The Science Behind Happiness And Human Emotion

• What does happiness really look like – and why do we feel the way we do? Scientists still debate what emotions are, how many exist, and whether they’re hardwired or shaped by experience. This segment explores how emotions guide our daily lives, and whether learning to understand them can change how we respond to the world.

What An Extra Five Pounds Can Do To Your Spine – And How To Prevent It

• Research suggests many Americans grow up without learning the fundamentals of healthy eating, making it harder to manage weight and long-term health. Even modest weight gain can place added stress on the spine, joints, and muscles, which increases the risk of pain and disability over time. Rather than chasing quick fixes, our experts explain small, steady habits that can protect the body and support healthier aging.

Medical Notes: How To Ease Anxiety In Kids, Spending Money For Maximum Happiness, And Are Bigger Brains Better?

• You have a bigger brain than your ancestors – and that’s good news. Why are kids so worried? Do you need a change in life? How to spend your money for maximum happiness.

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Research suggests many Americans grow up without learning the fundamentals of healthy eating, making it harder to manage weight and long-term health. Even modest weight gain can place added stress on the spine, joints, and muscles, which increases the risk of pain and disability over time. Rather than chasing quick fixes, our experts explain small, steady habits that can protect the body and support healthier aging.

Host: Greg Johnson.

Producers: Kristen Farrah.

Guests: Hunter Stoler, certified health coach; Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon, CEO, Virginia Spine Institute

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The Science Behind Happiness And Human Emotion

• What does happiness really look like – and why do we feel the way we do? Scientists still debate what emotions are, how many exist, and whether they’re hardwired or shaped by experience. This segment explores how emotions guide our daily lives, and whether learning to understand them can change how we respond to the world.

Host: Elizabeth Westfield

Producer: Kristen Farrah

Guests: Andrew Ortony, Professor Emeritus of psychology, education, and computer science, Northwestern University, author, The Cognitive Structure of Emotions; Nadine Levitt, founder, WURRLYedu, author, My Mama Says

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