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One hundred years ago, the average life expectancy in the US was around 47 years of age. In 2022, even in the aftermath of a devastating pandemic, the average life expectancy has nearly doubled, with the numbers now hovering around 80 years old. Older Americans now have many more decades of time to fill, which makes the question of how they spend their later years – and who they spend them with – more relevant than ever. GRAY LOVE: Stories About Dating and New Relationships After 60, edited by Nan Bauer-Maglin and Daniel E. Hood, takes readers inside the romantic relationships being sought and formed by older Americans, in all their varied forms. Nan Bauer-Maglin joins more for an enlightening conversation.

Mark Hayden has provided public education on drugs and drug policy for over 30 years. Mark works with the Health Officers Council of British Columbia on their position papers on the issue of a regulated market for all currently illegal drugs. Has presented in conferences and training events in many countries. Awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for drug policy reform work in 2013. Mark is the Director of Clinical Research for Psygen. Mark visits with Mark alyn to talk about how psychedelic can help combat addiction issues.

Before Nita Patel applies a single brushstroke to her paintings, she takes a moment to sit with the canvas and pay close attention to its energetic qualities. She then marks the surface with an infinity symbol, or lemniscate, in an effort to imbue the surface with infinite possibilities for creation and reception. Aesthetically Patel’s work shares similarities to the mid 20th century North American movement of Abstract Expressionism.She offers a dynamic contemporary revision of this style that draws from the glistening jewel-toned color palette of our post-digital “lossless” world. Her non-differential treatment of the two-dimensional surface moves with spontaneous gestural brushstrokes and rich, optimistic pigments. Yet, to see Patel’s artwork as simply an extension of this earlier art historical canon would be a mistake. Her paintings must be situated within the performative power of the artist’s broader social influence as an entrepreneur, author and success coach who provides public education on self-empo

In today’s world, wars and controversies surrounding religion are becoming more common. What effect does this have on believers who happen to be a part of a multi-religion family? Bruce J. Berger, a Professor of Creative Writing at American University and a former trial attorney, will join us today to talk about his new book, TO SEE GOD, which explores questions of faith, trust, and healing among people separated by life experience, culture, race, and religion.Amongst the topics Bruce will be discussing on today’s program: * The beliefs that unite Jews and Christians despite their differences in religious traditions, and why affirming what people of all faiths have in common is vital to promoting religious tolerance. * Overcoming the stigma of mental illness through knowledge and understanding that even incurable conditions like schizophrenia are manageable with the right medication.*The many different types of Jewish identity—and how to honor different ways of being Jewish or being Christian in a multi-reli

Every child deserves a safe, clean, healthy ride to school. While there are diverse energy options that can achieve that goal, not all of them are affordable or available today to provide a better tomorrow for more students. With significant investments being made to clean up the nation’s school bus fleet, like the billions of dollars in funding available through the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, there’s never been a better time to prioritize clean transportation. Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council, discusses a cleaner option for the nation’s school bus fleets, and a study that shows low-emission buses are linked to improved test scores. We’ll also provide information about school districts using propane buses in your market. More than 1.3 million students will ride a propane school bus this year, with 22,000 propane school buses on routes today in school districts in 49 states. Tucker visits with Mark Alyn.

Author Peter Berk reflects on working with his father & the inspiration for the new action thriller series, TimeLock. Peter and his father, Howard, shared more than DNA—they shared a love of film and television and a talent for writing. Indeed, Howard was an award-winning film and TV writer and book author whose credits included such classic series as Columbo, Mission: Impossible, and The Rockford Files. Over the years, Peter and Howard worked on numerous projects together, but one screenplay stood out among the rest. It was a clever idea about the future of the justice system in America. In a country burdened with rampant crime and prison overcrowding, ambitious politicians roll out an innovative, but controversial technology called 'TimeLock' that instantly ages prisoners the number of years of their sentence—the ultimate punishment for inmates and the ultimate deterrent for potential criminals. Just one problem, though: what happens . . . if you happen to be innocent? These and other questions about m

About Face, by Carole Sumner Krechman, published by The Three Tomatoes Book Publishing, $29.99 hardcover, $16.99 softcover, $9.99 e-book, is not just the true story of Carole and Sheldon Krechman, an American couple doing business in China in the 1980s. It also explains why Christopher Wray, FBI director said, “The greatest long-term threat to our nation’s information and intellectual property, and to our economic vitality, is the counterintelligence and economic espionage threat from China.” Carole returns to Late Night Health to talk with Mark Alyn

Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, MD, author of “The Prime” ​​says depression isn’t just a mind game, but very much a gut game too and new research is validating what ancient medicine has been focused on for centuries. Two new studies published in the journal Nature Communications found a link between several types of bacteria in the gut and depressive symptoms. Scientists are exploring whether some gut bacteria produce or consume mood-regulating chemicals, such as serotonin, or chemicals that cause inflammation in the body, which research has linked to depressive symptoms. Dr. Chaudhary is an internationally recognized expert in the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine (pronounced eye-yur-vayda and translated to “knowledge of life”). She says, in Ayurveda medicine, the gut and brain are one functional unit and the fastest way to shift mood is by changing diet, improving gut health and shifting your microbiome. When the gut-brain connection is disrupted—no matter what else you may add to boost your mood—you’re fightin

Learn Why a Celebrity is Teaming with PERC to Show WhyPropane is a Reliable & Efficient Energy for All Your Cooking Needs Celebrity Chef Dean Sheremet is well known for appearances on the hit show ‘MY KITCHEN RULES.’ Since that popular debut, the handsome chef, who regularly appears on shows like Access Hollywood, The TALK and Hallmark’s Home and Family, is on a mission to promote a healthier way of cooking. That’s why the Super Chef, who is also a nutritionists, is teaming with PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council to share important information about cooking with propane and how it offers advantages when creating great recipes in the kitchen, outdoor grilling or, even, pizza ovens. Chef Sheremet shares timely information about propane, a clean energy souce 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 great performance at a reasonable

Carolina Schneider, MS, RD, a registered dietitian ​​specializing in plant-based nutrition has followed a whole-food, plant-based diet for her entire adult life. Known as “Carolina the Green RD” on Instagram, Schneider says the top question she receives from followers is, “How do you become a vegan?” As an advocate for eating more plants, Schneider educates her audiences on practical ways to transition to a plant-based diet safely and successfully. Carolina joins Mark on this episode of Late Night Health.

Since the pandemic most people are hypersensitive to any red flag from their body that might signal sickness, such as a sniffle, cough or lethargy, especially during the height of cold and flu season. What they may be less aware of are the stress signals leading up to sickness that are often dismissed as fallout from the daily grind.James B. LaValle, R.Ph., CCN, is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist and naturopathic doctorate with more than 35 years of clinical experience. In addition to his LaValle Metabolix Practice he is the academic co-chair for the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine. He is best known for his expertise in metabolic and integrative medicine, with an extensive background in natural products, lifestyle drug/nutrient depletion and uncovering the underlying metabolic issues that keep people from feeling healthy and vital. LaValle is an appointed faculty member and course educator for the Integrative Medicine postgraduate progra

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, so it’s important to start with the good news that a California landscape doesn’t mean every yard has to look like a desert or only feature rocks and gravel. California landscaping can be varied and beautiful. That’s why the SAVE OU0R WATER campaign and Water Wise Santa are reminding people that there are a few changes they can make to contribute to a water wise future.​ Everyone should make lifestyle changes and adopt a new mindset about how we use and conserve water. In a season of giving, let’s give California the best gift and conserve water with water wise yards and gardens. California faces a drier future, let's do our part and gift native plants. ​Whether you have a patio garden box or an expansive yard like the one I’m in now - there are lots of water wise planting solutions that are beautiful, affordable, and easy to maintain.​ Santa is here to make Californians BELIEVE they can have water wise wonders around their home all year-round. Not only are they beautiful a

Amy Summers became an entrepreneur in her mid-20s, launching her first company, Pitch Publicity, in February 2003, during a rapidly changing climate for communication and media relations. Amy visits with Mark Alyn at the 25th annual conference of Supply Side West in Las Vegas.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is the narrowing or blockage of arteries in various critical regions of the body. PAD affects more than 12 million people in the U.S. and 50% of these patients have unrecognized symptoms, which are often ignored or brushed off as signs of aging. Dr. John Laird, an interventional cardiologist and VP and CMO of Medtronic’s Peripheral Vascular Health operating unit talks with Mark Alyn on this episode.

For over three decades, Scott Morris has been serving the underprivileged population of Memphis with free healthcare for the working uninsured (and then some). Formerly and affectionately known as “The Wish Building,” Morris’ work takes place in a vast converted Sears, Roebuck and Company distribution center. Coming in late October, Scott Morris presents the work of his organization via touching and triumphant human-interest stories in a new book. CARE: How People of Faith Can Respond to Our Broken Health System (Eerdman’s Publishing Company – October 27, 2022). Dr. Morris guests with Mark Alyn.

National First Responders Day is recognized each October 28th to honor the brave paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency technicians, and others who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. In times of crisis or following disasters like Hurricane Ian, first responders must be able to communicate - even when extreme weather takes out traditional infrastructure. Maggie Hallbach, President of Verizon Frontline, talks about how 5G and new technology is helping improve communication for first responders on the front lines of disaster and emergency response operations. She also shares details from an exclusive survey of first responders about the role technology plays in everyday public safety operations and during responses to major emergencies. Find out how Verizon Frontline is working with first responders around the country to prepare for wildfires, natural disasters, extreme weather and other emergency situations. Maggie visits with Mark Alyn.

The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter without a prescription to adults, a long-sought wish of consumers frustrated by expensive exams and even more expensive devices. Now, under the FDA’s new rule, people with mild to moderate hearing loss will be able to buy hearing aids online and in stores as early as October 16, without being required to see a doctor for an exam to get a prescription. The high cost of hearing aids, which are not covered by basic Medicare, has discouraged millions of Americans from buying the devices but with the new rule, consumers can buy more affordable hearing aids at their favorite retailer or pharmacy. On October 11th, we have Brian Maguire– Senior Vice President of Lexie Hearing – available to explain what this historic change will mean for consumers. It’s estimated that 30 million Americans experience hearing loss, but only one-fifth get help. Health experts say that untreated hearing loss can contribute to cognitive dec

Find a Place for Me: Embracing Love and Life in the Face of Death (Pact Press, November 1, 2022) is an award-winning memoir about facing a marriage’s last act—a spouse’s death—as a couple united in mind and holding hands. Author Deirdre Fagan, D.A., was married eleven years and had two young children when her forty-three-year-old husband Bob was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS determined the journey their marriage would now take, but Bob and Deirdre were resolute in how they traversed their remaining months as a couple. Chronicling Bob’s illness, Find a Place for Me is also the love story of a happy marriage filled with humor, honesty, and essential conversations, despite their tragic circumstances. In this moving and surprisingly funny book, Deirdre and Bob raise a glass to love and the life each of them has left while learning how to lovingly say goodbye.Find a Place for Me received a bronze medal in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards. An offshoot of

In just a few years, America will enter a new demographic era. By the end of this decade, one out of five people living in this country will be over the age of 65. A few years later, that cohort will outnumber those under 18 for the first time. This will remake much of the social and economic fabric of the United States. Demographic Futurist Bradley Schurman chats with Mark Alyn on this episode.

Who among us has not struggled with fear, anxiety, and anger, with no way to move beyond the negativity that surrounds our lives? There is a straightforward, methodical way to overcome feelings of distress, one that provides the exact steps we all need to bring us to personal peace.Clinical Therapist, and award-winning author Faust Ruggiero explained the Process in his previous release, The Fix Yourself Handbook, heralded as one of the most straight forward, and easy to apply self-help books. The Process Way of Life has helped thousands to live happier, and healthier lives. Faust joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.