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Dr. Kathy Kozak Hosts The Body Show
The Body Show
Mondays at 6:30pm on HPR-1

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

  • 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.
  • Dr. Kenson Miyaki is in the studio sharing the most common problems we may encounter with our feet…. And how the right pair of shoes might just make all the difference, now and for years to come.
  • It’s a new year and if you are looking at ways to jump start your healthy resolutions, Dr. Theresa Wee may just have the tools you need to get in gear!
  • Is that tingling on your hand ever going to go away? Could trigger finger resolve on its own? The answers to those questions and more on the show today. Dr. Sam Chen is an orthopedic hand specialist for over a decade and a half and he shares his expertise on how to know when it’s time for a brace, splint, or surgery! https://www.orthopedicshi.com/
  • Do you have health goals for the new year? What about starting early during the holidays? It’s a gift you can give yourself with a nurse health coach. Melaca Cannella is in the studio, sharing how the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease made her rethink her holiday plans and prioritize her medical needs and teach others how to do the same.
  • That funny looking mole on your arm? Could it be skin cancer? Dr. Dylan Lee is in the studio, sharing his expertise in dermatology and how to know if something is serious, or is it okay to just keep an eye on it? Listen in to find out!
  • Obstructive sleep apnea can affect much more than just your sleep, this condition can also contribute to heart arrythmias, high blood pressure, diabetes, energy levels and much more.Treating this can include a machine like a CPAP, and there have been a lot of advances in the types of masks and machines that are available. Maya Alba Nordstrom, NP is in the studio along with ENT surgical specialist Dr. Mary Worthen to share their expertise with a new option called INSPIRE, and how treating sleep apnea is crucial for improving health.
  • Topic: Compression Fractures
  • Grief - it's not a one time event, it's a lifelong process. Given all that's going on in the world, what can help to process the feelings of overwhelming grief in reaction to the challenges of life? Dr. Theresa Wee, a pediatrician with almost 4 decades of experience in the medical profession, shares her story of loss and finding her way through the pain to a new perspective on life. Learn how art and creativity might just be the answer for those who are dealing with the devastation of loss.
  • The practice of medicine - is it just science, or is it an art? Dr. Allen Sussman, author of a new book entitled "Saving the Art of Medicine" believes it's a bit of both. Sharing his journey from a believer in the science-based studies of medical school and residency to the wisdom of many decades of practice, he shares his advice on how to make the practice of medicine a lifelong endeavor. In this day and age of burn-out from the medical profession and unfulfilled care needs of the patients, what could make an impact on improving the lives of others? Listen in to hear more.