The Body Show

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.

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.

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! Samant...

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 h...

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.

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...

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...

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!

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?

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!

Macular degeneration has been a vision thief for far too long. Dr. Greg Kokame is in the studio sharing the latest on how a new treatment can preserve sight for those who suffer from this condition. He will also highlight how clinical trials right here in Hawaii may provide the key to the discovery of the next new treatment right around the corner!

Workers comp insurance is meant to protect people who get injured on the job. However, not everyone tells their boss if something happens at work, but it might be the best way to protect their job into the future. Today on the Body Show, we’ll talk with a local expert who can explain the workings of the workers compensation system from a doctor’s perspective, and give tips on how to stay safe at w...

Workers comp insurance is meant to protect people who get injured on the job. However, not everyone tells their boss if something happens at work, but it might be the best way to protect their job into the future. Today on the Body Show, we’ll talk with a local expert who can explain the workings of the workers compensation system from a doctor’s perspective, and give tips on how to stay safe at w...

What do you do if your loved one needs more help at home? Although they were able to manage on their own until now, things have changed, where do you even start? I’m Dr. Kathleen Kozak. Join me next time/today on the Body Show, we’ll talk about the ways to identify if your loved one needs assistance, and share ways to get that plan in motion, before it becomes an emergency.

Hawaiʻi has a meth problem, and according to our guest today, it is only getting worse. Dr. Mark Baker, emergency room physician at Pali Momi Medical Center shares his experience on the front lines of the meth epidemic here in the islands. It will take the community to work together to help solve this problem, and he has started the charge. www.endmeth.org.

Can snoring be deadly? Well, if it happens from sleep apnea, it could be. Dr. Sriharsha Vajjala from the Sleep and Insomnia Center of Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience is in the studio to share more about why it’s so important to diagnose and treat this serious condition.

It’s one thing to forget where you parked your car, and another thing to forget the steps on how to drive home! Dr. Kore Liow of Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience and LJ Duenas of the Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter are in the studio, sharing what resources are available locally and why early diagnosis is the key.

What’s the difference between palliative care and hospice, well almost everything, when it comes to treating a serious medical condition. But both are underused and many cases misunderstood, too. Jeannette Koijane is in the studio to share more about the benefits of a team based approach to serious medical illnesses and end of life care.

Who needs advanced directives? Well, all of us do, and tonight we will learn why. It’s not just about wanting CPR or not, there is so much more to this essential conversation that needs to take place with your loved ones. Hope Young from Kokua Mau is in the studio to explain the difference between directives, living wills, and why we should all start thinking about this now.

Sarah May Colon, Director of Missions and Spiritual Care at Castle Medical Center shares advice for dealing with the death of a loved one, especially during the Covid pandemic. From grief to finding the way to live with the loss, she helps share her experiences that may just be examples for all of us.

Many of our aches and pains come from the muscles and joints. Sometimes we overdo it, other times we don’t use those areas of our body enough! Cindy Ogata is a medical massage specialist and will share how this type of therapy can help make the pain go away, and get the body moving the way it used to, or maybe even better!

Kona resident and Hawaii Island Recovery manager Jimmy Kayihura discusses the process of rehabilitation and recovery here in the islands. Stephen Gallagher, also in Kona, shares his story and both their wish list for fulfilling the needs of our local community struggling with addiction.

Medicare open enrollment starts later this week, and there are some important changes that everyone needs to know about. Dr. Eileen Hilton from Crown Care is on the show to share what’s new with Medicare, if the advantage plans really are an advantage, and how to know where to start finding out!

Today we are going to highlight the latest in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer with Dr. David Chou of Hawaii Pacific Health and hear from the Prostate Cancer Coalition with Paul Mizue.

Telemedicine has undergone a transformation from a rare experience to an everyday convenience, helping to improve access to healthcare throughout the islands. What’s next? Could virtual care someday replace your usual in office visits to see your doctor? Cloudwell Health founders Dr. Cedric Strong and Dr. Neal Chauhan are on the line to share their experiences as virtual docs, and their prediction...