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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Age comes for everyone. At some point, our youthful, smooth skin begins to show signs of wear — a laugh line here, a new crease there. Humans have been fighting...
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It’s a 21st century phenomenon, as you might expect, without historical antecedent. After all, when the knights of the roundtable sat down to discuss business, Sir Lancelot probably wasn’t fixated...
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If you didn’t use all your vacation days last year, you’re not alone. Many of us leave an abundance of vacation time on the table. In fact, in 2018, Americans...
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Picture this: You’re trying to enjoy a walk outside when the sounds of horns honking, engines revving, and cars whooshing by cut into your peaceful state. If that strikes you...
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Time for a pop quiz — Which activities in older adults are tied to delaying dementia? A: Volunteering B: Dining out C: Attending church, or D: All of the above...
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Would you rather work out or let a sauna do the work for you? You might be wondering how sitting in hot, dry heat inside a wooden box can be...
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A dye used for decades to give foods and candies a bright cherry-red tint now has a short shelf life. Beginning in mid-January 2027, using red dye No. 3, also...
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For many of us, maintaining a healthy weight can be a struggle, not to mention finding a sustainable solution that stands the test of time and cravings. Now, a new...
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Maternal stress during pregnancy is more than just a short-term concern — it can leave a lasting imprint on offspring, too. A recent study from scientists in Germany looked at...
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Norwegian researchers entered the laboratory, labored over their instruments, and eventually emerged with the latest scientific breakthrough. A muffin. Not just any muffin. This might be the healthiest muffin on...