#1043 : Show- The Science Behind Happiness with Dr. Alex Lickerman
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Release Date: 12/12/2018
#1192: MM- Being Social and Living Longer
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How much “social capital” have you raised? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. We all need friends, the call at 3am type of friends that you can trust and count on. Research shows that people who have raised significant social capital will have less disease and live longer. I’m not talking about being friends on social media, but rather real connections where you spend time together laughing, talking, and doing activities. After all, we’re social creatures. If you’re not socializing enough, make strides to change that. More friends does equal a longer life!...
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#1191: MM- The "Golden Girl" Effect
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Are you over 65 and living alone? There’s a new trend that some are calling the Gold Girl effect. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. Many older people are downsizing but can’t afford expensive retirement communities. With all the research showing socialization is the key to a longer and healthier life, many seniors are turning to roommate situation. In fact, it’s estimated that by the year 2035, the 65 and older population will make up 80% of all renters. If you’re thinking of reliving those college roommate days long after retirement, my suggestion is to...
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#1190: MM- Trans Fats and Dementia
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What’s the link between trans fats and dementia? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. New research from Kyushu University suggests that consuming trans fats can increase a person’s chance of developing dementia. The study spanned 10 years and researchers found that participants with the highest level of trans fats in their blood work were 52% more likely to develop dementia. You may be thinking, “weren’t artificial trans fats banned in the US?” They were….to an extent. In 2018 the FDA did ban artificial trans fats, but a...
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#1189: MM- Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
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Fall is here. Are you getting enough Vitamin D? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Vitamin D is absorbed through sunlight and certain foods and is necessary for bone and heart health. Without it, the body can’t absorb calcium. Due to a lack of sunlight, Vitamin D deficiency peaks during Fall and Winter. Being deficient can cause symptoms like fatigue, back pain, depression, and hair loss. Having a deficiency can even increase the chance of developing Rickets, childhood asthma, and certain types of cancers. Talk to your doctor if...
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#1188: MM- Eating Before or After a Workout
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When’s the best time to eat: before or after a workout? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. New research out of Universities of Bath and Birmingham suggests that eating after a workout may be more beneficial than eating before. The researchers studied three different groups. The first group ate breakfast before exercise, the second ate after exercise, and the third group didn’t make any changes. All three groups were given the same meal. The group that ate after exercise burned up to twice as much fat than the group that ate...
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#1187: MM- Adult Learning Differences
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Is it possible for an adult to have an undiagnosed learning difference? The answer is yes. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. There are over five million adults in the US who suffer from a learning difference. And unfortunately, they don’t just “go away”. Adults with learning differences may struggle with things like focus, memory, reading, writing, math, or social anxiety. These symptoms may lesson with proper sleep and diet, but never fully go away. But there is an upside. Most individuals with learning...
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#1186: MM- Avoiding Eye Strain
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Are your eyes telling you it’s time to take a break? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Eye strain can occur after looking at a screen for prolonged periods of time. It can lead to blurred vision, dry eyes, and headaches. The American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the 20-20-20 rule. Take a 20 second break every 20 minutes. During those 20 seconds, focus on an object that is at least 20 feet away. Nothing to focus on? Try closing your eyes for 20 seconds. Doing...
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#1185: MM- All About Vitamin A
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What is Vitamin A? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that acts as a hormone to help with organ function and gene expression. Vitamin A deficiencies can cause nighttime blindness, fertility issues, and dry, bumpy skin. There are two types of this vitamin, pro and preformed. Provitamin A is found in orange plant foods. The body stores this as beta-carotene and then converts it into Vitamin A as needed. Because the body only creates what it needs, it’s impossible to overdose on Provitamin A. ...
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#1184: MM- The Keto Diet and Psoriasis
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Do you suffer from psoriasis? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. A new study out of Paracelsus Medical University suggests that a ketogenic, or keto diet, may not be a good idea for people suffering from psoriasis. Most people follow a keto diet for weight loss, but research has that it can also help in protecting against cognitive decline and improving type 2 diabetes symptoms. However, in the study, they found that a keto diet with high amounts of coconut oil can increase skin inflammation. But this only happens when it’s combined...
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#1183: MM- Reducing Risk for Breast Cancer
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Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. A close second to skin cancer, breast cancer is one of the most common types diagnosed in women. In fact, roughly 1 in 8 women will be suffer from breast cancer during their lifetime and that number doubles if you have a first-degree relative who has been diagnosed. So, how can you reduce your chances? 85% of diagnosed women don’t have a family history of breast cancer. The cancer is caused by new genetic mutations. Diet and...
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Show Topic: The Science Behind Happiness with Dr. Alex Lickerman
Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman, Mark Anderson
Guest: Dr. Alex Lickerman
See links at bottom of page
Segment 1:
Alright, today we are discussing the science behind happiness.
- What is happiness?
- What are somethings, health wise, that can affect our happiness?
-Hormones
-Serotonin Levels
-Etc.
- Difference between joy, happiness, passion
- Happiness killers (non-medical)
THAT MUSIC MEANS IT’S TIME FOR DOC SHOC. A TIME WHEN WE FIND SOMETHING SHOCKING IN THE NEWS OR WE’RE SHOCKED IT MADE THE NEWS.
I’ve said it time and time again: sleep is important! A new study out of Pennsylvania State University found a link between sleep deprivation and dehydration. That’s right, not sleeping enough can make you dehydrated. The researchers found that people who slept less than 6 hours a night were 16-59% more likely to be dehydrated than those that slept a full 8 hours. Why, you ask? Vasopressin. Vasopressin is an antidiuretic hormone that controls water balance throughout the body. Scientists believe that lack of sleep leads to a malfunction of the release of this hormone. So, rest up! Your body depends on it! Remember to sleep at least 7.5-9 hours a night.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323595.php
Stay Young America.com Facebook (Stay Young Media Group), website (Stayyoungamerica.com, and iTunes, call us 844-well 100 Follow us on Twitter @StayYoungMedia. Coming up, our special guest Dr. Alex Lickerman, author of The Ten Worlds: The New Psychology of Happiness.
Segment 2:
Today’s focus is on happiness. Dr. Alex Lickerman, author of The Ten Worlds: The New Psychology of Happiness will be joining us today.
ANDERSON - Immortal minute
Dr. Alex Lickerman (MD) is a former assistant professor of medicine and director of primary care at the University of Chicago. He has been quoted in NPR, Crain's Chicago Business, Playboy, The Chicago Tribune, Men's Health, the New York Times and TIME. He has written for Psychology Today, Crain's Chicago Business, USA Today, Slate, and The Huffington Post. He is also the coauthor of the book The Ten Worlds: The New Psychology of Happiness.
Welcome Dr. Alex Lickerman! Tell us a little bit about your book: The Ten Worlds: The New Psychology of Happiness.
- What are “core” delusions?
- In what way are we mistaken in our beliefs about happiness?
- Why do you think we get it wrong?
- What are the nine basic beliefs we have about achieving lasting happiness?
Segment 3:
Judy –The staying young show 2.0 podcast includes the shows you hear on the radio as well as the Stay Young Medical Minutes. Our downloads are just a few shy of 3 million. Go to any podcast directory and search Staying Young Show 2.0 to help push us over the 3 million mark!
Today we are visiting with Dr. Alex Lickerman, author of The Ten Worlds: The New Psychology of Happiness.
-You say we each live in one of these ten worlds – how do you know which world you are in?
-Can you move between worlds?
-Do you have to go through every world to be able to achieve the tenth world of happiness?
-How does feeling powerless affect our happiness?
Segment 4:
Medical Mania Trivia – Trivia @ 12:40 Paula Johnson Salina, KS
- True or False. Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself while standing still. True
- The width of your arm span stretched out is equal to the length of what? A. Your intestines B. Your legs C. Your whole body D. Your appendix Your Body
- Where is the dirtiest skin on your body found? A. The face B. The Elbow C. The Stomach D. The Thighs The Face
- Atephobia is a fear of small spaces. False, it’s the fear of imperfection
- How often do you take a prescription that says b.i.d.? A. Once daily B.Twice daily C. Every other day D. As needed Twice daily
DEMENTIA DEFENDER
LAST WEEKS RIDDLE WAS: First, I threw away the outside and cooked the inside. Then I ate the outside and threw away the inside. What did I eat? Answer: Corn on the cob
This Weeks Riddle:
You can carry it everywhere you go, and it does not get heavy. What is it?
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