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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Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. For new parents, the idea of traveling for a vacation with a little one might seem impossible. The truth: It...
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Have you ever had a very productive morning and then suddenly crashed in the afternoon? The afternoon blahs struggle is real. Sleepiness is driven by circadian rhythms and sleep pressure....
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In today’s world, flashy apps, social media platforms and bingeable shows are constantly vying for our attention. And they often succeed. But there’s a tradeoff — quality sleep. A night...
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Love the skin you’re in … by eating more fruits and vegetables. While it may not be the most intuitive treatment for a condition like psoriasis, a new study from...
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In a world where ease often surpasses healthier choices, ultra-processed foods, or U-P-Fs, have become an unfortunate, if tasty, diet staple. These mass-produced, packaged products, like chips and candy, are...
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The magnificent human brain is the most complex machine in the known universe. It’s more than the sum of its 86 billion neurons. Forget your outer appearance and beating heart....
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Much like the taste of cilantro, the way we feel pain is not one-size-fits-all. Sometimes, we might feel pain from an injury more intensely than expected. Other times, a similar...
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Parents who want to serve the healthiest beverages possible for their children and teens should stick to the basics. A panel of experts, hailing from the national academies in nutrition,...
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Before you spend a week gulping green juice, you might want to consider its impact on your health. A new study has found that just a three-day juice cleanse can...
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Have you ever felt like the more effort you put toward being “happy,” the less happy you become? You’re not alone. It’s a known phenomenon called the happiness paradox. While...