The Pulse

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A podcast about the people/places at the heart of health/science. Based out of @WHYY, an @NPR station. Hosted by @MaikenScott. Subscribe: bit.ly/1hoExHK

Philadelphia, PA whyy.org/thepulse Joined April 2009

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We live in an age of self-optimization, but what are we sacrificing with all of that productivity?

On this episode, we explore how doing less can lead to joy and peace.
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podcasts.apple.com Rediscover the Joy of Doing Nothing Podcast Episode · The Pulse · November 5 · 50m

The Pulse @WHYYThePulse Oct 30

Smart speaker laughed in an empty room, or did that chatbot say something all too personal? Why do glitches make out tech feel hauntingly alive?

On this episode, "ghosts in the machine," and what ensues when we try to understand what's happening.
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podcasts.apple.com The Ghost in the Machine: When Tech Seems to Have a Mind of Its Own Podcast Episode · The Pulse · October 29 · 49m

The Pulse @WHYYThePulse Oct 19

Peptides, once confined to labs and medical settings, can now be found anywhere from wellness spas to neighborhood smoke shops.

Reporter Bruce Gil looks into how such an unregulated treatment can be found almost anywhere.

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whyy.org The rise of peptides: How the wellness craze is outpacing the science Peptides, once confined to labs and medical settings, can now be found anywhere from wellness spas to neighborhood smoke shops.

The Pulse @WHYYThePulse Oct 16

Have you heard about the peptide craze? People are injecting amino acid chains for better skin, muscle growth, and faster recovery — despite little FDA approved or research.

On this new episode: peptides, risks and benefits. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

podcasts.apple.com The Peptide Craze: Benefits, Risks and the Science Behind Them Podcast Episode · The Pulse · October 15 · 50m

The Pulse @WHYYThePulse Oct 15

ADHD in older adults can often go unnoticed and symptoms can appear similar to signs of aging, memory problems, or dementia.

Alan Yu reports ⬇️ whyy.org/segments/adhd-…

whyy.org As more seniors get diagnosed with ADHD, it often comes with regret — but also relief ADHD in older adults can often go unnoticed and symptoms can appear similar to signs of aging, memory problems, or dementia.