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521 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFuture Tech Health Brings all the Latest News in the World of Medicine, Bioengineering, Keto, Stem Cell Technology and Much More.
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Ketones Enhancing the Efficacy of Chemotherapy—Adrienne Scheck, PhD—Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, Arizona College of Medicine, Cancer Biology Program at the University of Arizona
March 12, 2019 06:22 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBDr. Adrienne Scheck had always been interested in cancer research, but it wasn’t until her lab fortuitously found its way next to Dr. John Roe’s that she would encounter a proposition that would indefinitely redirect the focus of her research. Dr. John Roe, clinician, scientist, and international expert on the use of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of epilepsy, asked Dr. Scheck if she would be interested in researching the effects of ketones on brain tumors, and it wasn’t long until the ...
The Nutrition to Diabetes Connection – Andrew Koutnik, Metabolic Medicine Lab at the University of South Florida – A Detailed Look at How Nutrition and Metabolism Affect Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
March 12, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBAndrew Koutnik is a passionate biomedical researcher focused primarily on nutrition, metabolism, and their connection to various medical conditions, especially type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This podcast offers listeners an opportunity to learn a vast amount of information about how nutrition affects the body and its processes, and is a must-listen for anyone with diabetes. Koutnik provides a thorough overview of select research he has conducted at the Metabolic Medicine Lab, University of Sou...
Better Clinical Trials, Better Data Accelerating Drug Development for Alzheimer’s Disease—Julie Collens, PhD—Vivid Genomics
March 11, 2019 11:20 - 32 minutes - 21.6 MB“Drug development for Alzheimer’s is notorious for failures,” says Julie Collens, PhD. She goes on to explain that about 150 drugs developed for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease over the past 20 years have failed to meet the clinical target and endpoint of the study designed to test their efficacy. Julie Collens, CEO and founder of Vivid Genomics, is trying to change this by creating and implementing several tests which will identify variations in the disease which could be skewing the ...
92,000 Samples and Counting: MyCode, The Geisinger Genetic Sequencing Program—Erica Ramos—Geisinger
March 11, 2019 06:47 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBGeisinger’s MyCode program operated as a biobank until 2014, when in collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals it became a research effort involving whole exome sequencing on patient participant samples. They have since sequenced over 92,000 samples, many of which contained potentially medically relevant information warranting immediate changes to treatment protocols. In response, the MyCode protocol was changed in 2015 to allow for participants to obtain the results of their sequencing a...
Reducing Chemotherapy-Related Toxicities with an Intratumoral Drug Delivery System—Jeannine Coburn—Worcester Polytechnic Institute
March 08, 2019 10:43 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBBIO: Dr. Jeannine M. Coburn is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Her group’s research interests are in developing novel functional biomaterials for biomedical applications. Her group uses silk, chondroitin sulfate, bacterial-derived cellulose, and decellularized plant cell matrices as the scaffolding “blocks” for the biomaterials and utilized basic chemistry principles and techniques from synthetic chemistry and genetic engineering to impart...
Sleep Health The Importance of Prioritizing and Personalizing It—Seema Khosla, MD—Medical Director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep
March 08, 2019 06:52 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB“We all have this badge of honor…that we’re going to stay up all night…and we’ll sleep when we’re dead, and it took a really long time for me to figure out that that’s completely wrong and backward and scary and dangerous,” says Dr. Seema Khosla, who now serves as the Medical Director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep. She began her career as a pulmonology resident rather unaware of the critical importance of sleep, as she worked herself to the bone and felt her own sense of honor in doin...
Sleepy Comfort – Dr. Wei-Shin Lai and Jason Wolfe, SleepPhones – Wearable Headbands for Sleeping and Activities
March 07, 2019 07:01 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBDr. Wei-Shin Lai and Jason Wolfe, the wife/husband team behind the successful sleep aid company, SleepPhones (sleepphones.com) discuss their interesting, and organic, path to sleep innovation. Dr. Wei-Shin Lai discusses how sleep problems in her own life led her onto a path of research that culminated with the development of their popular sleeping aids. Trying unsuccessfully to find a way to relax into sleep with bulky headphones, she set out to invent a better solution. With the help of he...
Vascular Health – Douglas Losordo, Caladrius Biosciences – Blood Vessel Regeneration, Cardiovascular Issues
March 07, 2019 06:34 - 38 minutes - 37.3 MBDouglas W. Losordo, MD, the Executive Vice President of Caladrius Biosciences, Inc., provides us with an extensive account of his experiences researching vascular biology and cardiovascular issues in general. Dr. Losordo has enjoyed an extensive career studying the mechanisms of angiogenesis, tissue repair and regeneration, and specific vascular problems. His company, Caladrius Biosciences, Inc., is a biopharmaceutical company that excels in technology platforms targeted to cardiovascular c...
Sleep Solutions – Kelly Glazer Baron, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Utah – The Amazing Power of Good Sleep
March 07, 2019 06:14 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this podcast Kelly Glazer Baron, PhD, MPH, DBSM, an Associate Professor in the Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah, provides an extensive and detailed overview of the various ways that sleep impacts our lives. Dr. Baron is a clinical psychologist who has been intensely engaged in behavioral sleep medicine for many years, providing cognitive behavioral therapy in her clinic for sufferers of insomnia, sleep apnea, sleepwalking a...
Hypnosis Prognosis – Kevin Kastelnik and Guillaume Gautier of dreaminzZz – How to Get Better Sleep, Get There Faster, Relax, Focus, and Feel Better Daily
March 07, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBKevin Kastelnik and Guillaume Gautier are the innovative founders of dreaminzZz. This podcast will provide valuable information regarding sleep and hypnosis as they discuss their visionary product, HYPNOS, an all-new way to deeper relaxation for achieving goals and falling asleep faster. Find more information online at their website: dreaminzzz.com. Kastelnik discusses his own personal issues with sleep and how early on in his life he discovered that poly-phasic sleep, the practice of sleep...
The Power of Good Sleep – Edward Franz Pace-Schott, Harvard Medical School – Trauma, Anxiety, and Sleep
March 05, 2019 06:32 - 39 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this interesting podcast, Edward Franz Pace-Schott, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, talks about trauma and anxiety, and the importance of sleep. As an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, much of Pace-Schott’s work has focused on the importance of sleep, which is so incredibly vital for the normal regulation of human emotions. Pace-Schott looks at sleep disturbances in multiple study participants...
Fully Functioning Human – Michael J. Joyner, MD, Human Performance – How We Function, The Human Body, Performance, and Development
March 01, 2019 07:18 - 51 minutes - 45.6 MBMichael J. Joyner, MD, noted expert on human physiology, takes us on an informative trip as he discusses many issues from human performance to blood flow. Dr. Joyner is an experienced researcher in the area of performance and exercise physiology. Privately, and as a consultant for NASA and NIH, his grant-funded research has led to significant revelations in the understanding of muscle and skin blood flow, athletic performance, and blood pressure regulation. Dr. Joyner discusses his focus on...
Dental Revolution – Brian McCarthy of Dentistry.com – The Future of Oral Care and the Protection of Our Teeth
March 01, 2019 05:33 - 27 minutes - 27 MBBrian McCarthy is the EVP of Dentistry.com and is an innovator in the business of modern dentistry. His primary motivation: to bring quality dentistry to everyone. In this informative podcast McCarthy talks about how the lack of proper oral care is a growing problem in America. With many Americans skipping yearly dental visits, oral care is suffering. And as many dentists have been slow to keep up with advancing technology, appointments are being missed, and patients are not scheduling regu...
Sleep, Obesity, and Post-Millennials—Dr. Conrad Iber—University of Minnesota and Fairview Sleep Center
February 26, 2019 07:32 - 29 minutes - 30.9 MBImproved academic performance, fewer car accidents involving young adults (a major cause of death in this age group), better overall moods, and improved health: we could all agree that these are things that we should strive for, but is there a clear answer as to how to obtain them? What if it were simply a matter of encouraging better sleep habits, and heeding the metabolic and physiological demands of adolescents and young adults? According to Dr. Conrad Iber, this is exactly what it boil...
Keto Fantastic – Jen Fisch, Ketogenic Cookbook Author – Tapping Into the Ketogenic Lifestyle for a Healthier Life
February 25, 2019 12:31 - 23 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this podcast, Jen Fisch, founder of the popular site, Keto In The City at ketointhecity.com discusses the many ways that the ketogenic lifestyle can help combat medical conditions and improve wellness for everyone. Jen Fisch’s popular cookbook series is creating a buzz in the keto community. She is the author of The Easy 5-Ingredient Ketogenic Diet Cookbook, The Big Book of Keto, and Keto In 30 Minutes. Jen is a sought-after speaker on all things keto, and spends a great amount of time o...
Sleep Apnea: Avoiding the Deadly Consequences with the Highest Standards of Treatment—Gabriele M. Barthlen, PhD, MD—Sleep Center Hawaii
February 25, 2019 12:25 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB“When the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen and the heart doesn’t get enough oxygen, [people] get strokes, heart attacks, their blood pressure shoots up, diabetes control gets worse, and weight gain continues, so it’s a pretty deadly disease,” says Dr. Gabriele M. Barthlen, PhD, MD. Throughout her career, Dr. Barthlen has directed several sleep centers and authored three books, 33 abstracts, and 15 peer-reviewed articles; she’s nothing short of an expert on everything in the world of sleep med...
Footloose – Dr. Emily Splichal, Podiatrist & Founder of Naboso Technology – Advancing Foot Function and Foot Stimulation From a Sensory or Neurosensory Perspective
February 25, 2019 07:07 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBDr. Emily Splichal, founder of Naboso Technology, is a global leader in the scientific study of podiatry and rehabilitation. Dr. Splichal delivers an abundance of information on advanced care for our feet. Dr. Splichal is not only a sought-after podiatrist, but she is a celebrated Human Movement Specialist. Her experience in the field has positioned her as a top expert in movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait. She is a strong advocate for advanced technology in her f...
Novel Discoveries in Drug Toxicity Aided by Human Organoids, Organs-On-Chips, and Stem Cell-Based Assays—Dr. Ellen Berg—Alto Predict
February 25, 2019 06:54 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB“I’ve spent the last 15 plus years developing a human in vitro platform using human primary cells to model different aspects of tissue biology, and successfully discovered a number of novel mechanisms of toxicity that we have used and developed as commercial assays, and are helping people in drug discovery select safer molecules,” says Dr. Ellen Berg. She’s the founder of Alto Predict, a data science company devoted to promoting the adoption of non-animal alternatives for product safety test...
The Physics of Life – Adrian Bejan, J.A. Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Duke University – Science and The Origin of Living Things
February 22, 2019 10:22 - 54 minutes - 37 MBAdrian Bejan, J.A. Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Duke University, delivers a thought-provoking analysis of the mechanics of life, energy, and the science of our natural world. Bejan is world renowned for his pioneering work in engineering and applied science. Specifically, his extensive research has delved deep into multiple areas of science—engineering and applied physics covering thermodynamics, heat transfer and convection, as well as design and evolution in the natural wo...
Biological Variation – Kenneth M. Weiss, Evan Pugh Professor Emeritus, Penn State Department of Biology – The Role of Genetics in Scientific Research
February 22, 2019 08:02 - 43 minutes - 28.2 MBKenneth M. Weiss, Evan Pugh Professor Emeritus, Penn State Department of Biology, discusses his work and research studying the role of genetics in biological variation. Dr. Weiss has earned a reputation of excellence in his long career in the field of biology. His passion for understanding disease pathways has put him at the center of biological research. Dr. Weiss has a particular interest in the complex effects of genetic variations on cardiovascular disease, and he has worked extensively...
Biobanks and Patient Registries: Putting the Power in the Hands of the People—Sharon Terry—Genetic Alliance
February 22, 2019 06:39 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB“If people knew institutions were hoarding their data, they would be shocked,” says Sharon Terry, CEO of Genetic Alliance. That’s right—what many people don’t know is that some academic institutions retain patient data information and avoid sharing it with other institutions until they’re able to roll out a solution first. Many people would agree that this type of competition is not only inappropriate for the field, but detrimental to the health of individuals and communities. Things are do...
On Philosophy, Language, Evolutionary Biology, and Viruses—Günther Witzany—Biocommunication and Natural Genome Editing
February 22, 2019 05:49 - 40 minutes - 36.5 MBFor nearly 20 years, Günther Witzany searched for agents that are able to edit genetic code in living organisms, and for 20 years, he couldn’t find them. But in 2005 he read a book by Luis Villarreal called Viruses and the Evolution of Life, which is an account of how viruses do exactly this—edit genetic code. “The main life motive for the life of viruses is not disease-causing; the most prominent motive of viruses is to infect organisms and install themselves in the genetic code of host org...
Replacing Starch with Fat and Protein, Treating Over 16 Diseases—Dr. Adam Nally—Author of The Keto Cure and Founder of Docmuscles.com
February 22, 2019 05:46 - 51 minutes - 35 MB“If you don’t correct insulin, no matter what you do for weight, you will not be successful in the long run,” says Dr. Adam Nally, who for the past 15 years has treated a large number of his patients by removing the starch from their diets and replacing it with fats and proteins. As a result, he’s completely reversed over 50 cases of diabetes, and written a book—The Keto Cure: A Low Carb High Fat Dietary Solution to Heal Your Body and Optimize Your Health—about his experience treating 16 oth...
Biocomplexity — Dr. Christopher Barrett, Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative — Disease Pathways, Contributing Factors, and Scientific Theory
February 19, 2019 07:41 - 46 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this podcast Christopher Barrett, PhD, will provide an introduction to his extensive work in the field of biocomplexity. Barrett is executive director of the Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative at the University of Virginia. Barrett discusses the ways in which they study massively interacting systems, systems that are built of very large numbers of interacting heterogeneous pieces, and he outlines his theories on the subject while discussing his expectations for the future. Barrett’s B...
Biology, Where It All Happens – James A. Shapiro, University of Chicago, Microbiology – How Organisms Create Change, A Brief Overview of Our Biological World
February 19, 2019 07:14 - 55 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this informative podcast, James A. Shapiro, distinguished professor of microbiology at the University of Chicago, will discuss biological changes observed in organisms. Shapiro has spent a lifetime considering bacterial genetics and he is one of the leading figures in the study of natural genetic engineering. His outspoken discussions and reporting on non-Darwinian evolution have created a buzz in the scientific community. In our podcast, Shapiro relates his extensive thoughts on the tra...
Understanding the Importance of Sleep and the Health Detriments of Not Getting Enough—Dr. Stuart Quan—Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders
February 18, 2019 10:24 - 35 minutes - 23.4 MBQuality sleep deficiency has become more than a nuisance that can be corrected by an extra cup of coffee: it’s become an epidemic. About 30% of Americans report sleeping fewer than six hours per night, and almost 70% of Americans—nearly 245 million people—say that they simply don’t get enough sleep. At the same time, most people put sleep low on their priority list, brushing it off as something they just need to work through while reaching for a second cup of coffee. But studies show that ge...
Cyanobacteria and Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE)—Dr. Ben Long—Australian National University College of Science
February 18, 2019 09:32 - 44 minutes - 41.9 MBApproximately 50 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide capture is done by ocean photosynthesis, and approximately 50 percent of ocean photosynthesis occurs in cyanobacteria. This means that about 25 percent of global carbon dioxide capture is due to the presence of cyanobacteria. It’s also true that cyanobacteria generally have a negative connotation and are viewed as problematic due to the blooms of toxins they produce. Dr. Ben Long has spent much of his time studying the components of thes...
Gene Secrets — Kamal Obbad, Nebula Genomics — Genomic Data, the Key to Curing Diseases?
February 18, 2019 06:19 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBKamal Obbad has an insatiable curiosity when it comes to the genome. In this podcast the co-founder of Nebula Genomics (<a href="http://nebula.org">nebula.org</a>) provides a wealth of information on the secrets that the genome may reveal for scientific and medical research. Obbad’s company, Nebula Genomics, seeks to make genomic data actionable, to make it accessible for medical researchers. Obbad recounts the early work he and his cofounders began back at the Harvard Medical School lab of...
Getting Involved With Your Health—Dr. Sandeep Jain, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Expert — Using Technology To Improve Control of Health Data and Treatment
February 14, 2019 10:56 - 29 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this informative podcast, Dr. Sandeep Jain, pulmonary and sleep medicine expert and founder of ListenMD, will discuss the technological advances that can help us all to take an active role in our health maintenance. Dr. Jain talks about ListenMD, an intelligent health care communication platform for physicians, caregivers, and patients that can improve care, lower costs, and reduce wasted time. ListenMD is a HIPAA compliant, high-performance messaging app that is simple to use and gives ...
Nano Nano – Trevor Morin and William Dunbar of Two Pore Guys, Inc. – Nanotechnology Opens New Opportunities in Research
February 14, 2019 06:37 - 30 minutes - 20.4 MBTrevor Morin, PhD, CSO biochemistry, and William Dunbar, PhD, cofounder and acting CEO, of Two Pore Guys, Inc., provide an interesting overview of nanotechnology as it applies to scientific advances. Morin and Dunbar’s company, Two Pore Guys, Inc., is literally transforming human and environmental health by bringing nanotechnology and precision science together to detect and quantify biomolecular targets. The science and technology entrepreneurs discuss their products and advances in nanot...
Exploring the Connection Between Fat Cells in Your Bone Marrow and Your Risk of Developing Multiple Myeloma—Michaela Reagan—Maine Medical Center Research Institute
February 13, 2019 12:27 - 34 minutes - 23.1 MBUp to 75% of the cells in bone marrow are fat cells (adipocytes), which interact very closely with multiple myeloma tumor cells. In addition, as the concentration of bone marrow cells increases with age and obesity, so too does the incidence of multiple myeloma. Why, then, are these cells and this interaction so understudied? What remains to be discovered about the underlying mechanism of multiple myeloma and how might it lead to better ways of managing and treating it? These are the questi...
On the Current State and Future of Plastic Surgery--Howard David Stupak, MD—American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
February 13, 2019 09:12 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB“The future of plastic surgery and innovation is in changing the educational process…if we’re harming celebrities who are by definition the celebrated people of our culture…if we can’t even do that right, then we’re doing a very poor job,” says Dr. Howard Stupak, board-certified member of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Specializing exclusively in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck, he is best known for his delicate technique and ...
Natural Innovations in the Surgical Repair of Human Tissues—Whitney Stoppel—Stoppel Lab, University of Florida
February 13, 2019 06:53 - 39 minutes - 26.2 MBWhile 3D bioprinting has been one of the latest and most talked about strategies in the generation of 3D structures, the team at the Stoppel Lab is doing something quite different: using the cocoons of silkworms to design a completely natural material that can be used to surgically repair injured or diseased tissues in the human body. Whitney Stoppel, Ph.D. has brought her post-doctoral studies from Tufts University to the Stoppel Lab at the University of Florida, which opened its doors jus...
The Importance of Identifying and Following Your Natural Circadian Rhythm—Michael Howell, MD—Sleep Performance Institute
February 13, 2019 06:01 - 44 minutes - 32 MBSome of the greatest athletes of our time will tell you that quality sleep is the extra edge they’ve needed in order to prolong their careers, viewing it equally as important as nutrition and physical training. But for many others, sleep is one of the last things on the list of priorities, and they'll reach for another cup of coffee before seeking help from a sleep doctor. Some might not think their sleep challenge is all that serious, while others might simply think it’s just “them,” and th...
Sleep & Recovery — Dr. Charles Samuels, Medical Director, Centre for Sleep & Human Performance — Sleeping Well, the Key to Good Health
February 12, 2019 11:21 - 26 minutes - 19.3 MBBIO: Dr. Charles Samuels is the Medical Director of the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada who has served as the Vice President Clinical of the Canadian Sleep Society and is the Chairman of the Alberta Medical Association Insomnia Clinical Practice Guideline Committee. Dr. Samuels is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Adjunct Professo...
On the Origin of Life and Species, and Evolving Concepts of Evolution—Perry Marshall—Evolution 2.0
February 11, 2019 10:09 - 54 minutes - 39.3 MBHow did life begin? How do new species emerge? How might viruses be shaping our genetic makeup? These are just a few of the questions explored in this intriguing and eye-opening episode featuring Perry Marshall, author of Evolution 2.0: Breaking the Deadlock Between Darwin and Design, creator of the Evolution 2.0 podcast, and electrical engineer. “The whole notion of how evolution happens is being completely re-worked right now,” says Perry Marshall. The conversation touches on topics rangin...
Disturbed Sleep – Dr. Martin Scharf of the Cleveland Sleep Research Center –Treating Sleep Disorders and Conditions That Affect Our Sleep Quality
February 08, 2019 06:35 - 37 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this informative podcast, Dr. Martin Scharf, Ph.D., FABSM will discuss sleep research, sleep disorders, and drugs utilized for treatment of illnesses, with a particular interest in fibromyalgia. Dr. Scharf is the research and development consultant at Cleveland Sleep Research Center. He holds a Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University in Hershey. The sleep expert has had a notable career and has spearheaded much of the relevant research regarding the treatment of disorders of sleep a...
Genetic Connections — John O’Connor, Nutrition Expert and the Founder of Gene Food — Our Internal Genetic Code Can Provide a Guide for Individualized Nutrition Guidance
February 07, 2019 09:54 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBPerhaps there is nothing more important than nutrition as it is what keeps our bodies going strong. John O’Connor is passionate about food and he is the founder of Gene Food (mygenefood.com). In this podcast, he will discuss nutrition and genetics. John O’Connor’s company, Gene Food, has designed a custom algorithm that can analyze someone’s genetic data and assign them to a specific foundational diet category (of about 20 in total). O’Connor talks about diets and nutrition and gets into so...
Employing the Latest Technology in Sleep Medicine, Increasing Patient Compliance and Satisfaction—Adam Moseley, Dale Moseley, and Joe Schulz—Delta Waves
February 07, 2019 05:36 - 35 minutes - 24 MBSleep apnea is a disorder that’s becoming increasingly common, but the experts are still struggling with diagnosing it, treating it, and maintaining patient compliance. Delta Waves was founded in 2005 with the goal of treating sleep apnea through various forms of cutting-edge technology, including the latest continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) machines. But sleep apnea isn’t all they’re focused on: by run...
An App for Identifying the Root Causes of Your Sleep Disorder—Daniel Gartenberg, PhD—Sonic Sleep Coach
February 06, 2019 11:19 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhen Daniel Gartenberg, Ph.D. created the Sonic Sleep Coach app, he had a vision: within the next three to five years, people who are struggling with sleep problems will go to their doctors and walk away not with drugs that haven’t even been validated for long-term use and that come with numerous side effects, but with legitimate psychologically-based assessments of the root causes of their sleep issues, as well as tools that can be used for treating them in a sustainable way. In order to m...
Sleep,Stress Aging,and Disease Understanding the Biological Pathways through which Health Behaviors Affect our Health—Aric Prather, PhD—University of California, San Francisco Department of Psychiatry
February 06, 2019 07:49 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat can the study of the biological body tell us about the impact of different lifestyles and stressors on our overall states of health? What can the tracking of immune cells and senescent cells tell us about the aging process or our susceptibility to disease? How might the environment be affecting gene expression? Are certain emotional processes driving biological variations between individuals, and if so, what can we do once armed with that information? These are just a few of the questio...
Finding Strength, Mindfulness, Social Support, and Physical Well-Being Along the Childhood Cancer Journey—Justin Wilford, PhD—MaxLove Project
February 06, 2019 06:38 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB“B.E.S.U.P.E.R” is the acronym that denotes seven actions meant to help families through what can be the most challenging, heart-wrenching time of their lives: dealing with a child cancer diagnosis. MaxLove Project was founded by Justin Wilford and his wife after their four-year-old son Max was diagnosed with an unclassified brain tumor, leaving them in terrifying, unfamiliar territory with no clear plan for the future. Throughout their journey, which included emergency brain surgery, a mon...
Scandals & Frauds – Rebecca Jarvis, Chief Business, Technology & Economics Correspondent for ABC News – Analyzing the Newsmakers – Making Sense of Some of the Most Alarming Business Scandals and Frauds of Our Time
February 01, 2019 11:28 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBRebecca Jarvis, Chief Business, Technology & Economics Correspondent for ABC News provides interesting details on her long career in journalism and specifically the amazing story of disgraced entrepreneur, Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. Jarvis is a seasoned journalist. In addition to her prominent work with ABC News, she serves as host and managing editor of the popular podcast No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis, as well as host and managing editor of Real Biz with Rebecca Jarvis. H...
Thomas J. King, Businessman Author Founder of Stevia Brands — The Benefits of Going Keto – The Ketogenic Diet, Keto Products, and How We Can Reduce Our Sugar Intake
February 01, 2019 06:30 - 32 minutes - 18.2 MBThomas J. King, businessman, television producer, filmmaker, and author, delivers an interesting overview of the ketogenic diet, keto products, sugar alternatives, and healthy living. King leads the successful healthy food company known as Icon Foods. Icon Foods supplies the health food industry with various natural alternatives to sugar. Icon Foods will be appearing soon at the Metabolic Health Summit. King received a BA in environmental studies from Chadwick University and attended gradua...
Wearable Sensors — Carlos Olguin, Co-founder and CEO, LogicInk — Skin Sensors That Deliver Important Information About What’s Going On In Our Bodies, and Around Us
January 31, 2019 12:06 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBCarlos Olguin, co-founder, and CEO, LogicInk (<a href="http://logicink.com">logicink.com</a>), provides an overview of the current state of wearable sensor technology that can help us to monitor our bodies and protect our health. Olguin holds an MSc in information networking from Carnegie Mellon. Olguin discusses the range of conditions that we experience in our bodies throughout the day. He explains that wearables tend to be expensive, bulky, with high learning curves, and often require ot...
Ketone Miracles — Mary T. Newport, MD, Caregiver, Author, Speaker — The Power of Nutrition & Ketones -Treating Disease and Illness Through Supplementation and Diet
January 31, 2019 05:39 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBMary T. Newport, MD is a physician, caregiver, author, and international speaker. Her website is packed with useful information and can be viewed at (coconutketones.com). Dr. Newport delivers an insightful overview of nutrition for health. Dr. Newport became a ketone enthusiast and nutrition advocate after seeing the benefits in her husband. She provided ketones as alternative fuel for the brain to Steve Newport, her husband, to help with his early-onset Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed at the ...
Subpar Sleep – Meir Kryger, MD, FRCP(C), Author and Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine – The Many Issues and Conditions of Sleep, Diagnosis and Treatment
January 23, 2019 06:57 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBMeir Kryger, MD, FRCP(C), author and professor of medicine (pulmonary) and clinical professor of nursing, Yale School of Medicine, delivers a thorough analysis of the current state of sleep medicine and sleep disorders. Kryger’s book, Principles, and Practice of Sleep Medicine, now on its 6th edition, is considered a must-have guide on sleep medicine, and is basic reading for everyone in the field. The essential read provides an overview of every aspect of sleep disorders, which gives physi...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tremendously Improving Quality of Life for Insomniacs Alisha L. Brosse Author of End the Insomnia Struggle
January 22, 2019 09:18 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB“The harder you try to sleep, the more elusive it is,” says Alisha L. Brosse, author of End the Insomnia Struggle. This is a sentiment most of us would probably identify as true, but it can be hard NOT to try hard to sleep—especially once you’ve developed certain patterns of thought, feelings, and behaviors associated with a lack of sleep. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, this is precisely what Brosse aims to address in her patients—many of whom come to her after more than a decade of st...
Bridging the Educational Gap Between Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy Science and the Real World—Victoria Field—2019 Metabolic Health Summit
January 22, 2019 06:20 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB“We feel responsible and passionate about keeping the conversation accurate and evidence-based,” says Victoria Field, with regard to the ketogenic diet and metabolic therapies, and the team who’s made the Metabolic Health Summit into what it is today: a collaborative, popular, informative, and exciting experience that’s empowering people to take control of their lives and make informed decisions about their health. It’s set for January 31st through February 3rd of this year, and will featu...
The Skinny on Skincare — Dr. David Heath, Founder and CEO of Cutitronics — Building Technology That Helps Skincare Product Users Maintain Proper Use and See Results
January 21, 2019 10:32 - 34 minutes - 24.7 MBDr. David Heath, founder, and CEO of Cutitronics (<a href="http://cutitronics.com">cutitronics.com</a>) provides an overview of the skincare industry and his company’s mission to revolutionize the way we care for our skin. With a thirst for knowledge, Heath set out on a journey to better understand science and engineering. His long academic career awarded him degrees in physics and engineering. Throughout his Ph.D. and post-doctoral research, Dr. Heath has continually targeted specific area...