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Pets and S.A.D.

Millions of Americans will either become new pet owners or receive a pet as a holiday gift. But too many go into pet ownership without a real understanding of the joys and responsibilities that come with it. Dr. Michael Bailey, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, discussed the issue with Manny Munoz. And this time of year, many of us are in the holiday spirit attending parties, gatherings, and celebrations. For others, though, it isn’t a very joyous time of year. Tens of millions of Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Dr. Matthew Rudorfer, Chief of the Psychopharmacology Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health, gave Manny Munoz some clarity on the issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Year, New You

It’s the time of year when many of us start thinking about a better version of ourselves making New Year’s resolutions, often focused on self-improvement. Invariably, most of those vows don’t stick. Manny Munoz spoke with Stephanie Stolzenbach, Senior Director of Individual and Family Therapy at Charlie Health, for advice on how to approach the idea more realistically. And music is something so many of us turn to manage stress, shift our mood, and more. Why does it help, and what makes music connect with us so deeply? Manny Munoz got answers from Dr. Robert Zatorre, a cognitive neuroscientist at McGill University and author of From Perception to Pleasure: The Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wright Brothers and Hope

This week—December 17th—marks the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight, 121 years ago. Manny discussed how they pulled it off and just how far aviation has come with Nick Engler—an author, pilot, flight historian, and director of the Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company. AND, one of the things that can help anyone turn their life around is gaining a better understanding of how to manage money. Manny learned about a group helping Americans do just that from Kevin Boucher, Director of HOPE Global Forums for Operation HOPE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pearl Harbor and Sports

It’s hard to believe, but three or four generations have passed since World War II. This weekend marks the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941. Manny had the chance to speak with David Kilton, who leads Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. AND, there’s another conversation happening in homes across the country: should parents let their kids play certain sports, given growing concerns about brain injuries? Manny explored this issue with Bruce Parkman, author of Youth Contact Sports and Broken Brains: Understanding the Hidden Risks of Mental Illness from Early Exposure to Concussive Trauma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AARP and Diabetic Retinopathy

It’s one of the stark realities of the world we live in today… 1 in 4 Americans serve as caregivers, with millions providing care for loved ones with disabilities or complex medical conditions. Manny Munoz discussed it with Megan O’Reilly, Vice President of Government Affairs for Health and Family at AARP. AND, nearly 40 million Americans have diabetes, and about half will develop diabetic retinopathy the leading cause of irreversible blindness in working-age adults. Manny got insight on the illness from Dr. Geoffrey Emmerson, President of the American Society of Retina Specialists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.