The Body Show

Updated: 25 Jul 2024 • 511 episodes
www.hawaiipublicradio.org

Making informed health choices can be tough. On The Body Show, HPR's Dr. Kathleen Kozak makes them a little easier to understand with the latest medical information and knowledgeable guests from Hawaiʻi organizations.

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25 Jul 2024 • EN

The Body Show: COPD

COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition that makes you feel like you just can’t catch your breath and yet feel too full of air. Val Chang founder and president of the Hawai’i COPD coalition is in the studio sharing her personal story and what you can do if you or someone you love has

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Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 8000 Hawaii residents and causes both movement symptoms along with other changes in mood, speech, and more. Glen Higa the President of the Hawaii Parkinsons Association along with Kevin Lockette, physical therapist and Vice President are in the studio along with speech therapis

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The four pillars of a healthy revolution include education, exercise, socializing, and being outside in nature. Dr. Theresa Wee talks about this and her Covid 19 diary on the show today.

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Sun safety while still having fun! That’s the message from Dr. Theresa Wee for patients if all ages! What can you do to make this your healthiest summer yet? She has tips and tricks to make it happen!

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Topic: Advance Care Planning

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29 May 2024 • EN

The Body Show: Pet loss

The loss of a loved one is difficult, but one type of loss is often not talked about enough. The loss of a beloved pet affects many of us and Claire Santos, RN is in the studio, sharing her recent experience with loss, and how she created a memorial for her dog as part of the healing process.

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