Healthful High Notes

Happy 2025! May the new year bring health and happiness to you and your loved ones.

One of the most common diagnoses this time of year is an Upper Respiratory Infection or URI. This episode discusses symptoms, causes and prevention.

Is a daily multivitamin right for you? Listen to this episode and find out!

This episode discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that some people experience at times of the year in areas with reduced sunlight.

December is National HIV/AIDS awareness month. This episode discusses statistics and those affected and what you can do to help those affected by HIV/AIDS.

November is National Healthy Skin Awareness month. This episode discusses ways to keep your skin healthy and recommendations for visits to your provider.

November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. More than 16 million people in the United States alone are affected. This episode discusses symptoms and ways to manage COPD.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. This episode discusses the facts of diabetes.

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness. This episode contains signs and symptoms to look out for and discusses resources for caregivers. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

You may not think much about donating your organs, but others can benefit from this life saving act. This episode discuses information for organ donation.

Healthcare depends upon more than just visiting your provider. Your vote matters. Legislators decide laws that directly affect our health. This episode discusses the importance of voting in all elections, not just national.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This episode discusses the importance of early detection, knowing your risk, and what you can do to help.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Home is not always a safe place. This episode discusses local resources and the importance of seeking help.

In this episode, I discuss a condition that is frequently caused by something else like diabetes or certain surgeries. Listen for more information on gastroparesis.

Peripheral neuropathy is a common disorder stemming from the peripheral nervous system. This episode discusses symptoms and causes.

Keys to healthy aging include exercise and eating right but what else? This episode discusses how to age healthy and well.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is devastating to individuals, families, and communities. This episode discusses the statistics, impact, and what you can do to help.

Making decisions about end of life care isn't something we typically want to think about, but it's necessary. This episode discusses types of advance directives for healthcare and urges listeners to act sooner rather than later. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Immunizations are important for the health of the population. This episode discusses immunizations and immunity from disease.

This episode discusses the most common types of sleep apnea including symptoms and treatment. Tune in to see if you are at risk.

Climate change and health are concerning, especially to those who are vulnerable. Listen to this episode for details and for how you can help.

Nonvisible disabilities are those we often cannot see. This episode discusses some of those disabilities and encourages using inclusive language when describing persons with disabilities.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is an inflammatory lung disease consisting mostly of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This episode discusses symptoms and way to manage.

Asthma is a chronic lifelong illness usually diagnosed in childhood. Asthma can be triggered by many things including pollutants that exist in the summer. This episode discusses the symptoms and triggers of asthma.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode discusses unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities may face when seeking mental healthcare.