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A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association says there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers in the U.S., far more than previously reported.  The “2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures” report shows these caregivers provide 17 billion hours of unpaid care, valued at more than 200 billion dollars.  Beth Kallmyer oversees constituent services for the Alzheimer’s Associan.

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Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart failure, cancer and asthma have become a global epidemic that could cost millions of lives.  Meeting the crisis will take leadership and innovation from many sectors.

Listen to Bill Hawkins, chairman and CEO of the medical technology firm, Medtronic discuss the issue.

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Amy Stewart, author of “Wicked Bugs”

Kurt Michael Friese, chef, restaurateur, co-author of “Chasing Chiles: Hot spots along the pepper trail”

Liz Weston, financial columnist and commentator, author of “The 10 Commandments of Money”

Koren Zailckas, author of “Fury: A memoir"
Dr. Joseph Ferrari, Vincent DePaul Distinguished Professor of Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, author of “Still Procrastinating? The no regrets guide to getting it done”

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Kids and Nutrition: Getting them to eat healthier


The Iron Lady: The Life and Legacy of Margaret Thatcher


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Nanette Gartrell, MD, author of My Answer is No – If that’s okay with you

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