In Good Health

Are Psychopaths As Dangerous As The Legal System Believes?For decades, judicial systems in North America have been using formal assessments to identify these psychopathic individuals. Scoring high on these tests can lead to harsher sentencing and exclusion from rehabilitation programs based on the controversial belief that such inmates cannot be changed. However, our expert pushes back against these procedures and discusses what modern research is revealing about psychopathy. Guests: Rasmus Larsen, forensic epistemologist & assistant professor, University of Toronto, author, Psychopathy UnmaskedHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah  Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Male Menopause: How To Combat Your Natural Decline In TestosteroneWhile menopause is a well-known milestone for women, men experience a similar age-related decline in testosterone often referred to as ‘andropause’. This process typically begins around age 40 and is influenced by both natural aging and various lifestyle factors. Our expert explains the numerous signs of low testosterone and how to effectively treat this condition.Guests: Lisa Fasone, physician assistant, Northwestern MedicineHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hacking The Healthcare System: The Rise Of Subscription-Based DoctorsShould primary care be subscription-based? As the shortage of primary care physicians continues to worsen, many patients are struggling to secure timely appointments within the traditional healthcare system. This week, our expert explores the rise of alternative models that offer quicker access and more personalized attention through membership-based feesGuest: Dr. Jane Zhu, primary care physician, associate professor of medicine, Oregon Health and Science UniversityHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah.   The Life-Threatening Link Between Menopause And Heart HealthMenopause is a time of major change in every woman’s life, but while many focus on common symptoms like hot flashes, there’s a lesser-known threat to long-term heart health. Dr. Priya Freaney reveals the critical importance of recognizing these risks and taking action to reduce the threat of heart disease and heart failure after menopause.Guests: Dr. Priya Freaney, cardiologist, assistant professor of medicine, Northwestern UniversityHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Medical Notes: The New Community Flu Shot, A Better Treatment For Schizophrenia, And How Vitamins Can Protect Male FertilityA breakthrough in mental health treatment is offering new hope for those living with Schizophrenia. Scientists may have found the breakthrough for a flu shot that protects the community. Are vitamins the secret to male fertility? The thrill of the game may be fueling more than just team spirit. Host: Maayan Voss de BettancourtProducer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Medical Notes: The New Community Flu Shot, A Better Treatment For Schizophrenia, And How Vitamins Can Protect Male FertilityA breakthrough in mental health treatment is offering new hope for those living with Schizophrenia. Scientists may have found the breakthrough for a flu shot that protects the community. Are vitamins the secret to male fertility? The thrill of the game may be fueling more than just team spirit. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Life-Threatening Link Between Menopause And Heart HealthMenopause is a time of major change in every woman’s life, but while many focus on common symptoms like hot flashes, there’s a lesser-known threat to long-term heart health. Our expert reveals the critical importance of recognizing these risks and taking action to reduce the threat of heart disease and heart failure after menopause.Guests: Dr. Priya Freaney, cardiologist, assistant professor of medicine, Northwestern UniversityHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hacking The Healthcare System: The Rise Of Subscription-Based DoctorsShould primary care be subscription-based? As the shortage of primary care physicians continues to worsen, many patients are struggling to secure timely appointments within the traditional healthcare system. This week, our expert explores the rise of alternative models that offer quicker access and more personalized attention through membership-based fees.Guests: Dr. Jane Zhu, primary care physician, associate professor of medicine, Oregon Health and Science UniversityHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah   Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Medical Notes: The Shocking Veteran Suicide Trends, The Best Time To Induce Labor, And The Mental Health Of College StudentsThe tides may finally be turning on veteran suicide. A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. When it comes to inducing labor, success may be all in the timing. The stigma surrounding mental health on campus is fading. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt  Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Predator’s Playbook: How To Identify And Prevent Child Sexual AbuseChild abuse is a sobering reality often perpetrated by trusted individuals rather than strangers. To successfully exploit a child, predators rely on a specific playbook to gain access, trust, and secrecy. Our expert this week explains how parents can help dismantle these opportunities without needing to resort to overprotective parenting styles.Guests: Dr. Bronwen Carroll, pediatric emergency medicine physician, Boston Medical Center, assistant professor of pediatrics, Boston UniversityHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Polly Hansen  Why Are Kidney Stones Skyrocketing In Young Girls?Kidney stones, historically associated with middle-aged men, are now being diagnosed at an increasing rate in young girls. Though stones can remain undetected for years, they often cause extreme pain and nausea once they move into the ureter. Our expert discusses treatment options and possible reasons we’re seeing more cases in younger patients.  Guests: Dr. Greg Tasain, attending pediatric urologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, professor of surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine  Host: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Medical Notes: The Shocking Veteran Suicide Trends, The Best Time To Induce Labor, And The Mental Health Of College StudentsThe tides may finally be turning on veteran suicide. A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. When it comes to inducing labor, success may be all in the timing. The stigma surrounding mental health on campus is fading. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Are Kidney Stones Skyrocketing In Young Girls?Kidney stones, historically associated with middle-aged men, are now being diagnosed at an increasing rate in young girls. Though stones can remain undetected for years, they often cause extreme pain and nausea once they move into the ureter. Our expert discusses treatment options and possible reasons we’re seeing more cases in younger patients.  Guest: Dr. Greg Tasain, attending pediatric urologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, professor of surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Host: Greg Johnson  Producers: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 The Predator’s Playbook: How To Identify And Prevent Child Sexual AbuseChild abuse is a sobering reality often perpetrated by trusted individuals rather than strangers. To successfully exploit a child, predators rely on a specific playbook to gain access, trust, and secrecy. Our expert this week explains how parents can help dismantle these opportunities without needing to resort to overprotective parenting styles.Guests: Dr. Bronwen Carroll, pediatric emergency medicine physician, Boston Medical Center, assistant professor of pediatrics, Boston UniversityHost: Elizabeth Westfield.Producer: Polly Hansen.      Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.