Podcast appearances and mentions of mark alyn

We live in a world dominated by screens. From smartphones and tablets to laptops and televisions, screen time has become inescapable. Americans now average 7 to 9 hours of screen exposure daily, and the consequences are taking a toll on our vision - no matter your age. Digital eye strain has reached epidemic proportions, with symptoms of blurred vision, dry eyes, and headaches. More alarmingly, excessive screen use may be fueling a sharp rise in myopia (nearsightedness), particularly in children. Based on these trends, half the world's population is expected to be nearsighted by 2050.Integrative nero-ophthalmologist Dr. Rudrani Banik (Dr. Rani), founder and medical director of EnVision Health NYC visits with Mark Alyn to discuss eye health and to invite listeners to the upcoming free The Eye Health Summit (May 1 - May 7th). The problem goes beyond discomfort. Increased screen exposure strains the eye's focusing system, leads to poor blinking habits, and exposes us to high-energy blue light, which interferes with sleep cycles and may contribute to retinal damage.Nearly 20 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with 1 in 10 adults over 50 showing early signs. Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness, affects 3 million Americans, often with no symptoms until severe damage occurs. With cataracts and other sight-threatening diseases on the rise, early detection and preventive care are more critical than ever.The Eye Health Summit, a free, global event taking place on May 1–7 coinciding with National Healthy Vision Month. This summit, hosted by Dr. Rani, will feature more than 35 expert-led discussions on topics from eye strain and ocular nutrition to cutting-edge advancements in eye health. At this free summit, participants will learn practical strategies to help safeguard their vision now and for the future: https://theeyehealthsummit.com  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

We live in a world dominated by screens. From smartphones and tablets to laptops and televisions, screen time has become inescapable. Americans now average 7 to 9 hours of screen exposure daily, and the consequences are taking a toll on our vision - no matter your age. Digital eye strain has reached epidemic proportions, with symptoms of blurred vision, dry eyes, and headaches. More alarmingly, excessive screen use may be fueling a sharp rise in myopia (nearsightedness), particularly in children. Based on these trends, half the world's population is expected to be nearsighted by 2050.Integrative nero-ophthalmologist Dr. Rudrani Banik (Dr. Rani), founder and medical director of EnVision Health NYC visits with Mark Alyn to discuss eye health and to invite listeners to the upcoming free The Eye Health Summit (May 1 - May 7th). The problem goes beyond discomfort. Increased screen exposure strains the eye's focusing system, leads to poor blinking habits, and exposes us to high-energy blue light, which interferes with sleep cycles and may contribute to retinal damage.Nearly 20 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with 1 in 10 adults over 50 showing early signs. Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness, affects 3 million Americans, often with no symptoms until severe damage occurs. With cataracts and other sight-threatening diseases on the rise, early detection and preventive care are more critical than ever.The Eye Health Summit, a free, global event taking place on May 1–7 coinciding with National Healthy Vision Month. This summit, hosted by Dr. Rani, will feature more than 35 expert-led discussions on topics from eye strain and ocular nutrition to cutting-edge advancements in eye health. At this free summit, participants will learn practical strategies to help safeguard their vision now and for the future: https://theeyehealthsummit.com  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Are Vaccines Good For Us? Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., was born in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BA in General Biology and a PhD in Molecular Biology. He received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was a cardiology fellow and junior faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Runge's next position was at Emory University, where he directed the Cardiology Fellowship Training Program. He then moved to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he was Chief of Cardiology and Director of the Sealy Center for Molecular Cardiology. He joined the University of North Carolina (UNC) from 2000 – 2014, where he served as Charles Addison and Elizabeth Ann Sanders Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Department of Medicine, President of UNC Physicians and Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Runge visits with Mark Alyn.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Are Vaccines Good For Us? Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., was born in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BA in General Biology and a PhD in Molecular Biology. He received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was a cardiology fellow and junior faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Runge's next position was at Emory University, where he directed the Cardiology Fellowship Training Program. He then moved to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he was Chief of Cardiology and Director of the Sealy Center for Molecular Cardiology. He joined the University of North Carolina (UNC) from 2000 – 2014, where he served as Charles Addison and Elizabeth Ann Sanders Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Department of Medicine, President of UNC Physicians and Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Runge visits with Mark Alyn.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

From professional stadiums to college arenas, ensuring player and fan safety has never been more critical. With growing security challenges at sporting events, teams and venues are turning to AI-powered security and real-time threat detection to prevent incidents before they happen. OWilliam DeWitt of Verkada discuses how artificial intelligence and advanced security solutions are being used to monitor high-risk areas, enhance emergency response and keep players, staff, and spectators safe. Your viewers will find it fascinating to learn how NEW smart security systems are designed to provide real-time threat detection and emergency response for NFL teams and other venues. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT SPORTS SAFETY WILL INCLUDE:  SECURITY — How teams and venues use AI for real-time securityPROTECTION — Advanced tools that help prevent security breaches and ensure game-day safety for players and fansRESPONSE — AI-powered analytics assisting in rapid threat detection and resolutionACTION — Amazing examples where AI security and Verkada ving safety SPOKESPERSON BACKGROUND: William DeWitt – Director of Global Security, VerkadaWilliam DeWitt is the Director of Global Security at Verkada, where he is building a best-in-class corporate security program. Prior to Verkada, Will spent nearly 12 years at Palantir, where he served as Global Safety and Security Lead, building the company's corporate global security and government security programs. Under his leadership, Palantir's government security program obtained accreditation at the highest level, allowing it to process U.S. government data and pursue government contracts. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency awarded the program he built the Cogswell Award. Previously, Will served in the US Marine Corps for eight years. William visis with Mark Alyn.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

From professional stadiums to college arenas, ensuring player and fan safety has never been more critical. With growing security challenges at sporting events, teams and venues are turning to AI-powered security and real-time threat detection to prevent incidents before they happen. OWilliam DeWitt of Verkada discuses how artificial intelligence and advanced security solutions are being used to monitor high-risk areas, enhance emergency response and keep players, staff, and spectators safe. Your viewers will find it fascinating to learn how NEW smart security systems are designed to provide real-time threat detection and emergency response for NFL teams and other venues. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT SPORTS SAFETY WILL INCLUDE:  SECURITY — How teams and venues use AI for real-time securityPROTECTION — Advanced tools that help prevent security breaches and ensure game-day safety for players and fansRESPONSE — AI-powered analytics assisting in rapid threat detection and resolutionACTION — Amazing examples where AI security and Verkada ving safety SPOKESPERSON BACKGROUND: William DeWitt – Director of Global Security, VerkadaWilliam DeWitt is the Director of Global Security at Verkada, where he is building a best-in-class corporate security program. Prior to Verkada, Will spent nearly 12 years at Palantir, where he served as Global Safety and Security Lead, building the company's corporate global security and government security programs. Under his leadership, Palantir's government security program obtained accreditation at the highest level, allowing it to process U.S. government data and pursue government contracts. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency awarded the program he built the Cogswell Award. Previously, Will served in the US Marine Corps for eight years. William visis with Mark Alyn.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Exploring Humanity's Future Through Fiction: Richard M. Anderson's Outbound Islands in the Void on Late Night Health Richard M. Anderson's Outbound Islands in the Void blends gripping storytelling with a powerful message about humanity's environmental and social challenges. Dedicated to his family and future generations, the book examines the legacy we are leaving behind and imagines alternative paths to sustainability and survival.Inspired by NASA's studies on solar system resources, Anderson envisions space colonies capable of supporting life and addressing Earth's resource depletion. However, he doesn't shy away from the difficulties of creating self-sustaining societies in space, from harsh environments to the essential need for social and cultural structures. Richard visits with Mark Alyn on this episode of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

 Mike Cobb, author of The Devil You Know and its sequel You Will Know Me by My Deeds, discusses his writing journey and the inspiration behind his character-driven crime novels. Cobb began his writing career with Dead Reckoning, a historical crime fiction novel set in 1895 Atlanta, based on the real-life murder of a prominent merchant.Fascinated by crime, particularly cold cases, Cobb weaves his passion for history and storytelling into his work.Drawing from personal experiences and extensive research, Cobb's books focus on characters like Billy Tarwater, the protagonist of his recent novels. Cobb describes Billy as a reflection of his younger self, embodying a strong connection to his Atlanta roots. For Cobb, compelling characters take precedence over plot, with their development guiding the story.The author also delves into the darker aspects of his writing.His upcoming book will fictionalize the execution-style murder of a young woman he knew personally, a case he has investigated for years. Cobb acknowledges the emotional and personal risks of addressing real-life tragedies but feels driven to explore them through fiction.In discussing crime fiction's evolution, Cobb emphasizes the power of subtlety, preferring to leave graphic details to the reader's imagination. He believes this approach enhances the impact of his stories.Additionally, Cobb touches on the role of historical fiction, blending fact with creative storytelling while ensuring an engaging narrative.With a fourth book set for release in April, Cobb remains dedicated to shedding light on unsolved mysteries and societal issues through his unique blend of historical context and character-driven plots. Readers can find his works on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Mike joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Exploring Humanity's Future Through Fiction: Richard M. Anderson's Outbound Islands in the Void on Late Night Health Richard M. Anderson's Outbound Islands in the Void blends gripping storytelling with a powerful message about humanity's environmental and social challenges. Dedicated to his family and future generations, the book examines the legacy we are leaving behind and imagines alternative paths to sustainability and survival.Inspired by NASA's studies on solar system resources, Anderson envisions space colonies capable of supporting life and addressing Earth's resource depletion. However, he doesn't shy away from the difficulties of creating self-sustaining societies in space, from harsh environments to the essential need for social and cultural structures. Richard visits with Mark Alyn on this episode of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

 Mike Cobb, author of The Devil You Know and its sequel You Will Know Me by My Deeds, discusses his writing journey and the inspiration behind his character-driven crime novels. Cobb began his writing career with Dead Reckoning, a historical crime fiction novel set in 1895 Atlanta, based on the real-life murder of a prominent merchant.Fascinated by crime, particularly cold cases, Cobb weaves his passion for history and storytelling into his work.Drawing from personal experiences and extensive research, Cobb's books focus on characters like Billy Tarwater, the protagonist of his recent novels. Cobb describes Billy as a reflection of his younger self, embodying a strong connection to his Atlanta roots. For Cobb, compelling characters take precedence over plot, with their development guiding the story.The author also delves into the darker aspects of his writing.His upcoming book will fictionalize the execution-style murder of a young woman he knew personally, a case he has investigated for years. Cobb acknowledges the emotional and personal risks of addressing real-life tragedies but feels driven to explore them through fiction.In discussing crime fiction's evolution, Cobb emphasizes the power of subtlety, preferring to leave graphic details to the reader's imagination. He believes this approach enhances the impact of his stories.Additionally, Cobb touches on the role of historical fiction, blending fact with creative storytelling while ensuring an engaging narrative.With a fourth book set for release in April, Cobb remains dedicated to shedding light on unsolved mysteries and societal issues through his unique blend of historical context and character-driven plots. Readers can find his works on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Mike joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Joseph Carr, Founder of Josh Cellars, Introduces ItsFirst Ever Non-Alcoholic Selection – the Newest Edition to the Award-winning Portfolio Dry January is a relatively new and growing tradition post New Year's celebrations. Those who commit choose to take a break from drinking alcohol during the month of January - for reasons, such as health benefits, a desire to reset after the indulgence of the holiday season, or sometimes to simply challenge oneself. However, just because you've committed to a dryer Jan, that doesn't mean you have to lose all the fun when it comes to what you eat and drink. Joseph Carr, founder of Josh Cellars, America's #1 premium wine brand, will be sharing Dry January sips and pairing tips for the new year, including introducing the brand's first-ever non-alcoholic sparkling selection. Made in Italy in the heart of the Prosecco region by the brand's 5th generation Italian winemaking team, this new offering is the ideal beverage for everyday enjoyment and celebrations. Perfect for Dry January and beyond, learn and get tips on how to enjoy your favorite sips and cocktails, without the guilt.Joseph visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Joseph Carr, Founder of Josh Cellars, Introduces ItsFirst Ever Non-Alcoholic Selection – the Newest Edition to the Award-winning Portfolio Dry January is a relatively new and growing tradition post New Year's celebrations. Those who commit choose to take a break from drinking alcohol during the month of January - for reasons, such as health benefits, a desire to reset after the indulgence of the holiday season, or sometimes to simply challenge oneself. However, just because you've committed to a dryer Jan, that doesn't mean you have to lose all the fun when it comes to what you eat and drink. Joseph Carr, founder of Josh Cellars, America's #1 premium wine brand, will be sharing Dry January sips and pairing tips for the new year, including introducing the brand's first-ever non-alcoholic sparkling selection. Made in Italy in the heart of the Prosecco region by the brand's 5th generation Italian winemaking team, this new offering is the ideal beverage for everyday enjoyment and celebrations. Perfect for Dry January and beyond, learn and get tips on how to enjoy your favorite sips and cocktails, without the guilt.Joseph visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

The holidays are about celebrating with friends and family and spreading joy and cheer. However, that's not the only thing spreading. Respiratory viruses are also on the rise, making rapid diagnostic testing an essential tool for providing peace of mind. In this special public service interview, Mary Rodgers, Ph.D., will share important information about the benefits of rapid diagnostic testing and how it can be used to prevent the spread of illnesses among family and friends at seasonal celebrations. As a global virus hunter with health tech company Abbott, Dr. Rodgers hopes to encourage anyone who is feeling ill and plans to attend a holiday event to get tested. Of course, no one wants their holidays to be ruined by being sick, so learn how advances in rapid diagnostic testing technology can provide a diagnosis to ensure a healthier holiday. Dr. Rogoers visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

The holidays are about celebrating with friends and family and spreading joy and cheer. However, that's not the only thing spreading. Respiratory viruses are also on the rise, making rapid diagnostic testing an essential tool for providing peace of mind. In this special public service interview, Mary Rodgers, Ph.D., will share important information about the benefits of rapid diagnostic testing and how it can be used to prevent the spread of illnesses among family and friends at seasonal celebrations. As a global virus hunter with health tech company Abbott, Dr. Rodgers hopes to encourage anyone who is feeling ill and plans to attend a holiday event to get tested. Of course, no one wants their holidays to be ruined by being sick, so learn how advances in rapid diagnostic testing technology can provide a diagnosis to ensure a healthier holiday. Dr. Rogoers visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

As the weather cools, take time to focus on your vein health. While people often associate vein health with varicose veins or other cosmetic concerns, maintaining healthy veins is essential for overall well-being. Your veins act as pathways, transporting blood efficiently through your body and playing a key role in keeping you feeling your best. According to Dr. John Chuback, a renowned expert in venous disease and the founder of VitasupportMD, a company dedicated to high-quality nutraceuticals for venous and lymphatic health, the veins in your body work hard to move blood back to your heart and ensure it flows in the right direction. "Healthy veins are crucial for smooth and efficient circulation," explains Dr. Chuback, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon. "When vein health is compromised, it can lead to leg discomfort, fatigue, and affect your overall quality of life. Many people think of vein issues only in terms of varicose veins, but they play a much larger role in how your body feels and functions." Dr. Chuback emphasizes that supporting vein health doesn't have to be complicated. Simple adjustments to your daily routine can significantly improve how your veins function. His recommendations include: Staying Active: Regular movement helps push blood through your veins, preventing blood from pooling and keeping circulation strong. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, such as walking or cycling, most days of the week. Eating a Balanced Diet: Fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with proper hydration, can improve blood flow. Reducing salt intake helps to avoid water retention, which can strain your veins and lead to leg swelling. Avoid Smoking and Long Periods of Inactivity: Smoking damages blood vessels, making it harder for veins to function properly. If you have a sedentary job, be sure to take breaks and move around to keep your veins healthy. Doing toe raises and engaging your calf muscles while seated at your desk promotes blood flow as well. Recognizing symptoms of vein issues early is crucial for maintaining good vein health. "Watch for signs such as swelling in the legs or ankles, cramping, bulging veins, or dark discoloration of the skin," advises Dr. Chuback. "If any of these occur, it's important to consult a vein specialist. Early treatment options can include lifestyle changes, compression stockings, dietary supplements including flavonoids like MPFF and diosmin, or medical interventions that can improve vein health and prevent complications." This winter, prioritize vein health with simple daily habits that can help keep your veins functioning smoothly and ensure long-term comfort and mobility. When your veins are healthy and your legs feel great it is much easier to walk, exercise, and stay active which all have a positive impact on overall cardiovascular and heart health.Dr. Chuback visits with Mark Alyn on this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

As the weather cools, take time to focus on your vein health. While people often associate vein health with varicose veins or other cosmetic concerns, maintaining healthy veins is essential for overall well-being. Your veins act as pathways, transporting blood efficiently through your body and playing a key role in keeping you feeling your best. According to Dr. John Chuback, a renowned expert in venous disease and the founder of VitasupportMD, a company dedicated to high-quality nutraceuticals for venous and lymphatic health, the veins in your body work hard to move blood back to your heart and ensure it flows in the right direction. "Healthy veins are crucial for smooth and efficient circulation," explains Dr. Chuback, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon. "When vein health is compromised, it can lead to leg discomfort, fatigue, and affect your overall quality of life. Many people think of vein issues only in terms of varicose veins, but they play a much larger role in how your body feels and functions." Dr. Chuback emphasizes that supporting vein health doesn't have to be complicated. Simple adjustments to your daily routine can significantly improve how your veins function. His recommendations include: Staying Active: Regular movement helps push blood through your veins, preventing blood from pooling and keeping circulation strong. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, such as walking or cycling, most days of the week. Eating a Balanced Diet: Fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with proper hydration, can improve blood flow. Reducing salt intake helps to avoid water retention, which can strain your veins and lead to leg swelling. Avoid Smoking and Long Periods of Inactivity: Smoking damages blood vessels, making it harder for veins to function properly. If you have a sedentary job, be sure to take breaks and move around to keep your veins healthy. Doing toe raises and engaging your calf muscles while seated at your desk promotes blood flow as well. Recognizing symptoms of vein issues early is crucial for maintaining good vein health. "Watch for signs such as swelling in the legs or ankles, cramping, bulging veins, or dark discoloration of the skin," advises Dr. Chuback. "If any of these occur, it's important to consult a vein specialist. Early treatment options can include lifestyle changes, compression stockings, dietary supplements including flavonoids like MPFF and diosmin, or medical interventions that can improve vein health and prevent complications." This winter, prioritize vein health with simple daily habits that can help keep your veins functioning smoothly and ensure long-term comfort and mobility. When your veins are healthy and your legs feel great it is much easier to walk, exercise, and stay active which all have a positive impact on overall cardiovascular and heart health.Dr. Chuback visits with Mark Alyn on this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

The Insane Darryl Wayne and Mark Alyn talk about growing older, experiences with doctors and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

The Insane Darryl Wayne and Mark Alyn talk about growing older, experiences with doctors and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Eye Health Expert Dr. Jen Wademan, OD, Teams with ZEISS to Share Important Information About a NEW Study Showing Parent Concerns Over Screen Time  Each August Children's Eye Health and Safety Month is recognized just in time for the return to school. The goal of this annual national health observance is to educate parents on best practices for keeping their children's eyes healthy, and how that can impact success in the classroom. On August 8th, Dr. Jen Wademan, OD, is teaming up with ZEISS to discuss the importance of eyecare for children. She will also share vital information from a new study showing that parents are genuinely concerned about how screen time impacts the health of children. Dr. Wademan will also show how new breakthrough technologies can help children. One of these is the new ZEISS Single Vision SmartLife Lenses that are designed to meet the needs of children ages 6 to 19. This new technology adapts to the size of a growing child's face and the way children hold phones and tablets closer to their eyes, due to their shorter arms and smaller proportions. Dr. Jen visits with Mark Alyn on this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Eye Health Expert Dr. Jen Wademan, OD, Teams with ZEISS to Share Important Information About a NEW Study Showing Parent Concerns Over Screen Time  Each August Children's Eye Health and Safety Month is recognized just in time for the return to school. The goal of this annual national health observance is to educate parents on best practices for keeping their children's eyes healthy, and how that can impact success in the classroom. On August 8th, Dr. Jen Wademan, OD, is teaming up with ZEISS to discuss the importance of eyecare for children. She will also share vital information from a new study showing that parents are genuinely concerned about how screen time impacts the health of children. Dr. Wademan will also show how new breakthrough technologies can help children. One of these is the new ZEISS Single Vision SmartLife Lenses that are designed to meet the needs of children ages 6 to 19. This new technology adapts to the size of a growing child's face and the way children hold phones and tablets closer to their eyes, due to their shorter arms and smaller proportions. Dr. Jen visits with Mark Alyn on this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes Older Americans Month to empower older adults (ages 65 and older) to age without injury while still enjoying the hobbies and activities they love.  Still Going Strong is a national campaign from CDC raising awareness about common yet preventable injuries as we age. The campaign provides simple steps older adults and caregivers can do to improve social connectedness and prevent common injuries. This year's theme, Powered by Connection, organized by the Administration for Community Living, emphasizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.  According to CDC, maintaining strong social connections with family and friends plays a vital role in supporting independence and overall aging. Research shows that social connectedness can lead to longer life, better health, and improved well-being.The Still Going Strong campaign equips older adults with tools to reduce social isolation and loneliness.  It also helps them to avoid the leading causes of unintentional injuries among older adults such as falls, motor vehicle crashes, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Older adults experiencing social isolation and loneliness have an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and suicidal ideation.  There are steps older adults and their caregivers can take to improve social connectedness that helps to maintain their quality of life and stay independent longer. During interviews, a wellness expert and/or a CDC official would discus Dr. Gwen Bergen serves as the team lead for the Safety Promotion Team in the Applied Sciences Branch of the Division of Injury Prevention at CDC's Injury Center. The Safety Promotion Team's primary focuses are the prevention of drownings and older adult falls. Prior to becoming team lead, she was a behavioral scientist on the team working on older adult fall prevention for seven years. Her emphasis was on implementing and evaluating clinical fall prevention strategies and understanding older adult injury prevention attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors and designing evidence-based tools to encourage them to adopt behaviors to reduce their injury risk.Her previous CDC experience includes five years on the Transportation Safety Team with a focus on alcohol-impaired driving, older adult mobility, and data linkage, and two years as a fellow at the National Center for Health Statistics working on injury data. She received her Master of Public Health degree from the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and her doctoral degree, both in social and behavioral science with an emphasis in injury prevention, from Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health.Dr. Bergen joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late ight Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes Older Americans Month to empower older adults (ages 65 and older) to age without injury while still enjoying the hobbies and activities they love.  Still Going Strong is a national campaign from CDC raising awareness about common yet preventable injuries as we age. The campaign provides simple steps older adults and caregivers can do to improve social connectedness and prevent common injuries. This year's theme, Powered by Connection, organized by the Administration for Community Living, emphasizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.  According to CDC, maintaining strong social connections with family and friends plays a vital role in supporting independence and overall aging. Research shows that social connectedness can lead to longer life, better health, and improved well-being.The Still Going Strong campaign equips older adults with tools to reduce social isolation and loneliness.  It also helps them to avoid the leading causes of unintentional injuries among older adults such as falls, motor vehicle crashes, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Older adults experiencing social isolation and loneliness have an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and suicidal ideation.  There are steps older adults and their caregivers can take to improve social connectedness that helps to maintain their quality of life and stay independent longer. During interviews, a wellness expert and/or a CDC official would discus Dr. Gwen Bergen serves as the team lead for the Safety Promotion Team in the Applied Sciences Branch of the Division of Injury Prevention at CDC's Injury Center. The Safety Promotion Team's primary focuses are the prevention of drownings and older adult falls. Prior to becoming team lead, she was a behavioral scientist on the team working on older adult fall prevention for seven years. Her emphasis was on implementing and evaluating clinical fall prevention strategies and understanding older adult injury prevention attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors and designing evidence-based tools to encourage them to adopt behaviors to reduce their injury risk.Her previous CDC experience includes five years on the Transportation Safety Team with a focus on alcohol-impaired driving, older adult mobility, and data linkage, and two years as a fellow at the National Center for Health Statistics working on injury data. She received her Master of Public Health degree from the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and her doctoral degree, both in social and behavioral science with an emphasis in injury prevention, from Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health.Dr. Bergen joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late ight Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

It's no secret that retailers know every trick in the book to make their customers buy their goods.  How exactly does the luxury goods industry work and is “retail therapy” healthy for us? In his second novel, AMY UNBOUND, longtime fashion industry insider Martin Sneider offers, according to former Bloomingdale's Vice-Chairman Frank Doroff, “…a peek inside a fashion empire, and a family in turmoil…..” Opening in 2009, Amy Unbound continues the saga of the Feldman family—focusing on Josh's wife. Martin Sneider captures the toll of the drive for success in a marriage while drawing readers into another volatile, adrenaline-fueled world: politics. Amy throws herself into her work and begins to question her marriage. While Amy flirts with a dangerous romantic relationship, her husband, Josh, comes to terms with the cost of his obsession with leading a fashion retail empire. Martin Sneider visits with Mark Alyn on this edidtion of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

What does it take to become an ace golfer or chess whiz? Is the ability to speak multiple languages, rock at playing the violin, or write a bestseller reserved for the rare and gifted?In Mastery: How Learning Transforms Our Brains, Minds, and Bodies, noted psychologist and author Arturo E. Hernandez, Ph.D., reveals how the skills we marvel at and yearn to possess are not born or built purely through discipline. Instead, as he makes clear, new skills bloom from combining, recombining and layering small parts that represent an amazing new whole.   In Mastery, Dr. Hernandez explores and expands upon these 6 Secrets to Building Your Brain Power:  How to apply the right kind of practice—deliberate yet flexible—and focus on engagement rather than the rigid, single-minded quest for perfection.Why learning early matters—yes, it's easier for youngsters to pick up new skills—but how older people have the advantage of broader connections and diverse experiences.The impact of our innate human ability, present at birth, is to recognize and pay attention to faces in reading and writing, which is the road to new skills later in life.The role of genetics in aptitude and talent—and why a gene rarely does any of its work alone. The surprising effects of pressure (both external and self-imposed) and emotions (including anger) on performance in areas of expertise from tennis to piano.How to master the five principles of mastery: will (what do you want to do or learn?), ability (what are you good at?), opportunity, flexibility and clarity (what matters to you?).  “The process of learning something new or becoming better at something we already know applies to everyone,” Dr. Hernandez observes. “Whether we are a professional in a sport, a polyglot who speaks at least eleven languages, or just learning something new and becoming good at it, the same rules apply. No matter our ultimate level of expertise, we humans are adept at taking a bunch of little pieces and creating a much bigger whole. Our gift as humans—our defining feature—is the emergent process that leads to mastery.”Throughout the book, Dr. Hernandez shares fascinating stories of experts, such as Dan McLaughlin, who laid out a plan to become a golf pro to Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist who struggled with a secret malady: difficulty remembering people's faces. Mastery reveals the path to startling potential for anyone seeking to learn a new skill or teach someone else to do the same, improve their proficiency at what they already enjoy doing, or better understand how our brains evolve and excel. Dr. Hernandez visits with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

What does it take to become an ace golfer or chess whiz? Is the ability to speak multiple languages, rock at playing the violin, or write a bestseller reserved for the rare and gifted?In Mastery: How Learning Transforms Our Brains, Minds, and Bodies, noted psychologist and author Arturo E. Hernandez, Ph.D., reveals how the skills we marvel at and yearn to possess are not born or built purely through discipline. Instead, as he makes clear, new skills bloom from combining, recombining and layering small parts that represent an amazing new whole.   In Mastery, Dr. Hernandez explores and expands upon these 6 Secrets to Building Your Brain Power:  How to apply the right kind of practice—deliberate yet flexible—and focus on engagement rather than the rigid, single-minded quest for perfection.Why learning early matters—yes, it's easier for youngsters to pick up new skills—but how older people have the advantage of broader connections and diverse experiences.The impact of our innate human ability, present at birth, is to recognize and pay attention to faces in reading and writing, which is the road to new skills later in life.The role of genetics in aptitude and talent—and why a gene rarely does any of its work alone. The surprising effects of pressure (both external and self-imposed) and emotions (including anger) on performance in areas of expertise from tennis to piano.How to master the five principles of mastery: will (what do you want to do or learn?), ability (what are you good at?), opportunity, flexibility and clarity (what matters to you?).  “The process of learning something new or becoming better at something we already know applies to everyone,” Dr. Hernandez observes. “Whether we are a professional in a sport, a polyglot who speaks at least eleven languages, or just learning something new and becoming good at it, the same rules apply. No matter our ultimate level of expertise, we humans are adept at taking a bunch of little pieces and creating a much bigger whole. Our gift as humans—our defining feature—is the emergent process that leads to mastery.”Throughout the book, Dr. Hernandez shares fascinating stories of experts, such as Dan McLaughlin, who laid out a plan to become a golf pro to Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist who struggled with a secret malady: difficulty remembering people's faces. Mastery reveals the path to startling potential for anyone seeking to learn a new skill or teach someone else to do the same, improve their proficiency at what they already enjoy doing, or better understand how our brains evolve and excel. Dr. Hernandez visits with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

It's no secret that retailers know every trick in the book to make their customers buy their goods.  How exactly does the luxury goods industry work and is “retail therapy” healthy for us? In his second novel, AMY UNBOUND, longtime fashion industry insider Martin Sneider offers, according to former Bloomingdale's Vice-Chairman Frank Doroff, “…a peek inside a fashion empire, and a family in turmoil…..” Opening in 2009, Amy Unbound continues the saga of the Feldman family—focusing on Josh's wife. Martin Sneider captures the toll of the drive for success in a marriage while drawing readers into another volatile, adrenaline-fueled world: politics. Amy throws herself into her work and begins to question her marriage. While Amy flirts with a dangerous romantic relationship, her husband, Josh, comes to terms with the cost of his obsession with leading a fashion retail empire. Martin Sneider visits with Mark Alyn on this edidtion of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

When Late Night Health's Mark Alyn chats with Robert Feldman, CEO, president and co-founder of WOWS Insurance Services, they are apt to reengineer fire insurance and help homeowners sleep at night.   WOWS Insurance Services specializes in fire zones and areas where insurance is difficult to place and has launched an innovative new product that provides homeowners insurance, including fire coverage, for high end properties in the Western United States. The timing couldn't be better.   This new option has launched at the same time as many insurance carriers are exiting the state of California and others.   Homeowners who have not yet received communication from their current homeowners insurance company are often afraid to open their mail when that letter arrives.  With WOWS insurance, insureds get protection and ease skyrocketing homeowners insurance costs, saving up to six figures. And when it's time to sell, coverage is transferable, adding a premium touch to their listing, enhancing their property, and standing out to potential buyers.   WOWS provides brokers with an advantage in fire insurance coverage, standing out from competitors. Learn more about WOWS Insurance Services at https://wowsinsurance.com/.Robert Feldman is an insurance professional with 25 years of experience. His specialty is insurance in fire zones and hard to place risks. Due to his expertise, Robert has been sought after as a speaker at the California Association of Realtors, educating realtors about how to secure insurance for homes that are deemed uninsurable. Feldman also serves on numerous task forces, working with the senior leadership for many insurance carriers to solve the state's current insurance crisis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

When Late Night Health's Mark Alyn chats with Robert Feldman, CEO, president and co-founder of WOWS Insurance Services, they are apt to reengineer fire insurance and help homeowners sleep at night.   WOWS Insurance Services specializes in fire zones and areas where insurance is difficult to place and has launched an innovative new product that provides homeowners insurance, including fire coverage, for high end properties in the Western United States. The timing couldn't be better.   This new option has launched at the same time as many insurance carriers are exiting the state of California and others.   Homeowners who have not yet received communication from their current homeowners insurance company are often afraid to open their mail when that letter arrives.  With WOWS insurance, insureds get protection and ease skyrocketing homeowners insurance costs, saving up to six figures. And when it's time to sell, coverage is transferable, adding a premium touch to their listing, enhancing their property, and standing out to potential buyers.   WOWS provides brokers with an advantage in fire insurance coverage, standing out from competitors. Learn more about WOWS Insurance Services at https://wowsinsurance.com/.Robert Feldman is an insurance professional with 25 years of experience. His specialty is insurance in fire zones and hard to place risks. Due to his expertise, Robert has been sought after as a speaker at the California Association of Realtors, educating realtors about how to secure insurance for homes that are deemed uninsurable. Feldman also serves on numerous task forces, working with the senior leadership for many insurance carriers to solve the state's current insurance crisis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

“From the worst of places to the best of intentions.”  That's GC Brown's motto. You'll learn a lot more about GC Brown when he converses with Late Night Health's Mark Alyn. Remarkably, despite being a felon who's just finished serving 16 years in multiple federal facilities, GC Brown believes this sentence was the best thing that ever happened to him. What? How is that possible?GC Brown became a writer during his confinement. Had he not been imprisoned, that would not have happened. He read a newspaper article that said that writing a novel is the third hardest thing to do. That's when GC Brown picked up a pen. That was in 2014. He hasn't stopped writing since. That's how he completed two series, SNIFF, SMOKE, SHOOT, and The Mason Storm Series prior to his release late last year. And GC Brown loves being an author. SNIFF, published by Story Merchant Books, his first novel to be published, due out November 1, is exciting, action-packed, hard-hitting and plain-speaking with some tough language and wild scenarios. He's also one of three partners in UpCup Koffee, a mushroom coffee company in which he's partnered with two other felons, Alex Diaz, who was released in 2015, and Dr. William McArthur III, who was released in 2011. Coincidentally, SNIFF publishes November 1 and the Koffee company launches on the same date. GC Brown is now a free man, determined to make up for lost time. There's no question that he's about to do so with his two series being published, SNIFF, SMOKE, SHOOT, and The MASON STORM Series, UpCup Koffee, his new bride, Carla, and their identical twin boys, Tristan and Trevor, due in September. Learn more at gcbrownbooks.com/.net/.org. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

“From the worst of places to the best of intentions.”  That's GC Brown's motto. You'll learn a lot more about GC Brown when he converses with Late Night Health's Mark Alyn. Remarkably, despite being a felon who's just finished serving 16 years in multiple federal facilities, GC Brown believes this sentence was the best thing that ever happened to him. What? How is that possible?GC Brown became a writer during his confinement. Had he not been imprisoned, that would not have happened. He read a newspaper article that said that writing a novel is the third hardest thing to do. That's when GC Brown picked up a pen. That was in 2014. He hasn't stopped writing since. That's how he completed two series, SNIFF, SMOKE, SHOOT, and The Mason Storm Series prior to his release late last year. And GC Brown loves being an author. SNIFF, published by Story Merchant Books, his first novel to be published, due out November 1, is exciting, action-packed, hard-hitting and plain-speaking with some tough language and wild scenarios. He's also one of three partners in UpCup Koffee, a mushroom coffee company in which he's partnered with two other felons, Alex Diaz, who was released in 2015, and Dr. William McArthur III, who was released in 2011. Coincidentally, SNIFF publishes November 1 and the Koffee company launches on the same date. GC Brown is now a free man, determined to make up for lost time. There's no question that he's about to do so with his two series being published, SNIFF, SMOKE, SHOOT, and The MASON STORM Series, UpCup Koffee, his new bride, Carla, and their identical twin boys, Tristan and Trevor, due in September. Learn more at gcbrownbooks.com/.net/.org. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of D-Day, the most significant single day of World War II.  Now, the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress is looking for historic info, documents and interviews about D-Day – adding to the Our Voices exhibits and thousands of individual stories from veterans who served at D-Day. The interview is with Travis Bickford, Program Coordinator of the Veterans History Project, who is available to discuss how the VHP is actively seeking more stories of service from all veterans, living or deceased, especially from those who served in World War II and around D-Day, June 6, 1944. Travis visits with Mark Alyn on this special edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of D-Day, the most significant single day of World War II.  Now, the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress is looking for historic info, documents and interviews about D-Day – adding to the Our Voices exhibits and thousands of individual stories from veterans who served at D-Day. The interview is with Travis Bickford, Program Coordinator of the Veterans History Project, who is available to discuss how the VHP is actively seeking more stories of service from all veterans, living or deceased, especially from those who served in World War II and around D-Day, June 6, 1944. Travis visits with Mark Alyn on this special edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Julie Burkhart, President of Wellspring Health Access, one of the organizations behind the Wyoming District Court Case who last June successfully blocked a Wyoming law from going into effect that would have banned abortion medication in the state – released the following statement responding to a Louisiana bill lawmakers approved today that would make the state the first to categorize mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, criminalizing possession of the two abortion medications: “It is appalling that Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill recategorizing Mifepristone and Misoprostol as controlled substances in the state, especially given both drugs are used safely by hundreds of thousands of women each year to terminate their pregnancies. It is now one step closer to dangerously becoming law.  “Additionally, these drugs are not illicit or addictive drugs, and have other medical uses.  The passage of this amendment to reclassify these two safe medications as controlled substances, on the level of heroin and methamphetamine, will have a chilling effect on doctors, patients and undoubtedly adversely impact maternal health outcomes in Louisiana.  “Instead of pushing to criminalize those who are helping people access safe, legal medication abortion, the state legislature should instead focus on pressing issues that would actually benefit the well-being of those they swear an oath to represent.” Julie Burkhart is a national abortion rights leader, former senior advisor to slain Wichita-abortion provider Dr. George Tiller, and the only person in the country who has opened an abortion clinic in a state where it had been banned.Ms. Burkhart is currently the president of Wellspring Health Access which has a clinic in Casper, Wyoming and co-owner of Hope Clinic in Granite City, Illinois, a nationally trusted leader in abortion services since 1974. Burkhart is regularly called on by national and local media to offer insight into the debate, including this recent New York Times profile piece about the Casper, WY clinic, and also a new short documentary of the Wellspring Health Access clinic and its operations.  Julie speaks with Mark Alyn on this episdoe of Late Night Health.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Julie Burkhart, President of Wellspring Health Access, one of the organizations behind the Wyoming District Court Case who last June successfully blocked a Wyoming law from going into effect that would have banned abortion medication in the state – released the following statement responding to a Louisiana bill lawmakers approved today that would make the state the first to categorize mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, criminalizing possession of the two abortion medications: “It is appalling that Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill recategorizing Mifepristone and Misoprostol as controlled substances in the state, especially given both drugs are used safely by hundreds of thousands of women each year to terminate their pregnancies. It is now one step closer to dangerously becoming law.  “Additionally, these drugs are not illicit or addictive drugs, and have other medical uses.  The passage of this amendment to reclassify these two safe medications as controlled substances, on the level of heroin and methamphetamine, will have a chilling effect on doctors, patients and undoubtedly adversely impact maternal health outcomes in Louisiana.  “Instead of pushing to criminalize those who are helping people access safe, legal medication abortion, the state legislature should instead focus on pressing issues that would actually benefit the well-being of those they swear an oath to represent.” Julie Burkhart is a national abortion rights leader, former senior advisor to slain Wichita-abortion provider Dr. George Tiller, and the only person in the country who has opened an abortion clinic in a state where it had been banned.Ms. Burkhart is currently the president of Wellspring Health Access which has a clinic in Casper, Wyoming and co-owner of Hope Clinic in Granite City, Illinois, a nationally trusted leader in abortion services since 1974. Burkhart is regularly called on by national and local media to offer insight into the debate, including this recent New York Times profile piece about the Casper, WY clinic, and also a new short documentary of the Wellspring Health Access clinic and its operations.  Julie speaks with Mark Alyn on this episdoe of Late Night Health.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Originally from Germany, Chris Apfel, MD, PhD, MBA is a physician and clinical researcher with over 100 published papers, including a six-factor clinical prediction model published in NEJM that led to the development of The Apfel Score, a clinical calculator used universally to predict the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and Dr Apfel's recruitment to the US and the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Apfel first began to understand the pitfalls of cancer treatment and the cancer patient's journey when his mother became ill with ovarian cancer. Despite having received the recommended therapies, she ultimately lost a very painful battle. When his father was later diagnosed with lung cancer, he opted to forego any therapy after having witnessed his wife's ordeal, and subsequently succumbed to the disease.Driven to find more effective therapies for cancer patients,Dr. Apfel left the clinical department at UCSF, received an MBA from Wharton to complement his scientific education, and ultimately founded SageMedic Corp., a visionary biotech company based in Redwood City, California that has developed a groundbreakingapproach to cancer care called the SAGE Oncotest™.Few people realize that only about 30% of late-stage cancer patients benefit from the first line of chemotherapy prescribed under the current standard of care. Nearly 70% have no objective response, which means that cancer therapy remains disproportionately hit or miss despite the truly impressive advances that have been made in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.Creating a multiplicity of live, 3-D microtumor replicates of a patient's cancer tissue to identify tumor resistance to standard of care therapies, the SAGE Oncotest guides the oncologist to select the most effective therapy, more than doubling the patient's current chances of receiving the most effective treatment. In cases where therapeutic options that fall with NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) guidelines have proven to be insufficient or the outcome is in question, the assay panel may go beyond the standard of care to test repurposed drugs that are FDA-approved for different indications but have proven to be effective against cancer in select cases. Results are delivered within 7-10 days.About SageMedic:SageMedic is a registered California lab that is fully accredited in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) by the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). For more information, visit https://sagemedic.com/Dr. Apfel visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Originally from Germany, Chris Apfel, MD, PhD, MBA is a physician and clinical researcher with over 100 published papers, including a six-factor clinical prediction model published in NEJM that led to the development of The Apfel Score, a clinical calculator used universally to predict the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and Dr Apfel's recruitment to the US and the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Apfel first began to understand the pitfalls of cancer treatment and the cancer patient's journey when his mother became ill with ovarian cancer. Despite having received the recommended therapies, she ultimately lost a very painful battle. When his father was later diagnosed with lung cancer, he opted to forego any therapy after having witnessed his wife's ordeal, and subsequently succumbed to the disease.Driven to find more effective therapies for cancer patients,Dr. Apfel left the clinical department at UCSF, received an MBA from Wharton to complement his scientific education, and ultimately founded SageMedic Corp., a visionary biotech company based in Redwood City, California that has developed a groundbreakingapproach to cancer care called the SAGE Oncotest™.Few people realize that only about 30% of late-stage cancer patients benefit from the first line of chemotherapy prescribed under the current standard of care. Nearly 70% have no objective response, which means that cancer therapy remains disproportionately hit or miss despite the truly impressive advances that have been made in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.Creating a multiplicity of live, 3-D microtumor replicates of a patient's cancer tissue to identify tumor resistance to standard of care therapies, the SAGE Oncotest guides the oncologist to select the most effective therapy, more than doubling the patient's current chances of receiving the most effective treatment. In cases where therapeutic options that fall with NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) guidelines have proven to be insufficient or the outcome is in question, the assay panel may go beyond the standard of care to test repurposed drugs that are FDA-approved for different indications but have proven to be effective against cancer in select cases. Results are delivered within 7-10 days.About SageMedic:SageMedic is a registered California lab that is fully accredited in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) by the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). For more information, visit https://sagemedic.com/Dr. Apfel visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five couples in the U.S. struggles with some form of infertility. The biggest roadblock for most of them to start on the path of parenthood is the high cost of fertility treatments. To ease that financial burden and help those seeking to start a family achieve success, Brooke Goff, founder and president of Goff Law Group in Connecticut, has pledged $430,000.00 to offset the massive expense of the fertility process. The enhanced benefit is a hot topic given the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling on “fetal personhoods” and the uncertain future of the procedure.“I knew at a young age that I wanted to have a family, yet I also knew that as a gay woman, I would need some assistance from science,” said Attorney Brooke Goff, owner of Goff Law Group, a personal injury law firm in Connecticut.  “In vitro fertilization fulfilled my desire to carry a child and experience the beautiful journey of pregnancy, something every woman should be entitled to if she so desires regardless of her sexuality.”That's why in 2022, Attorney Goff began researching viable solutions and was told that only larger global companies, not small businesses, would even consider fertility health coverage.  “I was taken aback that more small businesses do not invest in their employees across the board- with family planning and creation,” she adds.  “Employees are the lifeblood of any company and if a business owner wants continued success and profitability, he or she should be investing in their employees' family - both present and future.”Brooke visits with Mark Alyn on this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Spring allergy season symptoms already cause confusion with other illnesses like COVID-19, RSV and the flu. But the root of your family's coughing, sneezing and headaches may actually be poor indoor air quality. During National Autoimmune Awareness Month in March, the experts at Natural Home Solutions LLC encourage home and business owners to test their indoor air quality.“Similar to medical check-ups for our physical bodies, it is equally important to regularly monitor the indoor environment of one's home and office,” says Laura Champagne, co-founder of Natural Home Solutions LLC, mold remediation specialists serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire. “A simple air quality test can reveal issues within your interior spaces and common findings often indicate that the central air systems are circulating containments throughout the home or office just like blood through one's veins and arteries.” Laura visits with Mark Alyn on this editon of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

 Why did that new diet work for your best friend, but you gained 5 pounds? Since when did that great workout regimen stop yielding results? How can you know which supplements are worth the hype and which will make you feel worse? And how can you best assess whether the changes you've made are truly leading to better health? For more than 20 years, personal trainer and functional health coach Danielle Dayoub Forrest has seen clients struggle with similar questions as they navigate an ever-changing landscape of health claims and advice, eating plans and fitness fads. Too often, when the results they seek prove fleeting or elusive, they lose hope and forward momentum. They become stuck in their wellness journey.Own Your Wellness: Giving You the Tools to Break Through Your Health Plateaus by Daniella Dayoub Forrest provides readers with the individualized approach she's long used with her clients to help them successfully break out of their ruts and take ownership of their wellness journey. Attaining wellness is not a one-size-fits-all process but rather a unique, personalized path that is constantly evolving. In her book, she provides readers with tools, tips and strategies to create unique health and wellness plans that can be adapted and fine-tuned for a lifetime of effective transformation.Daniella visits with Mark Alyn on this episode of Late Night Health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/late-night-health-radio--2804369/support.

Patrcia Greenberg has a passion for making healthy living accessible to everyone and sharing the secrets to a healthy life.As the host of a weekly show that teaches people how to live well and comfortably into old age, I believe that everyone deserves access to top quality life guidance so they know how to best maintain their health and an understanding about what's happening inside and outside of them.Passionate about wellness for life, I have completed 20 marathons and 115 half marathons, and now in my 60's I participate in the sport of tower climbing, having conquered buildings all over the country.Personally, I am married with a grown daughter, and I love to read, hosting a book club each month, and knit scarves to donate to individuals and charities in need.A lot of people ask me how I got to this point, and the answer is to continue to learn. Always be a student of the world. Patricia visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of the program. 

Risa Shaw, PhD, the editor of the second edition of Not Child's Play: An Anthology of Brother-Sister Incest, visits with Mark Alyn. This groundbreaking work focuses on the silent narratives of shame, anger, and pain of the girls who were abused by their brothers and the brave women they have become.Through a collection of writings and artworks contributed by female survivors, the book starkly exposes the harrowing trauma of incest perpetrated by brothers. Not Child's Play fearlessly navigates this challenging subject matter with unparalleled courage and sensitivity. Risa offers insights on essential information. avenues for seeking support. and the path forward into healing. Herself a survivor.Risa bravely shares her personal journey and recounts her family's response upon disclosure of her experiences. Additionally, the book is open for review. Despite how often it occurs, sibling incest is rarely talked about in our culture, even in the era of #METOO. Risa sheds light on this issue, striving to empower women to eclaim the lives that have been from them.The goal of Not Child's Play is to break the patterns of shame and secrecy that often silence survivors, obscure their stories, and perpetuate the cycle of abuse. In her new preface of the second edition of Not Child's Play, Risa reveals the power of 40 years of truth-telling to address the damage done not only to her, but to every survivor of sibling incest. Risa is an educator, leader, and activist. As a (now retired) Professor of Interpreting and linguistics at Gallaudet University. 

The healthcare industry is grappling with a significant financial burden attributed to an often overlooked challenge: patient no-shows. Surprisingly, statistics reveal that 25% to 30% of all medical appointments, 40% of Medicaid appointments, and 50% of primary care appointments end in no-shows.This issue translates to a staggering annual loss of $150 billion for the U.S. healthcare industry.Transportation barriers are a major factor contributing to missed medical appointments. Statistic show that transportation issues are cited as the reason for missing medical appointments 7% of the time, with seniors reporting this as the primary reason an overwhelming 65% of the time. A study published in the NIH National Library of Medicine has linked transportation barriers to a decline in continuity of care, reduced use of regular outpatient care, increased emergency department visits, and higher readmission rates, all of which contribute to elevated costs for individuals and third-party payers.Christopher Ochs, Chief Development Officer of Kerico, talks with Mark Alyn

It's that time of the year again!  We recently set the clocks ahead and besides losing more sleep, many Americans will be gaining more headaches!  Medical studies show that a disruption in sleep patterns caused by time changes, can trigger migraines.  Headache Specialist Dr. Fred Cohen of the Mount Sinai Medical System in New York is with us to offer some tips to clean up your sleep routine and ease time-change headaches.  Dr. Cohen joins Mark Alyn for a look at how time changes can affect your health.

On Friday, March 8, Tom Martin Media will be hosting a special "Wisdom All Around Us" two-hour special conversation featuring inspiring women from around the world.This free two-hour event will feature feature female coaches, authors, filmmakers and entrepreneurs from Angola, France, Mexico, the UK, Ukraine, and the United States -- and there will be plenty of time for interaction and conversation!Come join us to celebrate International Women's Day 2024!To register:https://tommartinmedia.ck.page/iwd24Tom talks with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health!

Allowing children and teens to reach their full height potential is based on several critical factors, from heredity to adequate nutrition, hormonal balance, stress management, and sleep patterns. Yet 70% of U.S. adolescents lack nutrients essential to bone growth and poor nutrition in schools can lead to a 7.8-inch gap in height for people, as the National Library of Medicine indicates.TruHeight supplements these deficiencies, especially for those who need to improve their diet and reduce sugar consumption and other unhealthy habits. TruHeight addresses the critical growth years of 5+ years old with vitamins, minerals, protein, amino acids, and other essential nutrients necessary for bone growth. Dr. Michael Milobsky talks with Mark Alyn about the need for supplements in children.

David Cantor founded Folk Revival Heirloom Foods in 2022 because he was passionate about increasing resiliency in our food supply. Heirloom foods help support biodiversity, and this diversity gives our food system strength and resilience.Cantor has been working in the natural food world his whole adult life. It started after college, when he founded a small organic vegetable farm in New Mexico and never looked back. He later studied Food and Ag Policy and have been working to grow natural and organic food brands ever since. Each cup of Folk Revival contains 20g protein, is low carb, Keto-friendly, zero sugar, made with wild harvest acorns, and is delicious both hot and cold. “Acorns have been consumed by people for millennia and are enjoyed around the world. They have profound environmental and health benefits and are a largely untapped resource,” notes Cantor. Canotr shares the secret of acorns with Mark Alyn on this episode.For more information visit www.FolkRevival.com

Bob Duggan was a young priest who left the Vatican to live a life committed to teaching a new worldview of health. He worked to legalize acupuncture, founded a school and created Penn North, a non-profit addiction treatment facility in Baltimore, Maryland, where they continue to use his acupuncture program. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to support this vibrant community center. His views on transforming our disease-based health care system to one embedded in wellness and true disease prevention were sought by business leaders, lawmakers and political campaigns. Bob's last gift was to hone his work into a series of simple practices, each centered on understanding that how you feel in your body will impact your thoughts, actions and health. Bob taught me how to breathe and changed my life. The stories in this book illustrate how the practices can create peace in your body and in your world of work and family. Karen visits with Mark Alyn to talk about how you change your life. You can get a free copy of the book on Amazon tomorrow March 5th.

If you're over 45, you're probably not sleeping as well as you once did. You may have even grown accustomed to the brain fog that muddles your thinking. You're not the only one feeling drowsy. The CDC says more than a third of American adults are sleep deprived on a regular basis. The answer may be combining tried-and-true sleep basics with new sleep technology. “Sleeping fewer than six hours on a regular basis is a health concern,” comments neurologist Dan Cohen, MD, who has dedicated his career to helping people sleep better.“Decades of research, involving millions of people, show that chronic sleep deprivation is associated with increased risks of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and dementia.” Our sleep cycles get messed up as we age Delta, or slow wave sleep stage, is associated with deep, restorative sleep. Delta sleep occurs mainly in the first half of the night, enabling you to sleep the rest of the night. “Delta sleep is more important than the other sleep stages of sleep regarding physical health. It is when the body secretes human growth hormone. Delta sleep enables the body and brain to recover from daytime activities, relieves stress and can have a dramatic impact on overall health,” explains Cohen. “It is also associated with performing better on memory tasks the next day.”Dr. Cohen joins Mark Alyn to talk about better sleep on this episode of Late Night Health.

I've owned and operated Yoga Sanctuary in some capacity in different locations for about fifteen years. It has been a blessed journey with people entering through the doors and all the eclectic places traveled to share the goodness of calming tactics. The participants have been eight to eighty plus. People that have connected with Yoga here at the Sanctuary and have moved away, quite often Zoom Yoga and stay in practice. The people that I've had the honor to work with, bring positivity and light to their life have been school children, counselors, nurses, executives, teachers, musicians, and many with other walks of life. It has been a pleasure to go into schools and share Yoga, meditation, calming and breathing methods. I feel that this has been my mission and purpose in life. Anne visits with Mark Alyn on the edition of Late Night Health.

Hard-pressed farmers launched the original Populist movement, calling for a widening democracy to counter corporate monopoly and profiteering. Their resentment of the rich grew as the economy alternated between rapid growth and economic depression, producing both millionaires and destitute families. The Populist challenge to unbridled capitalism would finally force Republicans and especially Democrats to recognize the growing support for progressive change within their ranks. Fast-forward to modern times. Today's pundits would have us believe that “populists” of the left—no less so than the right—are uniquely drawn to authoritarian politics. According to Babson,” The historical Populists are forgotten today as commentators tell us that Donald Trump, a self-proclaimed billionaire, is somehow also a ‘populist.'"It is because of the political climate of recent times that Babson began to explore how it was possible that politicians of completely different mindsets could somehow be connected to the idea of “populism.” From that exploration came his decision to write Forgotten Populists. “In 2016 I began to wonder how it was possible to describe two men as different as Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump as somehow sharing a link to ‘populism,'” Babson recalls, “one on the left, the other on the right. The more I read and the deeper I probed, the more absurd this claim turned out to be. The original Populists of the 1890s would have detested the likes of Trump, a right-wing billionaire from New York City. “‘Right-wing populism' is an oxymoron,” says Babson. “The very term ‘populist' was originated by groups that favored economic cooperatives, public ownership of railroads and utilities, low- cost federal loans for struggling farmers, postal savings banks, and an end to the gold standard. Charlatans who want to manipulate the voting public are demagogues, not Populists, and I wanted to write a history that makes that clear.” Author Steve Babson, Ph.D visits with Mark Alyn.