Research, articles, and related resources you'll discover in this episode include:

"Your Tap Water Could Be Affecting Your Heart". "Superage.com". Link: https://superage.com/your-tap-water-could-be-affecting-your-heart/

"Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds".  "NPR.org". Link: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/22/nx-s1-5581409/mental-exercise-reverse-brain-change-aging-acetylcholine

"Brain Training that works". BrainHQ.com. Link: https://www.brainhq.com/

"This Trace Mineral May Help Slow Biological Aging". Superage.com. Link: https://superage.com/this-trace-mineral-may-help-slow-biological-aging/

"How to Beat a Bad Cold or the Flu". "Consumer Reports - ConsumerReports.org. Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/flu/how-to-beat-a-bad-cold-or-the-flu-a9270666041/

"Don’t Ignore the Winter Blues, It Could Be Seasonal Depression". NeuroscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/season-affective-disorder-psychology-28983/

"Health Benefits of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD)". Health.com. Link: https://www.health.com/nicotinamide-adenine-dinucleotide-nad-8657809

"Walking for longer periods has more benefits". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/walks-longer-10-minutes-cardiovascular-benefits-8000-steps#Walking-for-longer-periods-has-more-benefits

"Alzheimer's Disease Could Be Slowed by Taking as Few as 5,000 Steps a Day". ScienceAlert.com. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/alzheimers-disease-could-be-slowed-by-taking-as-few-as-5000-steps-a-day

"What Happens When You Don’t Drink Enough Water". DietofCommonSense.com. Link: https://www.dietofcommonsense.com/what-happens-when-you-dont-drink-enough-water/

"Why Can’t I Remember Anything?". WebMD.com. Link: https://www.webmd.com/balance/why-cant-i-remember

"Lifting Weights Is a Flex for Your Body and Mind, No Matter Your Age — Here’s Why". NiceNews.com. Link: https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/weight-lifting-benefits-how-to-start/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Recording and initial edits with twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soft, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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Keywords:

dementia, senior_wellbeing, Alzheimer's_Disease, brain_training,

Research and related articles shared in this episode include:

"Sunlight and Longevity: How Light Shapes Your Healthspan". Superage.com. Link: https://superage.com/sunlight-and-longevity-the-bright-and-dark-side-of-light/

"Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of liver diseases, evidence shows". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coffee-lower-risk-liver-diseases

"Daily combo of water, coffee, and tea linked to longevity". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/daily-combo-of-water-coffee-and-tea-linked-to-longevity

"Heart Disease Is an Inflammation Problem, According to New Scientific Statement". Superage.com. Link: https://superage.com/heart-disease-is-an-inflammation-problem-according-to-new-scientific-statement/

"How to Outsmart Chronic Inflammation". Superage.com. Link: https://superage.com/how-to-outsmart-chronic-inflammation/

"The Healthiest Carbs for Longevity, Backed by a 30-Year Study". Superage.com. Link: https://superage.com/the-truth-about-carbs-backed-by-a-30-year-study/

"How Can We Age Gracefully?". Newswise.com. Link: https://www.newswise.com/articles/how-can-we-age-gracefully

"Many Older Adults – Especially Gen X Women – Show Signs of Addiction to Ultra-Processed Foods". Newswise.com. Link: https://www.newswise.com/articles/many-older-adults-especially-gen-x-women-show-signs-of-addiction-to-ultra-processed-foods

"Flipping the Script on Aging: Study Reveals Declining Well-Being in Older Age Is Not Inevitable". SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/flipping-the-script-on-aging-study-reveals-declining-well-being-in-older-age-is-not-inevitable/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information: 

Recording and inital edits with. Twisted Wave to include Soften. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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Key words:

senior_health, senior_wellbeing, heart_health, 

Our focus for this episode is sharing research about how to keep your brain healthy and reduce the risk for cognitive challenges. Here are the articles and research highlighted in this episode:

"The 5 Microhabits That Rewire Your Brain for Longevity". "SuperAge.com". Link: https://superage.com/the-5-microhabits-that-rewire-your-brain-for-longevity/

"Junk Food Puts Memory at Risk—Here’s How to Protect It". "NewsWise.com". Link: https://www.newswise.com/articles/junk-food-puts-memory-at-risk-here-s-how-to-protect-it

"Eating breakfast late linked to biological aging, depression, and oral health issues". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/eating-breakfast-late-linked-biological-aging-depression-oral-health

"7 sugar substitutes linked to 62% faster decline in thinking, memory skills". "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7-sugar-substitutes-linked-62-faster-decline-thinking-memory-skills-aging

"How to Avoid a Stooped Posture as You Age". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/seniors-health/how-to-avoid-a-stooped-posture-as-you-age-a6143774402/

"Vitamin D May Help Slow Aging, Study Finds". "SciTechDaily.com". Link: https://scitechdaily.com/vitamin-d-may-help-slow-aging-study-finds/

"Green Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging".  "NeuroscienceNews.com".   https://neurosciencenews.com/green-mediterranean-diet-brain-aging-29688/

"Social fitness is the biggest predictor of a happy life. Here’s how to improve yours". "BBC Science Focus". Link: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/social-fitness

"How to cut your dementia risk: 7 key lessons from the world’s most important studies". "BBC Science Focus". Link: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-to-cut-your-dementia-risk
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave including Sonnox Soften (75%). Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster
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Key words:

seniors, dementia, brain health, 

Research and articles shared in this episode include:

"Common Sweetener May Raise Stroke Risk by Altering Brain Cells". July 14, 2025. "NeuroscienceNews.com". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/erythritol-stroke-neurology-29452/

"5 Research-Backed Ways to Keep Your Mind Nimble". July 11, 2025. "Superage.com". Link: https://superage.com/a-workout-for-your-most-important-muscle/

"How to prepare for a disaster". "Popular Science". July 9, 2025. Link: https://www.popsci.com/environment/how-to-prepare-for-a-disaster/?ck_subscriber_id=2494470823

"These Six Daily Immersive Experiences Lead to More Joy". July 11, 2025. "Superage.com". Link: https://superage.com/six-immersive-experiences-for-more-joy/

Note: Additional article not mentioned in the episode: 

"Wealthspan ensures you thrive, not just survive". July 11, 2025. "Superage.com". Link: https://superage.com/wealthspan-why-financial-vitality-is-part-of-longevity/

"How to Slow Down Your Biological Clock". June 29, 2025. "Gizmodo.com". Link: https://gizmodo.com/how-to-slow-down-your-biological-clock-2000619194

"Researchers Reveal Surprising Health Benefits of Watermelon". July 12, 2025. "SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-reveal-surprising-health-benefits-of-watermelon/

"Common Pain Medication Linked to Cognitive Decline Risk". July 11, 2025. "NeuroscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/gabapentine-cognitive-decline-29439/

Note: Extra Resource Articles:

"Rethinking Inflammation: Is Everything We Know About Aging and Disease Wrong?". July 13, 2025. "SciTechDaily.com". Link: https://scitechdaily.com/rethinking-inflammation-is-everything-we-know-about-aging-and-disease-wrong/

"The New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What You Should Know". July 11, 2025. "BottomLineInc.com". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/memory/the-new-alzheimers-blood-test-what-you-should-know/
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Host: 

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Key words:

brain_health, dementia, cognitive_health, watermelon_benefits, heart_health, 

Research and articles featured in this episode include:

"Study: Doing This 1 Thing Every Week Can Help Slow Your Biological Aging". Health.com. Link: https://www.health.com/doing-this-1-thing-ever-week-can-slow-aging-8763973

"Simple life changes that can prevent your cognitive decline". "BBC Science Focus". Link:  https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/life-changes-that-prevent-cognitive-decline

"Good genes are nice, but joy is better". "The Harvard Gazette". Link: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/

"Doctors Are Changing Their Advice About Blood Sugar for Older People". "InsideHook.com". Link: https://www.insidehook.com/longevity/doctors-advice-blood-sugar-aging

"Is There a Link Between Sugar and Cancer?".  AARP.org. Link: https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/does-sugar-cause-cancer/

"New Data: 70% of Heart Attack and Stroke Patients Were Unaware This “Bad” Symptom Affected Them". "TheHealthy.com". Link: https://www.thehealthy.com/heart-disease/news-cholesterol-heart-attack-stroke-survey-american-heart-association-2023/

"New study shows how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s disease". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/study-how-exercise-protects-brain-alzheimers-disease-aging

"Staying Positive Could Protect Against Middle-Aged Memory Loss, 16-Year Study Reveals". "SciTechDaily.com". Link: https://scitechdaily.com/staying-positive-could-protect-against-middle-aged-memory-loss-16-year-study-reveals/

"How To Rewire Your Brain for Optimism". SuperAge.com". Link: https://superage.com/how-to-rewire-your-brain-for-optimism/

"Guide to Sex After 60". "WebMD.com". Link: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-guide-to-sex-after-60?ecd=wnl_spr_062225&ctr=wnl-spr-062225_supportTop_title_2&mb=J10DGIaJGawlshzRUt%40N%409ijvLX9vopmOwzPvkn3PuA%3d
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information: 

Recorded and initial edits with Twisted Wave. using Apple's Voice Isolation setting.  Additional edits with Amadeus Pro and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

heart_health, preventive_cognitive_decline, Alzheimer’s_disease, brain_health,
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In this episode, research and articles include:

"Want to Live to 115? Here’s What Research Says You Should Do".  May 19, 2025. NeuroscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/lonevity-lifestyle-genetics-28975/

"Sense of purpose emerges as key predictor of cognitive functioning in older adults". Psypost.org. Link: https://www.psypost.org/sense-of-purpose-emerges-as-key-predictor-of-cognitive-functioning-in-older-adults/

"Vitamin D May Slow Biological Aging". NeuroscienceNews.com. May 21, 2025.  Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/vitamin-d-telomeres-aging-29906/

"You and Your Pet Can Share Resistance to Certain Medications. Here’s How". 21 May, 2025. Newswise.com. Link: https://www.newswise.com/articles/you-and-your-pet-can-share-resistance-to-certain-medications-here-s-how

"The key to a long life is avoiding the ‘poisonous 5 P’s,’ says one of the world’s top anti-aging experts". May 24, 2025. Yahoo.com. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/key-long-life-avoiding-poisonous-170631601.html?guccounter=1

"Curiosity May Hold Key to Healthy Brain Aging". May 8, 2025. NeuroscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/curiosity-cognitive-aging-28852/

"Why walking may be the key to a long and healthy life". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-key-healthy-life.html

"Skip the Extra Salt: Study Shows Heart Healthy Diet and Sodium Reduction Lower Risk of Heart Disease". 15, May, 2025. NewsWisde.com. Link: https://www.newswise.com/articles/skip-the-extra-salt-study-shows-heart-healthy-diet-and-sodium-reduction-lower-risk-of-heart-disease

"More Evidence Links Physical Activity With Improved Cancer Survival, New ACS Study Finds". American Cancer Society, 20 May, 2025. Newswise.com. Link: https://www.newswise.com/articles/more-evidence-links-physical-activity-with-improved-cancer-survival-new-acs-study-finds

"Research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain". May 15, 2025. MedicalXpress.com.  https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-combat-loneliness-boost-brain.html

"The Most Surprising Appliances You Need to Unplug Before You Leave for Vacation".  November 7, 2024. Reader's Digest; RD.Com. Link: https://www.rd.com/article/unplug-appliances-before-vacation/
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Host: 

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:

Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

longevity, cognitive functioning, Vitamin D, brain aging, heart health,

In this episode you hear a special announcement by host Stephen Carter explaining why he's been absenct for a while, what the future holds for the show, and when it will return to it's regular release schedule.

Listen to previous episodes of this and other shows at https://StressReliefRadio.com.

Host Stephen Carter; Email: [email protected] | Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com

Recording Info:

Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Audacity, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone Earthworks Ethos.

Research and articles in this episode include:

"8 Revealing Everyday Documents You Never Knew You Should Shred". Reader's Digest Online. Link: https://www.rd.com/list/shred-documents/

"The Best Longevity Habit You’re Not Thinking About". Time.online. Link: https://time.com/7265427/how-to-improve-balance-exercise/

"Things That Keep Seniors Minds Sharp". ForSeniorsMag.com. Link: https://forseniorsmag.com/things-that-keep-seniors-minds-sharp/?#google_vignette

"Do diet and exercise hold the keys to longer, healthier lives?". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/do-diet-and-exercise-hold-the-keys-to-longer-healthier-lives

"Elder Fraud in Focus". FBI.gov. Link: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/elder-fraud-in-focus

"Elder Fraud". FBI.gov. Link: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/elder-fraud

"Intermittent fasting may help prevent blood clots". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/intermittent-fasting-cuts-heart-attack-risk-by-preventing-dangerous-blood-clots

"Music therapy shows promise in reducing depression for dementia patients". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-music-therapy-depression-dementia-patients.html

"Chronic inflammation: What it is, why it’s bad, and how you can reduce it". MayoClinic. Link: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/dairy-health/chronic-inflammation-what-it-is-why-its-bad-and-how-you-can-reduce-it/

"Eating citrus fruit like oranges tied to 20% lower depression risk". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/eating-citrus-fruit-like-oranges-tied-to-20-lower-depression-risk

Tech For Senior website. Link: https://www.techforsenior.com/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity (de-click), Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100x.
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Key words:

dementia, heart_health, senior_mental_wellbeing, brain_health,

Senior focused research and articles shared in this episode include:

"Mental Power: Transforming Stroke Recovery Through Visualisation". Dr. David R. Hamilton. Link: https://drdavidhamilton.com/mental-power-transforming-stroke-recovery-through-visualisation/?

"What can you do to prevent getting bird flu?". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-bird-flu.html

"How to Prevent Slips and Falls This Winter". Consumer Reports. Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/outdoor-safety/how-to-prevent-slips-and-falls-this-winter-a4240801501/

"Keeping your phone clean can help prevent you from getting sick". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-sick.html

"Regularly eating eggs supports a lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death, finds study". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-regularly-eggs-cardiovascular-disease-death.html#google_vignette

"New Non-Opioid Painkiller First in Decades to Win FDA Approval". "ScienceAlert.com". Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-non-opioid-painkiller-first-in-decades-to-win-fda-approval?

"New 20-Year Study: Replacing TV with This Could Increase Your Odds of Aging Without Sickness by Almost 30%". "TheHealthy.com". Link: https://www.thehealthy.com/aging/healthy-aging/news-tv-watching-healthy-aging-june-2024-study/

"Unhealthy diet may speed up biological aging, even in young adults". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/unhealthy-diet-may-speed-up-biological-aging-even-young-adults

"How food can be used to support people living with dementia". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-food-people-dementia.html

"Study shows exercise could lead to changes that help stave off dementia". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-stave-dementia.html

"Why neglecting your brain health can make it harder to achieve physical goals". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-neglecting-brain-health-harder-physical.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Key words:

dementia, dementia_prevention, stroke_recovery, diet_and_aging, 

Topics, articles, and research findings shared in this episode include:

"Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Treatment Using Noninvasive Focused Ultrasound". Newwise.com. Link: https://www.newswise.com/articles/breakthrough-in-alzheimer-s-treatment-using-noninvasive-focused-ultrasound/

"The Breakthrough Role of Focused Ultrasound in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease". Link: https://www.fusfoundation.org/posts/the-breakthrough-role-of-focused-ultrasound-in-treating-alzheimers-disease/

"9 tiny habits that can boost memory and increase retention power". "Times of India". Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/9-tiny-habits-that-boost-memory-and-increase-retention-power/photostory/117297264.cms

"How to Avoid a Stooped Posture as You Age". "Consumer Reports". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/seniors-health/how-to-avoid-a-stooped-posture-as-you-age-a6143774402/

"Exercise Boosts Language Processing in Older Adults". "NeuroscienceNews.com". Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/exercise-language-aging-28362/

"Exercise may help stop cancer progression, lower death risk". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exercise-may-help-stop-cancer-progression-lower-death-risk

"Green tea drinkers have fewer brain lesions linked to dementia". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/green-tea-drinkers-have-fewer-brain-lesions-linked-to-dementia

"The 10 Worst Foods for Acid Reflux". "BottomLineInc.com". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/diet-nutrition/the-10-worst-foods-for-acid-reflux

"How doctors may be able to predict your stroke risk through your eye".  "MedicalNewsToday". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-doctors-predict-stroke-risk-through-eye-vascular-fingerprint

"Staying Sharp: Study Explores How Brain Changes May Affect Financial Skills". "Newswise.com". Link: https://www.newswise.com/articles/staying-sharp-study-explores-how-brain-changes-may-affect-financial-skills/?sc=sphn&public=10016217

"Latest trends in human trafficking involve targeting older people for benefits".  WBALTV.com. Link: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/human-trafficking-trends-older-people-benefits/45990679

"Benefits Trafficking: human trafficking of older adults and adults with disabilities". NIH National Library of Medicine - Pub Med. Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10839064/
Finding Recovery and Empowerment From Abuse. Link: https://www.frea.support/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone: XM8500.
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Key words:

human_trafficking, Alzheimer’s_Disease, GERD, acid_reflux, improve_memory, prevent_dementia,