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Making informed health choices can be tough. On The Body Show, Dr. Kathleen Kozak makes them a little easier to understand with the latest medical information and knowledgeable guests.
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May 17, 2022
The Body Show: Women's Health Part 2
Women’s health is a lot more than just pap smears and hormones, there are a lot of new recommendations to help women of all ages manage their health throughout their lifetime. Dr. Cheryl Twu, founder of Wellnessobgyn.com is in the studio sharing her expertise in a two part series of shows discussing the most important areas to focus on for women, and a few tips for the men too!
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May 10, 2022
The Body Show: Women's Health Part 1
Women’s health is a lot more than just pap smears and hormones, there are a lot of new recommendations to help women of all ages manage their health throughout their lifetime. Dr. Cheryl Twu, founder of Wellnessobgyn.com is in the studio sharing her expertise in a two part series of shows discussing the most important areas to focus on for women, and a few tips for the men too!
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May 3, 2022
The Body Show: Asthma Treatment
Asthma treatment has gotten smarter, with new types of inhalers and also biological treatments that have changed the course of care for many patients who suffer with this condition. Hear the latest with Dr. Matthew Lau, Allergy and Asthma expert at Kaiser Permanente on the show.
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Apr 27, 2022
The Body Show: Cancer Screening
We have talked about screening but what happens when you get a diagnosis of colon cancer? Can a half hour test save your life? George Stewart, a local man who was surprised by his cancer journey shares his insights about his diagnosis along with board certified gastroenterologist Dr. Ankor Jain. After almost a decade and a half of practicing medicine, he knows the risks of cancer and what all of us can do to prevent it!
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Apr 20, 2022
The Body Show : Minority Cancer Awareness Month
April is Minority Cancer Awareness Month. One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to do regular screening tests as recommend by your doctor. However if you are diagnosed, the way to navigate the medical system can seem overwhelming. Having a patient navigator can help. Even if you need treatment on Oahu and live on the neighborhood islands, there are great resources from the American Cancer Society to help
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Apr 12, 2022
The Body Show: Integrative Medicine Traditions
Sacred Medicine, the new book by Dr. Lissa Rankin, shares the decade long journey she has taken to discover the integrative medicine traditions of the East and West, along with other native cultures, and how the combination of these treatments might just be the answer to some of the most difficult conditions.
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Mar 29, 2022
The Body Show: Colorectal Cancer Awareness
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - and Dr. Ian Okazaki, surgical cancer specialist, is going to explain why the new age for screening has changed to 45, and why it's more important than ever to get checked for this very treatable condition, before it's too late.
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Mar 22, 2022
The Body Show: Vascular Dementia
Not all memory loss is related to Alzheimer's, there are other common causes that can be dangerous, and treatable. Dr. Viereck from Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience shares the latest in the clinical trials for vascular dementia, caused by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Want to know how to protect your brain - listen in to learn more.
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Mar 14, 2022
The Body Show: Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i
Could we ever have a tobacco-free Hawai‘i? Lieutenant Governor Josh Green along with Josh Ching, a senior at Kamehameha School and member of the Tobacco-Free Coalition are on the show, talking about the efforts of the youth of today to work with the legislature and elected officials to protect the next generation from the harms of tobacco products.
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Mar 8, 2022
The Body Show: Getting Good Sleep
Can not getting enough sleep be harmful for your health? Could your nighttime habits be to blame? What are the consequences of not treating sleep apnea? Dr. Janet Myers from Kaiser Permanente is sharing the latest in the testing and evaluation of sleep disorders, and why sleep is essential for good health.
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Mar 1, 2022
The Body Show: Genetics And Your Health
You are what you inherit- genetics can have more of an impact on your future than you might realize! Rebecca Bassett, board certified genetics counselor shares who should consider genetic testing, and how the results might just change what you do, from earlier testing to even preventative surgery.
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Feb 22, 2022
The Body Show: Medical Aid In Dying - Legislative Update
What happens at the end of life when a loved one is terminally ill? Are there ways to ease their suffering? Back in 2019, Hawaii passed the law that allows for medical aid in dying. But it wasn't perfect legislation. There are still access issues, and patients who might want to explore this option might find out that the numbers of steps required are much more complicated than they thought! Samantha Trad, the Hawaii Regional Director of Compassion and Choices is on the show, explaining what has been passed so far, and what revisions are proposed for this law to help ease the process for terminally ill patients in Hawaii who choose to end their lives.
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Feb 14, 2022
The Body Show: Inspiration and Emotional Wellbeing
In a recent study of nearly 7,000 adults over age 50, those who had a life purpose had a lower rate of death over the four years of the study. It turns out, being inspired in your life doesn’t just help your emotional wellbeing, it may keep you healthier. Patrice Tanaka of Joyful Planet is on the show, sharing how to know what your life purpose might be, and how this might just help your overall health as well.
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Feb 8, 2022
The Body Show: Making The Most Of Your Workout
Exercise is supposed to stimulate the happy cells of our brains to make us want to do it again and again. How can you find that ‘runners high’ of serotonin? We’ll talk with Tony Hallam from Kaiser Permanente, an exercise physiologist, about how to make the most of your workout and what kind of activity is the best place to start.
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Feb 1, 2022
The Body Show: Blood Bank
Want to save a life? It’s as easy as donating blood. Hawai‘i usually has about a two week supply of blood on hand at any time and during COVID the strain on our blood banks has made it even as short as 2 days. Dr. Kim-Anh Nguyen is on the show, sharing how donating blood, or platelets, or plasma, can help to save someone’s life. Maybe even your own one day. Learn more about how to know your blood type, how to donate, and more.
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Jan 25, 2022
The Body Show: Smart Choices about Smoking and Vaping
Does anyone really think smoking is a good idea these days? Well, these days it’s not just about cigarettes. Vaping is more common than ever, especially among our youth. Kids as young as middle school are being targeted by ads, flavored vaping liquids and more. Scott Stensrud of the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii is on the line sharing his work on how it will take a student led effort to help the next generation make smart choices to avoid smoking, or vaping, and protect their health.
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Jan 18, 2022
The Body Show: Telemedicine
Can seeing your doctor virtually someday replace going to the office? Today we'll talk about how telemedicine has transformed the delivery of health care, and how virtual visits might make the 'office' anywhere you want it to be!
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Jan 10, 2022
The Body Show: Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. How have HPV vaccines and screening made this diagnosis go from the most common to the most preventable of all female cancers?
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Jan 4, 2022
Body Show: tips for dealing with the pandemic in 2022
New Year, New You! What can families do to deal with the changes that have affected everyone during the covid pandemic? Dr. Theresa Wee is in the studio sharing simple tips that her four decades of practicing pediatrics have proven to be a success!
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