A motivating, thought provoking and informative new health & wellness podcast featuring Florine Mark as the host that will focus on all aspects of our lives from physical, emotional and mental health to career and social. As the CEO & President of the WW Group (largest Weight Watchers International franchise holder) Florine is a highly respected motivational speaker, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist who is passionate about sharing her lifelong desire to educate and help others achieve ...
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Don’t Let Fear Ruin Your Life
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With Tareq Azim, entrepreneur and author What scares you? Is it a fear of illness or death? Are you afraid of heights or enclosed spaces? Or, does the fear of failure in business or personal relationships scare you? Perhaps it’s a fear of the unknown. Some people suffer from an extreme fear of simply “being” afraid. “Phobophobia” is a rare medical …
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How to Navigate the Current Job Market
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With Bonnie Burk, the Director of Recruitment at IntegriSource Despite dire predictions based on labor strikes, global wars, and the reoccurring threats of inflation and recession, employment growth in the United States remained strong throughout 2023. But what lies ahead for 2024? What industries are hiring and what markets are downsizing their em…
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How Wearable Tech Devices Improve Patient Health
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With Jessica Golbus, Clinical Instructor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School Are you familiar with the term “wearable medical technology?” If not, perhaps you should be. One of the biggest advances in the field of medicine today has been the use of medical devices like smartwatches and home heal…
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What's On Your Reading List?
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With Cathy Russ, Director of The West Bloomfield Michigan Public Library As the snow and cold weather arrive, there’s no better time to hunker down and catch up on our reading. But with so many newly released books, it’s hard even to know where to begin. Thankfully, your local librarian can offer some great recommendations. According to Cathy Russ,…
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How To Apply Makeup Like A Pro
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With Haley Cassar, professional makeup artist and skin care advocate Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a professional makeup artist working behind the scenes at a fashion show or photoshoot? Behind those beautiful, glamorous photos, the makeup artist is busy putting in days or even weeks of research and preparation ahead of the shoot to a…
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Becoming a Community Leader
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With Denise Ilitch, podcaster and President of Ilitch Enterprises When you grow up in one of the most influential and successful families in the country, your family name and reputation precede you. People may feel they know you before you’ve even been introduced. While a family name can open doors and expose you to amazing opportunities, there is …
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What To Do When Everything Falls Apart
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With Sterling Hawkins, Motivational Speaker, Business Consultant and Author Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your life is falling apart and you feel like a total failure? Perhaps you’ve been laid off from your dream job or a long-standing relationship is suddenly over. You might feel as if your entire world has come crashing down. …
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Are You Guilty of Self-Sabotage?
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With Lisa Lapides Sawicki, Certified Life Coach and Motivational Speaker We frequently hear the term “self-sabotage” but what does it mean? What is self-sabotage and how can it harm us? When we act, consciously or unconsciously, in a way that prevents us from achieving a long-desired goal, that is self-sabotage. Common examples of sabotaging behavi…
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All About Sudden Cardiac Arrest
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With Dr. Kim Eagle, a cardiologist from the University of Michigan and the Director of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center. Did you know that October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month? What is a sudden cardiac arrest and how does it differ from a heart attack? Although the two are thought to be similar, they are actually quite different. A hea…
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A Creative Way to Fight Childhood Obesity
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With David Norec, author and activist The rate of childhood or pediatric obesity has increased dramatically in the past few years with approximately one-third of children in the U.S. diagnosed as overweight or obese. While many people may dismiss childhood obesity as something they’ll eventually grow out of, more often than not, obese children beco…
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Postpartum Depression — Not Just the “Baby Blues”
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With Dr. Kurt Wharton, OBGYN, Chief of Women’s and Children’s Clinical Care at Corewell Health, and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oakland University, William Beaumont School of Medicine. Have you or someone you know ever suffered from postpartum depression? If so, then you know how devastating this potentially life-threatening condition…
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Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer
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With Jaye Sciullo, Michigan Executive Director of Susan G. Komen & Dr. Shoshana Hallowell, Surgical Oncologist at Ascension Health The month of October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” Throughout the month, we see the color pink everywhere to remind us of the critical need for early cancer detection and immediate access to the very best care. Th…
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How To Know When Change Is Right For You
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With Sandra Ali, award-winning journalist and news anchor Do you know that one of the most stressful life events a person can experience is a job change? Even if we’re leaving for more money or a better opportunity, we may still feel a tremendous sense of anxiety at the thought of “starting over” and having to prove ourselves in a new position. The…
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How To Find Balance As A Working Mother
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With Sandra Ali, award-winning journalist and news anchor One of the biggest challenges working women face is finding that delicate balance between a fulfilling home and family life and our demanding work schedule. Juggling the responsibilities of work and child care can feel overwhelming but it’s equally important that we make time for ourselves t…
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How To Turn Back the Clock On Aging
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with Dr. Joel Kahn, The Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity Do you ever dream about finding the hidden Fountain of Youth? Just imagine if we could put an end to disease and aging and actually turn back the clock to a time when our physical body was at its peak for health, strength, and optimum performance. If it were only possible, how amazing that w…
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How Women Can Make A Real Impact
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With Wendy Steele, CEO and Founder of Impact100 Do you ever feel as if there aren’t enough hours in the day? We’re constantly being pulled in so many different directions with work, family, and social obligations. This becomes even more challenging for working mothers, because we may stay up late to review our children’s homework and then get up ea…
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Is There Anything Cooler Than Being a Geek?
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With Wil Wheaton — author, actor, and blogger Once upon a time, being called a “geek” was considered an insult. But how times have changed! Today, being labeled a geek is the epitome of “cool.” Just think about it; some of the wealthiest people in the world such as Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg were self-described geeks. Now, they hav…
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Providing a Solution For Homeless College Students
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With Jacqueline Wilson, former “First Lady,” of Wayne State University and advocate for homeless students With fall approaching, that means the start of the fall college semester and students will soon be attending classes. As we help them pack up their bedding along with all their dorm or apartment essentials, we think of the fun they’ll be having…
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Avoiding Conversational Pitfalls
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With Joyce Weiss, Communication Coach and Author Have you ever heard the saying, “It’s not what you said, but how you said it?” Sometimes having a conversation with another person can be a potentially explosive situation filled with dangerous mixed messages. Judging by the expression on the other person’s face, it’s obvious that he or she completel…
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All About Female Hair Loss Treatment Options
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With Dr. Paradi Mirmirani, Dermatologist and Hair Loss Specialist at Kaiser Permanente When it comes to a person’s physical appearance, hair is one of our most defining features. Do you ever notice how when asked to describe a woman physically, one of the first adjectives given is hair color? Is she blonde, brunette, or a redhead? We might then go …
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Have You Discovered Pickleball Yet?
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with Sarah Ansboury, Pickleball Coach and Director of Pickleball Instruction at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort The sport of Pickleball continues to be the fastest-growing sport in America. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, new courts are popping up all over the country. Currently, there are more than 10,000 courts in the United States…
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How To Spend More Time LIVING Outdoors
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With Paige Payne, Master Gardner and Landscape Design Instructor Did you know that one of the best ways to support our physical and mental health is to spend more time outdoors? It’s true! The benefits of being outdoors and breathing in the fresh air could strengthen our immune system, help us sleep better at night, and reduce stress. After all, wh…
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How to Stop Caring About What Others Think
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with Dr. Robyn Graham, host of The Robyn Graham Show and author of the book, You, Me and Anxiety. Do you worry about what others think of you? Does the thought of public speaking make you physically ill? Are you someone who dreads dinner parties because you’re so afraid of saying the wrong thing? Or, perhaps you worry about being humiliated because…
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How to Interpret Body Language
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with Janette Ghedotte, licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder, and CEO of Accurate Body Language. Have you ever heard the saying, “What a person doesn’t say is often far more revealing than what they do say?” We may not be aware of it, but without saying a word, our posture or the look on our face can speak volumes. Even when we’re not aware of it…
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Why Is It So Difficult To See My Physician?
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with Melanie Brim, President and CEO of the Michigan Health Council. Have you noticed it’s increasingly difficult to schedule an appointment with a medical specialist? If you’re calling for the first time, perhaps you’re being told the doctor is no longer accepting “new patients.” Or, when they do offer an appointment, it’s for a date several month…
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Are You Ready to Take the Trail Challenge?
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with Hilary Simmet, Marketing Specialist for the Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Michigan When was the last time you visited your local park? If it’s been awhile, you may want to reacquaint yourself with all of the wonderful activities available at the park these days. For example, right here in Southeastern, Michigan we have so many beautifully develo…
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What Is the Status of Healthcare in Michigan?
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With Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association Did you know that the week of May 7th‒13th was National Hospital Week? During that week, we pay tribute to our healthcare workers and thank them for their service. Governor Gretchen Whitmer honored our dedicated hospital employees with the following message, “Whether you’re prepar…
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What Is the Most Important Exercise for Your Body?
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with Shawn Byrnes, Franchise Owner of StretchLab When most of us think of stretching, it’s something we might spend a few minutes doing to limber up before exercising, or afterwards to cool down. But did you know that stretching on its own is a great form of exercise? Not only does stretching build and tone your muscles, but it can help avoid injur…
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In Memoriam — A Tribute To Former Podcast Guest Heather Armstrong
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We hear a lot of talk in the media these days about mental illness. In fact, this podcast frequently covers the topic with the goal of understanding the disease and supporting those who struggle with a mental disorder. But there can be a lot of confusion about what qualifies as mental illness. Sometimes, it’s used as an excuse for everything from m…
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How To Write a Bestselling Novel
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With Kathleen Grissom, Bestselling Author Having a passionate dream and believing in yourself could transform your daily life. It provides a reason to spring out of bed in the morning and it can motivate you to keep going late at night, working overtime in pursuit of that dream. That passion may even change how we see the world by letting us imagin…
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The Effects and Treatments of Long COVID
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With Dr. Jonathan Fellows, Board Certified Neurology Specialist No one could have anticipated in March of 2020 the staggering toll COVID-19 would have on the world as millions lost their lives and others continue to suffer long-term health consequences. But now, more than three years later, the public health emergency has expired in the U.S. Even t…
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How to Avoid and Resolve Conflicts
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with Lisa Lapides Sawicki, Certified Life Coach What do you think of when you hear of a “conflict” between two people? Do you automatically roll your eyes or feel your stomach clench with anxiety? Or, is your first impulse to try and “smooth things over” and diffuse the conflict before things escalate any further? While that might give the parties …
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Who To Call When You’re Freaking Out at 3 a.m.
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With Christina Beck, Director of Content for Supportiv What do you do when you’re tossing and turning in the middle of the night, panicking about a situation or suddenly overcome with anxiety? Your first thought might be to reach for the phone to call a family member or friend… only it’s three o’clock in the morning and you don’t want to wake them …
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Workplace Wellness and Creating A Healthy Environment
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With Sinziana Luchian, Director of Healthcare Initiatives at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce One of the biggest challenges employers have faced since the early days of the pandemic is reassuring employees that their workplace is not only safe but that changes have been implemented to ensure a healthy work environment. But what is meant by …
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Tips For Living With Diabetes
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With Beth Thayer, Director of Henry Ford Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention When you are diagnosed with a chronic illness such as Type 2 Diabetes, some lifestyle changes may be in order. But the good news is that by adopting healthy habits and with careful blood sugar monitoring, you will not only feel better but you could avoid the…
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Tips for Caregivers on Handling Public Meltdowns
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With Meryl Comer, Award Winning Journalist and TV Producer When you’re a caregiver for an adult with a cognitive disability such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, there could be numerous challenges involved in taking that individual out in public. Simple errands such as going to the grocery store or dining out at restaurants can prove to be an exhausting…
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How to Overcome Financial Hardship
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With Jessie Garrison from GreenPath Financial Wellness One of the most challenging situations a person can experience is financial hardship. Few things keep us up at night more than the fear of not being able to pay our bills. A sudden change in financial circumstances could jeopardize our ability to pay our mortgage, buy groceries, or even put gas…
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How To Stock Your Kitchen for Easy Meal Planning
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With Gayle Schindler, Chef, Author, and Food Blogger With the skyrocketing cost of grocery bills, it’s more important than ever before to shop wisely and avoid food waste. Instead of eating out, ordering in, or a last-minute trip to the grocery store, you can save time and money by having everything you need on hand to whip up delicious meals. Whil…
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How To Choose a Health Insurance Plan
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With Michael Bertaut, Health Care Economist and Straight Talk blog author with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. We’re fortunate to live at a time when we have so many different health insurance plans available, but why does choosing a health insurance plan have to be so complicated? Sadly, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all health…
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How To Avoid Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
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With Ross Douthat, Author, and New York Times Opinion Columnist With spring approaching, we look forward to the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. But while we’re enjoying the warm weather and sunshine, we also need to be aware of the heightened risk of contracting tick bites. Although tick exposure might occur any time of year, ticks tend to…
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How To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Illness
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WITH Dr. Don Grant, 2022 President of the American Psychological Association, Society for Media Psychology and Technology and Chair of the American Psychological Association, Device Management and Intelligence Committee and National Advisor of Healthy Device Management for Newport Healthcare Did you know we’re currently in the midst of a national m…
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How To Influence People and Win Followers
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With Bridjet Morris, Influencer and Lifestyle Blogger There was a time when we relied exclusively on newspapers, TV, or radio for the latest news updates. If we wanted information on the latest fashion and makeup trends, we’d spend hours gazing at colorful magazine ads or watching television commercials. But as magazine revenues plummeted and TV vi…
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What is Imposter Syndrome and How to Manage It
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With Dr. Valerie Young, Co-Founder of Imposter Syndrome Institute Are you familiar with the term Imposter Syndrome? It’s cropping up all over the media these days. But what does it really mean and who is most likely to experience it? More importantly, are there ways we can overcome it? It’s not unusual for women (and men) to suffer from occasional …
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What is Music Therapy and How Can It Help Us?
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WITH Miriam Sherk, a board-certified music therapist Has there ever been a time in your life when you were in a bad mood and you found yourself singing along to a song on the radio and when the song ended, you just felt better? Listening to music, playing an instrument or singing can soothe us mentally and emotionally by reminding us of happier tim…
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How To Cut Grocery Bills and Fight Climate Change
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With Danielle Todd, Executive Director of Make Food Not Waste. How often do you go through your pantry and refrigerator discarding perishable food items based on their “sell by” or “use by” dates? Do you rely on those dates to determine whether an item is “safe to eat?” Or, do you pay no attention and regularly eat food well past the posted date? W…
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What Is Telemedicine and How Does It Work?
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With Courtney Stevens, Director of Virtual Care at Henry Ford Health Are you familiar with the term “telemedicine?” Perhaps you or a family member have used telemedicine in the past for non-emergency medical issues. But if you’re not familiar with Telemedicine, it’s the ability for medical personnel to consult, treat, and monitor their patients rem…
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How To Stay Physically Fit and Mentally Sharp As You Age
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With Dr. James Bragman, Sports Medicine & Geriatric Specialist What do you think of when you hear the word retirement? Do you think of all the things you have wanted to do but didn’t have time for? Or, does the idea of retirement scare you because you can’t imagine not having a meaningful job to do each day? It’s not uncommon that as we age, we may…
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What is Sleep Tourism?
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With Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. David Gessert What’s your idea of the perfect vacation getaway? Imagine if money were no object and you could go anywhere, would you choose to sightsee in an exotic, glamorous location? Or, is your idea of the perfect getaway a sunny beach somewhere? Although our concept of the ideal vacation may vary, rarely do w…
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How to Travel with Special Dietary Concerns
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With Rebecca Gade Sawicki, Professional Blogger and Travel Consultant Having the opportunity to travel and enjoy new experiences away from our day-to-day routine may be one of life’s greatest pleasures. If you’re traveling abroad or touring the U.S., there are so many amazing sights to see and delightful places to visit. Where do you like to travel…
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How To Manage Chronic Pain Without Pills Or Surgery
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With Rick Olderman, Sports and Orthopedic Therapist and Author Living with chronic pain can impact the quality of our lives in ways we never imagined. The debilitating emotional and mental toll of living with ongoing pain can affect virtually every aspect of our lives. It may become difficult to function as we once did. In addition to limiting phys…
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