It’s All About Health & Fitness

Episode#340-Taped June 17, 2026 We talk about how to age healthy and happy. According to Stanford Medicine, the lifestyle choices that we make at any stage of our adult life can have a profound impact on how we age. Research shows that it is never too late to adopt healthy lifestyle habits which can help maintain our independence and improve our quality of life well into our 80s and beyond. Articl...

Episode#339-Taped May 20, 2026 We talk about how to have a healthier and more comfortable travel this summer! According to the U.S. Travel Association summer is the busiest season for travel, with over 120 million Americans planning vacations that require flights. Air travel break records with 10 to 12 million passengers airborne every single day globally and up to 3 million people flying in and o...

Episode#338-Taped May 13, 2026 We talk about research articles and hot topics. How many steps a day should we do to prevent weight regain? Research show that 8500 steps per day may be the sweet spot in preventing weight regain. Why are doctors quitting their profession at an earlier age? and What does that mean for our healthcare? The FDA gives the green light to a new drug, Bizengri, that treats...

Episode#337-Taped April 29, 2026 We talk about vaccines, pandemic preparedness and emerging infectious diseases. Vaccines remain one of the most powerful public health tools that we have. A 2024 Lancet study estimated that global immunization efforts saved 154 million lives over the past 50 years- that's about 6 lives every minute. Joining us is Dr. Amesh Adalja MD, a board-certified infectious di...

Episode#336-Taped April 22, 2026 We talk about hormone health and hormone therapy. Research has shown that if we use hormone therapy safe and effectively within 10 years of menopause or before age 60 it can offer significant benefits including reduced bone fractures, improved cardiovascular health and reduced cognitive decline. But how does bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and personalized...

Episode#335-Taped April 15, 2026 We talk about protecting your heart. We talk about why flu prevention and getting vaccinated is a critical way of protecting our hearts. Recent 2026 studies indicate that the flu vaccine cuts the risk of heart attack or stroke by half even if a person still contracts the flu after being vaccinated. Dr Virginia Dee Banks, MD, our co-host and infectious disease speci...

Episode#334-Taped April 08, 2026 We talk about research articles and hot topics. There is a new plan that aims to track microplastics in our drinking water, the EPA says. This plan could lead to new regulations for federal water systems. The new White House budget plan would reduce HHS funding by billions. The National Institutes of Health(NIH) alone faces a $5B cut. Some of the articles discussed...

Episode#333-Taped March 11, 2026 We focus on Exercise! Exercise for Better health. A first of it's kind study shows that just one exercise session boosts memory via “brain ripples”-this can mean that even a little physical activity can improve memory and learning ability. Staying slim-What's more effective, exercise or healthy eating? We call it the “combo effect” Can it be...

Episode#332-Taped March 04, 2026 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Why does chemotherapy cause such unwanted side effects? And how should we treat them? Research states that hypertension can affect your mind, heart, eyes and more without causing any obvious signs or symptoms at all. What nine disease are on the comeback with the rise of measles? Some of the articles discussed: Articl...

Episode#331-Taped February 25, 2026 We talk about reclaiming your health at the “root” cause. How do we ask deeper questions to find out crucial information about our bodies and its overal function? Research has shown that pinpointing and determining the factors that cause disease or other health conditions can be a challenge. However, knowing the cause can be vital to developing effec...

This is one of our bonus episodes. Taped February 19, 2026 We talk about kidney health. Research has shown that more than 35.5 million U.S. adults, about 14% have chronic kidney disease. And up to 9 out of 10 people with kidney disease don't even know they have it. This is a special bonus show. We are sharing with you a LIVE Open Mic Forum called Black K.A.R.E. Kidney Health Matters. This forum wa...

Episode#330-Taped February 18, 2026 We talk about research articles and hot topics. We are discussing hair extensions, hair loss, hair care and possible treatments. Research shows that hair extensions, used by millions often contain toxic chemicals, this may mean more potential risk for Black women who may also be exposed to harmful chemicals in relaxers and straighteners as well. What is red ligh...

Episode#329-Taped February 04, 2026 We talk about research articles and hot topics. We focus on Heart Health. Lowering salt in prepared foods could protect heart health across a nation's population. A study was done in the UK, but it's findings are important worldwide. High blood pressure is uncontrolled in 4 out of 5 Americans; uncontrollable high blood pressure may increase our risk  of heart di...

Episode#328-Taped January 28, 2026 We talk about taking charge of your health and being your own health advocate. But in order to do that we need to know and have an understanding of our bodies and how lifestyle habits such as exercise and healthy eating is crucial for self-advocacy and for protecting our health and well-being. Joining us is Dr. Matt Fontaine, DC, a sports chiropractor, an author...

Episode#327-Taped January 21, 2026 We talk about behavior lifestyle change and how it starts with a positive mindset. Lifestyle change starts in the mind and not in the gym. According to the Mayo Clinic, studies show that personality traits such as optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well-being. Joining us is Jonathan Boulware, a lifestyle behavior change specialist and...

Episode#326-Taped January 14, 2026 We talk about your metabolic health and why it is so important. Research has shown that metabolic health is your body's ability to efficeintly turn food into energy while keeping key systems in balance like your blood sugar, insulin levels, blood pressure and cholesterol. All of this matters because metabolic health is directly linked to preventing chronic diseas...

Episode#325-Taped January 7, 2026 We talk about research articles and hot topics. We focus on influenza, the flu. According to the CDC, at least 7.5 million people had been sickened by late December-2025-resulting in at least 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths. What are “superflu” symptoms? Ohio cases double; What does CDC-recommend in treating flu with antiviral drugs? Can you e...

Episode#324-Taped December 17, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Do you know that forgiveness is good for your health? According to mental health experts, we must learn better ways of practicing forgiveness. We are going to discuss two articles that focus on ways to forgive ourselves and others; so that we can have better mental and physical health. Some of the articles discusse...

Episode#323-Taped December 10, 2025 We talk about how to take simple steps to natural health and healing with a focus on having lasting energy and vitality. Embracing and understanding supplements and  how they play an important role in our health as well. Joining us is Jared St. Clair an herbalist, a health educator and host of his podcast Vitality Radio and owner of his health food store Vitalit...

Episode#322-Taped December 03, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Research has shown that the shingles vaccine may slow down dementia. Another study showed that folks living where there are fewer grocery stores had a greater reduction in blood pressure if they participated in a program that home-delivered healthy food. But is that sustainable? Some of the articles discussed: Arti...

Episode#321-Taped November 12, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. The Flu Shot. Have you taken the flu shot?  It's not too late. The flu shot can protect you from influenza and it may have benefits as well. Such as: Decreasing inflammation of the brain whoch can lead to harmful brain changes, therefore reducing the risk for Alzheimer's disease.  The flu shot can protect you from...

Episode#320-Taped October 20, 2025 We talk about osteoporosis, how to prevent and even reverse it. According to the National Institute of Aging, osteoporosis weakens bones to the point that they break easily. Osteoporosis affects about one in five women over age 50; but only one in 20 men. Joining us is Dr. John Neustadt, a renowned naturopathic physician, founder of Nutritional Biochemistry Inc (...

Episode#319-Taped October 08, 2025 We talk about fasting and healthy eating and how this way of living can transform your health and help reduce chronic diseases. Intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, even the fasting mimicking diet are ways to jumpstart the process of healthy living and longevity. Joining us is Dr. William Hsu, a Harvard-trained endocrinologist, researcher, and CMO of L-N...

Episode#318-Taped September 17, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Hydrate! Hydrate! Does drinking water lower sugar levels? There maybe scientific evidence behind the effects of hydration and blood glucose levels. According to the American Heart Association- (AHA), nearly 1 in 5 adults get their daily water from food.  So where does this hidden hydration come from and which wate...

Episode#317-Taped September 03, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Homecare cooperatives could help America meet it's increasing demand for in-home caregivers. This may be a good alternative for home care workers. Heart failure strikes Black Americans almost 14 years earlier than White Americans. What efforts can be done to close this gap in our community. The latest trend is wor...