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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT PD & THE NEEDS OF CAREGIVERS:Special resources for people who are taking care of people with PDThe challenges of taking care of someone with a progressive diseaseAn online community for peer-to-peer connectionsInfo about the free Helpline and PD care at 1-800-4PD-INFOParkinson’s disease affects nearly 1 million Americans & more than 60,000 are diagnosed each year

With mask mandates being lifted and the COVID pandemic seeming to wind down, more family gatherings are sure to take place on the immediate horizon! But, a long-overdue reunion may raise concerns about an elderly relative’s ability to live independently and actually necessitate in-home care and companionship.Today, Mario D’Aquila, Chief Operating Officer of Assisted Living Services, Inc., an award-winning homecare agency based in CT, shares with our listeners how to assess if a senior loved one needs help, particular signs to look for and what measures can be taken to address these problems. Additionally, Mario will provide information about several new technological devices that help keep seniors safe in the comfort of their own home as Vice President of Assisted Living Technologies, Inc., a sister company. Mario joins Mark Alyn for a chat about taking care of seniors.

At the beginning of the pandemic, most adolescents habituated to staying at home resulting in lowered self-esteem. As a result, their self-concept was shaken and many became self-conscious, stressed and anxious around their peers leading them to want to abuse substances or skip out on homework, explains Dr. Kim Chronister, Clinical Director of LA-based Key Transitions, a teen treatment center. Dr. Chronister visits with Mark Alyn on this edition.

Donna is CEO / Founder of Nourish Our Kids. Since 2003, Donna’s organization has worked with children, parents, and schools to provide valued education and wellness guidance on maintaining a lifetime of good health.NOK strives to dramatically improve children’s health and prevent early onset childhood obesity by focusing on young children ages 3-7. At these early ages, children can learn the importance of making positive dietary and lifestyle decisions as they develop and grow, setting the stage for a lifetime of well-being. Donna joins in with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.

Dr. Paul Wright is senior vice president and system chair of the Neuroscience Institute at Nuvance Health. He is a board-certified neurologist with over two decades of experience and subspecialty training in cerebrovascular disease such as stroke. Dr. Wright has extensive research experience including studying the effectiveness of novel therapies such as electroceuticals to treat neurological diseases. Dr. Wright believes it is very important to collaborate with his patients in order to provide the best possible and appropriate care. Healthcare can seem complicated at times, which is why Dr. Wright takes time to clearly explain and provide a rationale for a diagnosis, testing and treatment. He also emphasizes preventive care to stay well and aid in healing from illnesses or injuries.Dr. Wright enjoys traveling, photography, music and martial arts.

Greg Macpherson, biotechnologist, pharmacist and author of “Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging,” returns to Late Night Health. He talks about senescent cells, also known as "zombie cells," which accumulate with age and are associated with many disease states people experience later in life, can add a roadblock to your health now. Senescent cells are defined as cells that, over time, stop dividing but do not die off (which is how they got the nickname “zombie cells”).

•Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States.•Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined.•We can now treat the root cause of all cardiovascular issues in both women and men: impairment of the Glycocalyx. Dr. Vesna talks with Mark Alyn.

By Yvette AyersJanuary 14, 2022 Dr. Waring – from Kaiser called to reschedule surgery to February 17, 2022, due to operating room not being available. I was able to get answers on January 14 from an email I had sent on January 10, 2021. I requested a referral to have surgery done out of network with Membership services (case #55385603); and Dr. Lentz. I wanted to have the operation as soon as possible. Kaiser seemed busy, not able to respond to emails for critical care information and now was rescheduling the operation again. I had already waited so I could have Dr. Lentz do the surgery. As a client of Kaiser’s for over 10 years, I have enjoyed timely responses to questions; especially those via emails, and timely care. I now have a serious condition and I am not receiving the same level of care. I have stated over and over again, I don’t fault Kaiser. I can see the hospital, the waiting rooms and the parking areas are full. I found City of Hope. Kaiser has now deployed a tactical defense team to stop me fro

While it is our biological age that matters most to determine the length of healthspan or amount of time a person will maintain good health. Francis Palmer, MD, a world-renowned, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, and author of “What’s Your Number?” has spent more than three decades of his career helping people look younger by altering outside appearances, but says there’s a more sustainable way to feel and look younger by reducing your biological age, and the best part: no surgery is required. The conversation continues

While it is our biological age that matters most to determine the length of healthspan or amount of time a person will maintain good health. Francis Palmer, MD, a world-renowned, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, and author of “What’s Your Number?” has spent more than three decades of his career helping people look younger by altering outside appearances, but says there’s a more sustainable way to feel and look younger by reducing your biological age, and the best part: no surgery is required. Dr. Francis Palmer, author of "What's Your Number?" visits with Mark Alyn on this episode.

Dr. Abhijeet Waghray is a gastroenterologist who completed his Internal Medicine training at Case Western Reserve University where he also served as Chief Resident. He then completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston and completed a visiting fellow program in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr Waghray has published several peer reviewed journals and has a passion for offering patients care with the latest evidence based practices in mind. Special interests include GERD/reflux, screening and prevention of colon cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), liver diseases (hepatitis, fatty liver), Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Hemorrhoid Ligation Therapy. Therapeutic expertise in upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, feeding tube placement (PEG tube), and capsule endoscopy. Dr. Waghray visits with Mark Alyn.

As a dentist in Manhattan, I deal with some pretty gutsy people every day, as you can imagine. But guess what? I still see new patients now and again who have real fears of treatment or the idea of seeing a dentist. They are usually in pain by the time they build up the courage to come into the office, so the pain brings them in. Which means that there are a whole lot of people out there - in New York and across the country - who never even make it to the dentist due to their dental phobia! And that's really bad news, since avoiding the dentist can really harm your health. Dr. Nina Izhaky joings Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.

Keeping fans safe is the topic of conversation on this episode of Late Night Health featuring Brian Dugan/Former Chief of Police, Tampa along with Jennifer Chronis/ Senior Vice President, Verizon Public Sector and Tech Expert.C onnectivity is one of the top priorities for those planning this year’s Super Bowl, and it’s even more important to the first responders charged with helping keep everyone at the game and in the surrounding community connected and safe. Verizon and public safety agencies supporting this year’s Super Bowl have been planning for more than two years - installing and enabling advanced technology that will impact the lives of football fans everywhere and those enjoying SoFi Stadium for years to come. Former Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan, who led the security efforts for last year’s Super Bowl and Verizon Tech Expert Jennifer Chronis share how tech innovation and infrastructure improvements will help first-responders keep Super Bowl LVI safe and secure. You’ll also learn how people who liv

During the past two years, the pandemic has resulted in a nationwide labor shortage that is impacting the hospitality industry.Joining Mark Alyn to discuss these challenges is Rosanna Maietta of the American Hotel And Lodging Association Foundation – which has a new employee recruiting campaign called: “a place to stay.”

Just in time for the New Year and weekends filled with big games a new collection of winning recipes created with “fresh-picks” is available for all your entertaining needs. From protein-packed egg bites to an easy yet impressive pizza salad these menu items voted on by consumers will have your guests raving and coming back for seconds. Food influencer, cookbook author and Founder of the BakerMama blog Maegan Brown visits with 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.

Muscle pain is a major medical problem for 60-85% of the population who report experiencing nonspecific back pain of muscular origin at some time in their lifetime. Joseph Pergolizzi, MD, an internationally renowned pain specialist, well-versed in multiple issues confronting people experiencing acute and chronic pain has certainly been in high demand since the coronavirus has made its rounds. But viral infections are only one reason you could be experiencing muscle aches and pain. Other common causes include overexertion and trauma to the body. However, it's the lesser-known causes of muscle pain that people may be unaware of and could confuse with symptoms of a virus. Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi joins Mark Alyn for a discussion on how to stop pain.

Alzheimer’s Disease is the focus of the dialogue ¬¬¬¬Late Night Health’s Mark Alyn has with Bruce Barnet, CEO of SiMPL Technology. SiMPL solves problems for seniors… and those who care for them. That’s SiMPL Technology and its initial line of five senior and caregiver products. Bruce Barnet visits with Mark Alyn.

Based on data from the Williams Institute at UCLA, roughly 15,500 transgender persons serve in the US military and 134,300 military veterans identify as transgender—though the actual numbers are certainly much higher. Should transgender service members celebrate the future of a more inclusive military—or prepare for a next administration to turn back the clock again? In With Honor and Integrity: Transgender Troops in Their Own Words, Lt. Col. Bree Fram, who is serving openly as a transgender woman in the US Space Force, and her co-author, Máel Embser-Herbert, sociology professor and US Army veteran, explore the practical, social, financial, and medical concerns of transgender troops through the voices of transgender military personnel, past and present. They share honest, heartfelt, and often heart-wrenching accounts from 26 individuals who know what it is like to serve in the US military as a trans person. Lt. Col. Bree Fram talks with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.

While it is customary to measure age chronologically, by birthday, science is proving that it is our biological age that matters most to determine the length of healthspan or amount of time a person will maintain good health. Francis Palmer, MD, a world-renowned, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, and author of “What’s Your Number?” has spent more than three decades of his career helping people look younger by altering outside appearances under the knife, but has now dramatically shifted his career focus to helping people learn ways to turn back the clock from the inside out, and the best part is, no surgery is required. Dr. Palmer visits on this edition of Late Night Health.

NeedyMeds was started in 1997 by Richard J. Sagall, MD, a family physician, and Libby Overly, MSW, MEd, a medical social worker. Both realized there was a need for a centralized resource for information on pharmaceutical patient assistance programs. With the Internet becoming an important source of information, they decided that was the perfect medium for this ever-changing information.Since then NeedyMeds has grown considerably. The website has become the premier source of information on all types of programs that assists those who can't afford their medications or health care costs.In order to better meet its goals, NeedyMeds became a 501(c)3 non-profit (Pennsylvania) corporation in June, 2003. In 2006, the business office moved from Philadelphia, PA, to Gloucester, MA becoming a Massachusetts corporation in 2011.Since its inception, NeedyMeds' goals have been to:Provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on Patient Assistance Programs (PAPSs) and other programs that help those in need obtain