This episode originally aired on June 7, 2023.
As we age, our sense of balance declines. This can result in a fall being a life-altering event for seniors.
We’ll address how exercise can help reduce the health risks of falling.
Also, we talk with a doctor about combating childhood obesity and discover what’s placing your morning cup of joe at the risk of extinction.
Host:
- Amy Juravich, News Midday Host/Assistant Program Director
Guests:
- Evan Papa, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at Tufts University
- Dr. Christine Nguyen, pediatric gastroenterologist and multimedia journalist
- Thomas Merritt, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario
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