Jan 10 2025 54 mins 26
Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 1-09-2025:
Dr. Dawn celebrates major medical breakthroughs of 2024, highlighting the successful pig-to-human kidney transplant using CRISPR technology and a revolutionary HIV prevention injection.
She discusses research showing the cognitive benefits of handwriting versus typing, explaining how writing activates more complex brain patterns in memory formation.
The show explores recent health findings about the benefits of human touch, internet use for seniors' mental health, and promising LSD research for depression treatment.
Dr. Dawn provides detailed analysis of dietary concerns, examining common vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the American population and their health implications.
She examines the growing problem of kidney stones in children, linking it to increased sodium consumption and environmental factors like urban heat islands.
The show concludes with an explanation of "fartlek" training, a Swedish exercise method combining interval training with spontaneous pace changes for improved cardiovascular health.
