Y Health

About Y Health

Stay informed with Y Health–your reliable source for relevant public health information brought to you by the BYU Public Health Department. Learn how global and local issues apply to you, while considering aspects of faith. Discover new perspectives with the help of host Dr. Cougar Hall and expert guests. Join us for a new topic each episode as we navigate the world of public health together.

Publisher

Y Health

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jun 2022

Latest episode

26 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 51 episodes have a transcript.

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   26 Jun 2026

   PSA: Dementia and Alzheimers Awareness Month

   June is Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Brain Awareness Month. In this PSA episode of the Y Health Podcast, Dr. Cougar Hall shares practical, evidence-based strategies to support brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. From exercise and nutrition to sleep, lifelong learning, and social connection, learn simple habits that can help protect your brain while fostering greater understanding and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Recorded, Edited & ...

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   28 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   PSA: Mental Health Awareness Month

   Host Cougar Hall explores slowing down, mindfulness, and social connection for Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting mental health's role in overall well-being.

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   7 Apr 2026

   Classroom Edition: Mind, Body, Health part 2 with Cougar Hall

   In this Classroom Edition of the Y Health Podcast, Cougar Hall explores the powerful role stress plays in our physical and mental health, drawing from Chapter 2 of his Mind-Body Health course at Brigham Young University. As Part 2 of this series, this episode builds on foundational concepts to take a deeper look at how we experience and manage stress in everyday life. This episode breaks down three essential truths about stress: how our perception shapes the stress response, why simplifying o...

Inside a recent episode

PSA: Mental Health Awareness Month

Published 28 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The reality is that most people will face periods of stress, anxiety, melancholy, or low mood at some point in their lives. That doesn't mean something is wrong with them or that we are broken. It means we're human and having a mortal experience. When we normalize talking about mental health, we reduce the stigma and make it easier for people to reach out, seek help, and support one another. This month is also a chance to take small, meaningful steps, both for ourselves and for the people around us. That might mean checking in with a friend, making space for real conversations, or simply noticing how we're doing and responding with a bit more honesty and self-compassion. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

223,890

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

51

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