Best Palliative Therapies Podcasts (2024)

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Sports bras support knees, bird flu in milk, and health after prison release 43:42

19m ago43:42

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Avian influenza particles have been detected in US milk supplies, just how concerning is that? Why are COVID treatment recommendations different depending on what country you're in? And how much does the average Australian know about preventing dementia? The latest research on bras and knees. You might not think they have much to do with each other…

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Aicardi-Goutières syndrome 32:44

6h ago32:44

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Dr Mariko Bennett and Dr Laura Adang discuss the precarious balance between a protective and a destructive immune response, as is seen in inborn errors in nucleotide metabolism. Our discussion focuses on the most common of these disorders: Aicardi Goutières syndrome (AGS). Sadly, despite the many gains in understanding about AGS, there remain many …

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Styles of parenting and cross-talking friends 54:35

16h ago54:35

54:35

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How a family keeps food traditions alive across generations 54:26

1d ago54:26

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Angie Chong, her mother Elizabeth Chong and daughter Tessa Duddy-Chong share their food stories and traditions, and their connection to the dim sim. Plus actor Geraldine Turner on confidence, and the evolution in formal dressing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Think Neuro Mini: Treating Neurodegenerative Disease with Precision Brain Health with Dr. Dale Bredesen 2:58

2d ago2:58

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April 2024 | Dale Bredesen, MD, is an internationally recognized neurologist with specialty expertise in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. He is the senior director of Precision Brain Health at Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. His expertise in neurodegenerative diseases drives groundbreaking advancements in personalized treatment for Al…

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Episode 55: Samantha Giles 37:20

2d ago37:20

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Actress Samantha Giles sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore her experiences of death and grief. On the Marie Curie Couch aims to open up conversations about death, break down the taboo and encourage people to share their end of life plans. This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK’s leading end of life charity.…

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Creating genuinely caring cultures in health care & Leslie Jamison's Splinters 54:20

3d ago54:20

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease 1:03:04

3d ago1:03:04

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This special session will explore the transformative impact of gene therapy for sickle cell disease. The session includes the firsthand perspective of Ms. Victoria Gray. Ms. Gray is the first patient in the United States to undergo revolutionary CRISPR treatment for Sickle Cell Disease. After decades of pain and struggle, Ms. Gray's CRISPR procedur…

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When trauma becomes linked to a particular place & doping, boycotts, and gold at the Olympics 54:35

4d ago54:35

54:35

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Why small talk matters and are your glasses really making your eyes lazier 54:35

5d ago54:35

54:35

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cow's milk for babies, therapy for trauma, and lives saved by COVID vaccines 35:04

7d ago35:04

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Research into the influence of gender on autism spectrum disorder diagnoses. Calculating how many lives were saved by Australia's Covid-19 vaccine roll-out, and how to spot a fake Dr Karl, or Dr Swan, in the wilds of social media marketing. A review into how cognitive behavioural therapy can help young people who've experienced trauma. Recently upd…

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Shortcast: Pediatric palliative care for IMD: 20-year survey of outpatients at a Brazilian hospital 4:30

7d ago4:30

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Dr Gustavo Spolador discusses the paucity of data around palliative care in Inherited Metabolic Disease and some of his own observations in a Brazilian quaternary hospital.Pediatric palliative care for metabolic diseases: 20-year epidemiological survey of outpatients at a Brazilian quaternary hospitalGustavo Marquezani Spolador, et alhttps://doi.or…

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Relationships during a cost of living crisis and my friend's cringe-worthy social media feed 53:42

8d ago53:42

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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5-Minute Check In: The Impact of Race and Ethnicity in Pulmonary Function Testing 6:42

8d ago6:42

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As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing health equity and evidence-based medicine, CommonSpirit Health has been leading the way in adjusting the use of race and ethnicity in various clinical calculators, first with eGFR and now with pulmonary function tests. In this 5-minute check in, we take a look at: The history and flawed assumptions in …

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A sweet history of Australia and the right nutrients for kids 54:34

9d ago54:34

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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54. Using Professional Experience Beyond Medicine to Treat the Vocal Cords│Romina Huerta 41:57

9d ago41:57

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Use the term “vocal cords” and most people think of the structure that lets us talk, sing and yell. But these folds of throat tissue do much more. Among their most important functions is sealing off the trachea, or windpipe, when we eat or drink, to keep foods and liquids from getting into our lungs. Romina Huerta, a speech-language pathologist at …

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In-Person vs. Online: The Future of Massage Education 26:08

9d ago26:08

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Welcome to "The Rub," a captivating podcast delving into the world of massage therapy. Join your host, Corey Rivera, as they explore the intricacies of continuing education in massage therapy with guests Ruth Werner, Whitney Lowe, and Rebecca Sturgeon. In this enlightening episode, Corey engages in insightful conversations with industry experts abo…

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Squatting as a response to the housing crisis and the power of exercise 54:35

10d ago54:35

54:35

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Psychedelic assisted therapy and how to inspire change 54:36

11d ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Norman Swan on what is schizophrenia? 13:09

11d ago13:09

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In light of the Bondi Junction attack, there's been a lot of commentary about mental illness - including schizophrenia. So what is schizophrenia? While the exact cause isn't known, it's a serious mental illness that can affect how a person behaves. It might also surprise you to learn that someone with a diagnosis is more likely to be harmed, than t…

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Enjoying your own company and keeping your friendships 54:36

12d ago54:36

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Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, everyone can find benefits in solitude, and aloneness doesn't have to equal loneliness. How can you enjoy your own company and build habits around quality solo time? And are we too quick to cull our friends in the name of self care? We look at how to maintain healthy friendships.…

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Treating UTIs (without cranberry juice) and re-examining gender care 37:18

14d ago37:18

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Is a simpler solution to recurrent UTIs on the way? Plus when should you exercise to get the most benefit? A deep dive into the UK's reviews of gender affirming treatment, and how Australia's system differs. Researchers say there's more PFAS in our water than previously thought, but how much do we know about the health harms? And a new way to deliv…

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Pregnancy in Urea Cycle Disorders 17:08

14d ago17:08

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This episode brings together two popular podcast topics, pregnancy and urea cycle disorders. Dr Margreet Wagenmakers and Dr Karolina Stepien share recent insights from a literature review and international survey exploring the experiences of mothers with urea cycle disorders. The management and clinical outcomes of pregnancies in women with urea cy…

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What does a good life mean? And my friends are breaking up with me. 54:34

15d ago54:34

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What are the elements of a so-called 'good life' and what helps you live one? And is it possible to salvage a relationship with your friend when they decide to break up with you?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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[Journal Club] Baricitinib immune therapy for new onset type 1 diabetes 40:44

16d ago40:44

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Type 1 diabetes has a very high treatment burden in terms of direct costs, inconvenience and lost productivity for patients and their carers. Further, all the glucose checking, hormone replacement and consults don’t abolish the vascular complications associated with poor glycaemic control. Only in the last few years has it been possible to pharmaco…

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The growing ethical investing movement and the healing power of strength 56:16

16d ago56:16

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There is a growing movement in the world of finance and advocacy, arguing that making money and doing good don't have to be mutually exclusive. What makes an investment ethical? How do you ensure the companies you're investing in actually do what they say? And how much might you need to participate in this growing marketplace? And how can you start…

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Michael Yong 2:26

16d ago2:26

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Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA, is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, and fellowship-trained in Neurorhinology – Advanced Sinus & Skull Base Surgery. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute®, Dr. Yong provides full-service general Otolaryngology care, with an expertise in sinonasal and skull base disorders. He specializes in using minim…

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Learning to drive after 30 and how to knit a human 54:34

17d ago54:34

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The percentage of drivers passing their probationary license test after 30 is increasing in Australia. But whether it’s finding an understanding teacher, starting on quieter roads, or seeking the help of a psychologist, people eventually find ways to get their licence. What holds some people back and what helps to push them to master the art of dri…

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How do women experience pain and a program that's been turning lives around 54:34

18d ago54:34

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Research into women's pain shows that it tends to be more common and sometimes more intense, but when women report it, they can often be dismissed, misdiagnosed, or receive different treatment to men experiencing pain. And Backtrack is an organisation that aims to help at-risk youth turn their lives around - as the program itself turns 18, how has …

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Living like a toddler and finding community in an independent library 54:35

19d ago54:35

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The best model for the good life might not be the CEO but the tiny person playing with blocks and screaming for another episode of Bluey. What can we learn from a toddler's unencumbered approach to life? And more tiny, independent libraries are popping up, each with unique collections. The people starting these libraries say it's a great way of bui…

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When your private health won't pay, and flu vaccine options 45:49

21d ago45:49

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In health news this week it's cows with bird flu, vaccines for human flu, and GLP-1s for Parkinson's and possibly bowel cancer prevention. When your private health insurer won't pay, have you read the fine print on your policy lately? A look at health literacy barriers, when it's not the apple a day keeping some people away from the doctors' office…

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Shortcast: Clinical experience with glycerol phenylbutyrate in 20 patients with UCDs 9:15

21d ago9:15

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Mel McSweeney and Dr Mildrid Yeo briefly outline the approach to urea cycle disorder management and the Gt Ormond Street experience using glycerol phenylbutyrate as a nitrogen scavenger. Clinical experience with glycerol phenylbutyrate in 20 patients with urea cycle disorders at a UK paediatric centreMildrid Yeo, et alhttps://doi.org/10.1002/jmd2.1…

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How to handle a secret crush and a difficult mother-daughter conversation 54:36

22d ago54:36

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What are the consequences of one-sided love, and how can we move on from it? And in Ask Aunty, can you have a constructive conversation with your adult daughter about the clothes she's choosing to wear?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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5-Minute Check In: Updated Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines 6:59

22d ago6:59

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This is our 50th episode! Thanks to everyone that has participated as a guest or has watched our videos. In this episode of the 5-Minute Check In with Dr. McGinn, we take a closer look at CommonSpirit Health's updated breast cancer screening guidelines. Topics discussed in this episode include: - Reviewing screening best practices on risk stratific…

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Respecting our own grief and are conspiracy theories on the rise? 54:36

23d ago54:36

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How can we use rituals, memorials, and other grief practices to give ourselves room to heal, when we lose a pet? And it can feel like the number of conspiracy theories and conspiracy theorists is rising astronomically, but new research suggests it's not that clear cut.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Michelle Holmes 2:15

23d ago2:15

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Michelle Holmes, OD, is a full-scope optometrist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. She sees patients at both the Eye, Ear and Skull Base Center as well as at the Brain Health Center. She is board certified and TLG licensed to treat and manage ocular disease. She prides herself in practicing evidence-based medicine with a genuine enthusiasm fo…

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Online sports betting and charting a new path in life 54:36

24d ago54:36

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Has online gambling become too central to sports in Australia? Or is a bit of a flutter just a fun part of the game? And, when Qin Qin realised that the path she was on wasn't actually bringing her a lot of joy, she decided to go off-script.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Navigating the child support system and a cadetship that's changing lives 54:35

25d ago54:35

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The formula that helps calculate how much child support parents are paid is being reviewed, over concerns that it no longer reflects the true costs of raising a child. And a cadetship program that has been working with people who have lived in social housing to help them gain qualifications and long-term employment.…

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Living your best life, how to blend a family 54:36

26d ago54:36

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It can feel sometimes like you're on a treadmill, getting through the routine of regular tasks. But what if you could bring more meaning into your daily life? Plus how to be a good step parent, and make a successful blended family.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The bacteria causing bowel cancer, and how to make indoor air safer 41:33

28d ago41:33

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How changes to codeine access impacted the use of PBS-listed opiods. Pinpointing particular strains of bacteria that could lead to bowel cancer. The Australian research that helped change our definition of anaemia. And why aren't there already strict guidelines on indoor air quality?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The changing nature of the mother-daughter relationship 54:36

29d ago54:36

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Mothers can be the centre of your world when you're a child, but that relationship has twists and turns over the life span. Author Susan Johnson talks about her mother and we hear your stories as well. Plus how to handle an awkward comment from your child about your friendship with another parent.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Liver directed gene therapy 33:50

29d ago33:50

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The podcast returns to the subject of gene therapy, with Julien Baruteau, Nicola Brunetti-Pierri, and Paul Gissen discussing the potential of liver directed therapies with an emphasis on Wilson disease, Crigler-Najjar syndrome and PKU.Liver-directed gene therapy for inherited metabolic diseasesJulien Baruteau, Nicola Brunetti-Pierri, Paul Gissenhtt…

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How menopause is transforming your brain and how young is too young for the the gym 54:34

30d ago54:34

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It's now clear that during menopause, women's brains undergo significant changes. But world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi says that with the right treatment and support, women can emerge from this period with renewed and enhanced brains rather than depleted ones. And is the gym the right place for teenagers or pre-teens to be working out?…

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Virtual Grand Rounds/Clinical Update: Palliative Care for Patients Living with Serious Illness 52:20

1M ago52:20

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Learning Objectives: - Differentiate between usual care, palliative care, and hospice care - Identify patients who may benefit from palliative care or hospice - Discuss outcome data supporting early palliative care intervention - Describe opportunities for integrating palliative care into the management of the patient with serious illness Speakers:…

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Think Neuro Mini: Understanding Pseudotumor Cerebri with Dr. Alexander Solomon 2:44

1M ago2:44

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Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is a condition caused by elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure in the brain. The symptoms of this condition mimic those of a brain tumor, giving it the name pseudotumor cerebri, meaning "false brain tumor." The increased pressure can cause swelling of the optic nerve and…

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Not What You Think It Means- Holistic 15:13

1M ago15:13

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Join us on a journey through the intricate landscape of medical philosophy as we explore the dynamic interplay between reductionism and holism. In this thought-provoking podcast, we delve into the contrasting perspectives that shape modern healthcare and challenge traditional notions of disease and wellness. At the heart of our discussion lies the …

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Episode 54: Tayshan Hayden-Smith 33:15

1M ago33:15

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TV presenter, activist and footballer Tayshan Hayden-Smith sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore his experiences of death and grief. If you'd prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode. On the Marie Curie Couch aims to open up conversations about death, break down the taboo and encourage people to share …

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Why is the ATO pursuing old debts? And what impact does the vagus nerve have on our stress? 54:36

1M ago54:36

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Two federal ombudsmen have released a critical report on the manner in which the Australian Tax Office has pursued old debts that had previously been 'written off'. Why, in some cases, are these debts reappearing after more than a decade? And what does the evidence say about the impact of the vagus nerve on stress levels.…

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