Late Night Health
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Late Night Health is designed to empower healthcare consumers to take charge of their own health. The show started when our host, Mark Alyn, experienced back pain and his insurance company refused to cover the problem.
Partnering with “The Insane Darrell Wayne” resulted in the creation of an upbeat, unique program showcasing a wide range of health topics - from energy healing to the latest techniques to fight cancer, the show is a blend of traditional and alternative health modalities.
Being health consumers just like you, our focus is on what’s good for people, not Big Pharma or insurance companies. Join Mark and Darrell on our journey to great health on Late Night Health - available on the radio stations listed below or search for individual shows through our website and download them to your preferred mobile devices.
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November is National Family Caregivers Month
November 21, 2023 00:00 - 3.1 MB9:01 November, National Family Caregivers Month, is an important part of the Parkinson's Foundation's efforts to honor the contributions of the 65 million people in the U.S. caring for a loved one who is aging or living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). We have a special interview with John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson’s Foundation, and Gil Kim, the primary ca...
Preserving Military Stories with the Veterans History Project
November 18, 2023 00:00 - 2.9 MB8:27 Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project, joins Mark Alyn to discuss the nationwide campaign to collect stories from men and women of the military. Listen in to hear how the VHP is helping the Library of Congress honor those who have bravely served our country, living or deceased, by actively seeking stories from veterans, with their oral history interviews, original photographs, letter...
National First Responders Day
October 27, 2023 00:00 - 3.18 MB9:16 Each October 28th, National First Responders Day provides a poignant reminder of the bravery displayed daily by paramedics, firefighters, police, EMTs, emergency managers, and other public safety professionals who put their lives on the line to protect others. Verizon Frontline President Maggie Hallbach joins Mark Alyn to talk about how important it is to recognize and honor those who help keep our comm...
Are You Happy with the State of Your Financial Health?
October 24, 2023 00:00 - 2.34 MB6:48 Jean Chatzky and Jason Van de Loo, renowned financial experts from the media and business world, share sneak peek results from the Edelman Financial Engines Study with Mark Alyn to shed some light on the state of America’s personal financial well-being. How healthy are our finances, and are we stressed about the answer to that question?
SupplySide West 2023
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 19.9 MB14:25 Sandy Almendarez, VP of Content for SupplySide, joins Mark Alyn to discuss SupplySide West, an upcoming nutrition and supplement industry event in Las Vegas from October 23 - 27. Exhibitors from all over the world will share the latest information on scientific developments, products, and sustainability to bring better health to more people and help them live better lives!
Cybersecurity: How Safe is Your Information?
October 10, 2023 00:00 - 2.98 MB8:40 Cybersecurity expert Mike Caralis of Verizon Business joins Mark Alyn to offer essential tips for keeping small businesses safe from criminals. Learn how to implement cybersecurity practices, bolster cyber hygiene, and safeguard against threats as Mike sheds some light on the new technology, solutions, and resources now available to help small businesses protect themselves.
Keeping the Lights on When the Power Goes Out
September 25, 2023 00:00 - 3.45 MB10:02 Extreme weather phenomena, such as destructive storms, heat waves, or blizzards, put a strain on the electric grid. To help kick off National Preparedness Month, HGTV host and homebuilding expert Matt Blashaw sits down with host Mark Alyn to share tips on how to proactively prepare for potential disasters, some of which might lead to extended power outages.
Changing Seasons, Changing Sleep Routines?
August 29, 2023 00:00 - 13.2 MB9:33 Summer fun is giving way to the rush of back-to-school preparations and earlier bedtimes, making the return to a more regulated fall nighttime regime a challenge. On this episode of Late Night Health, Dr. Shelby Harris, NY Times and Today Show Contributor, Clinical Psychologist, and Sleep Specialist, visits Mark Alyn to discuss valuable strategies to get sleep back on track after summer’s much less stru...
School Bus Innovations
August 14, 2023 00:00 - 2.49 MB7:14 With the new school year starting for students all over the country, Mark gets a transportation update from Tucker Perkins, President/CEO of PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council, who shares cleaner options for the nation’s school bus fleets and a study that shows how low-emission buses are linked to improved test scores.
Can Unlocking Your Dreams Change Your Life?
July 25, 2023 00:00 - 22.9 MB25:00 Lauri Quinn Loewenberg, a professional dream analyst and author of the book Dream on It - Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life, and best known as the "Dream Expert to the Stars," joins Mark to delve into the world of dreams. Where do they come from? Is there a purpose behind our dreams? What are they trying to tell us? Does everyone dream? Lauri answers these questions and shares some insight into a ...
Positive Caregiving with Sarah Teten Kanter, Ph.D.
June 28, 2023 00:00 - 22 MB23:58 The overwhelming narrative in the U.S. is that caregiving for older adults is a burden to bear and a problem to be solved. Sarah Teten Kanter, Ph.D., joins Mark to offer a different perspective and a practical methodology that combines positive psychology, mindfulness, reminiscence therapy, and lifestyle medicine to help make caregiving and care receiving a more positive and meaningful experience.
Uterinekind - Supporting Healthy Uteruses
June 28, 2023 00:00 - 22 MB23:58 Carol Johnson chats with Mark to describe how her experience with unhelpful results from the medical system when seeking diagnosis and treatment for chronic conditions led her to establish the app, Uterinekind. Because delayed diagnoses cause harm not only to the patient but also collaterally to health systems, providers, and society, Uterinekind is designed to help patients and providers arrive at a dia...
Hope Blooms in the Wake of Tragedy
June 24, 2023 00:00 - 22 MB24:00 Mark welcomes Kim Cantin, author of Where Yellow Flowers Bloom, who shares her healing journey after suffering the devastating losses of her husband, son, dog, and home in the catastrophic Montecito mudslides in January 2018. Kim recounts how she and her daughter were blessed by the incredible group of people who helped them through the aftermath of the tragedy and subsequent search for her son’s remains...
The Karma Factor
June 24, 2023 00:00 - 22.9 MB25:00 Thomas Lane, author, poet, and musician, joins Mark to introduce his first novel, The Karma Factor, an exciting work of visionary fiction exploring the boundaries of human consciousness against the backdrop of a classic suspense thriller, combining mysterious forces, a hero’s quest for redemption, righting wrongs through the ages, and the timeless human need for hope.
The PBM Accountability Project
May 16, 2023 00:00 - 34.3 MB25:00 A new national poll finds that a majority of likely voters overwhelmingly support policies that regulate health insurance middlemen companies known as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), requiring them to provide more value and help lower drug costs. Are these PBMs providing the services they claim or taking advantage of the healthcare system to increase their revenues at the expense of pharmacies, taxpaye...
The People's Advocate
May 16, 2023 00:00 - 34.3 MB24:59 Almost everyone has run into roadblocks when trying to navigate through the maze of trying to get answers and assistance from the likes of medical companies, banks, and government agencies. It’s even more frustrating and disheartening when a serious medical condition is involved. Mark Alyn welcomes The People’s Advocate, Harold Cameron, to delve into his journey from being diagnosed with two brain tumors ...
After the Elephant Session 4: Legal/Finance/Marketing/Retail Panel
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 61 MB44:22 In the fourth episode of a special series, Mark Alyn moderates the legal/finance/marketing/retail “After the Elephant” panel discussion of “Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism” with thought leaders in the natural products industry. Session 4 Guests: Alan Lewis, vice president of advocacy and governmental affairs at Natural Grocers, Denise Lambers...
A Tree Can Be Change - Celebrating Arbor Day
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 6.93 MB10:01 Just in time for Arbor Day, Dan Lambe, the CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, the largest non-profit member organization dedicated to planting trees, visits with Mark Alyn on this episode of Late Night Health to discuss how trees and forests are the number one nature-based solution for reversing the negative effects of a changing climate.
After the Elephant Session 2: Healthcare/Nutrition/Science Panel
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 55.4 MB40:18 In the second episode of a special series, Mark Alyn moderates the healthcare/nutrition/science "After the Elephant" panel discussion of "Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism" with thought leaders in the natural products industry. Session 2 Guests: Elan Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs, Salma Fathalla, senior director of quality and regulatory, Bonafi...
After the Elephant Session 3: Food/Beverage/Beauty Panel
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 41.8 MB30:26 In the third episode of a special series, Mark Alyn moderates the food/beverage/beauty “After the Elephant'” panel discussion of “Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism” with thought leaders in the natural products industry. Session 3 Guests: Eric Schnell, co-founder of BeyondBrands and Beyond SKU, Jasmine Dickens, COO/operations manager of Misha’s ...
After the Elephant Session 5: Supplements/Ingredients/Pet Panel
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 55.5 MB40:26 In the fifth episode of a special series, Mark Alyn moderates the supplements/ingredients/pet “After the Elephant” panel discussion of “Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism” with thought leaders in the natural products industry. Session 5 Guests: Tyshawn Bryant, CEO of Green Regimen, Lillian Cartwright, board member of Naturally New York, and Tho...
After the Elephant Session 1: Trade Media/Associations Panel
April 24, 2023 00:00 - 50 MB36:22 In the first episode of a special series, Mark Alyn moderates the trade media/association "After the Elephant" panel discussion of "Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism" with thought leaders in the natural products industry. Session 1 Guests: Hank Shultz, senior editor at Natural Products Insider, Katrina Tolentino, executive director at Naturall...
Living with Parkinson's Disease
April 11, 2023 00:00 - 4.73 MB8:27 Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects nearly one million people in the U.S., and more than 90,000 are newly diagnosed each year – a 50% increase from previous estimates of 60,000 diagnoses per year. John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, and Vikas Chinnan, a person living with Young-Onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD), visit with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health to discuss how to recognize...
How Quality Sleep Affects Overall Health
March 20, 2023 00:00 - 6.35 MB10:29 Just in time for National Sleep Awareness Week, World Sleep Day, and the change to Daylight Saving Time, Carlos M. Nunez, M.D., visits with Mark Alyn to talk about the importance of quality sleep on mental and physical health, including why the American Heart Association recently added sleep as a metric for cardiovascular health. Learn what’s keeping people up at night, what symptoms of sleep deprivation...
Can Clean Energy Buses Help Our Kids in School?
February 16, 2023 00:00 - 6.51 MB9:33 Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council, visits with Mark Alyn on this episode of Late Night Health to reveal an exciting new program designed to provide clean, low-emission school buses and show how they are linked to better test scores.
Celebrity Chef Teams with PERC to Illustrate The Benefits of Cooking with Propane
January 30, 2023 00:00 - 5.75 MB7:04 Chef Dean Sheremet shares timely information with Mark Alyn about propane, a clean energy source that can work alongside renewable energy sources in any home. Learn how propane cooking appliances can also be integrated into any home, no matter its size, design, or architectural style, while offering excellent performance at a reasonable cost.
Our Bodies – Our Vitamins
January 01, 2023 00:00 - 21.6 MB15:38 Why are so many Americans unsure about taking dietary supplements? Do doctors educate patients on the benefits when a majority of people aren’t getting all the nutrients they need from the foods they eat? Join Mark as he talks with Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic & Natural Health Association, to get an update on what part legislation and the media play in how the general public ...
The Emerging Use of AI in Nutrition Research
December 15, 2022 00:00 - 24.4 MB17:38 How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) help create better nutrition around the world? Anand Swaroop, biochemist and president of Cepham, an evidence-based nutritional ingredient supplier, outlines the many important ways AI is being used as a tool to study nutrition in his discussion with Mark. From identifying previously unknown nutrients in food and their impact on human health to improving food securi...
The Importance of Making Pitch-Perfect Connections
December 07, 2022 00:00 - 6.3 MB4:32 Mark explores how connections are crucial in the relationships between PR companies and their clients with Pitch Publicity intern Tiffany McKinnie at SupplySide West. Pitch Publicity, a public relations firm in New York City founded by entrepreneur Amy Summers, is celebrating 20 years of excellence in communication and media relations, with a unique focus on preparing the next generation of publicists t...
Clean Label Alliance Fosters Transparency in Dietary Supplement Labeling
December 06, 2022 00:00 - 19.2 MB13:49 Not all dietary labeling is created equally. How do consumers know that the supplements they take to stay healthy measure up to their expected high-quality standards? Mark Alyn is joined by RIBUS president Steve Peirce to discuss Clean Label Alliance, an organization formed to offer assistance and guidance to dietary supplement companies by providing top-of-the-line resources and solutions to more effi...
NJ Labs Announces New Program with “Only Murders in the Building” Style Challenge
December 06, 2022 00:00 - 21.4 MB15:30 Mark Alyn finds out “whodunit” in a testing “Only Murders in the Building” style mystery challenge at SupplySide West with the “Mabel Mora” of NJ Labs, CEO Sandra Lee. With the help of conference attendees, this on-site “testing investigation” introduces NJ Labs’ new loyalty program for nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturers while highlighting the importance of partnering with a lab that wil...
Breaking Racial Barriers with Persistence and Love
August 31, 2022 00:00 - 21.9 MB23:57 Mark Alyn examines the impact of discrimination toward the Asian American community with Richard Cheu, author of Love Letters From Janey: 50 Years of Breaking Barriers Together, to gain some insight into the history of racial bigotry and the prejudice, both subtle and overt, that many Asian Americans still find themselves experiencing today. Richard also shares how he and his wife Janey helped each other...
Make Mine Sunny Side Up: The Nutritional Powerhouse Inside the Incredible, Edible Egg
August 30, 2022 00:00 - 32 MB23:18 Greg Macpherson, biotechnologist, pharmacist, and author of Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging, says the source of some of the best immune nutrients can be found in egg yolks, which positively benefit bioactivity, or actions that promote good health. Listen in to hear Greg and Mark share the latest news about eggs, including the three nutrients found in egg yolks that help improve immune health.
Yoga Gives Back - Creating Opportunities for New Lives in India
July 16, 2022 00:00 - 25.7 MB27:58 Kayoko Mitsumatsu, the founder of Yoga Gives Back, visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health. Kayoko, a former producer/director for documentary programs at NHK and Cultural Attache at the Embassy of Japan in London, benefitted so much from learning yoga that she felt compelled to give back to the underserved women and girls in India. Her foundation, Yoga Gives Back, gives them a chance...
Late Night Health Presents NJ Labs: The Intricacies Involved in Mycotoxins Testing
June 17, 2022 00:00 - 11.8 MB12:30 Testing for mycotoxins is both intricate and tricky. Today on Testing Tuesday, the latest episode of Going Beyond Testing takes an inside look at Mycotoxins and More.
Life as a Wave with Carl Contino
June 17, 2022 00:00 - 27.7 MB30:13 After years of frustration and challenges as he pursued his dream of becoming a professional musician, Carl Contino discovered several fundamental principles that dramatically changed his life. For the past 25 years, Contino has helped people tap into their full potential and make a maximum difference in the world and in the lives of others by sharing the unique concepts and insights into mindset and pea...
Late Night Health Presents NJ Labs: Finding the "Sweet Spot" in Testing Methodologies
June 17, 2022 00:00 - 9.93 MB10:25 Finding the “sweet spot” is not only for Valentine’s Day or Sports; it also relates to Testing Methodologies. Discover how finding the "Sweet Spot" helps to achieve more consistent, accurate testing results.
Late Night Health Presents NJ Labs: The Challenges of CBD and Cannabis Testing
June 16, 2022 00:00 - 12 MB12:41 Find out what the challenges are for proper CBD and Cannabis testing in today’s episode of Going Beyond Testing. A “Buyer Beware” situation still exists in this industry due to conflicting regulations and the lack of recognized and validated testing methods.
Late Night Health Presents NJ Labs: Going Beyond Testing Takes a Look at Testing for Potency
June 16, 2022 00:00 - 8.08 MB08:28 It's Testing Tuesday, which means that it’s time for another episode of Going Beyond Testing. This episode looks at testing for potency and the quality checks that go into testing processes that analyze product potency.
Late Night Health Presents NJ Labs: Hey, If It Ain’t Heavy, Then You Must Be Using ICPMS
June 16, 2022 00:00 - 10.2 MB10:46 What does the FDA prefer when testing products for heavy metals? Find out the answer to this question on today’s episode of Going Beyond Testing. This episode looks at Heavy Metals Testing and the intricacies that go into testing processes that analyze products for heavy metals. And we let you in on what the FDA prefers when testing for heavy metals too!
Meal Planning Made Easy with Maegan Brown, The BakerMama
January 18, 2022 00:00 - 7.03 MB8:54 Food influencer, cookbook author, and founder of The BakerMama blog, Maegan Brown joins Mark Alyn to share inspiring recipes for quick and easy meals, plus a great plan for your big game gatherings for the playoffs and Super Bowl. Maegan has teamed up with the Albertsons Companies to show you how to use exclusive, fan-favorite “Fresh Picks” products to assemble meals that your whole family will enjoy.
Fueling Your Nutritional “Quaranteam”
December 06, 2021 00:00 - 20.3 MB22:06 Jim LaValle, clinical pharmacist, board-certified clinical nutritionist, author of more than 20 books, and clinical director for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Performance Health Program, visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health to discuss foods like garlic, grains, and greens that are immunity and antibody all-stars for your entire "Quaranteam."
The Importance of GivingTuesday
November 29, 2021 00:00 - 7.3 MB7:56 GivingTuesday, the international day of giving recognized on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is on November 30th this year. Rachel Hutchisson, VP of Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy at Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, explains the importance of GivingTuesday and how giving during one-day and year-round campaigns can truly change lives.
The Hottest Trends in High-Tech Gift Ideas
November 23, 2021 00:00 - 6.62 MB8:58 When it comes to gift-giving this holiday season, the latest high-tech devices are among almost everyone's must-haves. Jessica Naziri, founder of TechSesh.Co, influencer, tech expert, and content creator visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health to share great gift ideas for all the techies on your list.
Dating for Lasting Love
November 03, 2021 00:00 - 22.9 MB25:00 Women no longer need to get married for financial security or to start a family. Society now widely accepts being single as a personal choice, with no stigma attached - regardless of a woman’s age. Still, many women want to get married. And so do many men. Psychotherapist Marcia Naomi Berger joins Mark to talk about the many benefits of being married, with insights and strategies for overcoming the most c...
What is Medical Intuition?
November 02, 2021 00:00 - 22.9 MB25:00 Tina Zion, author of BE YOUR OWN MEDICAL INTUITIVE: Healing Your Body and Soul, visits Mark to demystify what it means to be medically intuitive, and sheds light on how to develop the skills to pay attention to and further the understanding of the mind-body connection.
How to be the Hero of Your Own Life at Work
October 14, 2021 00:00 - 22.9 MB25:02 While the world's recent changes have magnified the importance of well-being at work in so many ways, the old habits and challenges of our workplace are sneaking back in. Professionals are more valuable than ever, and Darcy Eikenberg offers fresh ways to take back control and get what you need in your life at work - without overwhelming yourself and changing everything in your life.
Tillamook Makes a Difference on National Farmer’s Day
October 13, 2021 00:00 - 7.35 MB10:06 The economic effects of the pandemic on the farming community have been far-reaching, but with support from the “All for Farmers” national campaign, deserving farmers in 25 states have received grants from Tillamook to help them continue that most essential of work - feeding the world. Sharing the impact of this program with Mark is Jocelyn Bridson of the Tillamook County Creamery Association.
Encantos - The Storyteaching Platform
October 12, 2021 00:00 - 6.85 MB9:23 The pandemic has fundamentally changed the educational experience for children everywhere. Education technology expert Anna Maria Chavez, Encantos’ Chief Impact Officer, talks with Mark Alyn about a new program that goes beyond teaching the basics, and in a way children learn best – through stories.
A Look at Medical Malpractice with Gary Stern
October 12, 2021 00:00 - 22.9 MB25:02 Medical malpractice cases are fairly prevalent in the United States, and, more often than not, the judgment is rarely on the side of the patient. Mark Alyn is joined by medical malpractice attorney Gary Stern to shed some light on why this occurs, and for a spirited discussion on the outdated rules regulating medical negligence.