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May 2023
58m 38s

Fact and Fiction of Health and Wellness ...

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
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What are the top myths in the health and fitness industry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore pseudoscience, “quick fix” fads like Ozempic, and how to navigate wellness with exercise scientist, Dr. Nick Tiller. 
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