The Importance of Folic Acid in the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) in Women [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Lisa_Mastrson_Neural_Tube_DefectsGuest: Dr. Lisa Masterson
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Doctor Lisa Masterson is a national expert in the areas of obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, adolescent gynecology and family planning. Dr. Masterson is affiliated with UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica and has 24 years of experience.

Segment overview: Lisa Masterson, MD, discusses everything women should know about the role of folic acid in preventing Neural Tube Defects (NTDs).

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SpiraFlex: Weightless Strength Training Technology for NASA to Keep Astronauts Fit, Build Muscle in Zero Gravity on the International Space Station [Interview][Transcript]

PaulFrancis_OYO_Fitness_SpiralFlexGuest: Paul Francis
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Paul Francis left the architectural profession and has been an inventor for 31 years (over 20 US and 32 foreign patents), launching innovative products in the hardware, personal care and fitness industries. His company SpiraFlex, Inc. developed the Bowflex Revolution home gym (200 million in sales) and NASA’s Resistive Exercise Device on the International Space Station. He founded OYO Fitness and launched the DoubleFlex portable gym in January of 2016.

Segment overview: Paul Francis, Founder and CEO of OYO Fitness talks about his invention of SpiraFlex resistive exercise technology and its benefits in physical therapy.

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Discussing the Levels of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Circulating and How to Protect Babies from this Viral Infection [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Paul_Cecchia_Infants_Respiratory_Syncytial_VirusGuest: Dr. Paul Cecchia
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Paul Checchia, M.D., serves as Medical Director of the Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Additionally, he is Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He specializes in critical care of children with heart disease.

Segment overview: Doctor Paul A. Checchia MD, Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Cardiology, Texas Children’s Hospital discusses the current levels of Respiratory Syncytial Virus circulating and how to help protect your babies’little lungs.

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Dealing with U.S. Post Election Stress and the Benefits of Disconnecting from Social Media [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Sanam_Hafeez_Post_Election_StressGuest: Dr. Sanam Hafeez
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD is a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens. Dr. Hafeez works with individuals who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, attention and memory problems, and abuse.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. Sanam Hafeez, PsyD. discusses why taking a break from social media is a good thing and how a nation divided can deal with Post Election Stress.

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The Negative Aspects of Social Media in Daily Life and Dealing with PTSD [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Sanam_Hafeez_PTSD_treatmentGuest: Dr. Sanam Hafeez
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD is a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens. Dr. Hafeez works with individuals who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, attention and memory problems, and abuse.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. Sanam Hafeez, PsyD. Discusses working with individuals who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, attention and memory problems, and offers brain boosting advice for a strengthened memory.

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The Impact of Social Media in our Emotions, Choices, Perspectives and Social Relationships [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Sanam_Hafeez_Social_Media_Impact_HealthGuest: Dr. Sanam Hafeez
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD is a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens. Dr. Hafeez works with individuals who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, attention and memory problems, and abuse.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. Sanam Hafeez, PsyD. Discusses some of the psychological aspects of women and friendships, when to cut people loose, and the kind of friends women need.

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JARDIANCE: Treatment to Reduce Cardiovascular Death Risks in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes [Interview][Transcript]

Guest: Dr. Christopher Cannon

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Christopher Paul Cannon is a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Dr. Cannon is the executive director of cardiometabolic trials at the Harvard Clinical Research Institute. Dr. Cannon earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed an internal medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a cardiology fellowship at BWH. Dr. Cannon is board certified in internal medicine.

Segment overview: Dr. Christopher Cannon, discusses JARDIANCE, a treatment that can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known cardiovascular disease.

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Anti-inflammatory Eating: Choosing the Right Food to Support and Optimize Body Healing from Inflammatory Illnesses [Interview][Transcript]

Donna_LaBar_Anti_inflammatory_EatingGuest: Donna LaBar
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Author, public speaker and health coach, Donna LaBar, is a passionate coach of natural, alternative and integrative approaches to reversing diseases, getting healthy and staying healthy! Donna has researched many modalities of natural health over the past three decades and has formal training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

Segment overview: Donna LaBar, a certified Integrative Health Coach, talks about anti-inflammatory eating, alkaline/acid balance and an enzymatic approach to health recovery.

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Transradial Approach: Treating Uterine Fibroid Tumors through the Wrist [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Brian_Swehla_Transradial_Uterine_Tumor_TreatmentGuest: Dr. Brian Swehla
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Dr. Swehla grew up in Havre de Grace, MD and after completing training in Pennsylvania, he returned to Maryland, specializing in minimally invasive image-guided procedures using CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound. His interests include uterine fibroid embolization, minimally invasive cancer therapy and IVC filter retrieval.

Segment overview: Dr. Brian Swehla, a vascular and interventional radiologist, talks about the transradial approach (thru the wrist) to treating uterine fibroid tumors.

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The Effectiveness of CT Scan in Detecting Lung Cancer in its Early Stages to Save People’s Lives [Interview][Transcript]

Dr_Shahriyour_Andaz_CT_Scan_Cancer_DetectionGuest: Dr. Shahriyour Andaz
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: A specialist in thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology, Dr. Andaz is especially interested in the early diagnosis of lung cancer through clinical assessment and via CT scan. He completed his Fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and Glasgow, UK, his Cardiothoracic surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center, and advanced minimally invasive thoracic fellowship training at UCLA Medical Center, with emphasis in thoracic oncology and extensive training in video-assisted thoracoscopy lobectomies, complicated chest wall resections, advanced surgery of the trachea and esophagus, lung volume reduction surgery and pleurectomy for mesothelioma.

Segment overview: Dr. Shahriyour Andaz discusses how the CT scan is the most effective modality to detect lung cancer as early as possible.

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