Survival Traits Killing Us, Single Tasking, Parent Previews

Key Survival Traits Are Now Killing Us (18:39)  Throughout time, our genetic makeup has been programed to help us survive the world around us, but that may no longer be the case. In fact, the very traits that kept out forefathers alive may be killing us. Diseases like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, mental illness, heart disease, and stroke are increasing affecting more and more people.  Dr.Lee Goldman, cardiologist and dean of the medical school at Columbia University, joins us to talk about his “Too Much of a Good Thing: How Four Key Survival Traits Are Now Killing Us.”  Coaches Corner: Science May Have a Point (45:24) Dr. Matt Townsend discusses why we should not be quick to dismiss evolutionary science when it comes to health and wellness. Science may have information that can prove helpful despite personal opinions.  Why Single Tasking is the new Multi Tasking (1:07:15)  Andrew Merle writes about personal productivity, health, happiness, success, business, & marketing. He is also the Senior Manager of Sports Marketing for Clif Bar Inc. Are you a multi-tasker? Are you surfing the web, writing a paper or getting work done while listening to music, cooking and managing children or co-workers? With so many activities and interests pulling at our attention, multi-tasking is nearly a necessity these days. But is multi-tasking the most productive way to approach our day? Andrew Merle shares his article “Why Single Tasking is the New Multiasking" and discusses ideas of how to better focus on one thing at a time.  Coaches Corner: Closeness Gap (1:30:20)  Dr. Matt Townsend with tips on how to avoid distractions when spending time with friends and family. Spending time with distractions can lead to loneliness. Being more connected to others you need to pay attention and not focus on distractions.  Parent Previews: "Risen" (1:48:15) Rod Gustafson from Parent Previews joins the show to review the movie "Risen"  Meet the Producers: Benefits of Laughter (1:57:32) Student producers Ben Wadsen and Joe Carson talk about how laughter can be the best medicine.