Episode 5 - Make a decision already

Have you ever found yourself nodding along to health advice that just confirms what you already believed? Well, strap in as we unpack the sneaky influence of confirmation bias on health research. We dissect how our previous ideas and beliefs can effect what information we see and how we interpret it. This conversation is a deep dive into the importance of getting information from multiple perspectives when researching health topics, and we share tips on how to use various search terms to make sure you're seeing a well-rounded perspective.

As we wrap up this final episode of Fact Check Your Health, we're providing you with a toolkit to be able to make empowered decisions about your health. We're truly thankful for the time we've shared with you, diving into topics that shape our decisions about our health. It's been an incredible journey, and we can't express enough thanks for your role in our podcast family. Here's to having the skills so that you can Fact Check Your Health!

Episode outline:
0:32 - What is confirmation bias?
2:15 - Examples of confirmation bias
3:45 - Tips on avoiding confirmation bias
5:34 - What do you do when you find conflicting information about a topic?
6:50 - Example of conflicting information
9:00 - How to use the information you found to make a decision about your health
10:25 - Updating your beliefs

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Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not intended as medical advice. For medical advice contact a licensed medical provider.