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May 2023
58m 38s

Fact and Fiction of Health and Wellness ...

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
About this episode
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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