{"podcast":{"title":"Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring","slug":"next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155","podcast_index_feed_id":7021155,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/541882/rss","website_url":"https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/1/7/3/91731ed5a131f2f3e55e3c100dce7605/Cover_Art_Next_Level_Health_with_Dr._Melinda_Ring.png","author":"The Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University","episode_count":28,"summary":"Next Level Health bridges the gap between traditional and integrative health through research-backed integrative approaches. Each episode comprehensively explores the latest scientific studies and expert opinions, offering practical insights and actionable advice for optimizing health and well-being. 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