Late Night Health Radio

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

Board-certified naturopathic doctor Dr. Drew, says parents and grandparents have to keep calm, stay sharp and sleep tight as they shift their children and teens into the new year. It may feel like 2022 is going to get back to normal after a never-ending year of lockdown and virtual learning since 2020, but most families are not feeling quite out of the woods yet. Dr. Sinatra says the anxiety and stress adults feel can easily transfer to everyone in the family. Dr. Sinatra visits with Mark Alyn on this episode of Late Night Health.

Brian McGowan is a former Wall Street management consultant. He is currently writing a book entitled, “Just Another Day of Hell in Paradise,” which chronicles the epic journey of his wife’s illness. Due to a rare liver condition that left her in a state not unlike the boy in the bubble, she was unable to win the battle, and died on a beach in Hawaii in 2015.Servet Hasan is a best-selling author, public speaker, and radio host, among other media endeavors. She has published several books for Llewellyn Worldwide Publishers, and her latest, “Growing Old Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To,” which she co-authored with Mark Alyn.Both in their sixties, they initially connected when Servet agreed to consult on Brian’s book. Having lost her husband over two decades ago, and Brian a recent widow, the two struck up a conversation that moved beyond business into their own personal struggles. Each conveyed how difficult it was to find intimacy again, or frankly, whether either of them dared to take that leap of love in the fir

During the cold winter months ahead, research has shown that there is no magic “multivitamin” pill that will ward off the sniffles and keep your body in top shape. Ultimately, eating heathy, exercise and good sleep habits are the best way to ensure that you are ready to fight off colds and viruses. Dr. Cornelius Ferreira, a board-certified family physician at Nuvance Health, sits down with Mark Alyn to explain whether taking these supplements is worth the cost and effort!

Although awareness of and appreciation for commercial drone systems are growing, many medical businesses are unaware of the opportunities drones offer to achieve better business practices, streamline solutions, elevate profitability and save human lives! In a recent discussion with Barry Alexander, founder and CEO of Aquiline Drones (AD), a CT-based drone manufacturer and cloud solutions company, Mark learned that there’s a new healthcare revolution happening in America and it’s being led by drone technology.

Although NJ Labs got its start in dairy testing, it eventually became more recognized and built up its reputation as an innovator in the industry with a history of pioneering standardized analytical testing methods and control systems. Under new ownership, the laboratory dropped “Dairy” from its name in the late 1970s as it expanded into new industries, including pharmaceutical, environmental and water testing services.“NJ Labs wasn’t always focused on the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industry,” said Sandra Lee, CEO of NJ Labs. “We started as a dairy lab that serviced the ice cream and milk industries with truck drivers that drove around New Jersey and New York to collect samples. However, when I joined in 2013, we were moving more towards dietary supplements because the FDA had begun to step in and regulate the industry more, creating an opportunity for NJ Labs to expand.” Sandra Lee joins Mark Alyn for a conversation about testing for safety.

James B. LaValle is a 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. He provides key nutrition guidance he provides athletes on and off the field to maintain peak performance. While many of us may not be athletes, LaValle says flu season layered in with coronavirus threats means we need to actively train our bodies to be more responsive when under attack. He says this fall is “game day” for everyone and like they say on the field, the best offense is a good defense. LaValle will discuss foods like garlic, grains and greens that are immunity and antibody all-stars for your entire "Quaranteam." Jim visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.

GivingTuesday is November 30 this year. It’s an international day of giving recognized on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Now in its ninth year, GivingTuesday has changed over time, but one thing remains the same – the impact of giving during one-day celebrations, like GivingTuesday and year-round. With the immense change we’ve all experienced this year, and the unique challenges that nonprofit and social good organizations are facing, it’s never been more important to contribute to causes that mean the most to us, and to help these organizations. We discuss the importance of GivingTuesday with an expert on social good from Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good. Blackbaud serves the entire social good community, which includes nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, healthcare institutions, arts and cultural organizations, faith communities, and individual change agents. Rachel Hutchisson Blackbaud, who will explain the importance of GivingTuesday a

When it comes to gift giving this holiday season, many people have a wish list that includes the latest high technology devices. Whether it’s the most user-friendly smartphone on a 5G network powered by the latest Snapdragon processor, computing for play or work, sound that creates new sensations or wearables for everyone, it’s important to have the newest, most powerful tech working for you. You can now find that technology in devices powered by Snapdragon, the latest generation of processors from Qualcomm. Jessica Naziri, founder of TechSesh.Co, influencer, tech expert and content creator has partnered with Qualcomm to share how this new technology is powering all the hottest tech devices on everyone’s holiday wish list. She visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.

Each November, the Parkinson's Foundation recognizes National Family Caregivers Month as an important time to celebrate and honor the many contributions of the millions of Americans caring for a loved one living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). This year, more than ever, the care partner community deserves recognition for the unwavering support they provided, and continue to provide, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives.John L. Lehr is the President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson’s Foundation, and Marie Head, primary caregiver for her husband who was diagnosed with PD in 2011 join Mark Alyn on this episode f Late Night Health. You’ll learn how a strong support network is essential and that care partners must make sure they are taken care of, too. Additionally, the Foundation provides dedicated articles at Parkinson.org/Caregiving, a guidebook titled Caring and Coping, and a discussion group on its online community aimed to help care partners build an online

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. But often, women don’t speak about their desire for marriage because they fear people will view them as desperate. Or worse, foolish. After all, happily ever after only happens in fairytales, right? In Marriage Minded: An A-to-Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love, psychotherapist Marcia Naomi Berger reveals why choosing marriage can be wonderfully fulfilling. Berger offers an assortment of practical tips, wisdom, reassurance, and inspiring true stories for every woman who longs to find a life partner and create a union that fulfills her—emotionally, spiritually, sexually, and materially. Marcia joins Mark Alyn for a lively discussion on marriage.

Medical intuition is not a gift that only a few people in the world have. Medical intuition is a learned skill that can help one learn, heal, and master their life in profound new levels. The term “medical intuition” is about the absolute interconnectedness between our emotions, our bodies, our thoughts, our life struggles. Medical intuition assesses the impact from the environment, relationships, animals, emotions, beliefs, deceased people, alive people, traumatic events, and past lives and how they create struggles or illness for each person. In BE YOUR OWN MEDICAL INTUITIVE: Healing Your Body and Soul, Tina Zion offers precise, doable, self-healing methods to positively change physical, mental, and emotional challenges. It is for one’s healing and transformation into a healthier body, healthier mind, and a cutting-edge intuitive awareness of the world around you. Tina visits with Mark Alyn on this episode.

The pandemic caused financial difficulties for many Americans. From those who are just starting their credit journey to those looking to build their credit, consumers are seeking resources and tools to improve their finances. Best-selling author Ash Cash Exantus – who is renowned as the ‘Financial Motivator’ and author of “12 Steps to Repairing your Credit” -- to share some timely financial inspiration for the holidays. Also, learn why Ash Cash is teaming up with Capital One and their new Capital One Quicksilver Secured card to provide more opportunities to build responsible credit habits and earn cash back rewards on all purchases—during the busiest shopping season of the year. Ash visits with Mark Alyn.