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Nutrition Essentials | Using Diet To Age Gracefully with Ronan Factora, MD
The goal in the game of life is to play for as long as possible. Proper nutrition can serve as a sort of cheat code to keep you going. In this podcast, Dr. Ronan Factora and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano explain how to get a dietary power boost to help you age well.
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April 1, 2026
Is That Plant Dangerous? with Christopher Bazzoli, MD
Should you eat that berry or mushroom found along a hiking trail? Or even touch certain plants? It's important to know the answers to these questions before you start adventuring. We asked Dr. Chris Bazzoli, a wilderness medicine specialist, to offer some advice to keep us safe.
Play NowMarch 25, 2026
Can You Develop Allergies as an Adult? with Dylan Timberlake, MD
Aging brings a lot of changes to your body - and new allergies might be one of them. So, how could spring blooms or a plate of shellfish suddenly bring reactions you never experienced before? Allergist Dr. Dylan Timberlake joins us to explain.
Play NowMarch 18, 2026
High-Protein Diets and Kidney Health with Juan Calle, MD
Getting extra protein seems to be a dietary trend these days. But before you push your protein intake too high, though, you might want to consider what that means for your kidneys. Find out more in this podcast featuring nephrologist Dr. Juan Calle.
Play NowMarch 11, 2026
Nutrition Essentials | Debunking Food & Nutrition Myths with Julia Zumpano, RD
Do fats make you fat? Is organic food worth buying? Can you eat healthy on a budget? Get the answers to these questions and more in a myth-busting conversation with registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.
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