Best Association Of Washington Cities Podcasts (2024)

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Green Living Investments: Mastering Seattle's Eco-Friendly Real Estate Market | Strategies for Buyers and Savvy Home Improvements 39:59

7d ago39:59

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Unlock the secrets of thriving in Seattle's green real estate market with your hosts, Aaron Morrow and mortgage maestro Bryan LaFlame. This week, we're peeling back the layers of what it means to invest in eco-friendly living spaces, from the price premiums of green-certified homes to the long-term savings they offer. Find out how to navigate the N…

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Podcast from Washington: New Changes to the WIC Program and Local Health Officer Discusses Overdose Crisis in America 36:02

7d ago36:02

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Washington, DC, April 19, 2024 — On this month’s podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Victoria Van de Vate, Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, spoke about recent changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Chil…

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Alice Carr | CEO of April Housing 1:10:12

11d ago1:10:12

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Alice Carr, CEO of Blackstone’s affordable housing operating company, April Housing, shares her “why,” Blackstone’s commitment to preserving this housing long term, and the benefits of scale in this sector.By Matt Slepin

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Home Sellers Sue National Association of Realtors and the Settlement means the death of all Buyer's Agents 1:02:54

21d ago1:02:54

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Join us, Aaron Morrow and Brian Laflame, we dive deep into the recent NAR (National Association of Realtors) lawsuit settlement. There's a lot of buzz and, unfortunately, a ton of misinformation swirling around out there. We're here to clear the air, focus on the facts, and shed light on what we know so far! We take a sharp look at the National Ass…

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Francis Najafi | Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pivotal Group 47:48

25d ago47:48

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At a Fireside Chat at the Annual ULI Arizona Trends Day, Francis Najafi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pivotal Group, shares with Matt his approach to investing through cycles and why strategy is important, but culture and core values are what build a legendary business platform.By Matt Slepin

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A vegan diet might lower the risk of COVID-19 2:00

29d ago2:00

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Proponents of a vegan diet point to its numerous health benefits. It promotes weight loss, improves heart health, is beneficial to gut health and might reduce the risk of some cancers. Now, vegans have something else to brag about. They appear to have a lower risk of contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Brazilian researchers…

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TV time may affect toddlers’ sensory behaviors 2:00

1M ago2:00

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Many years ago, the television set was dubbed “the electronic babysitter.” And what parent hasn’t used it for that purpose, if only to get a short respite? Now, new research suggests there’s a downside to putting your toddler in front of the TV too often. Toddlers and babies who get too much TV time may be more likely to show atypical behaviors suc…

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Fruit bats could offer lesson for human diabetes 2:00

1M ago2:00

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Envy the fruit bat. They can eat twice their body weight in sugary fruit without spiking blood sugar endangering their health. In fact, you’ll see a unicorn in the wild before you find a fruit bat with diabetes. We humans aren’t so lucky. Unlike our batty friends, we must watch what we eat. Those of us with diabetes avoid sugary treats. The bats ha…

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Compounds from soy, other plants improve breast cancer survival rates 2:00

1M ago2:00

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Don’t forget to eat your vegetables. And your tofu. Oh, and drink your soy milk. Whether it’s in its humble bean form, disguised as a meat alternative, or serving as a dairy substitute, soy continues to wow with its health benefits. A recent analysis looked at how soybeans, cruciferous vegetables, green tea and lignans [LIG-nans] — compounds found …

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The risks associated with shoveling snow 1:58

1M ago1:58

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Spring is nearly here, but some parts of the country may still see some snow. You may not think of shoveling snow as that tough a task. But the American Heart Association says shoveling snow in cold temperatures can be dangerous. Their research indicates that the physical strain of shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of heart attack or sud…

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Podcast from Washington: Local Public Health on the Hill Recap and Local Health Department Addresses the U.S. Measles Outbreak 23:05

1M ago23:05

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Washington, DC, March 22, 2024 — On this month’s podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Victoria Van de Vate, Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, recapped NACCHO’s annual Local Public Health on the Hill event, which engaged over 100 Congressional …

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Bottled water can contain a staggering amount of nanoplastics 2:00

1M ago2:00

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The public is increasingly conscious of the teeny-tiny particles called microplastics that are turning up everywhere from snow-capped mountains to the ocean. They’re even getting into our food and drinking water. Now Columbia University scientists have figured out how to measure microplastic’s tinier cousin — nanoplastics. Their findings are unsett…

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Olive oil, the ‘great healer’ 2:00

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The ancients loved their olive oil. The Greek writer Homer of Iliad and Odyssey fame called it “liquid gold.” It was used to anoint the dead and the heads of kings, besides more pedestrian applications in cooking. One reason why it was so coveted by the old world? Its supposed medicinal qualities. Indeed, physicians in antiquity prescribed it to tr…

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Could a clue from the ancient past explain modern dementia? 2:00

1M ago2:00

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Did the ancient Greeks and Romans get age-related dementia? The answer is, surprisingly seldom. A new study suggests severe cognitive decline was not a significant societal problem 2,000 or more years ago. Indeed, the Greeks seem largely free of the condition. And it’s not because the average lifespan is much longer today. A team led by University …

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What it Takes to Win a Bidding War on a Home - Competitive Home Buying 1:29:19

1M ago1:29:19

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If you've ever wondered how to make your real estate offer as a home buyer the one that sellers can't refuse in a bidding war, then buckle up for an enlightening journey with Aaron Morrow and Bryan Laflamme. Together, we peel back the layers on the complexities of the Seattle housing market, from earnest money negotiations to the ins and outs of se…

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Not just any muffin 2:00

1M ago2:00

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Norwegian researchers entered the laboratory, labored over their instruments and eventually emerged with the latest scientific breakthrough. A muffin. Not just any muffin. This might be the healthiest muffin on the planet. And investigators even named it, as if it were a puppy hanging out near the centrifuge. We introduce you to Roselle [Rose-ELL].…

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Doug Weill | Co-Founder and Co-Manager of Hodes Weill & Associates 1:22:18

1M ago1:22:18

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Doug Weill, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Hodes Weill, provides insights on the current capital markets and pathways for managers to access institutional capital for real estate.By Matt Slepin

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Study: Mosquitoes in rainy places have higher heat tolerance 2:00

1M ago2:00

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Some people love the heat, counting down the days until frigid winter evenings turn into sweltering summer nights. Others simply tolerate it. Now, a new study suggests that there’s another being with its own variation in heat tolerance — the persistent, and resilient, mosquito. That’s right. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have di…

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Merrier 2:00

1M ago2:00

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It’s beginning to sound like a broken record, but the United States has a problem with obesity. Almost half of adults over the age of 20 live with the disease, which also comes in as the country’s second-leading cause of preventable death. Only smoking cigarettes carry more health risk. Obesity brings a slew of other health problems, like a higher …

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Does pollution make people lazier? 2:00

1M ago2:00

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The dangers of air pollution are all too familiar. It heightens the risk of respiratory infection, heart disease and, of course, lung cancer. Long-term exposure can damage other organs, including the brain. If that weren’t bad enough, British researchers have found that pollution might make us lazier. They found a proportional association between t…

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The health ramifications of overconsuming alcohol 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and for many, there is only one way to celebrate — with a pint. Or many. Even on a celebratory holiday like the Feast of Saint Patrick, you should consider alcohol’s effects on your body. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines moderate alcohol consumption as two drinks per day for men a…

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When and why we scratch 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco are just itching to let the world know what they found in a study about when and why we scratch. It’s only natural: If you feel an itch, you want to scratch it. At some point our body tells our brain that the itch has been satisfied. Scientists haven’t always understood just how these sign…

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Hearing aids could boost longevity 2:00

2M ago2:00

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If you have hearing aids but don’t use them, you might be unknowingly shortening your life. Hearing aids and lifespan may seem incongruous, but consider these recent findings by University of Southern California researchers: People with hearing loss who regularly used hearing aids had a 24% lower risk of mortality than those who never wore them. Wh…

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Gut 2:00

2M ago2:00

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How old is that Pop Tart in the bottom of your desk drawer? Or that wizened granola bar, slowingly becoming as ancient as its alleged grains? Shelf-stable items have their place in the food system, and during emergencies, but the preservatives included come at a cost — to your gut. In fact, new research from scientists at the University of Chicago …

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Exposure Therapy 2:00

2M ago2:00

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If even the premise of the movie “Snakes on a Plane” sent you into a flop sweat, here’s some possibly comforting news. Those who suffer from two phobias and go through exposure therapy that targets one fear can get some relief for both — even if the fears are completely different. German university researchers conducted a study with 50 participants…

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Higher or lower? What is your fitness age? 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Surely, you’ve heard the saying that age is nothing but a number. Perhaps you feel younger than you are. Maybe your joints scream that you are older. To understand whether you are aging like fine wine — or like milk — the Norwegian University of Science and Technology developed a fitness calculator. All you have to do is provide details about yours…

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Disrupted sleep can lead to memory problems 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Avoiding memory and thinking problems later in life could depend on your sleep quality in middle age. That’s what researchers with the American Academy of Neurology learned recently after studying the association between disrupted sleep among people in their 30s and 40s and cognitive problems as they aged. To better understand it, the scientists wo…

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Steve Kimmelman | Founder, CEO and Executive Chairman of Redwood Living

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Steve Kimmelman, Founder, CEO and Executive Chairman of Redwood Living, shares how “doing one thing really well” brought his unique product vision for build to rent housing to life.By Matt Slepin

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Listen up: Hearing loss heightens dementia risk 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Now hear this: Scientists have found a link between hearing loss and the onset of dementia. It’s a curious pairing of medical issues, but scientists in Denmark recently made the connection after studying data from more than a half-million people in that country. In this case, the findings involved people over age 50 whose health was tracked for 15 …

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Ancient Genes 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Scientists had long wondered why northern Europe had the world’s highest prevalence of multiple sclerosis. Thanks to the world’s largest ancient human gene bank — which includes bones and teeth from nearly 5,000 humans who lived across western Europe and Asia as long as 34,000 years ago — it’s no longer a mystery. A United Kingdom-led research team…

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#87 – A Conversation with Andy Thompson: EQ for Executive Teams 48:10

2M ago48:10

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"The higher up you go on the org chart, the more important it is that leaders are leading from a mindset of 'I work for you' not 'you work for me.'" In this episode, Mike is joined by Andy Thompson for a fun and enlightening discussion centered on the most important behaviors for executive teams in creating and maintaining healthy organizations. Th…

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Wasabi might provide a memory boost 2:00

2M ago2:00

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For those who love sushi, here’s something to remember: Japanese wasabi might boost short- and long-term memory in older adults. We all know the sushi condiment from the often-pungent blast that punches the nose more than our taste buds. Wasabi cultivation dates to the eighth century. But it only became better known in the United States after 1980 …

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Study finds plant-based diets help in weight loss 2:00

2M ago2:00

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More than a month into 2024, how are your New Year’s resolutions holding up? It can be difficult to stay disciplined, especially this time of year, when cold and gloomy weather can make comfort food appealing. If you are still trying to lose weight, perhaps a new diet would be in order. A new study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has …

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New research suggests key role of one protein in healing brain injury 2:00

2M ago2:00

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When you hit your head, the consequences can be as benign as an unsightly bump or as significant as a traumatic brain injury, which affects how the brain works — and can result in death or disability. Now, researchers are digging into how brains respond to injury … and signs point to Snail. No, not our slimy, mobile-housed gastropod. In this study,…

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Fifty years of sleep research emphasize its impact on mood, well-being 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Humans have been balking at the idea of getting enough sleep since they were born. Newborns are famously fussy; teens prefer TV and phones; adults prioritize work or fun; and no one is busier than a toddler at bedtime. Now, once more, we’re reminded that getting enough sleep is good for you — and this time, it’s with 50 years of research to cement …

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Exposing Low Down Payment Vs 20% Down Loans | Is Putting More Money Down on a Home Always Better? 24:32

2M ago24:32

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Could the key to building your wealth lie in a real estate strategy that departs from the standard 20% down payment? We dissect the intricacies of real estate investment, debunking the myth that hefty down payments are the only route to homeownership. Grappling with the realities of saving in a world where real estate prices are ever-climbing, our …

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Podcast From Washington: FY2024 Appropriations Update and NACCHO Releases New Data on Local Health Department Infrastructure and Services 15:16

2M ago15:16

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On this month’s podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ (NACCHO) Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, gives an update on the FY2024 appropriations negotiations and what to expect from Congress. Later in the program (2:36), Timothy McCall, NACCHO’s Director of Research, was joined by NACCHO sta…

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Salty study recommends reducing sodium 2:00

2M ago2:00

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If you give a lick about hearth health, you might want to consider cutting back on your daily salt intake. High blood pressure affects about 1 in 3 adults and is the leading cause of mortality in the world, contributing to heart attacks, heart failure, kidney damage and stroke. While it’s long been known that there is a connection between sodium an…

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Early body contact boosts social skills in premature babies 2:00

2M ago2:00

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For premature infants, an incubator is usually their first stop after entering the world. Now, science may have found a better landing spot. Immediate skin-to-skin contact between a premature newborn and a parent helps to develop the child’s social skills. That’s what researchers in Sweden determined recently after observing about 100 babies in a c…

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The benefits of drinking plants instead of coffee 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Drinking coffee in the morning is a routine for millions of people. Nothing beats that first sip; it instantly gets you ready for the day. But what if we told you that you could enjoy a different cup of Joe, and that it would be better for your health? Coffee is a favorite beverage around the world. It’s notable for its smell and aroma, along with …

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Pink’s the color for better exercise performance 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Here’s a little test for you. Picture two beverage glasses, each containing a drink with identical nutritional content. Not a sugar molecule’s worth of difference. Indeed, the only thing differentiating these two beverages is color. One is clear, the other pink. True or false? The pink drink will supercharge your workout and increase exercise perfo…

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Gary Beasley | CEO and Co-Founder of Roofstock 1:22:17

2M ago1:22:17

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Gary Beasley, CEO and Co-Founder of Roofstock, discusses creating disruptive innovative companies within the real estate business, specifically creating two companies within the single family rental business, first Waypoint Homes and now Roofstock.By Matt Slepin

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Before a verdict, social media needs more study 2:00

2M ago2:00

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In recent years, social media has been a consistent scapegoat — and often the guilty party — for problems plaguing teens, ranging from those related to how they navigate their relationships and social circles to their physical health, like how early (and often) they get enough sleep. Though some parents may wish otherwise, social media won’t be goi…

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Buying vs. Renting in Seattle: Inflation-Proofing Your Future Through Smart Real Estate | Which Is RIGHT for YOU right NOW? | Expert Guidance and Myth-Busting Insights 42:47

2M ago42:47

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Unlock the secrets to making the best financial decision for your future as Brian Laflamme, and I dissect the buying vs. renting conundrum with a clear-eyed analysis of the Seattle real estate market. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how a fixed mortgage can protect you from inflation, and the surprising amount of income both renters…

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A nutritional pathway to better health is out there 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Figuring out which foods to eat for a well-balanced, nutritious diet can be daunting. First, consider the beverages and processed foods you consume that contain high levels of added sugar and salt. Working to avoid these items can help reduce your risk for some health problems. For instance, sugary drinks such as sodas are high in calories, and man…

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#86 – A Conversation with Val Jeffords: The Skill-Will Matrix 40:54

2M ago40:54

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"Before I make my choice about what I'm going to do -- because I'm seeing the 'thing' not being done right, or well, or at all -- ask myself these two questions: Where is the employee in terms of skill? Where is the employee in terms of will? Get that sorted first, and whichever quadrant we land in gives me a lot of clues as to what I need to do ne…

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Ways to lower your blood pressure, naturallyWays to lower your blood pressure, naturally 2:00

2M ago2:00

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By now, everyone should know that losing weight, quitting smoking and reducing stress are sure ways to lower blood pressure. But there are other not-so-obvious, natural ways that also can help. And virtually all of them can be found in your favorite grocery store. Eating dark chocolate, in small amounts, is a tasty way to lower blood pressure. It’s…

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Study digs into why love makes us crazy 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Love makes us all a little loopy. Even the expressions we use to describe romantic love evoke a special kind of madness. It’s blind. We’re head over heels. We fall in love. Two people are “crazy” about each other. It’s been long known that our brains change when we’re in the first flush of romantic love. The hormone oxytocin [ox-ee-toe-sin] is rele…

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Couples may share high blood pressure issues 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Being in a relationship is known to have positive health benefits like reducing anxiety and boosting longevity. But it can also increase the odds of having something less desirable in common: high blood pressure. When one partner or spouse has hypertension, it’s more likely that the other partner does, too. That’s the takeaway from a recent study b…

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Night owls more likely to develop diabetes 2:00

3M ago2:00

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If you find yourself toiling away into the wee hours of the night and dreading the morning alarm clock, you’re likely to identify as a night owl. Night owls have received a good bit of criticism from early birds over the years, but having a preference for staying up late is hard-wired into those with an evening chronotype. While there is nothing wr…

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