Health Discovered

Jan 30 2025 228 ep. 29 mins 351
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WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.

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Understanding Anorexia: Signs, Support, and the Role of Hope in Recovery

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Anorexia nervosa is a serious and complex mental health disorder marked by a distorted body image and an intense fear of weight gain. Often misunderstood, anorexia isn't about food or vanity – it stems from biological, psychological, and social factors and can affect anyone. What are the warning signs? And how can recovery be supported? We spoke with Kamryn Eddy, PhD, co-director

What Accelerated Aging Reveals About Your Health: Insight Into Your 40s and 60s

Jan 23 2025 24 mins  
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Building Resilience: A Path to Thriving Through Life’s Challenges

Jan 16 2025 27 mins  
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Multiple Sclerosis: A Comprehensive Look at Symptoms and Solutions

Jan 09 2025 28 mins  
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Redefining Parenting Dynamics: Moving From Resentment to Collaboration

Jan 02 2025 29 mins  
Resentment often emerges when we’ve pushed past our limits, sacrificing more than we’re comfortable with. How can this play out in co-parenting? And how can we redefine co-parenting as a partnership that builds community and support? We spoke with Lia Love Avellino, LCSW, a modern love therapist and founder of Spoke Circles, about how resentment can reveal unmet needs and bound

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Dec 26 2024 29 mins  
How does spirituality shape our emotional resilience, mental well-being, and physical health? And how can we practice strategies for integrating spirituality into daily life? In this end-of-year episode, we dive into the science of spirituality with Lisa Miller, PhD, professor at Columbia University, founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute and author of The Awakened Brain,

The Lifelong Journey of Cancer Survivorship: Emotional Challenges and Support Strategies

Dec 19 2024 30 mins  
Cancer impacts millions of Americans each year, but there’s often a misconception the journey of cancer care ends when treatment ends. In reality, cancer survivorship is a lifelong experience. And there’s a multifaceted impact of a cancer diagnosis on our loved ones and ourselves. What are the challenges of navigating life post-cancer and treatment? And how can we utilize suppo

Beyond 20/20: How to Protect Your Vision as You Age

Dec 12 2024 29 mins  
As we age, many of us focus on mobility, but did you know vision is often the first sense to decline? What are the most common age-related eye concerns, and how can we maintain healthy vision at every stage of life? Jennifer Chinn, OD, a second-generation optometrist at Dr. Chinn’s Vision Care, shares expert advice on preserving eye health. From taking breaks from screens to prot

From Screen Time to Green Time: The Health Benefits of Nature

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Gut Check: Antibiotics, Probiotics, and Your Health

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