The Nation's Health

Healthy You: Caffeine: Don't let your pick-me-up drag you down

Dec 13, 2013

Audio file of the Healthy You tip sheet on recognizing the signs of caffeine dependence.

The effects of caffeine and the signs of dependency: Interview with Steven Meredith, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow researcher at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit

Dec 4, 2013

While many Americans consume caffeine regularly, there can be consequences to consuming too much. There are ways to identify if someone’s diet is caffeine-heavy and tips for reducing dependence. (January 2014) Runtime:...

Healthy You: All aboard! Staying safe and healthy on mass transit

Oct 3, 2013

Audio file of Healthy You tipsheet on staying healthy and safe while using mass transit from The Nation's Health.

U.S. uninsured rates held steady in 2012, but change is on horizon – Interview with Sara Collins, PhD, vice president for health care coverage and access at the Commonwealth Fund.

Oct 3, 2013

Recent U.S. Census Bureau data reveals uninsured numbers held steady for Americans from 2011 to 2012. But thanks to the Affordable Care Act, those numbers are expected to change dramatically as the health insurance marketplace goes into effect in January 2014. Runtime: 9:03.

Ways to prevent substance abuse in families, communities - Interview with Onaje Salim, EdD, LPC, acting deputy director for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Sep 12, 2013

Anyone can be at risk for developing a substance abuse problem — particularly adolescents. But there are things families and communities can do to emphasize healthy behaviors and discourage abuse before it starts. Runtime:...