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May is considered Mental Health Awareness Month!  In support of this month, this episode focuses on the mental health of our children throughout the U.S. and how their mental health may have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.   For this episode, I interviewed  Dr. Cotrane Penn, a psychologist and the Executive Director of Student Wellness & Academic Support for one of the largest school distr...

Gout affects more than 3 million Americans. Gout is a form of arthritis. Check out this episode to find out why gout occurs, risk factors, and possible ways to manage it. Congratulations on taking the steps to a healthier you.  Below is link to share with family/friends/colleagues for quick access to Refine Your Health Facebook page please like and follow for great content and includes links to ch...

Are you Stressed? Life is full of stressors. Some stress is normal and can even be good in certain situations. However, when stress becomes chronic, this is when stress can poorly impact your overall health. Check out this episode to learn about the different types of stress, how it can impact your health, and ways to possibly manage stress.  Hotlines referenced during episode & website informatio...

April is considered National Financial Literacy Month! The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many individuals in many ways. One of the major ways that COVID-19 has impacted many lives in the U.S. is through their personal finances. The stress of finances can have an impact on your overall physical health. Check out this episode to hear my discussion with Ms. Deidra Willis, a certified financial plann...

Millions of people in the United States have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and many don't have it under control. This is a major concern! Check out this episode to find out why. Moreover, you can learn about the basics regarding high blood pressure, ways to potentially decrease the risk of developing high blood pressure and learn about how it is often managed.   Link below is for informa...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Colon Cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in the U.S. and the 2nd leading cancer that causes death in the U.S. Check out this recent episode to learn some quick information about risks factors, sign & symptoms and most importantly prevention measures.   Please check out the link  below for the American Cancer Society for more info about support groups and co...

February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, especially coronary artery disease (CAD) in the U.S. Listen to this episode for my amazing discussion with Dr. Denzil Harris, a board certified cardiologist and chief of cardiology for a major hospital system. In addition, Dr. Harris serves as the cardiologist for a professional basketball team. Dr. Ha...

Weight is an issue that many people often deal with daily. Many have questions about  what is considered a healthy weight, overweight and/or obese. Obesity is a chronic disease.  For this episode, I have a great discussion with Dr. Avishkar Sabharwal, a board certified physician in Obesity & Lifestyle Medicine. We discuss different related topics from what is obesity to its impact on your overall...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month!  There are many types of thyroid conditions. This  episode will focus on hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a common medical condition. Listen to this episode to learn some quick and basic information about the disease. In addition, please check out the link below from the American Thyroid Association website to learn more about other thyroid diseases along with...

 January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!  Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable female cancers.  Check out this episode to learn the basics about cervical cancer such as screening recommendations, signs and symptoms and preventative measures.  Below is the link referenced in the episode for the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) https://www.cdc.gov/c...

We are in the midst of flu season during a global pandemic. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), an average of 26 million people in the U.S. are infected with the influenza virus annually. This is an alarming statistic with the rising number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. This episode will focus on quick facts to know about influenza during this season, and how it compares to COVID-19...

More than 34 million Americans have diabetes. In addition, another 88 million have prediabetes.  In both groups, many don't know that they have it! Diabetes has impacted  so many lives. November is American Diabetes Month.  Understanding diabetes doesn't have to be complicated. Check out this episode to learn some simple but easy facts  to remember about diabetes. In addition, this episode will pr...

There is an overwhelming amount of information about COVID-19 including COVID-19 testing, use of antivirals and monoclonal antibodies in its management.  In addition, there has been recent and significant media coverage about a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon via Operation Warp Speed. My discussion with Dr. Christopher Barnes, Postdoctoral Fellow at the California Institute of Technology, helps to...

These are not normal times! These are trying times! As a result, it can affect your overall mental health especially during a pandemic. My discussion with Dr. Chanda Mayers-Elder, psychiatrist, is a great way for us to begin to navigate this time of unchartered territory.  Let's become mentally healthy together because we are worth it! Please check out the resources below referenced in episode for...

Breast Cancer can affect both women and men. However, it is the most common cancer in women except for skin cancer.  Check out this episode to gain insight and obtain the basic knowledge on a complex topic, such as Breast Cancer. Please click on the link below referred to in this episode to learn more about the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP).   https://www.cd...

Prostate Cancer is the second major cancer in the U.S. affecting men. However, it is not discussed as much compared to other cancers. This episode peels back the layers of this disease to raise awareness for men and to make women aware of a cancer likely to strike the men in their lives.  https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/prostate-cancer#Diagnosis Copy and paste url link above in a...

We take a look at how extremely different Covid-19 has impacted the elderly versus the younger population and how we can potentially address these issues.

There continues to be an increase in the positive cases of Covid-19 in U.S. We take a look at some of the myths circulating about  Covid-19 and how to combat these myths to decrease the spread of Covid-19 in the U.S. and globally. 

We take a look at how Covid-19 has disproportionately affected minority and underserved populations across the U.S. and what are some of the possible solutions to address this issue.

A quick introduction about the podcast and your host, Dr. Deon.