During summer holidays, many of us experience the discomfort of motion sickness while travelling by car, coach, plane, or boat. motion sickness is Also known as kinetosis and it’s particularly common in children but can also affect a lot of adults. According to the US government’s Medline Plus portal, one in three people are prone to it.
Symptoms include pa ... Show More
Today
Why are mini animals so popular?
In late March 2024, french actor Pierre Niney took to TikTok to reveal his newest love affair—not with a co-star, but with an adorable miniature donkey he’s recently adopted. The allure of miniature animals is multifaceted. For starters, social media is awash with their antics, s ... Show More
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Today
How can you improve your memory and recall skills?
Memory is the ability to store and retrieve information, and recall is the process of accessing that information when needed. Both are essential for learning, problem-solving, and decision-making, but they can also decline with age, stress, or illness. But there are ways to natur ... Show More
4m 34s
Yesterday
Why do couples often look alike?
You may remember we talked about whether or not opposites attract in a recent episode of Do You Really Know. As it turns out, more often than not, couples tend to share a lot of characteristics, and it’s relatively rare for them to be substantially different. When you think about ... Show More
5m 11s
Jul 2024
The Sunscreen Debate — Are We Blocking Our Way to Better Health?
You probably think of the health effects of sunlight as a mixed bag. On the one hand, sun exposure helps your body make vitamin D. But on the other, it can cause skin cancer.To get around this conundrum, dermatologists frequently recommend avoiding sun exposure when you can, slat ... Show More
50m 59s
Sep 2024
Vitamin D Debunked: What You Need to Know
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. JoAnn Manson, but this time we're diving into all things Vitamin D. Sure, you’ve heard it’s great for your bones, but did you know it might also play a role in cancer and heart health? We’re breaking down the latest research ... Show More
3m 8s
Apr 2019
183: Is sunscreen okay to use?
For decades, we’ve been told to protect ourselves with sunscreen from the sun’s harmful rays or risk getting skin cancer. However, melanoma has increased, in tandem with the use of sunscreen. What’s going on? Today, clinical scientist and hormone expert Dr. Elizabeth Plourde weig ... Show More
37m 49s
Oct 2024
KIR With Jillian Michaels Hot Takes - Is Sunscreen Good Or Bad? Chemical vs. Mineral: What's Best for Your Skin?
More and more we are learning that getting some sunlight is critical for our health. From regulating circadian rhythms to synthesizing vitamin D there’s no question we need sun exposure. BUT, how much is too much? When do we need sunscreen? And, when we use sunscreen is mineral o ... Show More
8m 6s