ExpertClick Speaker
ExpertClick
YearBook of Expert

Home > Experts > health

health
RSS Get RSS
Yearbook of Experts® member profiles
Debra Holtzman, J.D., M.A. -- Child Safety Expert
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Debra Holtzman, JD, MA, is an internationally recognized child safety and health expert, infant and toddler safety educator, expert witness, mediator, and published author of acclaimed baby safety books. She served as a Subject Matter Expert for the American Red Cross Advanced Child Care Online Training Course and manual. Debra has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, ABC World News, NPR, Bloomberg News, and Martha Stewart Living Radio. Known for her approachable expert advice, she was the official on-camera baby safety expert on Discovery Health’s Make Room for Baby, named an “Everyday Hero” by Reader's Digest, and honored as a “Woman Making a Difference” by Family Circle. Her books are endorsed by leading parenting and safety organizations and praised by readers.
Rev. Marilyn Redmond, BA, CHT, IBRT -- Healing and Spiritual Growth
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Professional Speaker and consultant focuses on Therapeutic Hypnotherapy/ Holistic Counseling and education. In Who's Who in America and Manchester's 'Who's Who' for her pioneering work in healing the causes of trauma and illness. Inspirational and knowledgeable presentations from personal understanding and research for solutions. Addresses all addictions, illness, domestic violence, rape/incest, relationships, health, healing, and educational issues. Shares over sixty years of teaching school, college, and spiritual organizations. Award-winning international writer, Author, speaker, consultant, teacher, medium, reader, and counselor. In addition, an internationally board certified regression therapist including past life regression, IBRT. A spiritual ordained minister, and member of American Board of Hypnotherapy (ABH),life member of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment (ARE) and lifetime member of the National Education Association (NEA).Read her blog at https://marilynredmondbooks.blogspot.com/, her writings on Amazon.com and see her web site, Angelica's Gifts.com for all her many talents and help.
Beverly Smallwood, Ph.D. The Hope Center
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: If rage were weather, we'd be smack in the middle of a Cat 5 hurricane! The winds of anger have ravaged groups and individuals in political, family, and organizational settings. Violence headlines the news far too often. Dr. Beverly Smallwood is a trusted expert on psychological reactions in turbulent times, with a particular focus on anger and rage. A licensed psychologist, she's the author of This Wasn't Supposed to Happen to Me and her book in preparation, All the Rage. Dr. Bev's work with anger has produced significant positive impacts for people at home, in large or ganizations, in family businesses, in prisons, in government organizations, and in faith-based groups. An experienced media resource, Bev's been interviewed in such media as MSNBC, CNN-fn, FOX News, CBS Radio, TalkAmeri...
Cynthia Shelby-Lane, M.D. -- Laughter is Good Medicine
Click to see complete Profile
About: Getting Things Done...Keys to a Well Balanced Life' is the latest book co-authored by the dynamic Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane, MD. Physician, world-renowned speaker and webinar guest/host, celebrated writer, producer, comedienne, mother, and talk-show host. Dr. Lane is a board-certified anti-aging expert. Dr. Lane's proven approaches to whole body healing reached world-wide demand, leading her to become THE 'Internet Doctor', answering questions for patients through her website services. Radio, television, stages, or the internet, Dr. Lane's mission is to empower people heart disease, stress, anxiety, and cancer. As a certified professional health coach, she provides an effective blend of lifestyle management and medical techniques to the healing benefit of her patients and clients. 'Laughter is Good Medicine' is the motto of Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane, MD. Through her entertaining and informative LECTURES/WEBINARS, she educates the public about Anti-Aging, and the choices to lead a happy & healthy life.
Edward Segal, Crisis Management Expert
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Edward Segal is the bestselling author of the award-winning Crisis Ahead: 101 Ways to Prepare for and Bounce Back from Disasters, Scandals, and Other Emergencies (Nicholas Brealey)and provides crisis management advice and services to companies and organizations. Segal has more than 30 years experience as a crisis management expert, CEO, public relations consultant, journalist, communications director, and press secretary for members of Congress and political candidates. Segal is a Leadership Strategy Senior Contributor for Forbes.com and the former marketing strategies columnist for the Wall Street Journal's StartUpJournal. He has managed internal and external crisis situations as the CEO of two trade associations; advised and helped others get through a variety of crisis situations ranging from the arrest and firing of CEOs, allegations of sexual harassment, and hate crimes to forged documents, business and personal bankruptcies, and the environment; and conducted crisis management and communication training for hundreds of CEOs.
Dr Gaby Cora MD MBA
Click to see complete Profile

About: Dr Gaby Cora MD MBA -- Dr. Cora is president of CoraLG, Inc. focusing on AI applications in the HealthTech industry. She’s a medical doctor, corporate leadership consultant, psychiatry diplomate, M...
Mache Seibel, MD -- Menopause Expert, Speaker, Editor HotYearsMag.com
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Mache Seibel, MD helps menopausal women struggling with symptoms get the information they need to start feeling better personally, at work and in their relationships. He is an expert on women's wellness and menopause, and an entertaining and informative keynote speaker, thought leader, and media spokesperson. Dr. Mache is a member of the Harvard Medical School faculty, and author of the #1 Best Selling books,'The Estrogen Window' and 'The Estrogen Fix.' Invite Dr. Mache to make a HouseCall to inform and entertain your audience. For more info visit https://DrMache.com/speaking.
O'Dwyer's Public Relations News
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: O'Dwyer's has been covering public relations, marketing communications and related fields for 53 years. The company provides the latest news and information about PR firms and professionals, the media, corporations, legal issues, jobs, technology, and much more through its website, weekly newsletter, monthly magazine, directories, and guides (O'Dwyer publications). Our editors and writers have more than 75 years of experience covering the PR field. They come up with stories and insights that appear nowhere else. We're the most quoted source on the PR field by major media because they know we have the answers. Both the New York Times and Washington Post have referred to O'Dwyer's as the 'bible' of PR. The O'Dwyer Company is based in New York City at 271 Madison Avenue, the same address the company was founded at in 1968.
Gary W. Patterson -- Big 4 CPA, Stanford MBA
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: WHAT I DO: For over 30 years, help Small and Middle Market executives and business leaders make & keep more money with less risk by providing access to best in business niche experts when you find that next pain point, challenge or opportunity. WHO I WORK WITH: Leaders whose organization sometimes feels like a best kept secret, coasting on past success, or just stuck, helping leaders. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: Unlock cash-flow and increase profitability with access to 100 best-of-the-best experts, often better and cheaper than incumbents. Save yourself an expensive time-consuming period of trial and error by taking advantage of Gary's global work with over 200 companies, 30 years of business experience in every major C-Suite role, growing equity value and sustainable bottom line profitability. READY TO TALK: Imagine what I could do for you. Start making better, more profitable, business decisions, email gary@FiscalDoctor.com or call 678-319-4739
InfoCommerce Group -- Specialized Business Information Publishing Expert
Click to see complete Profile
About: InfoCommerce Group Inc.(ICG) is the leading consulting, publishing, conference and research company focused on the data publishing industry. Our tagline, 'Defining the possible ... delivering the practical,' reflects our position of thought leadership within the industry, balanced by many years of front line experience. Our visionary outlook and real-world expertise has been employed by nearly 30 database publishers of all types and sizes in nearly a dozen countries.
Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. Media Psychiatrist
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Internationally renowned, Dr. Carole Lieberman is the psychiatrist the world turns to for help coping with today's times. Hundreds of interviews include Oprah, Larry King, the Today Show, Good Morning America, O'Reilly Factor, ET, Court TV, the N.Y. Times & USA Today. She is the author of Coping With Terrorism: Dreams Interrupted, and Bad Boys: Why We Love Them, How to Live with Them, and When to Leave Them. A multiple Emmy-award winner for her TV work, she is also the host of 'Dr. Carole's Couch', an Internet radio show on voiceamerica.com. The news/entertainment industry relies upon Dr. Carole for her uncanny ability to jump in, deliver and excel in any position for which she is needed: TV/radio host, commentator or regular guest; author; trial analyst; reality show therapist; and much more. If it's breaking news... she's on it. Dr. Lieberman has a high-profile clinical and forensic practice, and is on the Clinical Faculty of UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute.
Mellanie True Hills -- Health and Productivity Expert -- StopAfib
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: This best-selling author is your internationally-recognized expert on heart disease, wellness, workplace productivity, stress, life balance, and women's business success. As founder of the American Foundation for Women's Health, she saves lives by sharing her near-death experiences with heart disease and stroke and launched www.StopAfib.org to advocate for patients with atrial fibrillation, a life-threatening irregular heartbeat. Her successful track record as transformation agent includes being a high-tech executive and an Internet pioneer (Dell, Cisco, JCPenney).
Dr. Patricia A. Farrell -- Psychologist
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Patricia Farrell, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in NJ and Florida and is the author of 'How to Be Your Own Therapist', 'It's Not All in Your Head,' 'Sleep, Insomnia, Stress: What you don't know can hurt you.' Her TV appearances include Today Show, Good Morning America, AC360, Court TV, MSNBC, The View, Maury, ABC World News, FOX News. Farrell has written articles on health, child abuse, medical illness, and managing stress, is a writer for several Medium.com publications, listed in Who’s Who in the World and is a Consulting psychologist to WebMD, and consultant to pharmaceutical and public relations firms. Website: http://www.drfarrell.net where you can find her blog and links to videos of her appearances. Twitter account: @drpatfarrell. Amazon author page: http://amzn.to/2rVYB0J. Medium.com page: https://medium.com/@drpatfarrell, Substack: drfarrell22.substack.com
Wilma Taylor -- Wilma Taylor Ministries
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Dr. Taylor is a great motivational speaker with a message to inspire and assist you in understanding how to deal with life issues. She appeals to audiences that are dealing with relationship issues. She it the voice of the broadcast (HELP) Her Elevated Level of Potential, while will begin to air on radio station (WILD) Mobil, AL; (WBXR) Huntsville AL; (KLNG); Omaha, NE; and (WNVY) Pensacola, FL. She is a registered nurse, minister, trainer, evangelist, and conference speaker. She has a stimulating and exciting message with an unusual way of reaching people. She has traveled throughout the United States speaking and changing lives. She serves the Church of God in Christ as Supervisor of Women in Guyana, South America, where her focus is to build a clinic and train workers for the clinic.
Rose Lee Archer M.S.
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Elevate your career from an unknown to a distinguished expert through: How to be a Media Magnet. Discover Rose Lee's Award Winning approach to a dynamic interview. Reveal your talents and skills to light up the airwaves and create a lasting impression: Documented research reports the delivery of a television interview impacts an audience based on 7% content, 38% voice and 55% body language. Featured expert guests on the Rose Lee Archer Show expand expert advice to our viewers.
Barbara Morris - Pharmacist - Writer - Aging Issues
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Barbara Morris, R.Ph., is a pharmacist and expert on unique anti-aging strategies. Author of The New Put Old on Hold, her message is for Boomers and others who want to feel and function as as well or better than they do now for another 25 years or more.
Peggy Sealfon -- Mind Body Fitness For Life
Click to see complete Profile
About: Renowned board certified health and personal development coach Peggy Sealfon is captivating audiences globally with her expertise in health, lifestyle coaching, and breakthrough strategies. Sealfon's methods for reducing anxiety, stress, trauma, and fears are not only effective but life-changing. By skillfully merging ancient wisdom with modern science, she presents a truly distinctive approach to enhancing mental wellness and physical well-being. Notably, Sealfon's groundbreaking Mind Body Fitness For Life programs, wellness products, and acclaimed books have earned her significant recognition. She's now taking her influence to new heights by also harnessing cutting-edge technology to activate stem cells and reverse aging. Sealfon's work is clearly transformative.
Dr. Howard Rankin -- Intuality AI -- Predictive Artificial Intelligence
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Dr. Howard Rankin is an expert in psychology, neuroscience and cognition. He is Science Director at IntualtiyAI, a leading predictive analytics company that combines human and artificial intelligence and has a great track record of prediction in financial markets, sports, healthcare and several other applications. Dr. Rankin is also a best selling author who has written, co-written and ghostwritten more than fifty self-help books, as well as 35 academic papers. He is an expert in addiction and behavior change and is also the creator of the How Not to Think podcast and The Miracle Within You radio show as well as a Psychology Today blogger. Dr. Rankin has been featured in many newspapers like the Wall St. Journal and appeared on major TV networks and on shows like 'The View' and ABC's '20/20'.
Victoria Bowmann -- Cleansing and Detoxification
Click to see complete Profile
About: Victoria Bowmann is a health care professional, author and speaker with more than 30 years of expertise in cleansing, detoxification, digestive and gastro-intestinal (GI) health. Growing up with allergies and a predisposition to arthritis and other genetic ailments, Bowmann began in earnest at a young age to research alternative treatments to invasive conventional approaches. Bowmann honed in on the importance of cleansing and detoxification as a major factor in optimizing health. She created a widely used manual on reflorastation, a technique used to reintroduce healthy bacteria into the bowel following a colon hydrotherapy.
Jerry Cahn, Ph.D., J.D. -- Age Brilliantly
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Jerry Cahn, J.D, PHD is a future-focused serial entrepreneur who has a passion for identifying people’s current and future needs and building systems to help them overcome restrictions and limitations that are limiting you. He devotes his energy to helping adults unleash their potential with 'Age Brilliantly': a community 24/7 interactive platform for people who want to lead fulfilling 100-year lives. It helps members make better decisions about the 6 Life Essentials - health, finance, relationships, passion, purpose and time mastery, as well as applications such as career, learning, travel and leisure. Members come for information, inspiration, resources, support and tools. In addition, Dr. Cahn still operates Mentoring Internships through which he's guided 650+ interns to help them make better career decisions by obtaining real-world experience. Join the movement for a fulfilling 100-Year life at www.agebrilliantly.org
Janice Litvin -- Wellness & Burnout Speaker
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Janice Litvin is on a mission to help leaders and teams banish burnout in their organizations. She does this through keynote speeches, workshops, and accountability groups. Her book, Banish Burnout Toolkit, helps teams learn how to change their behavior in reaction to stress from the inside, out. And her newest book, 'Banish Organizational Burnout: 26 Tips for Managers' helps leaders and middle managers cultivate a burnout-free organization. As an award-winning speaker, certified virtual presenter, and official SHRM Recertification Provider, she wants to help as many people as possible take care of their physical and mental health, including teaching them to manage stress to prevent burnout. In these ways, she is helping people change their lives. She has developed unique strategies to maximize engagement in workplace wellness.
Euthanasia Research and Guidance Organization
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: ERGO is a non-profit research group studying the subtleties and complexities of euthanasia (help with a good death) so it can be carefully carried out as and when the law permits. Journalist and author Humphry has campaigned since l978 for a dying person's right to medical assisted suicide, also self-deliverance if no lawful means is available to a terminally ill adult who is of sound mind. He became involved in the right-to-die issue when he published 'Jean's Way' -- an account of helping his dying first wife to bring her life to a peaceful end. Derek Humphry (president), who founded the original Hemlock Society in l980, also authored the bestseller how-to suicide guide, Final Exit, which sells in 12 languages. In 2017 Humphry published his life story 'Good Life, Good Death: The Memoir of a Right to Die Pioneer' (Carrel Books, NY)
Kathryn Troutman - Federal Career Coach(r)
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Kathryn Troutman can answer your questions regarding how people land Competitive Federal Jobs via USAJOBS.GOV, Political Appointments with the Biden-Harris Administration, Senior Executive Service jobs in Government. This year will be a banner year for all Federal jobs! And with COVID-19 Federal response, more agencies will be hiring for many positions - Public Health, Medical / Healthcare, Cyber, IT, Logistics, Finance, Accounting! The author of seven books on federal jobhunting, she's also the Federal Career Coach for individuals seeking first-time federal careers! An engaging and energetic media guest, Troutman has been interviewed on NPR, the Washington Post's 'Federal Diary Live On-line,' and radio stations across the country. In addition, she trains and certifies career counselors and military transition counselors in Ten Steps to a Federal Job(r).
Adam Armbruster -- Television Advertising Expert
Click to see complete Profile
About: Adam Armbruster is a modern thinking television advertising expert, author and a senior partner with ESA Company, the nation's largest retail and broadcasting consulting company, located in Red Bank, New Jersey. Armbruster consults advertisers seeking to create very financially successful television and web-based campaigns. He has also served as the director of retail marketing with the ABC/Disney Corporation Television Station Division. Armbruster appears regularly in 'America's Nightly Scorecard' on the Fox Business Network, The Wall Street Journal, NPR Radio, US Weekly, NBC International, TV Week Magazine, Ward's Dealer magazine, Advertising Age Magazine and more.
StopAfib.org American Foundation for Women's Health
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact

About: Five million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation, a frightening irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, congestive heart failure, or death. Mellanie True Hills is now cured of afib and c...
Ocean River Institute, Inc
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: The Ocean River Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corp, helps people and groups make a difference where they live through environmental stewardship and science. Many environmental issues are best addressed by people taking action in their own communities and regions, not by large, national entities. However, localized or newly formed groups often need help to achieve their goals. Thats where ORI comes in. We maintain a network of ORI Partners, connecting them with resources and services to help them maximize their impact, expand their capacity and weather unanticipated setbacks. ORI Actions and Events offer opportunities to make a difference for environments
Dr. Joy S. Pedersen -- Joy of Spirituality
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Joy S. Pedersen, CEO and Founder of Express Success LLC, is a Licensed Spiritual Healer, Certified Spiritual Health Coach, Certified Law of Attraction Practitioner, non-denomination ordained Minister, and Doctor of Divinity. Archangel Michael appeared before her in 2004 and asked her to write his book, which he dictated, 'Wisdom of the Guardian: Treasures from Archangel Michael to Change Your Life,' and join him in a healing practice. Her practice serves individuals and businesses of all sizes to overcome their hidden challenges with money, relationships, career, business, health, and well-being. Her #1 bestseller, 'Clear Your Past and Change Your Future,' speaks of her work with Michael, clearing the cause of darkness and the karma negatively impacting humanity to open up Heaven on Earth on March 30, 2013. She now adds training to enlighten and lead people to the light, to help all soar.
National Toxic Encephalopathy Foundation
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: NTEF?s core purposes are to provide education and services to the growing segment of the population who are adversely affected by everyday chemicals and toxins in our environment, primarily neuro-toxicity. It has been proven that chemicals/radiation have a direct effect upon the brain whether during pregnancy, childhood or in adults. Chemicals such as pesticides, cleaning/disinfectant products, building materials, vaccine preservatives, perfumes, air fresheners, fragranced products, mold, along with EMF/RF smart meters, 5g are most likely causing harm to your health and/or to the health of those around you. Our experts are available to assist in litigation or for personal consultations.
Pamela D. Wilson - Caregiving Expert, Advocate & Speaker
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA, is an international caregiving expert, advocate, and speaker. For over twenty years, she supported older adults and caregivers by offering in-home care, care management, professional fiduciary services, and expert witness testimony. This unique experience is Wilson's foundation to increase awareness of caregiving and care for older adults. She educates and consults with families and individuals to navigate health care, financial, and legal planning and decision-making. Wilson is a keynote speaker and educator for companies and groups worldwide and collaborates with brands. She is an expert witness in abuse and neglect cases for elder law, estate planning, probate, and personal injury law firms. She hosts The Caring Generation® podcast and is the author of The Caregiving Trap: Solutions for Life’s Unexpected Changes. Contact Pamela by telephone at 303-810-1816 or through her website www.pameladwilson.com
Ina Hillebrandt -- Author, Publisher, Writing Coach, Speaker
Click to see complete Profile
Click to Contact
About: Ina is a nationally known speaker/trainer, bestselling author and publisher, writing coach and editor. Author of 'Pawprints,' IRWIN award winner 'You Are Who You Eat,' illustrated by Dedini, and the original guide, 'How To Write Your Memoirs,' (Toolbox Edition coming), she specializes in memoir, fiction and humor. She, her articles and books, and clients, appear on TV, radio, print and online media. Latest project: 'From The Potato to Star Trek and Beyond: Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist' by Chester L. Richards (Book 2 June 2025 release), BookFest Award Winner. * http://InaTheMemoirCoach.com * http://InasPawprints.com * http://tinyurl.com/INA-AUTHOR
Matt McCann -- Long Term Care Expert
Click to see complete Profile
About: Matt McCann is one of the nation's leading long-term health care planning experts. Since 1998 he has helped thousands of people nationwide plan for the costs and burdens of aging. McCann is a Long-Term Care Insurance specialist licensed in every state and the District of Columbia. He has worked with the top insurance companies that offer long-term health care solutions. He is also the President and CEO of LTC NEWS (www.ltcnews.com), a leading online publication providing consumers with information, tools, and resources on aging, caregiving, health, long-term care, and retirement. McCann is also a well-known speaker on these issues and has spoken around the country. He is often interviewed on radio, TV, and podcasts.
 

Recent News Releases
 Date HeadlineParticipant Name
icon_text
12/23/2024
Edward Segal, Crisis Management Expert
icon_text
12/20/2024
Edward Segal, Crisis Management Expert
icon_text
12/19/2024
Edward Segal, Crisis Management Expert
icon_text icon_movie
12/18/2024
Jan McInnis - Humor in Business Expert
icon_text
12/15/2024
Edward Segal, Crisis Management Expert
icon_text
12/12/2024
Edward Segal, Crisis Management Expert
icon_text icon_movie
12/11/2024
Jan McInnis - Humor in Business Expert
icon_text
12/10/2024
Edward Segal, Crisis Management Expert
icon_text
12/09/2024
Edward Segal, Crisis Management Expert
icon_text
12/08/2024
Edward Segal, Crisis Management Expert

Blog Posts
 Date HeadlineParticipant Name
icon_text
12/26/2024
Tips for a Healthy, Happy Holiday Season & New Year | Stay Energized & Beat Winter Slumps! Randy Rolfe - Author, Speaker, and Coach on Nutrition, Parenting, and Natural Health
icon_text
12/26/2024
Zendaya The Early Starter Who Danced Her Way to Stardom Jerry Cahn, Ph.D., J.D. -- Age Brilliantly
icon_text
12/25/2024
Curiouser and Curiouser Found in Alice in Wonderland Syndrome Dr. Patricia A. Farrell -- Psychologist
icon_text
12/25/2024
Yara H Morrison A Young Fashion Entrepreneur Who Started Early Jerry Cahn, Ph.D., J.D. -- Age Brilliantly
icon_text
12/24/2024
DRONES: ET or 9/11 2.0? Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. Media Psychiatrist
icon_text
12/24/2024
Wayne Rooney The Early Starter Who Transformed Football Jerry Cahn, Ph.D., J.D. -- Age Brilliantly
icon_text
12/23/2024
When Aging Parents Expect Too Much Pamela D. Wilson - Caregiving Expert, Advocate & Speaker
icon_text
12/23/2024
Child Sues Big Food for Type 2 Diabetes | A Turning Point in the Fight Against Ultra-Processed Foods Randy Rolfe - Author, Speaker, and Coach on Nutrition, Parenting, and Natural Health
icon_text
12/23/2024
The Inspiring Journey of Lindsay Lohan Jerry Cahn, Ph.D., J.D. -- Age Brilliantly
icon_text
12/22/2024
The Early Starter Dwayne The Rock Johnson Jerry Cahn, Ph.D., J.D. -- Age Brilliantly




Founded 1984 | Copyright © 2024 Broadcast Interview Source, Inc. All Rights Reserved