Taxing ‘Junk Food’, Visiting Loved Ones, Work Flexibility Improves Cardiovascular Health

How effective is taxing junk food, why you should visit loved ones more, and how work flexibility can prevent cardiovascular disease. These are all questions that we explore in this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast. Join us as we unravel these layers of public health, exploring the nuances that shape our well-being in unexpected ways.Articles Covered◼️ Why taxing ‘junk food’ to tackle obesity isn’t as simple as it seems (The Conversation)◼️ People never visited by loved ones more likely to die earlier, study finds (The Guardian)◼️ Increasing workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease (Science Daily)Podcast Hosts◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Subscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to the newsletter so you don’t miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, jobs, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.

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The Public Health Insight Podcast is a weekly podcast ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. The podcast covers all things public health and global health, from the sustainable development goals to the social determinants of health, as well as interesting dialogues about the diverse career opportunities that exist in the fields. Since its launch in March 2020, the podcast has featured more than 40 high-profile guests and has built an audience in more than 5,000 cities in over 190 countries.