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  • Alopecia Areata - Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. It affects roughly 6.8 million people in the United States and is one of the most requested topics from viewers every year. The following information is from The American Academy of Dermatology Association What is alopecia areata? This is a disease […]
  • Alzheimer’s: A Public Health Crisis - Alzheimer’s Disease is an under-recognized public health crisis. And while the word Alzheimer’s strikes fear in aging Americans more than any other word, globally the number of people diagnosed is expected to double every 20 years. Not only does Alzheimer’s come with a tremendous cost to our healthcare system, it takes an emotional toll on families as […]
  • Antibiotic Resistance - The misuse and overuse of antibiotics is contributing to the rapid emergence of resistant bacteria and endangering the efficacy of antibiotics. Considered the next pandemic, antibiotic resistance is a threat to global health and food security. The following information is from the CDC: Antibiotic resistance happens when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability […]
  • Anxiety - Anxiety is the most common mental-health disorder in the United States, affecting nearly one-third of both adolescents and adults. According to new research, millennials have become the most anxious generation in history. This episode discusses what anxiety is, what causes it, and how it can be treated.  The following information is from NIMH Signs and Symptoms […]
  • Brain Health - The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing. So many Americans are increasingly interested in their brain health and looking for ways they can prevent developing memory issues of any kind. There is a promising body of evidence, and medical centers around the country looking at what we can do to keep our brain […]
  • Caregiving: The Sandwich Generation - In 1981 the term “sandwich generation” was coined to describe a group of Americans who are caring for children under the age of 18 and older relatives at the same time. Today, millions of families are facing the dual challenge of sandwich caregiving as the population ages and Americans are having children later. This episode focuses on these […]
  • Conquering Obesity - Adult obesity is associated with a decrease in life expectancy for both men and women, as well as an increase in chronic disease. It is estimated that 163 million adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese – two thirds of men, and more than 60% of women. The damage to health is staggering, but […]
  • Coronaviruses - Before the beginning of 2020, many people had never heard the word “coronavirus.” But coronaviruses are not new. Researchers have been studying coronaviruses for decades. As COVID-19 appeared in 2019, lives changed forever. However, long before the World Health Organization announced the COVID-19 pandemic, coronaviruses had been making people sick in familiar ways, such as with the common cold. This episode discusses COVID-19, as well as all coronaviruses.  […]
  • Heart Disease in Women - Heart Disease is the leading cause of death and disability for women in the United States. Yet, somehow Heart Disease is often overlooked as a major women’s health issue. It is the cause of death for 1 in 5 women in the U.S., and heart disease and stroke combined cause the death of  1 in 3 women every year. That’s more than all […]
  • Heart Valve Replacement - Heart valve replacement is an area in medicine which has made great advancements and is a very common procedure. This procedure is 94-97% effective and can drastically increase the life expectancy of the patient. The following information is from Heart.org Valve Replacement The aortic valve and the mitral valve are the most commonly replaced valves. […]