Best Peter Lin Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Peter Lin: Fending off fall virus season 6:47

2d ago6:47

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Colder weather and school virus swapping are a couple of reasons why respiratory illnesses like to make a comeback this time of year. Dr. Peter Lin goes over the most common viruses and ways to keep them from ruining your fall fun.

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"The Sentinel State" By Minxin Pei 30:23

12h ago30:23

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An interview with Minxin Pei, author of The Sentinel State. The book argues that the endurance of dictatorship in China owes less to advanced technology than it does to the human resources of the Leninist surveillance state.By Bob Kustra

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The Rise of Korean Contemporary Art with Peter Kahng 1:07:38

15h ago1:07:38

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October 2, 2024 - Join us for an engaging discussion with Peter Kahng, an expert on the intersection of global art markets and contemporary Korean art. As a lecturer at Stanford University specializing in "Global Art Markets in Asia," Peter Kahng will provide a unique perspective on the thriving contemporary art scene in Korea. Explore how Korean a…

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Multibillion dollar leadership mentally with Professor Pietersen 43:28

1d ago43:28

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Timothy sits down wtih Willie Pietersen, former CEO of Multibillion dollar businesses and Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Business and Author of Leadership: The Inside Story. Time- Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek to Lead. They explore his journey as both a CEO of billion dollar businesses and his 27years of teaching at C…

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Why Pastor Rhonda Britton is retiring after nearly two decades of ministry 9:07

1d ago9:07

9:07

When Pastor Rhonda Britton announced her plans to retire from New Horizons Baptist Church, there were a lot of tears - from her, the congregation and the community. Her last church service will be Christmas Day. Pastor Britton talks with Portia about her decision to leave and her time with the church here in Halifax.…

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Municipal races in N.S. where candidates are running unopposed 11:18

1d ago11:18

11:18

Many people won’t get to cast a vote in this year's municipal election. Most of the province’s 49 municipalities have at least one acclamation, where a candidate ran unopposed and will win by default. In one town, the entire council and mayor were acclaimed. CBC reporter Haley Ryan brings us this story.…

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Why is Halifax seeing a significant rise in reported hate crimes? 8:42

1d ago8:42

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According to Statistics Canada, the number of hate crimes reported by Halifax police in 2023 jumped by 62 per cent compared to the prior year. Police credit the rise to their new hate crimes unit. For more perspective, we're joined by Timothy Bryan, an assistant professor who studies hate crimes and police responses.…

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Nova Scotia Health: Nurse workforce growth contrasts with think tank report findings 8:27

2d ago8:27

8:27

An independent public-policy think tank recently sounded the alarm recently about the province's ability to retain nurses. According to a new report by the Montreal Economic Institute, 60 percent of Nova Scotia's young nurses are leaving the province every year. Hear why Nova Scotia heath says that report was misguided.…

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Tiny microbes isolated in the Bedford Basin advance how we understand the ocean 8:24

2d ago8:24

8:24

After a decade of work, researchers at Dalhousie University have officially isolated and described – for the first time ever – a tiny organism in the Bedford Basin. It's a microbe they've named T. haligoni. PhD candidate Sonja Rose explains this groundbreaking finding and how it contributes to our global understanding of climate change.…

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A Conversation with Minister Kyung-wha Kang 1:05:03

3d ago1:05:03

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October 1, 2024 - With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This se…

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Improvements to unsanctioned homecoming street parties 6:11

3d ago6:11

6:11

People living on Larch, Jennings and Preston streets in Halifax saw a positive change regarding unsanctioned Dalhousie homecoming parties this year. Caitlin Lees tells us about how things went this past weekend from a resident's perspective.

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Women and gender studies professor on pop star Chappel Roan's rise to fame 10:13

3d ago10:13

10:13

American singer Chappell Roan has been outspoken about her rise to fame and how it's affecting her mental health. She recently posted to social media, asking "creepy" overzealous fans to respect her boundaries. Roan's post launched a broader conversation around the price of fame for women.

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20 years of Scott Pilgrim 6:56

3d ago6:56

6:56

The comic series Scott Pilgrim turns 20 this year and its creator, Bryan Lee O'Malley, was back in Halifax this week. The CBC's Carsten Knox asked him how he feels about Scott now, two decades later.

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Force Multiplier: The U.S.-Korea Alliance Amid Strategic Competition 1:05:19

4d ago1:05:19

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October 1, 2024 - How can the U.S.-Korea Alliance rise to the challenge of an increasingly complex and fraught geopolitical environment? As competing strategic triangles solidify in Northeast Asia, what new challenges and opportunities will arise for the U.S.-Korea relationship and peace and security in the region? This conversation seeks to see th…

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How To Create A Fulfilling Law Practice with Calyssa Zellars and Kya Henley - Episode 182 25:24

4d ago25:24

25:24

Discover the inspiring journeys of Calyssa Zellars Kya Henley, founders of Saint Park Law, on this episode of the Jabot Podcast! Learn how these two dynamic lawyers navigated non-linear career paths, left big law to start their own firm, and stayed true to their mission. Gain insights into their unique approach to crisis management and investigatio…

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Art 'n Soul: Case files from the Digby Neck & Islands 5:39

4d ago5:39

5:39

Cast and crew at Caravan Theatre are getting ready for the world premier of a new play about a fish-gutting service and detective agency in Digby County. Plus, a new province-wide tour! Bluebirds is about three nurses who find hope amidst the heartbreak the First World War.

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Health Hacks #265: Battle of the sexes when it comes to medical care 6:40

4d ago6:40

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There's a growing body of evidence that suggests patients who are treated by a doctor who is a woman will do better than if they had been treated by a doctor who is a man. Why? Our health columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at the evidence.

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Senator Dan Christmas celebrates Treaty Day 9:11

4d ago9:11

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Senator Dan Christmas of Membertou First Nation helped celebrate the first Treaty Day in 1986. He talks about the spirit and meaning behind treaties, and why now more than ever it's important to remember and honour treaties.

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GFATV 442 Using Calmness as a Strategic Advantage with Alexander Avanth

4d ago

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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/outcalm/ The post GFATV 442 Using Calmness as a Strategic Advantage with Alexander Avanth appeared first on Global From Asia.By Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia

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Using Calmness as a Strategic Advantage with Alexander Avanth 45:02

4d ago45:02

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GFA 442. Discover how calmness can be your greatest asset in high-stress situations. Join Alexander Avanth as he shares insights on mental performance, 'Outcalm,' and strategic leadership. The post Using Calmness as a Strategic Advantage with Alexander Avanth appeared first on Global From Asia.By Michael Michelini

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Nalikitquniejk and the meaning of using original Mi'kmaw place names 11:07

5d ago11:07

11:07

A new welcome sign at Chisholm Park in Antigonish now includes the town's original Mi'kmaq name: Nalikitquniejk. Cultural historian and knowledge keeper Trevor Gould talks about how the name changed over the centuries and what it means to reclaim it. Trevor is a band councillor at nearby Paqtnkek First Nation.…

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Reciprocity Trust: paying voluntary rent to First Nations 6:47

5d ago6:47

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On Vancouver Island, a group of settlers is taking a very direct approach to reconciliation. Sarah Reid is executive director of the Reciprocity Trust Society. It allows anyone to pay a 'voluntary rent' to First Nations in the region. And Chief Abraham Pelkey is a Trustee on behalf of his Tsawout Nation.…

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The importance of sweetgrass for one young Eskasoni artist 8:06

5d ago8:06

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24-year-old Rosalee Doucette-MacNeil is a multi-disciplinary artist from Eskasoni. A few years ago, Rosalee found herself drawn to sweetgrass, despite not knowing much about it. She now uses it in her art and is teaching others how to find and harvest sweetgrass sustainably. Rosalee spoke with the CBC's Brittany Wentzell…

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"The Thousand Crimes Of Ming Tsu" By Tom Lin 30:00

7d ago30:00

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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in August 2022. An interview with Tom Lin, author of the novel, The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu. A twist on the classic western, it’s a story of one man's quest for redemption in the face of a distinctly American brutality.…

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Mansour's Menswear in Amherst is turning 100 9:16

8d ago9:16

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Mansour's Menswear in Amherst is turning 100 today. We hear about how four generations of this family have run their business, and about the very early days of pedaling their wears - by foot or by horse and buggy - to lumber camps farms and lobster plants

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How Dalhouse is tackling street parties this homecoming weekend 9:52

8d ago9:52

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For some universities in the province, the annual homecoming weekend has brought more than its fair share of revelry. Rowdy street parties have become an annual headache for neighbours living around universities. Last year, Dalhousie launched a ‘joint task force’ with HRM to address the unsanctioned street gatherings once and for all. We check in o…

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What if everything we know about increasing our lifespan is bunk? 9:30

8d ago9:30

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Will special diets like the Mediterranean diet or the Okinawa diet make you live longer and healthier? Maybe... but new research shows parts of the world with the most centenarians owe their remarkably long lives a lot more to clerical errors and pension fraud.

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The Knox Office: It's time to go to the movies! 7:31

8d ago7:31

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Film reviewer Carsten Knox joins us to talk about what's new in cinemas. Plus two of the weirdest movies he could find streaming, one about bigfoot, the other about beavers!

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A mission to get Ryan Reynolds to visit a Chester school 9:13

9d ago9:13

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A pair of teachers on the South Shore are trying to flag down Ryan Reynolds. Beth Gillis and Darcie Moore are planning a retirement send-off for their colleague, Bob Hazelton. The only problem is for his retirement, Bob wants to meet Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds partnered with the Terry Fox Foundation earlier this year, a charity close to Bob's heart.…

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People living in tents on University Avenue have to leave. What happens now? 9:35

9d ago9:35

9:35

The people living in tents on University Avenue near Dalhousie have to move before November 1. We talk to Halifax's director of housing and homelessness about what went into this decision, and the city's plan is for the unhoused community as the weather turns colder.

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A for Adventure: Exploring the colourful fall foliage 8:07

11d ago8:07

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Now that it's fall, you may already be seeing hints of the coming change in the leaves. Some say this could be the best season for fall colours in recent memory. Jan Sebastien LaPierre with A for Adventure has some suggestions for ways to see those colours while exploring.

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Renowned journalist Darce Fardy's posthumous book about living with dementia 9:30

11d ago9:30

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Darce Fardy was a journalist and champion of freedom of information. In his 80s, Darce was diagnosed with dementia and started writing about life with the disease for the Chronicle Herald. His son, Peter Fardy, talks about how those writings have been collected for a new book.

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Check-in on the first Pallet shelter village to open in Nova Scotia 10:18

11d ago10:18

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Designating Clayton Park as a Pallet shelter site has unsettled some people living nearby, since the location is close to a school, a library, and two sports facilities. It's not the first shelter village to draw concerns from neighbours. We hear how Beacon House staff had to work diligently to shift perceptions about a Pallet shelter site in Lower…

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Harvard Law Grad Shares What You Really Need To Know Before Applying To Law School with Calandra Almond - Episode 181 22:28

11d ago22:28

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Join Kathryn Rubino as she chats with Harvard Law grad and Juris Education admissions counselor Calandra Almond. Discover how to navigate law school admissions, balance career goals, and set realistic expectations. Almond’s personal journey offers invaluable insights—don’t miss out! Highlights Personal law school journey. Considering what you want …

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Halifax astronomer's legacy being immortalized in N.S. science curriculum 8:11

12d ago8:11

8:11

David Lane was director of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory at Saint Mary’s University. He created the world's first telescope controlled by social media. He died in March 2024, but his passion for astronomy education will live on as part of the provincial school curriculum. Astronomy technician Tiffany Fields tells us about Star Finder - The David La…

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Health Hacks #264: Healing power of music in healthcare settings 7:55

12d ago7:55

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Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at research into the value of playing ambient music in healthcare environments. Findings show the benefits outweigh any drawbacks, but the research is less conclusive about what kind of music is best because of a significant Western cultural bias.

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SMU students head to the Enactus World Cup in Central Asia 8:49

12d ago8:49

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After many close calls, an Enactus team from Saint Mary University has finally won the national championships. Now, they’re travelling to Kazakhstan to compete in the Enactus World Cup! We catch up with students Gabriel Martin and Courtney Dingle, before they present their idea for a social enterprise that brings affordable produce to communities i…

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GFATV 441 Preparing for Cross Border Summit 2024 – What to Expect with Peter Miller

12d ago

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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/cbs2024-preparation/ The post GFATV 441 Preparing for Cross Border Summit 2024 – What to Expect with Peter Miller appeared first on Global From Asia.By Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia

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Preparing for Cross Border Summit 2024 – What to Expect with Peter Miller 19:11

12d ago19:11

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GFA 441. Join Peter Miller as he interviews Mike Michelini about what to expect at the Cross Border Summit 2024. Get insights on the agenda, activities, speakers, and an exclusive Phuket yacht mastermind! The post Preparing for Cross Border Summit 2024 – What to Expect with Peter Miller appeared first on Global From Asia.…

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Can't Buy My Silence hosts series of events to discuss NDAs in Halifax 9:08

13d ago9:08

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Can't Buy My Silence has been fighting the misuse of non-disclosure agreements for years. Co-founder Julie Macfarlane talks about why the group is holding a series of events in Halifax to discuss NDAS, and the effects they have on people's lives.

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Art 'n Soul: Prismatic Arts Festival, The Laramie Project 5:51

13d ago5:51

5:51

In today's culture column, theatremakers from New York and Dartmouth bring The Laramie Project to a local stage. The play draws from hundreds of interviews carried out following a shocking murder that took place 25 years ago in Wyoming. Plus, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the Prismatic Arts Festival!

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East Preston mom tries to address a lack of autism resources in her community 9:48

13d ago9:48

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Nyesha Sparks is a mother of two autistic children in East Preston. Hear why she started the Autism Roundtable, a new monthly meeting that encourages people in the Preston Township to come together to learn and share their stories about autism.

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Sean Blakely 11:13

14d ago11:13

11:13

Sean Blakely, Head of PWC South Korea and Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea takes time out to talk to Steven Parker on Leadership Matters about building your own narrative, following your passions and how making your own path is really the only way to be successful.By ICRT Newsteam

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"Fighting The Night" By Paul Hendrickson 30:23

14d ago30:23

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An interview with Paul Hendrickson, author of the new book, Fighting the Night. The book is a moving story of his father’s wartime service as a night fighter pilot, and the prices he and his fellow soldiers paid for their selfless acts of service.By Bob Kustra

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N.S. woman writes book about a girl with cerebral palsy and her service dog 7:06

16d ago7:06

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Sonya Lee Demone is a first-time author who wants to inspire young people with disabilities to follow their dreams. Her new children's book, Happy and Dee's Adventures, will soon be available in libraries across the province. Sonya, as well as her friends and coworkers, spoke with the CBC's Celina Aalders about the book and its message.…

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Film industry booming in Nova Scotia 7:41

16d ago7:41

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The Canadian Media Producers Association released a report about a TV show that's been filming in Nova Scotia. It found that just one season of Sullivan’s Crossing generated more than $47,000,000 in economic activity. The executive director of Screen Nova Scotia talks about how the numbers translate to the rest of our film industry, which is curren…

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Halifax cafe holds a celebration of life for three of its regular customers 8:23

16d ago8:23

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Staff at Alteregos Cafe are remembering three beloved regulars. David Demone, Clyde Tanner, and Leroy Loppie -- affectionately known as Mr. Loppie -- used to gather at the north-end Halifax cafe on a daily basis. Michelle Strum, owner of Alteregos, shares her memories of them.

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CBC Indigenous reporter on six First Nations deaths by police in two weeks 7:56

16d ago7:56

7:56

The House of Commons held an emergency debate on Monday evening. It came after six separate incidents in two weeks, in which First Nations people were killed by police. Samantha Schwientek is a reporter with CBC Indigenous in Edmonton and a member of the Cayuga nation of the Six Nations of the Grand River. She brings us this story.…

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The province has partnered with the maker of Ozempic, to fight childhood obesity 8:47

16d ago8:47

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We find out more about a new public-private partnership, aimed at chronic disease and childhood obesity in the province. The Lighthouse Project is a joint venture between the Nova Scotia government and the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

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Dr. Peter Lin: Research into the brain structures associated with depression 8:22

17d ago8:22

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Earlier this month, in the journal Nature, researchers published a study on mental health. It links depression in some people to biological processes in the brain. The study suggests a connection between one particular area of the brain, and its size, to a person's risk for experiencing depression. To talk more about that, we've reached Dr. Peter L…

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