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The Health In Harlem Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Maurice Selby, the Health In Harlem Podcast is a weekly talk show that distributes evidence-based information that is vital to healthy living. We discuss everything from hypertension and diabetes, heart disease, mental health and well-being, sexual dysfunction, diet and nutrition and public health and policy that affects the health of everyone here and abroad. Health In Harlem is closely associated with WHCR 90.3FM where the show is broadcast every week Thursday from 7pm to 8pm. Learn

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35:49

Ignorance Is Blindness: Glaucoma Awareness with Dr....

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2021/01/30

More than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma and according to the National Eye Institute that number will balloon to more than 4.2 million people by 2030. In African Americans it is the second-leading cause of blindness. Perhaps even more distressing is the fact that many people with this disease have little to no symptoms until it's too late; when their vision is severely compromised and there is no chance of recovering what was lost. With that said, we hope that you learn from

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48:40

To Make or Not to Make New Years Resolutions

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2021/01/16

According to the Pew Research Center, one-third to one-half of Americans make resolutions each year. Despite a desire to make important and often healthy changes in their lives, millions of people barely make it past the first month of the year before they abandon their new diets, exercise routines, and budgets. If the vast majority of us are destined to fail, then why make resolutions at all? In this episode we explore this question and begin to understand when, how, and why you should make a new

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54:19

COVID-19 Vaccine Update 2: Vaccine Safety with Dr....

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2021/01/02

BNT162b2 by Pfizer/BioNTech and mRNA1273 by Moderna are vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 that have been granted emergency use authorization by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Besides the efficacy and effectiveness of these vaccines, one of the major questions everyone is asking is whether or not these vaccines are safe. Dr. Stephen J. Thomas of SUNY Upstate University sat down to answer just that question. Dr. Thomas is the co-author of the paper titled "Safety and efficacy of the

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01:01:43

The Magic Pill: Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Your...

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/12/19

According to Barry A. Franklin, PhD and Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH in an article that appeared in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, "there was a 64% decrease in the risk of heart disease from the least to the most aerobically fit and a 30% decrease from the least to the most physically active." Heart disease is the leading killer of people in the United States and the world (with stroke not far behind as a leading killer internationally). By being more physically active (and more specifically

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49:00

COVID-19 Vaccine Update with Dr. Italo Brown

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/12/14

It's official, on December 11, 2020 BNT162b2, aka the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 received Emergency Use Authorization by the United States Food and Drug Administration. As the first vaccine against the coronavirus approved for use in the United States, its acceptance amongst the general public will be critical in curbing spread of the virus and ending the pandemic as we know it. Is it effective? Is it safe? Is it something you should consider for yourself and your family. We discuss

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01:08:13

Fire Safety During the Holidays

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2020/12/12

It's the most wonderful time of the year! And it's also the time where fire emergencies and burn injuries increase. In this episode of Health In Harlem, we invited one of New York's Bravest, Lieutenant John Leary of Ladder 15 of the FDNY to discuss the things you can do to safeguard your home and family when it comes to fire awareness and prevention this Holiday season. As always, we wish you the best in health and happiness and the only thing we ask is that you not be selfish with the information

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48:56

Gratefulness and Good Health (Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!)

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/11/26

The link between gratefulness and good health is real and intriguing. Over the last two decades, there have been countless studies demonstrating the power that being grateful can have in our lives, from boosting our spirits and decreasing rates of depression and anxiety, improving sleep duration and quality, to physical benefits and overall increases in well-being and quality of life. Being grateful is clearly a crucial part of a healthy and active lifestyle. In this episode we discuss the

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41:52

Battle of the Nerds: The Great Barrington Declaration...

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2020/10/31

This week it's battle of the nerds! No, this has nothing to do with the 1980s classic, nor Comic Con, and certainly nothing to do with dissecting the themes and allegorical significance of Game of Thrones. This is a battle about life and death (and essentially everything in between. In this episode, we discuss the public statements put forth by two groups of scientists and public health professionals that advocate two completely different ways of handling the COVID-19 pandemic. The Great Barrington

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44:36

Bobbing forApples Anyone? (Halloween Safety in the...

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/10/23

Halloween is here and this year's presents new challenges for parents and trick-or-treaters everywhere as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on. The CDC and other public health agencies have evolved in their messaging to the general public, from finger-wagging commands about abstaining from everything to encouraging safe practices of any activity that would lead to significant reduction in acquiring or spreading COVID-19 this Halloween. In this episode we focus on tip and strategies that will

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59:28

Healthcare and the 2020 Election

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/10/16

With less than three weeks before the 2020 United States General Election, understanding the candidates for federal, state, and local elections is more important than ever! This is especially true when it comes to this year's Presidential Election. The incumbent, President Donald Trump and his opponent former Vice-President Joe Biden have diverging views regaridng the current status and future of healthcare. In this episode, we strip away the political discourse and focus on the FACTS informing each

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45:37

Getting Fit with Thomas Johnson Jr.

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/10/10

On Health In Harlem, we know that physical activity and fitness can be amazingly beneficial to our health and wellness. However, we also recognize the many barriers and challenges that we all must face when trying to live and prioritize an active, healthy lifestyle. We invited Thomas Johnson Jr. (TJ), National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, CEO, and Coach at GetUpNGetFit to share with us the keys to transforming your mind in order to transform your body and

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46:41

Influenza Vaccination in the COVID Era: It's Flu (and...

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/10/03

Flu season is upon us once more, and unfortunately it's COVID season too! According to the CDC, in any given year, only 45% of the United States population gets vaccinated against influenza. Ladies and gentlemen, I commend you all for following through with social distancing, wearing masks, and practicing great hand hygiene, but we should all strongly consider taking that additional step and getting a flu shot this Fall. With the combined threat of COVID-19 and Influenza, there is a chance for an

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01:01:55

Colon Cancer Awareness and Prevention

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/09/25

We must thank the wonderful talent that was Chadwick Boseman. While he shared many a gift with us on the big screen, perhaps his greatest gift to us was his experience in living with colon cancer. We must be forever grateful for Mr. Boseman and his family sharing the story of his struggle with colon cancer as it was clearly aimed at ensuring that his death was not in vain. While deaths from colon cancer have been in decline amongst all age groups, the rate of new colon cancer diagnoses in people

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01:02:43

How to Choose a Primary Care Physician/Provider

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/09/19

Primary care providers save lives! With that said, we all need a competent, compassionate and accessible health professional to provide primary care services. This is essential to healthy living as these professionals can provide everything from preventive health services, general health counseling, access and referrals to specialists, counseling and even assistance with many of the social factors that can affect our health and well-being. We had a discussion with Dr. Alexa Mieses-Malchuk, Assistant

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01:15:23

Women, Families, and the Impact of COVID-19

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/09/05

While men are more likely to physically succumb to COVID-19, the social impact has affected women all over the world and is seen by many experts as a major setback in the gains made in gender equity and women's rights. In this episode, we sat down with the Dr. Dara Kass the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Feminem, Females Working in Emergency Medicine, to discuss the challenges facing women from all walks of life and how this disease is impacting work, home and family life, and the education of

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01:04:45

COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Mistrust and...

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/08/29

With the pandemic raging on and communities of color heavily impacted by the virus, an effective and safe vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 would seem like a Godsend to outsiders looking in. However, due to the real and sordid history of medical experimentation and exploitation of Black and Brown people, there is a fair amount of skepticism and wariness that could lead to rejection of this therapy by the people and communities that arguably need it most. In this episode we sat down with Dr. Jane Zucker,

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01:02:20

COVID-19 Update with Dr. Syra Madad

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/08/21

It's still COVID season folks, and we bring you an update on the disease with Dr. Syra Madad, one of the leading experts in special pathogens and emerging infectious diseases. Our conversation deals with everything from where we are in battling this pandemic, to what you and your family can do to lower your risk of acquiring this dangerous infection and finally we go into what we must do as a nation to triumph over this illness. Please check out the links below to learn how to be safe when out and

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01:00:50

Disaster Preparedness with Mark Silverberg, MD

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/08/14

On August 4, 2020 in Beirut, Lebanon two explosions rocked the port and sent shockwaves miles away from the blast causing more than 200 deaths, injuring thousands, and leading to billions of dollars of damage. This show is dedicated to our brothers and sisters in Lebanon. Disaster can strike at anytime and it is important that we have plans in place four ourselves, our families, and our communities in order to mitigate damage and ensure our survival and ability to recover. We sat down with Mark

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01:14:48

Tick-borne Illnesses

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/08/07

The tick invasion is upon us (well actually, they have always been around, thus not much of an invasion)!!! Not only is it creepy to think that these blood thirsty insects are waiting in the brush for unsuspecting wanderers, but these creatures also carry some really nasty pathogens that can make us quite ill. I know, yet another thing to fret over, but in this episode we empower you with information to protect yourself from ticks; everything from where they like to hang out, what to wear, and the

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01:06:23

The Present and Future of Wearables, Health, and...

The Health In Harlem Podcast ·

2020/07/31

Wearable technology has emerged as a major force in the health and wellness industry and it will without doubt play a critical role in the promotion of healthy lifestyles and in the prevention, detection, and management of various diseases. In this episode, the Health In Harlem Team interview Dr. Albert Titus, Professor and Chairperson of Biomedical Engineering at the Jacobs School of Medicine of the State University of New York at Buffalo. They discuss the exciting developments in wearable

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