Tony Meredith, Former US Professional Latin Dance Champion, and owner of Aloha Ballroom Company has come home to the islands and brought his health-promoting dance classes along! From cardiovascular benefits to better brain health and muscle strength, this might just be one of the most fun ways to get a workout! He shares the medical benefits of staying fit as we age along with tips on the body boost as well!

Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. Women often have slightly different symptoms of this condition than men. Why? Dr. Giselle Baquero, cardiology expert at Kuakini Medical Center is in the studio, sharing her knowledge of what to do if you think you might be having a heart attack, and what happens next if you are – along with helpful tips on what medications might help to prevent another one from coming along!

Do you know someone who needs extra help at home? How about a ride home from the hospital when they are discharged, along with some help getting settled at their house? Home nursing care for a few weeks? Long term help in the home? Bonnie Castonguay, RN founded Ho’okele along with a colleague and for almost 20 years has tried to respond to the growing need for care at home for our kupuna. She’s on the show to talk about why she created the health navigation company and how it might just help more of our seniors age in place with ease.

What might a nurse with decades of experience say about the changes in healthcare that have taken place during her career? Are the new expanded practice rules set up to help the next generation to succeed? Could medicine be headed down a path that might just put patients at risk? Claire Santos, RN has a lot to say on the subject. Tune in to hear more!

Today's Guest: Dr. Jason Fleming of Kuakini

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February is Heart Month! Dr. Debleena Dutt from Kaiser Permanente explains the different types of heart failure, the latest medication available and how remote patient monitoring might just make treatment easier than ever.

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the US. The rates are declining overall except for younger adults. That’s why screening starts at 45. Part 2 with Dr. Rao tonight!

No one likes to talk about it but certain problems ‘down there’ can be quite serious. Hemorrhoids, anal warts, even cancer are major concerns. Dr. Krishna Rao is in the studio for part 1 of our Colorectal surgery series.

The Great Aloha Run is coming up soon, if you have not been training but think you might want to, what’s the best way to get started? Dr. Spencer Chang is in the studio, with tips on how to avoid injuries and still achieve your athletic goals.