Late Night Health

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects nearly one million people in the U.S., and more than 90,000 are newly diagnosed each year – a 50% increase from previous estimates of 60,000 diagnoses per year. John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, and Vikas Chinnan, a person living with Young-Onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD), visit with Mark Alyn on Late Night Health to discuss how to rec...

Just in time for National Sleep Awareness Week, World Sleep Day, and the change to Daylight Saving Time, Carlos M. Nunez, M.D., visits with Mark Alyn to talk about the importance of quality sleep on mental and physical health, including why the American Heart Association recently added sleep as a metric for cardiovascular health. Learn what’s keeping people up at night, what symptoms of sleep depr...

Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council, visits with Mark Alyn on this episode of Late Night Health to reveal an exciting new program designed to provide clean, low-emission school buses and show how they are linked to better test scores.

Chef Dean Sheremet shares timely information with Mark Alyn about propane, a clean energy source 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 excellent performance at a reasonable cost.

Why are so many Americans unsure about taking dietary supplements? Do doctors educate patients on the benefits when a majority of people aren’t getting all the nutrients they need from the foods they eat? Join Mark as he talks with Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic & Natural Health Association, to get an update on what part legislation and the media play in how the general pu...

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) help create better nutrition around the world? Anand Swaroop, biochemist and president of Cepham, an evidence-based nutritional ingredient supplier, outlines the many important ways AI is being used as a tool to study nutrition in his discussion with Mark. From identifying previously unknown nutrients in food and their impact on human health to improving food s...

Mark explores how connections are crucial in the relationships between PR companies and their clients with Pitch Publicity intern Tiffany McKinnie at SupplySide West. Pitch Publicity, a public relations firm in New York City founded by entrepreneur Amy Summers, is celebrating 20 years of excellence in communication and media relations, with a unique focus on preparing the next generation of public...

Not all dietary labeling is created equally. How do consumers know that the supplements they take to stay healthy measure up to their expected high-quality standards? Mark Alyn is joined by RIBUS president Steve Peirce to discuss Clean Label Alliance , an organization formed to offer assistance and guidance to dietary supplement companies by providing top-of-the-line resources and solutions to mor...

Mark Alyn finds out “whodunit” in a testing “Only Murders in the Building” style mystery challenge at SupplySide West with the “Mabel Mora” of NJ Labs, CEO Sandra Lee. With the help of conference attendees, this on-site “testing investigation” introduces NJ Labs’ new loyalty program for nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturers while highlighting the importance of partnering with a lab th...

Greg Macpherson, biotechnologist, pharmacist, and author of Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging , says the source of some of the best immune nutrients can be found in egg yolks, which positively benefit bioactivity, or actions that promote good health. Listen in to hear Greg and Mark share the latest news about eggs, including the three nutrients found in egg yolks that help improve immune heal...

Mark Alyn examines the impact of discrimination toward the Asian American community with Richard Cheu, author of Love Letters From Janey: 50 Years of Breaking Barriers Together , to gain some insight into the history of racial bigotry and the prejudice, both subtle and overt, that many Asian Americans still find themselves experiencing today. Richard also shares how he and his wife Janey helped ea...

Kayoko Mitsumatsu, the founder of Yoga Gives Back , visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health. Kayoko, a former producer/director for documentary programs at NHK and Cultural Attache at the Embassy of Japan in London, benefitted so much from learning yoga that she felt compelled to give back to the underserved women and girls in India. Her foundation, Yoga Gives Back , gives them...

After years of frustration and challenges as he pursued his dream of becoming a professional musician, Carl Contino discovered several fundamental principles that dramatically changed his life. For the past 25 years, Contino has helped people tap into their full potential and make a maximum difference in the world and in the lives of others by sharing the unique concepts and insights into mindset...

What does the FDA prefer when testing products for heavy metals? Find out the answer to this question on today’s episode of Going Beyond Testing . This episode looks at Heavy Metals Testing and the intricacies that go into testing processes that analyze products for heavy metals. And we let you in on what the FDA prefers when testing for heavy metals too!

Finding the “sweet spot” is not only for Valentine’s Day or Sports; it also relates to Testing Methodologies. Discover how finding the "Sweet Spot" helps to achieve more consistent, accurate testing results.

Testing for mycotoxins is both intricate and tricky. Today on Testing Tuesday, the latest episode of Going Beyond Testing takes an inside look at Mycotoxins and More.

Find out what the challenges are for proper CBD and Cannabis testing in today’s episode of Going Beyond Testing . A “Buyer Beware” situation still exists in this industry due to conflicting regulations and the lack of recognized and validated testing methods.

It's Testing Tuesday, which means that it’s time for another episode of Going Beyond Testing . This episode looks at testing for potency and the quality checks that go into testing processes that analyze product potency.

Food influencer, cookbook author, and founder of The BakerMama blog, Maegan Brown joins 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 en...

GivingTuesday, the international day of giving recognized on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is on November 30th this year. Rachel Hutchisson, VP of Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy at Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, explains the importance of GivingTuesday and how giving during one-day and year-round campaigns can truly change lives.

When it comes to gift-giving this holiday season, the latest high-tech devices are among almost everyone's must-haves. Jessica Naziri, founder of TechSesh. Co, influencer, tech expert, and content creator visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health to share great gift ideas for all the techies on your list.

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. Psychotherapist Marcia Naomi Berger joins Mark to talk about the many benefits of being married, with insights and strategies for overcoming th...

Tina Zion, author of BE YOUR OWN MEDICAL INTUITIVE: Healing Your Body and Soul , visits Mark to demystify what it means to be medically intuitive, and sheds light on how to develop the skills to pay attention to and further the understanding of the mind-body connection.

While the world's recent changes have magnified the importance of well-being at work in so many ways, the old habits and challenges of our workplace are sneaking back in. Professionals are more valuable than ever, and Darcy Eikenberg offers fresh ways to take back control and get what you need in your life at work - without overwhelming yourself and changing everything in your life.

The economic effects of the pandemic on the farming community have been far-reaching, but with support from the “All for Farmers” national campaign, deserving farmers in 25 states have received grants from Tillamook to help them continue that most essential of work - feeding the world. Sharing the impact of this program with Mark is Jocelyn Bridson of the Tillamook County Creamery Association.