Best Dr Brendan McCarthy Podcasts (2024)

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A Cure for Type 2 Diabetes!? 14:34

5h ago14:34

14:34

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! For patients battling diabetes, a group of Chinese scientists and clinicians may offer a glimmer of hope. For the first time in the world, a patient’s diabetes has reportedly been cured using cell therapy. So what exactly is the science behind it and does it really work? Let's talk about it! Dr. Bre…

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The Healthcare Industry is Broken, Let's Fix It (Pt.2) 33:52

6h ago33:52

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! We want to make a change in the healthcare and medical industry. For too long have patients been given the short stick when it comes to their health. This episode brings in my mentor and the amazing Dr. Paul Anderson. This is part 2 of 2 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. Wh…

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The Healthcare Industry is Broken, Let's Fix It (Pt.1) 24:37

2h ago24:37

24:37

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! We want to make a change in the healthcare and medical industry. For too long have patients been given the short stick when it comes to their health. This episode brings in my mentor and the amazing Dr. Paul Anderson. This is part 1 of 2 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. Wh…

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Hormones & PTSD 23:24

29m ago23:24

23:24

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with multiple hormonal and neurotransmitter alterations. Stress can disrupt your body's natural hormone balance, causing issues such as obesity, insomnia, low energy or even a decreased sex drive. Let's talk about patients that have PTSD. Dr. Brend…

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The Effects of Cortisol with PTSD 29:00

3h ago29:00

29:00

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! It’s estimated that 3.5% of the American population struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) annually. Originally, PTSD was a stand-in for the terms “shell-shock” and “battle fatigue” and typically applied to veterans of wars who returned home with trauma-related symptoms. But we underst…

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How PTSD can effect your health 35:57

6d ago35:57

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! It’s estimated that 3.5% of the American population struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) annually. Originally, PTSD was a stand-in for the terms “shell-shock” and “battle fatigue” and typically applied to veterans of wars who returned home with trauma-related symptoms. But we underst…

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Understanding Trauma & Weight Gain 16:33

6d ago16:33

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Research shows that healing trauma can improve overall health and well-being. Many of us struggle with our weight and body image at some point in our lives, often repeating cycles of healthy eating to more lenient lifestyles. But the truth is, excess weight is often a symptom of something deeper. Dr…

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Post Traumatic Infenctions 25:42

3h ago25:42

25:42

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other stress related disorders are associated with a subsequent risk of infections. This playlist goes over all types of medical complications that previous trauma can cause, this one was brought to the attention by a viewer that asks the questions involving…

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Understanding Trauma in Medicine 10:50

1h ago10:50

10:50

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! We don’t talk about medical trauma all that often. But for many, trauma can cause many issues when it comes to health — and knowing how to heal matters. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic …

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Jason Gootman Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach 32:15

7d ago32:15

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Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. Jason Gootman is a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach. His passion is in supporting people to make positive sustainable lifestyle changes that enhance health span. As I say in supporting people to close the ‘intention gap’ between where they are right now in terms of their wellbeing an…

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Gut Health with Dietician Lorraine Cooney 26:28

28d ago26:28

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Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. In this episode of my wellbeing podcast, ‘In The Doctors Chair’, I talk to Lorraine Cooney, a specialist gastroenterology dietician at Dublin’s Blackrock Clinic about her new book ‘Why You Can’t Go’. Her book is a gut health ‘bible’ that delves into all the relevant factors contributing …

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How to deal with Grief & Loss an Inevitable Part of Being Human 14:34

3M ago14:34

14:34

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. Firstly there’s no real way to prepare for grief. It’s part and parcel of life. While to love and be loved beings great joy and meaning to life, it also equates with loss. Kahlil Gibran, the Persian writer, put it well when he wrote that the depth of your loss is a mirror image to the de…

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Brendan Ring from the Cliona Foundation: From Grief to Giving 43:32

3M ago43:32

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Grief is a ubiquitous experience that befalls everyone during life. To live and to love as a human being has its polar opposite of death, loss and suffering. Sometimes this loss can lead in time to a sense of posttraumatic growth with a renewed of purpose and meaning. Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.…

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Five Wellbeing Benefits of Gratitude 10:05

3M ago10:05

10:05

Just like Groundhog Day, each day that we wake up our brains are hardwired for fear, for anxiety, and for survival. Gratitude as a practice is a powerful way to attune your thinking and way of being in the direction of a more positive mindset. Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.…

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Social Media Medical Specialists 13:43

4M ago13:43

13:43

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! A lot of misinformation can spread far too easily in todays existence of social media. Especially dangerous when it involves medicine or medical advice in general. At times I am able to see some of these instances and able to correct said information or hopefully able to make a change. A change to d…

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Prof Ciaran O’Boyle in the Doctor’s Chair 33:06

5M ago33:06

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Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. Recently I interviewed Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, a pioneering leader the area of psychology, leadership and positive health. As Professor of Psychology at the RCSI he is the Founding Director of the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences (formerly the Centre for Positive Psychology and…

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Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy 19:43

5M ago19:43

19:43

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Because hormones control anxiety, appetite, body temperature, brain function, heart rate, metabolism, mood, sleep cycles, sexual function, stress, urination, and really everything, imbalances (too low or too high) can lead to uncomfortable (at best) and disruptive symptoms. Talk to a medical profess…

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Endometriosis: Everything You Need to Know 32:32

5M ago32:32

32:32

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Endometriosis is a significant health problem affecting 1 in 10 people of childbearing age. But it’s not unusual for them to go years before getting the treatment they need. Many of the patients who come to my OB-GYN practice have sought help for their endometriosis before meeting with me. Their con…

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The Birth Control Pill (Part 3) 18:31

5M ago18:31

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 3 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic…

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The Birth Control Pill (Part 2) 19:17

5M ago19:17

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 2 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic…

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The Birth Control Pill (Part 1) 19:11

5M ago19:11

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Back in the 50's women wanted birth control to reclaim their bodies, and now they want better birth control for the same reason. This episode talks about what birth control teaches us about the failure, and future, of women’s health care. This is Part 1 of 3 Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medic…

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Labs for Women 13:54

5M ago13:54

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! A hormone test for women can reveal important information about your health. These tests can detect fertility problems, where you are in your menstrual cycle, or whether you're starting perimenopause. Hormone blood tests can also play a role in diagnosing medical conditions such as thyroid disease o…

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A Guide to Low Libido 20:53

5M ago20:53

20:53

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! It’s normal for women’s libido, or sex drive, to fluctuate across time, especially because of major life changes or stress. Sometimes, hormonal or physical changes are at play. Certain medications can lead to sexual dysfunction, including a low libido in women. Here’s everything you need to know abo…

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Positive Aging with Alana James 32:28

5M ago32:28

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Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. Alana James is an artist, author, and academic whose artwork expresses the love of the intricacies of life as a human being. She obtained her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Colorado in 1971 and exhibited her art in galleries and competitive shows in the US during the 80s.…

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What is The Price of Happiness? 16:05

6M ago16:05

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Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. As a family doctor for over three decades, I have met many patients who materially may have very little, but actually have so much. I have also seen people who are materially very wealthy, but are very miserable.By Dr. Mark Rowe

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Hormone Treatment for Men vs Women #womenshealth 14:29

6M ago14:29

14:29

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! One thing everyone knows for sure is that men and women are very different. And they are different in every aspect of their lives, from looks to how they handle stress to how they express emotions. They are even different when it comes to hormones. A major difference though, comes to treatment. The …

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The Misogyny of Medicine, Oral Estrogen Edition 10:50

7M ago10:50

10:50

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy!It is very popular to vilify estrogen these days. The most obvious reason is the result of several sensationalized interpretations of the famous WHI (Women’s Health Initiative) “Prempro” data first out in 2002. While the attempt to objectify the effects of post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy …

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Treating High Cholesterol with Pregnenolone? 8:14

7M ago8:14

8:14

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Today, cholesterol-lowering drugs are the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. These drugs induce side effects and fail to address the underlying reason (hormone deficiency) for why the body is overproducing cholesterol. This Episode talks about what Pregnenolone may do for Cho…

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Liver Health & Hormones: Everything You Need to Know! 10:25

7M ago10:25

10:25

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! One of the liver’s roles is to help regulate the balance of sex hormones, thyroid hormones, cortisone and other adrenal hormones. The liver transforms or removes any excess hormones from the body. Hormonal imbalances may occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hor…

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Can Cervical Cancer be Prevented? 10:29

7M ago10:29

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! In this episode we go over Hormone Replacement Therapy as a whole. What it can do for you and its possible side effects. Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medical officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving the Valle…

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John McCarthy Champion Irish Surfer: Hope That Grows 40:36

7M ago40:36

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Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. Originally from Tramore Co. Waterford, John McCarthy is a champion surfer who has competed and has travelled all over the world – including to Hawaii, Australia, Africa, Central and South America and all over Asia – in search of what he calls the ‘perfect wave’.…

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BRCA Positive Gene and Taking Hormones 11:04

7M ago11:04

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Hormones can stimulate some breast cancer cells to grow. Hormone therapy works by either lowering the amount of hormones in the body or by blocking them from getting to breast cancer cells. Hormone therapy is also known as endocrine therapy. There are a number of different types of hormone therapy. …

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Bioidentical Hormones vs Oral Contraceptives 14:47

8M ago14:47

14:47

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Today’s episode we discuss the differences between oral contraceptives and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. May physicians do not explain the difference to their patients. This can lead to a lot of confusion and confusing dose effects. We hope this video gives you a better understanding of…

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Understanding Food Allergies 18:21

8M ago18:21

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Millions of Americans have food allergies and may experience adverse reactions to products that have food allergens. Most reactions cause mild symptoms, but some are severe and may even be life-threatening. Although new treatments are being developed, there is no cure for food allergies. Medical dia…

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The TRUTH About MTHFR 12:53

8M ago12:53

12:53

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! MTHFR is probably not an acronym you’ve heard of before unless you follow my content closely and/or have worked with a medical professional about it. This episode brings to light a video by Gary Brecka, that was sent to me from multiple people and asking if there is truth to it. Let's break it down …

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Why am I not losing weight? 11:34

9M ago11:34

11:34

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! While high protein, virtually no-carb foods like meat and eggs are low on the glycemic index, they measure high on the insulin index. In other words, while the meat and eggs didn’t cause a spike in blood sugar the way most carbohydrates do, they do result in a significant rise in insulin, which can …

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Managing Blood Pressure 13:24

9M ago13:24

13:24

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects one-third of all adults in the United States—and less than half of the people with high blood pressure have it under control. I'm going to talk about a patient I had that dealt with this and wasn't getting help from his other doctors. Dr. …

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The Carnivore Diet: Can You Have Too Much Meat? 6:52

9M ago6:52

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Diet programs come in all shapes and sizes, and one trending diet is the carnivore diet. Although it might boast success in helping you lose a few pounds, you may wonder if it’s safe to eat nothing but meat? Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2002. While he’s been the chief medica…

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Damage Done by Birth Control? 15:13

9M ago15:13

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Birth control is a common way to prevent pregnancy, and treat some medical conditions. If you've been on birth control for much of your adult life, you may have experienced some side effects that have caused what some may call PTSD from the medication alone. I'm here to talk more about it and how to…

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Estrogen, an Antioxidant? 11:30

9M ago11:30

11:30

Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Menopause is the process a woman goes through that causes her monthly periods to end. This condition is a normal part of the aging process that women undergo, but its associated symptoms can vary greatly from woman to woman. As hormones change to accommodate normal menopausal changes, women may expe…

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Character Strengths & Self-Awareness What is Strong Rather Than What is Wrong 13:05

9M ago13:05

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Episode #93 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes. Dr. Liana joins me again this episode to discuss adopting a strength-based approach to living our lives. We explain what individual character strengths are and discuss why we need to pay attention to and savor the moments when we’re at our best. We discuss how routinely using our character stren…

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Positive Lifestyle Changes for Mental Health

9M ago

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Episode #144 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes. In this episode, I explore different solutions and suggestions to support your mental health. I highlight the difference between mental health and mental illness. I present UK research that identified seven separate lifestyle factors that reduce the risk of developing depression. I discuss the …

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Cholesterol: What are the different types of cholesterol? 20:53

10M ago20:53

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Episode #21 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes. In this episode, I talk about the different types of cholesterol, and I explain why some are good and some aren’t. I talk about what your numbers should look like in each category, and I talk about how to improve these numbers when they’re not where they should be. I talk about the different way…

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Blue Zones, Mediterranean Diet & Our Telomeres 14:40

10M ago14:40

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Episode #26 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes. Today, I talk about the Mediterranean lifestyle and diet. I explain why I do not like the term “diet” for its connotations, and I note that, over the course of ten years, you make 11,000 food choices. I explain what blue zones are and list the four healthy lifestyle factors. I note the importanc…

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Does the Whole30 Diet Work? 13:35

10M ago13:35

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! The Whole30 plan follows a paleo philosophy but with some extra restrictions. It’s not a diet or a weight loss plan that focuses on tracking calories or counting points. Whole30 much more resembles an elimination diet plan. The idea behind this approach is to reset your metabolism and digestive trac…

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The Educated Patient 16:04

10M ago16:04

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! To improve health care outcomes, physicians must spend more time with patients. The teaching physician's interaction with the patient must be enthusiastic, motivated, and responsive to the individual patient's needs. For individual members of our society to realize the benefits of physician health e…

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Sugar Serenity 25:40

10M ago25:40

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Sugar is one of the most widely consumed ingredients and for a good reason. It makes things taste sweeter and more appealing to our tastebuds. Plus, sugar is added to many packaged foods and beverages, and we may be unaware we're consuming so much of it. With this constant exposure, it's no wonder w…

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Let’s Talk About Estrogen and Weight Gain 34:19

10M ago34:19

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Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Brendan McCarthy! Estrogen has a host of important health benefits. The sex hormone plays a critical role in reproductive health, sexual development, muscle development, and bone strength. In women, it also helps with menstrual cycle regulation and benefits the urinary tract, reproductive tract, breast tissue and amo…

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All About Erectile Dysfunction & International Men’s Health Week 14:46

10M ago14:46

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Episode #70 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes. In this episode, I discuss what Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is and why it’s not as uncommon as society typically believes. I discuss the connection between frequent erectile dysfunction issues and other, sometimes more serious, health concerns. I explain the common physical and psychological cause…

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Positive Psychology the Prescription for Happiness 28:17

10M ago28:17

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Dr. Liana Lianov is the President of Global Positive Health Institute (GPHI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the integration of positive psychology in the healthcare setting. She is an innovative global leader in lifestyle medicine who has led the development of its core competencies for physicians and healthcare profession…

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