#1087: Show- Staying Positive in a Negative World

Show Topic: Staying Positive in a Negative World

Co-Hosts:  Judy Gaman, Mark Anderson, Walter Gaman

Guest: none

Segment 1:

Health has everything to do with attitude. Research shows that attitude towards aging, relationships and life, all affect longevity.

• General discussion on patient experiences as they relate to health
• University of Rochester Medical center – personality plays a role in longevity study. People who tested high on calmness, empathy, curiosity, tidiness, maturity, and lower impulsivity were less likely to die young.

DOC SHOCK

Oral contraceptives have been around for decades and are a great way to prevent unwanted pregnancy, treat acne, and help with heavy menstrual cycles.  Although the pill has great benefits, some people may experience side effects.  Common side effects of the pill usually include bloating, nausea, headaches, and mood changes.  But, a new study out University of Greifswald in Germany suggests that women on the pill are also less likely to recognize complex emotional expressions, such as pride or contempt.  So, is your pill affecting your judgement?

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Segment 2:

Today we’re talking about how staying positive in a negative world improves your overall longevity.

Ways to control your environmental influences:

• Avoid too much news
• Know what you can’t change and accept it
• Change things you can
• Stay busy, but don’t be a busy body

Health concerns that often make a person “negative”

• Blood pressure and stress
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Illness – viral and bacterial
• Exposure to toxins
• Noise pollution and stress

Immortal Minute

Coming up: the roll hormone imbalance plays in negativity

Segment 3:

We’re talking about how to stay positive in a negative world.

How to identify the root cause:

• Keep a journal
• Make a to-do list (is it too long?)
• Have a physical examination
• Balance your hormones

How to become a positive person:

• Recognize negative thoughts, words, and actions and avoid them
• Don’t confuse your life circumstances with your life’s worth
• Control your diet – limit sugar and carbs
• Exercise 5 times a week
• Help others – proven to increase positivity
• Yoga or meditation
• Slow down and enjoy life
• Limit electronics – smart phones, computer, television

Segment 4:

Medical Mania Trivia 

1. The radius is in which part of the body? The arm
2. T/F Part of the spleen is removed during an appendectomy? (False, the appendix is removed during the appendectomy)
3. Numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist occurs when someone has: A. Diabetes B. Pneumonia Carpal tunnel D. Arthritis
4. T/F RH factor is a protein that coats the surface of red blood cells.
5. A hepatologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases affecting the: Liver B. Kidneys C. Brain D. Spine

OPEN DISCUSSION

DEMENTIA DEFENDER

Last Week: What is seen the middle of March and April but cannot be seen in any other month. A = The letter “r”

This Week: What goes up when the rain comes down?

End Show

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