Humans have a long history of two healthy and accessible activities: walking & hiking. But being in the wilderness is more than a walk in the park. In this episode, experts from WA and CO discuss hiking benefits, preparation, safety, and respect for nature.
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The ear, nose and throat (ENT) have their own medical specialty, based on proximity and function. Guest Dr. Ian Humphries takes us through a range of basic ENT health issues, including chronic irritation of the sinuses, disordered smell, ringing ears, hearing loss, swallowing problems, vocal cord issues, and oral cancers.
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Dental care for all ages has come a long way in the last couple of decades. There are new tools and methods for preventative and restorative care, and for reducing fear of the dentist. This episode gives you the basics plus these updates, and has helpful tips for optimizing your personal dental health, and even how to help pay for it.
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Allergies occur when the immune system responds to an allergen threat. Mild and severe allergies are caused by environmental exposure & genetic predisposition. Listen to experts discuss the immunology, features and management of allergies to food, peanuts, pets, gluten, drugs, bees, mold, dust mites, latex, plants and more.
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The end of life is devastatingly hard, and difficult to navigate, for those grieving a loss, as well as the friends, family & colleagues of people grieving.
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Episode Summary: In this episode, oncologist Dr. Bruce Montgomery covers precision cancer diagnosis and targeted therapies, for prostate and other cancers. Thanks to rapid-sequencing technology and medical advances, cancer care is better able to identify specific genetic alterations causing a cancer, and identify a specific therapy targeted against that cancer variant. Guest: R. Bruce Montgomery,…
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Episode Summary: Some brain functions decline gradually and normally with advancing age in many people. In some cases, more severe cognitive disorders—Alzheimer’s and other conditions that cause dementia—can develop. Dr Bernick, an expert on the aging brain, discusses these conditions, and on a positive note, he highlights that mental and physical exercises can reduce risk…
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Episode Summary: Skin is a major organ that serves as a barrier between oneself and the world. It’s amazingly good at its job but needs care. In this episode, learn how skin changes with age and the environment, and how to take care of it, from the teens to the aging years. Dermatologist Dr. Kendra…
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In this episode learn how easy it is to develop a daily habit of a virtual, do anywhere, mood-elevating workout. After listening to the podcast, check out these videos from Certified Trainer Lauren Updyke: , , Guest: …
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What do you learn when a Rabbi, a Pastor and a Reverend zoom into a men’s health podcast? A lot! For example, there is cross-faith consensus: religion and spirituality play important roles in a holistic approach to health.
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