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It seems like the stock market is a mystery to most of us. But why should it be inaccessible to those who could really benefit from early exposure to financial institutions (like kids and teens)? It was this kind of thinking that led Avi Lele on a journey that ended in the creation of Stockpile (@stockpile), the world's first stock gift card buying platform. Tune in for more information. And yes, it's just as cool as it sounds.

What fun would investing in the stock market be to kids if they couldn't control the flow of their money themselves? Avi Lele explains how Stockpile (@stockpile) allows anyone under 18 to handle their own transactions - with parental approval of course. Listen to Full Episode #317 Download Segment 6

What fun would investing in the stock market be to kids if they couldn't control the flow of their money themselves? Avi Lele explains how Stockpile (@stockpile) allows anyone under 18 to handle their own transactions - with parental approval of course.

Your health has a major impact on your quality of life. Even with modern medicine, it seems like some cures are beyond our grasp. That is why people like Dr. Hotze of Hotze Health & Wellness Center and Dr. Miller (author of "The Microcosm Within") are so passionate about their areas of expertise. Between hormone therapy and microbe treatments, these men might just hold the keys to a better life. | Download Full Episode #316 Segment 1: Don't Talk to Me, I'm Hormonal | Download Segment 1 Do you often blame your crabby mood on hormones? Well, it turns out you might just be right to do so! Dr. Hotze, Founder and CEO of Hotze Health and Wellness Center (@HotzeHealth), is an expert when it comes to hormones, health, and happiness (which also happens to be the name of his book). Listen in; you might just discover the root of your lingering health issues. Segment 2: Get Educated | Download Segment 2 Understanding how hormones function in our bodies is critical if we want to better manage our health. Dr. Hotze (@HotzeHealth) encourages everyone to become educated on the subject, and he has even written a book to help get you started. Check out Dr. Hotze's book "Hormones, Health, and Happiness" here. Segment 3: Hotze Health & Wellness Center | Download Segment 3 Dr. Hotze's (@HotzeHealth) Wellness Center in Houston, Texas has seen and treated patients from all across the globe. From allergies, to adrenal fatigue, to thyroid problems - Hotze Wellness addresses all of these and more. If you are interested in visiting the center, click here. Segment 4: Success Story | Download Segment 4 The proof is in the results. Dr. Hotze (@HotzeHealth) shares the story of one of his past patients, a woman who had been struggling with various health issues since she was 18. After 50 doctors and no improvement, she visited Dr. Hotze's Wellness Center. Tune in to find out what happened. Segment 5: The Dark Energy of Biology | Download Segment 5 What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see a single organism made up of brain, bones, and tissues? Of course you do! However, according to Dr. Bill Miller (@BillMillerMD), our ordinary view of how our bodies are put together is incorrect. Hear what he has to say about the microbial life inhabiting our bodies, and how those very microbes may be the key to solving chronic illnesses. Segment 6: Microbial Therapy | Download Segment 6 The solution to various ailments may be just a microbe away. New evidence has suggested that the many microbes swarming around inside your body may have much to do with your overall well-being. Any imbalance in this internal community could result in illness. Dr. Bill Miller (@BillMillerMD) sheds light on this growing research. For more about the microbial world within, check out Dr. Miller's book.

Your health has a major impact on your quality of life. Even with modern medicine, it seems like some cures are beyond our grasp. That is why people like Dr. Hotze of Hotze Health & Wellness Center and Dr. Miller (author of "The Microcosm Within") are so passionate about their areas of expertise. Between hormone therapy and microbe treatments, these men might just hold the keys to a better life. | Download Full Episode #316

Do you often blame your crabby mood on hormones? Well, it turns out you might just be right to do so! Dr. Hotze, Founder and CEO of Hotze Health and Wellness Center (@HotzeHealth), is an expert when it comes to hormones, health, and happiness (which also happens to be the name of his book). Listen in; you might just discover the root of your lingering health issues. Listen to Full Episode #316 Download Segment 1

Do you often blame your crabby mood on hormones? Well, it turns out you might just be right to do so! Dr. Hotze, Founder and CEO of Hotze Health and Wellness Center (@HotzeHealth), is an expert when it comes to hormones, health, and happiness (which also happens to be the name of his book). Listen in; you might just discover the root of your lingering health issues.

Understanding how hormones function in our bodies is critical if we want to better manage our health. Dr. Hotze (@HotzeHealth) encourages everyone to become educated on the subject, and he has even written a book to help get you started. Check out Dr. Hotze's book "Hormones, Health, and Happiness" here. Listen to Full Episode #316 Download Segment 2

Dr. Hotze's (@HotzeHealth) Wellness Center in Houston, Texas has seen and treated patients from all across the globe. From allergies, to adrenal fatigue, to thyroid problems - Hotze Wellness addresses all of these and more. If you are interested in visiting the center, click here. Listen to Full Episode #316 Download Segment 3

The proof is in the results. Dr. Hotze (@HotzeHealth) shares the story of one of his past patients, a woman who had been struggling with various health issues since she was 18. After 50 doctors and no improvement, she visited Dr. Hotze's Wellness Center. Tune in to find out what happened. Listen to Full Episode #316 Download Segment 4

The proof is in the results. Dr. Hotze (@HotzeHealth) shares the story of one of his past patients, a woman who had been struggling with various health issues since she was 18. After 50 doctors and no improvement, she visited Dr. Hotze's Wellness Center. Tune in to find out what happened.

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see a single organism made up of brain, bones, and tissues? Of course you do! However, according to Dr. Bill Miller (@BillMillerMD), our ordinary view of how our bodies are put together is incorrect. Hear what he has to say about the microbial life inhabiting our bodies, and how those very microbes may be the key to solving chronic illnesses. Listen to Full Episode #316 Download Segment 5

The solution to various ailments may be just a microbe away. New evidence has suggested that the many microbes swarming around inside your body may have much to do with your overall well-being. Any imbalance in this internal community could result in illness. Dr. Bill Miller (@BillMillerMD) sheds light on this growing research. For more about the microbial world within, check out Dr. Miller's book. Listen to Full Episode #316 Download Segment 6

In this episode of Popular Science, we take a look at some key health studies recently published, including an update on Zika virus, the adverse effects of heartburn medication, and a detailed picture of the bacteria in your gut. We also find out the latest data emerging from Scott Kelly's 1-year expedition on the International Space Station. | Download Full Episode #315 Segment 1: Zika Update | Download Segment 1 Recent breakthroughs in three Zika studies have supplied proof that the virus does indeed cause microcephaly. This evidence will help scientists better understand how to prevent and treat symptoms. Dr. Meghan Rosen (@MeghanDRosen) from Science News (@ScienceNews) joins us to explain more. For an in-depth explanation of the studies mentioned, visit the Science News website. Segment 2: Feel the Burn | Download Segment 2 New research has shown that heartburn drugs can damage cells that line blood vessels, leading to many serious health issues. Dr. Meghan Rosen (@MeghanDRosen) has the details on this study, as well as what you can do to protect yourself. Read the full article here. Segment 3: Gut Feeling | Download Segment 3 Alan brings in Dr. Laura Sanders (@lssciencenews), a neuroscientist and writer for Science News (@ScienceNews). She's here to talk about an interesting new discovery in the microbial world known as your gut. Evidence suggests the types of bacteria in your gut can affect your brain, and even contribute to depression and anxiety. Listen in to find out more. Dr. Laura's article can be found here. Segment 4: Depression in Rats | Download Segment 4 Continuing the talk on bacteria within the gut, Dr. Laura Sanders (@lssciencenews) shares a study centered around people with depression. Through a bit of a nasty process, bacteria from a human is transferred to a rat. Curious about the result? Click now. Segment 5: NASA Twin Study | Download Segment 5 Carl Zimmer (@STATnews), National Correspondent for STAT News, discusses Scott Kelly's recent year long stay on the International Space Station. NASA hopes to gain piles of data from this venture, such as how things like zero gravity and exposure to cosmic rays affect the human body over time. This information would be extremely helpful on future missions aiming for far off destinations - Mars, in particular. Take a look at Carl Zimmer's video series "Science Happens" for more on this story. Segment 6: Science Happens | Download Segment 6 Carl Zimmer (@STATnews) wraps up this episode of Popular Science with some info on his video series "Science Happens." Carl's show brings us behind the scenes into labs where scores of amazing research projects are taking place every day. You can watch "Science Happens" at Statnews.com.

Recent breakthroughs in three Zika studies have supplied proof that the virus does indeed cause microcephaly. This evidence will help scientists better understand how to prevent and treat symptoms. Dr. Meghan Rosen (@MeghanDRosen) from Science News (@ScienceNews) joins us to explain more. For an in-depth explanation of the studies mentioned, visit the Science News website. Listen to Full Episode #315 Download Segment 1