Health in a Heartbeat
Airs twice a day on weekdays, once during Morning Edition and after the PBS NewsHour on WUFT 89.1 and 90.1
Health in a Heartbeat is a credible source of health information that inspires and informs listeners and satisfies their growing appetite for news they can use. For more than 10 years Health in a Heartbeat has offered a daily dose of medical wisdom.
Produced by the UF Health and WUFT-FM and voiced by Sue Wagner.
Recent Episodes
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Saturated fat, present in delectable dishes like cheeseburgers, fries and milkshakes, boasts an ever-increasing nutritional rap sheet. Notably, it can negatively impact your cholesterol and increase your risk for heart...
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Perhaps it’s time for yoga to undergo a little bit of a cooldown — especially the sweltering hot variety. If your goal is to improve your cardiovascular health, there are...
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Here’s a nutritional treat you don’t have to go to the supermarket to buy. Just stroll through your yard. It’s got six legs, hops and it’s more challenging to catch...
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Forget what you think you know about gout. Gout is a common form of arthritis that can cause sudden bouts of pain, strong enough to wake someone from a deep...
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They were the inaugural American generation to start their morning with brightly colored breakfast cereal, or traipse to school with a Pop-Tart in hand. Generation X and ultraprocessed food grew...
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The flu can easily knock you off your feet and into your bed for a week. In the early stages, when you oh-so-badly want to believe the congested, feverish specter...
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Exercise. We all know it’s important. We all know it offers benefits for both physical and mental health. In fact, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that American...
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It’s a routine we’re all familiar with: Spring forward, fall back. Daylight saving time. Most people enjoy it a little more in the fall when they gain an extra hour....
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As the days shorten and our yearning for caffeine increases, you might find yourself hoping some study or other will give you a hearty congratulations on your ability to cut...
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What would you do if you could make yourself taller? Height has its perks. You might become a more formidable defender in your weekly pickup game. Or look a smidge...