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July 13, 2024

Ways to Encourage Will-Writing & An Inspiring Story of Addiction and Redemption

Episode Segments

Ways to Encourage Will-Writing

Writing a will ensures a person\'s wealth goes to intended recipients, but a large number of Americans do not have one. Gal Wettstein, PhD, Senior Research Economist at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, led a recent study to learn why people don’t have a will, and test ways to encourage them to establish one.

An Inspiring Story of Addiction and Redemption

Jared Klickstein, author of \"Crooked Smile: What It Took to Escape a Decade of Homelessness, Addiction, & Crime,\" shares his personal story of addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and eventually, redemption.

Indoor vs Outdoor Workouts

Everyone knows that regular physical activity offers numerous health benefits, but are the benefits different for indoor vs outdoor workouts? Jay Maddock, PhD, Regents Professor with the School of Public Health at Texas A&M University and Director of the university’s Center for Health & Nature, has the answer.