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Apr 2017
17m 50s

If I knew Then What I Know Now, I Never ...

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
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In Part 2 of an interview with former NFL and USC football star, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana discuss growing up with sports, and how choices made on the field can affect all aspects of life down the road. Learn which sports are the worst for your children's health, as well as which ones could actually help them live longer.

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