Podcast Episodes

Why we love dogs— and they love us back

Season 1 Episode 27

Just under half of households in the U.S. own dogs and say they view their dogs as members of their family. The love goes both ways. Dogs depend on u…

5 hours ago

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Secrets of super-agers

Season 1 Episode 26

It’s common for our brains and bodies to atrophy with age. But some adults, those known as super-agers, have shown that we may be able to keep the sh…

1 week, 6 days ago

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Priced out of the American dream

Season 1 Episode 25

Owning a home feels increasingly unattainable for many middle-class Americans. Last year, home prices surged to nearly five times the median income. …

4 weeks ago

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The things we carry

Season 1 Episode 24

Different forms of adversity – like abuse, violence, and neglect – not only damage our physical and mental health but also change our cells. Scientif…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Is marriage worth saving?

Season 1 Episode 23

Marriage has evolved a lot through the years – and so have the problems and rewards that come with it. Research suggests it benefits our physical and…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Preserving learning in the age of AI shortcuts

Season 1 Episode 22

Generative AI tools are here to stay. There’s a debate around whether or not they should be embraced in spaces of learning. Recent reports suggest th…

2 months, 1 week ago

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The perils of perfectionism

Season 1 Episode 21

Many people hold themselves to extremely high standards, but when the scales tip to the pursuit of perfection, it can result in anxiety, depression, …

4 months, 1 week ago

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How memory works (and doesn’t)

Season 1 Episode 20

We rely on our memories for so much. Memory is the foundation of our sense of self, ability to learn new information, and stay safe. But our memories…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Why you should give the Mediterranean diet a try

Season 1 Episode 19

Many diets claim to be good for you. But the Mediterranean diet rises to the top with its research-proven benefits: it’s been shown to increase life …

5 months, 1 week ago

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Are you getting enough sleep? Probably not.

Season 1 Episode 18

Sleep deprivation is a form of torture, yet we are depriving ourselves of quality sleep more than ever. Six out of 10 adults in the U.S. aren’t getti…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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