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Healthy and Litty
by Healthy and Litty Podcast
⭐️The Healthy and Litty Podcast aims to empower Canadian youth with popular media-centric health content, decoding healthy terminology and fostering a community around healthy living. We are on a mission to spark conversations, engage youth in our local communities, and inspire a new wave of health advocates. ⭐
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Your Liver Called…It Wants Better Choices: Understanding Liver Health with Dr. Hemant Shah
Why is your liver so resilient? How can you better take care of it? Today's episode features Dr. Hemant Shah, a Gastroenterologist and Liver Specialist. In this episode he provides insights on:- Functions of the liver- Hepatitis and the stigma associated with it - How alcohol impacts the liver- Liver-friendly diets- Misconceptions associated with liver health and liver diseases - How we can protect our liver with small habitsHere are some additional resources provided by Dr. Shah to learn more about your liver. https://liver.ca/your-liver/https://www.catie.ca/https://liverfoundation.org/resource-center/blog/healthy-liver-tips/
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Sole Talk: Understanding Foot Orthotics and Preventative Foot Care With Brandon Nethercott
What exactly does a Pedorthist do, and why does it matter more than you think?Today’s episode features Brandon Nethercott, Registered Kinesiologist and Canadian Certified Pedorthist, as we break down the science of movement, foot health, and biomechanics. From gait analysis to custom orthotics and performance footwear, Brandon shares insights from over 20,000 gait assessments and counting.If you’ve ever dealt with foot pain, injuries, or want to better understand how your body moves, this episode is for you.🎧 Now live on Spotify.
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How to Train a Doctor: A preview into the Canadian medical education system with Lindsey Zhang
Join Mila and Nandita in Episode 33 as they discuss the structure of the Canadian medical education system with Lindsey Zhang, a 4th year medical student at the University of Ottawa and incoming Obstetrics and Gynecology resident at the University of Toronto.
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Comfort Meets Care: A Conversation About Palliative Care with Dr. Joyce Cheung
Join Nandita and Mila in Episode 32 as they discuss what palliative care is, the importance of quality of life and misconceptions associated with palliative care with our guest expert, Dr. Joyce Cheung. Dr Joyce Cheung is a Family Medicine and Palliative Care physician based in Toronto, Ontario. She is the current Chair of the Section of Palliative Medicine at the Ontario Medical Association, and an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University and Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine. Main topics: - What is Palliative Care? - Common misconceptions - Importance of Quality of Life - Role of a caregiver - Canadian Policies and InsuranceResources: https://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home.aspxhttps://www.hpco.ca/https://www.advancecareplanning.cahttps://www.advancecareplanningontario.ca
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Oops I did it again, I broke my habit: Science-behind habit formation
New year, new goals… but why do so many resolutions fade by February? 🤔 In this episode of Healthy & Litty, Nandita and Mila break down the science behind habit formation and why motivation alone is not enough to create lasting change.Using evidence-based research, we explore how habits form through neuroplasticity, how the brain responds differently to short-term rewards versus long-term goals, and why dopamine is more about anticipation than effort 🎯. We also debunk the “21-day habit” myth and explain what research actually shows about how long habits take to stick ⏳.Finally, we discuss how stress, sleep, and emotional regulation impact self-control and decision-making, and what this means for building realistic, sustainable goals 🛌🧘♀️.Whether you are a student, healthcare provider, or simply working toward healthier habits, this episode offers science-backed insights to help your goals last beyond January 💚🎙️Resources & Research Referenced 📚🔍Habit Formation & MotivationRavel S, et al. (2018). Dopamine and motivation. Trends in Neurosciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2018.10.001Additional foundational work: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-9568.2006.04905.xStress, Sleep & Emotional RegulationArnsten AFT. (2009). Stress signalling pathways and the prefrontal cortex. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 10(6), 410–422.Shields GS, et al. (2017). Effects of acute stress on executive function. Psychological Bulletin, 143(6), 636–675.Ding X, et al. (2020). Sleep quality and self-control. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 607548.Palmer CA, Alfano CA. (2017). Sleep and emotion regulation. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 11(12).Gross JJ. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. Psychological Inquiry, 26(1), 1–26.Pruessner JC, et al. (2022). Stress regulation and resilience. IJERPH, 19(13), 7621.Habit Formation & MotivationRavel S, et al. (2018). Dopamine and motivation. Trends in Neurosciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2018.10.001Additional foundational work: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-9568.2006.04905.xStress, Sleep & Emotional RegulationArnsten AFT. (2009). Stress signalling pathways and the prefrontal cortex. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 10(6), 410–422.Shields GS, et al. (2017). Effects of acute stress on executive function. Psychological Bulletin, 143(6), 636–675.Ding X, et al. (2020). Sleep quality and self-control. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 607548.Palmer CA, Alfano CA. (2017). Sleep and emotion regulation. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 11(12).Gross JJ. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. Psychological Inquiry, 26(1), 1–26.Pruessner JC, et al. (2022). Stress regulation and resilience. IJERPH, 19(13), 7621.
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Can someone book my family doctor's appointment? With Dr. Christopher Haddad
Join Mila and Nandita in Episode 30 as they break down what a family doctor really does and why primary care matters. In this episode, they are joined by special guest Dr. Christopher Haddad, a PGY-1 Family Medicine Resident at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), who is focused on the critical intersection of primary care, patient advocacy, and medical education.With over seven years of clinical experience across community and academic settings, Dr. Haddad brings a strong foundation in patient-centred medicine, health-system quality improvement, and the application of evidence-based practice.Together, they discuss the role of a family doctor, what appointments typically look like, and the behind-the-scenes realities of family medicine. The episode wraps up with an insight of what's covered at a visit to the family doctors under OHIP.Please note that a video version of the episode will also be uploaded.
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Healthy Aging and Rethinking Senior Care with Dr. Alessandra Palombo
In this episode, we discuss healthy aging and how to care for older adults with Dr. Alessandra Palombo. Main Topics: - Dr. Palombo's journey in family medicine and senior care - Barriers to accessing memory and aging services - What healthy aging really means (mobility, cognition, independence, connection) - Myths about aging and what's actually preventable - Daily habits in your 20s-40s that protect long-term brain health - How families can support seniors while preserving autonomy - Community programs that help seniors age safely at home - The role of technology in improving senior care and reducing isolation
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More Than Medicine: How Social Prescribing Heals Communities With Dr. Nicole D'Souza
In episode 28, we chat about social prescribing in the Canadian healthcare system with Dr. Nicole D'Souza, a health systems researcher.
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Navigating Homelessness
In this episode, we discuss navigating homelessness in the healthcare system with Fred Ellerington, a homeless outreach counsellor.Resources:-https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/9790-street-needs-assessment-report-2024.pdf -https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/homelessness-sans-abri/resources-ressources/housing-first-logement-abord-eng.html
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Scroll, Click, Learn: Role Of Social Media On Children's Health Education With Dr. Ripudaman Minhas
In episode 26, Mila and Nandita discuss with Dr. Ripudaman Minhas the impact social media has on children's health literacy. Resources:-https://kidshealthnetwork.org/ -https://www.cma.ca/healthcare-for-real-https://healthydebate.ca/2025/01/topic/health-misinformation-marginalized-communities/-https://www.cma.ca/healthcare-for-real/how-does-health-misinformation-spread
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X marks the spot: DNA
In this episode of Health and Litty, we delve into how DNA works, where it comes from, why it matters, and how one blurry X-ray photo changed everything.
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Exhaustion as a Badge of Honor?: Exploring how Hustle Culture Breeds Burnout
Join Mila and Nandita as they explore define burnout, how it manifests and ways to cope with it. We obtained information from a poster we created in our capstone course: 10.13140/RG.2.2.35050.84164Deliverables: https://gecoxcel.weebly.com/deliverables.html
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CIHI Stats Series: Primary Care Access
In episode 23, join Mila and Nandita, as they divide into analyzing the primary care access statistics for 2024 on the Canadian Institute for Health Information website (https://www.cihi.ca/en). Virtual Care Resources Ontario: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/homehttps://www.ontariohealth.ca/providing-health-care/clinical-resources-education/virtual-care-resources
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Breaking down the stats: CIHI
In episode 22, join Mila and Nandita, as they divide into analyzing the healthcare expenditure statistics for 2024 on the Canadian Institute for Health Information website (https://www.cihi.ca/en).
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The Invisible Change: Epigenetics
In episode 21, Nandita and Mila will explore epigenetics, the Dutch famine and how generational trauma can leave lasting impacts on DNA. Resources:
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Canada’s Healthcare Coverage: Who’s Covered, What’s Covered, and What’s Not
In episode 20, Nandita will be breaking down Canada's healthcare system: who’s covered, what’s covered, and what’s not. She draws insights from evidence-based resources, including the Canada Health Act, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), CanadaLife and Ontario Health. Topics discussed: 1. Define Universal Health Coverage 2. Introduce new physician-equivalent implications 3. Discuss who is eligible for the healthcare plan 4. What services are covered and not covered? 5. OHIP coverage 5. Tips on how to chose the right healthcare plan 6. Ontario Ministry Health's strategy for the primary care crisis Resources: Canada Health Act: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-health-care-system.html Register for Primary Care Physician/Nurse Practitioner: Health Care Connect: https://hcc3.hcc.moh.gov.on.ca/HCCWeb/faces/layoutHCCHomePage.xhtml?sW=1536&sH=864&btype=Netscape&bver=5.0%20(Windows%20NT%2010.0;%20Win64;%20x64)%20AppleWebKit/537.36%20(KHTML,%20like%20Gecko)%20Chrome/132.0.0.0%20Safari/537.36&ajax=y Health811: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home References: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-care-system/reports-publications/health-care-system/canada.html#a9 https://www.cma.ca/how-health-care-funded-canada https://www.cma.ca/healthcare-for-real/health-care-canada-free#:~:text=Roughly%2070%25%20of%20health%20care,by%20private%20or%20employer%20insurance. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-care-system/canada-health-care-system-medicare/canada-health-act-frequently-asked-questions.html https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005646/ontario-investing-over-18-billion-to-connect-every-person-in-ontario-to-a-family-doctor-and-primary-care-teams
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WHO is the World Health Organization? A brief overview.
📣Episode 19 is here!✨Many of us became acquainted with the World Health Organization during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we will learn more about the World Health Organization.Resources used to create this episode:United Nations. Sustainable Development Goals. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://sdgs.un.org/goalsWorld Health Organization. Global health standards. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://www.who.int/standardsWorld Health Organization. Health emergencies. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://www.who.int/emergenciesWorld Health Organization. History of WHO. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://www.who.int/about/historyWorld Health Organization. International health regulations (2005). Accessed December 17, 2024. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241580410World Health Organization. Polio eradication. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://polioeradication.orgWorld Health Organization. Smallpox eradication. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://www.who.int/teams/global-programme-on-evidence-for-health-policy/smallpox-eradicationWorld Health Organization. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and health. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://www.who.int/health-topics/sustainable-development-goalsWorld Health Organization. World health statistics 2023: Monitoring health for the SDGs. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://www.who.int/data/gho/publications/world-health-statisticsPlease note that ChatGPT helped create the script for this episode. The co-hosts verified all material to ensure that the information was accurate.
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Policies Made Easy: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
✨ Episode 18 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita as she dives into CPSO's policy on complementary and alternative medicine. 🎙️ Tune into today’s episode as we simplify the CPSO guidelines on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Learn how these policies balance safety, evidence, and cultural respect in healthcare, ensuring informed choices for all. 🌿 Healthy Living Just Became LIT #ComplementaryMedicine #AlternativeMedicine #HealthPolicy
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The Healthcare Specialists That Make You Go O!: Exploring Professions Starting with “O”
✨ Episode 17 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into Healthcare Specialists That Make You Go O. 🎙️ Tune in to unpack the roles of different healthcare professions and distinguish between the ones that sound familiar. 🌿 Healthy Living Just Became LIT #Ophthalmology #Optometrist #Orthodontist #Otorhinolaryngology #Oncology #Obstetrics #Orthopedics
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Insight into One Health
Episode 16 is out!Let's learn more about the One Health model and academic field. Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/one-health/about/index.html https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/11/28/default-calendar/who-epi-win-webinar-one-health-intelligence-global-collaboration-for-emerging-health-threat-detection https://www.woah.org/en/home/ https://www.onehealthcommission.org/Please note ChatGPT was used to create this script, and the co-hosts fact-checked it.
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Food Literacy: Decoding the Menu for your Health
Episode 15 is out!Join Nandita in exploring more about food literacy!Making decisions about what to eat can be hard, especially when there are so many micro-dieting trends. It’s important to understand what food literacy is and the basics behind nutrition.
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Confronting Nurse Burnout and Mental Health Wellness with "Gritty Nurse" Sara Fung
✨Episode 14 is here! 🎉Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into "Behind the Scrubs: Confronting Nurse Burnout and Mental Health Wellness" with our guest speaker Sara Fung.🎙️We’re excited to have Sara Fung (she/her) on the Healthy and Litty Podcast. Sara Fung, MN, BScN, RN, is an experienced healthcare thought leader, author, advocate, speaker, and consultant. Sara has worked as a nurse for close to 20 years and has held a variety of roles at the frontline, leadership, and entrepreneurship.She is the co-host of the @gritty.nurse.podcast, which reached #2 on Apple Podcasts in the medical category, where she discusses hot topics in healthcare and is a #1 Bestselling author of The Wisdom of Nurses: Stories of Grit from the Frontlines.🎙️ Tune in to understand what burnout is, the prevalence of burnout in nurses and healthcare professionals, and mental health wellness strategies.🌿
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I Feel Fine! - Why should you Adhere to the Full-Course of Antibiotics?
Episode 13! Join Nandita and Mila as we dive deep into the importance of completing your antibiotic course, bacterial infections, and the rising issue of antibiotic resistance. From understanding the role of antibiotics to busting myths around their use, we've got you covered!Tune in to learn more about staying informed and safe with antibiotics. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, a student, or just curious about health, this episode is for you! 🌐💊 #Antibiotics101RESOURCESWorld Health Organization (WHO) - Antibiotic Resistance:WHO: Antibiotic ResistanceCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Antibiotic/Antimicrobial Resistance (AR/AMR):CDC: Antibiotic Resistance ThreatsNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance:NIAID: Understanding Antimicrobial ResistanceMayo Clinic - Antibiotics: Are You Misusing Them?Mayo Clinic: Antibiotic MisuseNational Health Service (NHS) - Why it’s Important to Take the Full Course of Antibiotics:NHS: Antibiotic Use
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It's a Team Effort: How to Support your Elderly Loved Ones through the Healthcare System
Episode 12 is here! 🎙️ Join Mila and Nandita as we dive into practical ways to help older adults navigate complex healthcare systems and access the care they deserve. Let’s make a difference together! #HealthLiteracy #PodcastEpisode #OlderAdultCare #FamilySupport #HealthcareNavigation
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Clearing the Air: Myths About Flu Season and Immunity
✨ Episode 11 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita as we dive into Clearing the Air: Myths About Flu Season and Immunity. 🎙️ Tune in to unpack what really supports your immune system, the truth about flu shots, and how to stay healthy this flu season 🌿 Healthy Living Just Became LIT #HealthLiteracy #InfluenzaVaccine #Immunology References: National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Understanding the Immune System: How it works.https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/immune-system-overview Hemilä, H. (2013). Vitamin C and the common cold. British Journal of Nutrition, 111(1), 79–85.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23710604/ Douglas, R. M., & Hemilä, H. (2005). Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD000980.pub4/full Prather, A. A., et al. (2015). Behaviorally assessed sleep and susceptibility to the common cold. Sleep, 38(9), 1353-1359.https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/38/9/1353/2416845 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Misconceptions about Seasonal Flu and Flu Vaccines.https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm Public Health Agency of Canada - Flu (influenza) vaccine: Get the facts.https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/flu-influenza-vaccine-get-facts.html
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How to Dissect a Literature Review
In this episode, Nandita and Mila dive deep into the science of mindfulness meditation through a literature review submitted for the course 4995E during our undergraduate program! 🧠✨ Tune in for: 🔍 Learning how to use evidence-based research to draw insights🧘 Techniques to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine
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The Anatomy of a Research Paper
🔬 The Anatomy of a Research Paper In this episode, Nandita and Mila break down 📝 medical research papers! Learn what they are, how they’re used in healthcare 🏥, and why they matter. They’ll guide you through each key section: Abstract: 📖 A quick summary of the study Introduction: 🔎 Why the research was done Methods: 🧪 How the study was conducted Results: 📊 What was found Discussion: 💡 What the results mean Conclusion: 🎯 Final takeaways and significance References: 📚 The sources that back up the research Perfect for students, professionals, or the curious! 🎧 #HealthLiteracy #StayInformed
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The Story Behind Our Health Literacy Mission
📣Happy Health Literacy Month!🎉 🎙️We’re excited to share our health literacy journey and inspirations for creating the Healthy and Litty Podcast.✨
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Hocus Pocus Part 2: Trust Your Gut, Decoding Gut Health Literacy
✨Episode 7 is here! 🎉Join Mila and Nandita as we dive into The Hocus Pocus Series Part 2: Trust your Gut: Decoding Gut Health Literacy🔎Using AI is seemingly effortless, providing information in a more digestible form. However, until AI becomes consistently accurate, we must learn how to decipher accurate information from inaccurate information.🔍 So let's learn how to become an AI detective.🕵️🕵️♀️🎙️Tune in to unpack the pros and cons of using ChatGPT for explaining science and gut health concepts.🧠📚Acknowledgments📚:- ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/- Physiology 3120 Knowledge✨Disclaimer✨Disclaimer: Please note that we did not produce any portion of this segment 1-3; the content and information are inaccurate in some parts when describing gut health. The input we put into ChatGPT to create this portion is: ‘"Write a 7-minute podcast content that explains how gut health between two hosts for 18-27 year-olds"Spotify Link: References: Backhed, F., Ley, R. E., Sonnenburg, J. L., Peterson, D. A., & Gordon, J. I. (2005). Host-bacterial mutualism in the human intestine. Science, 307(5717), 1915-1920.Mayer, E. A., Tillisch, K., & Gupta, A. (2015). Gut/brain axis and the microbiota. The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 125(3), 926-938.Clarke, G., Grenham, S., Scully, P., Fitzgerald, P., Moloney, R. D., Shanahan, F., ... & Cryan, J. F. (2013). The microbiome-gut-brain axis during early life regulates the hippocampal serotonergic system in a sex-dependent manner. Molecular Psychiatry, 18(6), 666-673.Ford, A. C., Harris, L. A., Lacy, B. E., & Quigley, E. M. (2018). Systematic review with meta-analysis: the efficacy of prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics and antibiotics in irritable bowel syndrome. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 48(10), 1044-1060.Makki, K., Deehan, E. C., Walter, J., & Bäckhed, F. (2018). The impact of dietary fiber on gut microbiota in host health and disease. Cell Host & Microbe, 23(6), 705-715.
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Hocus Pocus Part 1: Trust Your Gut, Decoding Gut Health Literacy
✨Episode 6 is here! 🎉Join Mila and Nandita as we dive into The Hocus Pocus Series Part 1: Trust your Gut: Decoding Gut Health Literacy🔎Using AI is seemingly effortless, providing information in a more digestible form. However, until AI becomes consistently accurate, we must learn how to decipher accurate information from inaccurate information.🔍 So let's learn how to become an AI detective.🕵️🕵️♀️🎙️Tune in to unpack the pros and cons of using ChatGPT for explaining science and gut health concepts.🧠📚Acknowledgments📚:- ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/- Physiology 3120 Knowledge✨Disclaimer✨Disclaimer: Please note that we did not produce any portion of this segment 1-3; the content and information are inaccurate in some parts when describing gut health. The input we put into ChatGPT to create this portion is: ‘"Write a 7-minute podcast content that explains how gut health between two hosts for 18-27 year-olds"
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Rx for Clear Communication: Talking with Your Pharmacist Made Easy
✨Episode 5 is here! 🎉Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into "Rx (Prescription) for Clear Communication: Talking with Your Pharmacist Made Easy" with our guest speaker Unnati Shah. 🎙️We’re excited to have Unnati Shah (she/her) on the Healthy and Litty Podcast. Unnati is a second-year pharmacy student at the University of Toronto.⭐️She is going to share some information about the field of pharmacy to address common questions:1. What is the role of a pharmacist?2. How do I approach my pharmacist?3. What services are offered by local pharmacies?4. What are some common misconceptions?🎙️ Tune in to unpack the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists across Canada, how to interact with your local pharmacist, dispel common misconceptions and learn about the future of pharmacy 🌿📚Resource📚:https://www.ocpinfo.com/protecting-the-public/your-pharmacy/ , https://www.ocpinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ocp-2021-ar-picture-of-the-profession.pdfhttps://www.ocpinfo.com/regulations-standards/practice-policies-guidelines/operation-of-a-remote-dispensing/https://www.ocpinfo.com/practice-education/expanded-scope-of-practice/minor-ailment/
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The Hocus Pocus Series - What’s Up With AI?
✨Episode 4 is here! 🎉Join Mila and Nandita as we dive into The Hocus Pocus Series - What’s Up With AI?🔎Using AI is seemingly effortless, providing information in a more digestible form. However, until AI becomes consistently accurate, we must learn how to decipher accurate information from inaccurate information.🔍 So let's learn how to become an AI detective.🕵️🕵️♀️🎙️Tune in to unpack the pros and cons of using ChatGPT for explaining science and health concepts.🧠📚Acknowledgments📚:- ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/- Physiology 3120 Knowledge✨Disclaimer✨Disclaimer: Please note that we did not produce any portion of this segment 1, topic 1; the content and information are inaccurate in some parts when describing an action potential. The input we put into ChatGPT to create this portion is: ‘"Write a 5-minute podcast content that explains how action potentials work, between two hosts.’"📚Additional Resources:📚https://docs.google.com/document/d/16hIub2CCKVF9Plt3f-1Ps7DlSvWibtp2zcOZ4ABFeyw/edit?usp=sharing
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Mind Over Myth: Exploring Brain Health (Concussion Insights)
✨Episode 3 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into Mind over Myth: Exploring Brain Health (Concussion Insights) with our guest speaker Kendra Prasad.🎙️We’re excited to have Kendra Prasad (she/her) on the Healthy and Litty Podcast. She is the Vice-President of the Brain Injury Association of Sarnia-Lambton. She holds a Bachelor of Medical Sciences from Western University (London, Canada) and is an incoming medical student at Western University. 🎙️ Tune in to unpack what brain injuries are (traumatic versus non-traumatic), concussions and their common myths, and some prevention tips against concussions.🧠📚Resource📚:https://obia.ca/
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Health Literacy: The Secret Ingredient to Wellness
✨Episode 2 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into the power of health literacy—the secret ingredient to wellness.🎙️Tune in to unpack what health literacy means, why it's so vital, and how the current landscape in Canada is shaping up🌿Listen here on Spotify: #HealthLiteracy #WellnessJourney #PodcastEpisode #StayInformed #HealthyLiving📖 References ✨:Adults with inadequate literacy skills. The Conference Board of Canada. (2023, May 11). https://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/adlt-lowlit-aspx/George Szasz. (2023, January 12). Basic health literacy: Canada is doing poorly. -. https://bcmj.org/blog/basic-health-literacy-canada-doing-poorlyCBC/Radio Canada. (2021, July 9). Nearly half of adult Canadians struggle with literacy - and that’s bad for the economy | CBC radio. CBCnews. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/let-s-get-digital-from-bitcoin-to-stocktok-plus-what-low-literacy-means-for-canada-s-economy-1.5873703/nearly-half-of-adult-canadians-struggle-with-literacy-and-that-s-bad-for-the-economy-1.5873757Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, July 11). What is health literacy?. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/healthliteracy/learn/index.htmlFarrell, S. J., Dunn, M., & Huff, J. (2019, December 19). Examining Health Literacy levels in homeless persons and vulnerably housed persons with mental health disorders - community mental health journal. SpringerLink. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10597-019-00525-2Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Health Literacy. (1970, January 1). What is health literacy?. Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK216035/Let’s make our health system healthier. (n.d.). Patient partnering. Health Literacy - Health Quality Ontario (HQO). https://www.hqontario.ca/Patient-Partnering/Patient-Partnering-Tools-and-Resources/Resources-for-Health-Care-Providers/Health-LiteracyLiteracy’s impact on Workplace Health and Safety - Brant ... (n.d.-b). https://www.brantskillscentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/All-Signs-Point-to-Yes-Literacys-Impact-on-Workplace-Health-Safety.pdfA Vision for a health literate Canada. (n.d.-a). https://www.cpha.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/resources/healthlit/report_e.pdf
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Welcome to Healthy and Litty
⭐️Bringing you the newest resource for learning more about health literacy... welcome to Healthy and Litty! Your co-hosts for this series are Mila Gracic and Nandita Vas and are open to any topic suggestions.⭐️📢Please follow our social media pages for regular updates on upcoming episodes and to provide input and feedback.🎤💡Instagram: healthy.and.litty TikTok: HealthyandLittyX: HealthyandLitty
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⭐️The Healthy and Litty Podcast aims to empower Canadian youth with popular media-centric health content, decoding healthy terminology and fostering a community around healthy living. We are on a mission to spark conversations, engage youth in our local communities, and inspire a new wave of health advocates. ⭐
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