13:08

3M ago13:08

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You may have heard about encephalitis being a possible threat in certain areas of the world, but if you’re like me, you might not know much else. Although we hear about it happening somewhere else in the world, it doesn’t mean we’re immune to it here in the U.S. Our guest for this episode is Walter Duarte, M.D., a neurologist with the TTUHSC School…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, April 19, 2024 11:57

3M ago11:57

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This week's topics include anew drug for early Parkinson's, Paxloivd and Covid, pragmatic model for chronic kidney disease, and lymph node removal and breast cancer.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Beyond the Classroom Bell: How Hearing Loss Impacts Rural Teens 20:44

3M ago20:44

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Hearing loss in rural adolescents is almost double that of the general population of children. We might think of rural areas as peaceful and quiet, but sometimes it gets loud enough to cause harm. Our expert for this episode is Leigh Ann Reel, Au.D., Ph.D., Director of the Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Research in the Doctor of Audiology…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, April 12, 2024 12:27

3M ago12:27

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This week's topics include decolonizing patients and infections in the hospital, delirium and dementia, brain size over the last few decades, and are biosimilars cheaper for patients.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Empowering Health Care Providers: the Transformative Role of AI in Clinical Practice 45:18

3M ago45:18

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This is the final installment of our three-part series on artificial intelligence in health care for patients, in education and for providers. Part three focuses on the impact of AI on health care providers. Our guests for this series are: Dr. Steph Hoelscher, DNP and associate professor, and Dr. Grace Sun, DNP and associate professor, both from th…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, April 5, 2024 12:12

3M ago12:12

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This week's topics include deep learning to help predict cardiovascular events molnupiravir in, immunocompromised people with COVID-19, sleep and exercise, and oral steroids in preschool wheeze.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Empowering Health Care Students: AI's Role in Health Care Education 54:41

3M ago54:41

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This is part two of a three-part series on artificial intelligence in health care for patients, in education and for providers. Part two focuses on the impact of AI on health care education, including the benefits and challenges. Our guests for this series are: Dr. Steph Hoelscher, DNP and associate professor, and Dr. Grace Sun, DNP and associate p…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, March 29, 2024 12:12

3M ago12:12

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This week's topics include differences in donor heart acceptance by race and gender, medication for self-managed abortion, aspirin and MASLD, and diagnosing Parkinson's with a skin biopsy.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Empowering Patients: Harnessing the Potential of AI in Your Care 46:35

3M ago46:35

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This is part one of a three-part series on artificial intelligence in health care for patients, in education and for providers. Part one focuses on the impact of AI for the general public and how it is used to improve everything from patient education and preventive care to diagnostics and personalized medicine. Our guests for this series are: Dr. …

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, March 22, 2024 12:16

4M ago12:16

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This week's topics include advances in treating early breast cancer, stroke after COVID-19 vaccination, anti-seizure meds during pregnancy and ASD, and oxygen targets in critically ill people.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Election Anxiety 101: Recognizing and Addressing Stressors in Politics 15:52

4M ago15:52

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Learn to be mindful of your mental health during election season. If you're feeling overwhelmed by campaign ads or dreading talking to loved ones, coworkers or neighbors because they bring up politics, you're not alone. Our guest for this episode is Madison Bishop, LMFT, senior therapist at the Department of Psychiatry's Counseling Center's employe…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, March 15, 2024 12:06

4M ago12:06

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This week's topics include new screening methods for colorectal cancer, a drug coated balloon for blocked stents in the heart, delta 8 THC use, and mortality and treated ADHD.By TTUHSC El Paso

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, March 8, 2024 13:18

4M ago13:18

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This week's topics include microplastics in arteries, deaths due to alcohol use, obesity and its consequences, and steps for the sedentary.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Seasonal Allergies and Upper Respiratory Issues: Tips for Keeping You, Others Healthy 15:45

4M ago15:45

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Is it allergies? Is it a cold or is it something else that's making us sneeze and cough? If you do find yourself with a runny nose or cough, is it better to stay home and eat chicken soup or to visit your primary care provider or even go to the emergency room? Our guest for this episode is Rafael Rosalez, M.D., a family medicine doctor with Texas T…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, March 1, 2024 12:41

4M ago12:41

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This week's topics include Medicaid expansion and healthcare workers, brain impact of long Covid, a drug for severe food allergies, and cardiac rehabilitation.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Exploring Evidence-Based Aesthetics with a Physician 12:20

4M ago12:20

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Consider the largest organ in the body. Look after it and it'll take care of you. Our guest for this episode is Patti May, M.D., TTUHSC School of Medicine’s Family and Community Medicine Department and is with Texas Tech Physicians at UMC Health and Wellness Hospital. Dr. May tells us that it’s never too early to pay attention to your skin for prev…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, February 23, 2024 12:41

5M ago12:41

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This week's topics include a longitudinal study of Alzheimer’s markers, CAR-T cells for autoimmunity, methods of illegal opioid overdose, and safety and efficacy of telemedicine abortion.By TTUHSC El Paso

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, February 16, 2024 13:06

5M ago13:06

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This week's topics include allocating donor hearts, an online program for long Covid, electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation, and reversing anticoagulation in hemorrhagic strokes.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Healthy Boundaries, Happy Relationships: Setting Limits in the Face of Jealousy and Envy 16:06

5M ago16:06

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What does it mean to be jealous or envious in a relationship? What does it do to our mental and physical health? Our guest for this episode is Robert Ragland, licensed professional counselor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Employee Assistance Program. He explains the differences …

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, February 9, 2024 12:15

5M ago12:15

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This week's topics include a new treatment for NASH, human milk for preterm infants, psoriasis treatment, and managing gout with uric acid levels.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Breaking the Stigma Around Prostate Cancer 32:52

5M ago32:52

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Advances in detection and treatment for prostate cancer has improved so much that it's possible that patients are left with less dramatic side effects than those of past years. The key to this is early detection. Pranav Sharma, M.D., division chief of urologic oncology and clinical medical director, tells us who should get tested and when, who is a…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, February 2, 2024 12:25

5M ago12:25

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This week's topics include a possible cause for long Covid, screening for language disorders and delays in kids, costs of healthcare when someone with cancer gets switched to a high deductible plan, and diabetes remission health impact.By TTUHSC El Paso

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From Early Detection to Clear Solutions: Protecting Your Child's Vision 9:47

5M ago9:47

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Children eye diseases and conditions are common, but certain diseases can only be cured if caught before they turn two. Temiloluwa Abikoye, M.D., an ophthalmologist, specializing in pediatric ophthalmology at Texas Tech Physicians, describes and explains these conditions and diseases. Dr. Abikoye also tell us what physicians look out for and what p…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, January 26, 2024 12:34

5M ago12:34

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This week's topics include closing the women's health gap, how seniors use the health care system, cancer after weight loss, and PFAS guidelines for clinicians.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Silent Thief of Sight: Understanding Glaucoma 23:03

6M ago23:03

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and more prevalent among Black and Hispanic populations. Matt Porter, M.D., is an ophthalmologist in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences. Dr. Porter explains the different types of glaucoma and treatments and how it affects our vision. He al…

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, January 19, 2024 12:30

6M ago12:30

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This week's topics include a look at congenital syphilis, a way of treating some people with congestive heart failure, palliative care in two different populations, and breast cancer outcomes over fifty years.By TTUHSC El Paso

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, January 12, 2024 12:05

6M ago12:05

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This week's topics include a proteomic approach to cancer screening, vegetarian diet and COVID-19 risk, performance of dialysis centers, and medical errors in hospitalized patients.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Mindful Moments: Integrating Self-Care into Your Daily Life 11:18

6M ago11:18

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Self-care isn't selfish. It's taking time to do the things that will help improve your physical and mental health. Poorvanshi Alag, M.D., assistant professor in the department of psychiatry, explains the different kinds of self-care and why it's important to practice, even small acts of self-care.By Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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TT HealthWatch - Friday, January 5, 2024 12:43

6M ago12:43

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This week's topics include a new medication for atrial fibrillation, a comprehensive approach to prepregnancy through early childhood, opening the blood-brain barrier for an Alzhiemer's antibody treatment, and management of TMD.By TTUHSC El Paso

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Find Your Fitness Flow: Designing a Workout Routine You Actually Stick to 17:27

7M ago17:27

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One of the things our experts agree on for improving our health, in addition to quitting smoking, is getting daily exercise. Move that body. How do you start or how do you get back to exercising if it’s been a while? Here to tell us how to ease into it is Toby Brooks, Ph.D., associate professor and program director of the TTUHSC School of Health Pr…

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From FOMO to JOMO: Embracing the Joy of Missing Out 17:01

7M ago17:01

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Since the pandemic, many of us have seen an increase in the time we spend in front of screens – whether it’s placing an order for food or a delivery, scheduling an appointment, doing homework or chatting with friends or family. That additional time in front of screens could be harming our physical and mental health. Our guest for this episode is Lo…

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