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The Cancer Spouse

The Cancer Spouse

Cancer, Season 14, Season 17

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and this diagnosis not only brings physical challenges, but significant emotional and psychological challenges, as well. It is something no one wants to face alone. The spouse of the cancer patient...
Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease

Season 17

Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. It affects nearly one million people in the United States and more than six million people worldwide. The symptoms generally develop slowly over years, sometimes starting with a barely...
Anxiety

Anxiety

Mental Health, Season 17

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...
Caregiving: The Sandwich Generation

Caregiving: The Sandwich Generation

Aging, Caregiving, Season 17

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...

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