Healthy Exploration

While many may think communication and health majors have little in common, today’s episode of I Do Declare! shows otherwise. With an early interest in media, Dr. Chris McKinley went from undeclared to a communications undergrad on the West Coast, spending his early years in San Diego and considering internships in Los Angeles. When his path crossed with a professor studying the effects of advertising on health, however, Dr. McKinley knew he’d found his calling. Discussions of purposeful consumption – of both food and reputable media sources – underscores the importance of this unlikely meeting of majors, especially in a world where good information on health is hard to find. Those interested in either field may want to take a listen, as Professor Chris McKinley discusses how this crossover shapes the health and happiness of millions.