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Will working out today help your future health?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/ts30.mp3
- Featured Speaker Brian Parr, PhD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
Brian Parr, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of South Carolina Aiken where he teaches courses in exercise physiology, nutrition, and health behaviors.
He also conducts research related to physical activity and weight loss. - Length (mins) 14:55
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Learn how you can make yourself and your city more physically fit.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/ts29.mp3
- Featured Speaker Walt Thompson, PhD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
Walter R. Thompson, PhD, FACSM, is a regents professor of exercise science in the Department of Kinesiology and Health (College of Education) at Georgia State University and in the Division of Nutrition (Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions), where he also serves as the executive director of the After-School All-Stars Atlanta.
He has served on the ACSM Board of Trustees and was twice elected a member of its Administrative Council. - Length (mins) 23:31
- Waiver Received Yes
Learn how to get your vitamin D requirements if you don't soak up the sun daily.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/ts28.mp3
- Featured Speaker John P. Higgins, MD
- Guest Website American College of Sports Medicine
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Guest Bio
John P. Higgins, MD, MBA (Hons), MPHIL, FACC, FACP, FAHA, FACSM, FASNC, FSGC, is a sports cardiologist for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and the Harris Health System.
His research interests include the effects of energy beverages on the body, and screening for underlying cardiovascular abnormalities in 12-year-olds (sixth graders), and steroid effects on the cardiovascular system. - Length (mins) 13:34
- Waiver Received Yes
Do you know how to deal with a dental emergency?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/ts27.mp3
- Featured Speaker Karson Kupiec, DDS
- Guest Website Kupiec Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
- Guest Twitter Account @smileoutfitters
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Guest Bio
Dr. Karson Kupiec is a second-generation orthodontist with multi-specialty orthodontic pediatric offices in Rancho Santa Fe and Imperial Valley, California. Dr. Kupiec started practicing in 1999 and is focused on delivering the highest level of comprehensive care for adults and children.
Performing in the top 10% of his class during each of his four years in dental school, Dr. Kupiec received his dental degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. Simultaneously, he completed numerous research projects, publishing and presenting them to the International Association of Dental Research. Dr. Kupieccompleted his residency at the University of Louisville where he received his Masters degree and orthodontic certificate. Since then, he has been featured in medical radio shows and dental publications as a leader in his industry
Dr. Kupiec is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, California Dental Association, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. He is also the president of the Imperial Valley Dental Society.
The charismatic Orthodontist enjoys being part of the community by sponsoring local sports leagues, school fundraisers and church organizations. His practice hosts ongoing field trips for girl scouts and kids from surrounding schools to tour the office and learn about dental care. He lectures at local businesses and schools in San Diego about orthodontics and how kids can implement a lifetime of good oral habits. Dr. Kupiec believes in giving back and has already been on numerous missionary trips to other countries such as Russia, Nicaragua, Mexico, Peru, Belize, Panama and more.
Kupiec Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry are your “Smile Outfitters,” with two facilities equipped with the latest tools and technological advances in the industry. Dr. Karson Kupiec and his staff of expert Dentists are dedicated to creating a positive experience every time you visit a Smile Outfitters office.
In his spare time, Dr. Kupiecenjoys being at home in Del Mar with his three children and spending time outdoors fishing, hiking or flying his plane. - Length (mins) 10:00
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Does that added protein in your diet actually create more muscle?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/ts22.mp3
- Featured Speaker Felicia Stoler, PhD
- Guest Website Dr. Felicia D. Stoler
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Guest Bio
Dr. Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention, wellness and healthful living. She has a bachelors from Tulane University, a masters in applied physiology and nutrition from Columbia University and her doctorate in clinical nutrition from UMDNJ.
Felicia serves on many local, state and national committees related to health and wellness. Felicia is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the ACSM. Felicia is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is on the House of Delegates.
Dr. Stoler hosted the second season of TLC's groundbreaking series, Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which took aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of families, across the country, in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes. She is the author Living Skinny in Fat Genes™: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great (Pegasus) which was featured in USA Weekend among the top must have books in 2011.
She has been a contributor for FoxNews.com and written several book chapters. Stoler authored the ACSM's Current Comment on Childhood Obesity. - Length (mins) 17:02
- Waiver Received Yes
You hear about the dwindling bee population in the news. What can you do to help?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/ts26.mp3
- Featured Speaker Matthew Shepherd, Communications Director of the Xerces Society
- Organization Bring Back the Pollinators Campaign
- Book Title 100 Plants to Feed the Bees
- Guest Website Xerces Society
- Guest Bio Matthew Shepherd has spent three decades working with people from all walks of life to create better places for wildlife. Matthew’s career began in England and took him to Kenya before his arrival in the United States. He has worked for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation since 1999, initially at the vanguard of a new effort to protect pollinators, but now as communications director. Matthew is author of numerous articles and other publications, including Attracting Native Pollinators (Storey Publishing, 2011) and Gardening for Butterflies (Timber Press, 2016). He has created and maintained wildlife gardens everywhere he has lived.
- Length (mins) 11:56
- Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Find out the four necessary components of a complete fitness program.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/ts25.mp3
- Featured Speaker Barbara Bushman, PhD
- Organization American College of Sports Medicine
- Guest Facebook Account www.facebook.com/FitnessID
- Guest Bio Barbara Bushman, Ph.D., FACSM, is a professor at Missouri State University. She holds four ACSM certifications: Program Director, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Physiologist, and Personal Trainer. Dr. Bushman has authored papers related to menopause, factors influencing exercise participation, and deep water run training. She authored ACSM's Action Plan for Menopause (Human Kinetics, 2005), edited ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health, 2nd edition (Human Kinetics, 2017),writes the "Wouldn't You Like to Know" article for ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, and promotes health and fitness at www.facebook.com/FitnessID.
- Length (mins) 12:03
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
How much exercise do you need for health benefits?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/1635ts2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Bob Sallis, MD, FAAFP, FACSM
- Organization American College of Sports Medicine
- Guest Website Every Body Walk!
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Guest Bio
Dr. Bob Sallis is a family medicine and sports medicine physician practicing at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fontana, California. He serves as Co-Director of their Sports Medicine Fellowship program and is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the UC Riverside School of Medicine. He is a Past-President of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and currently chairs Exercise is Medicine™, a joint initiative of ACSM and the American Medical Association. He also chaired the Healthcare Sector of the U.S. Physical Activity Plan and is the physician spokesperson for the “Every Body Walk!” campaign.
Dr. Sallis received his Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy (where he played intercollegiate basketball) and his Medical Degree from Texas A&M University. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fontana, CA, where he served as chief resident. He is the head team physician at Pomona College and Chairs the Ironman Sports Medicine Conference in Kona, Hawaii. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine and also holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. - Length (mins) 21:33
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Have a great idea up your sleeve? Find out how to take your invention to market.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/ts24.mp3
- Featured Speaker John Yarrington, Publisher of Response Magazine
- Guest Website Response Magazine
- Guest Facebook Account www.Facebook.com/ResponseMagazine
- Guest Twitter Account @ResponseMag
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Guest Bio
John Yarrington is the publisher of Response Magazine, the magazine of the direct response television industry, also known as the “As Seen on TV” industry.
John deals with at-home inventors, gives them tips on their invention, even connects them with the top marketers who can bring their product to market and, fingers crossed, make them millionaires. We all know “But wait, there’s more” in infomercials.
John knows the behind the scenes of how those products come to be and how they become successful. From BeActive Brace to Simply Fit Board, John gives a great interview. - Length (mins) 13:13
- Waiver Received No
Is your hearing at risk?
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File lifes_too_short/ts23.mp3
- Featured Speaker Thomas A. Powers, PhD
- Guest Website Better Hearing Institute
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Guest Bio
Thomas A. Powers, PhD, is the former Vice-President, Government Services and Professional Relations for Sivantos, Inc. Dr. Powers now serves as a Senior Consultant for Sivantos, working with research partners, industry topics and government contract topics. In addition, he is the audiology industry expert consultant for Better Hearing Institute.
Dr. Powers received his B.S. from the State University of New York at Geneseo, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Audiology from Ohio University. He began his career as a partner in an Audiology private practice, and has over 35 years of experience in the hearing health care industry.
Dr. Powers is a member of American Academy of Audiology (AAA), Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA), American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and served as President of the American Auditory Society (AAS) from 2004–2006.
Dr. Powers currently holds an appointment as assistant professor in the Graduate Faculty in Biomedicine at Salus University as well as an adjunct appointment at Central Michigan University.
Dr. Powers has lectured extensively at state, national and international meetings and published over 40 articles. His primary areas of expertise include hearing instrument technology, industry trends, and outcome measures. - Length (mins) 15:00
- Waiver Received No