Healthful High Notes

Climate change and health are concerning, especially to those who are vulnerable. Listen to this episode for details and for how you can help.

Nonvisible disabilities are those we often cannot see. This episode discusses some of those disabilities and encourages using inclusive language when describing persons with disabilities.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is an inflammatory lung disease consisting mostly of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This episode discusses symptoms and way to manage.

Asthma is a chronic lifelong illness usually diagnosed in childhood. Asthma can be triggered by many things including pollutants that exist in the summer. This episode discusses the symptoms and triggers of asthma.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode discusses unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities may face when seeking mental healthcare.

Gout, or gouty arthritis affects about 3 million people each year. Learn about the signs and symptoms and what you can do to get help.

Changes in the climate can adversely affect our health. This episode discusses how extreme temperatures such as heat causes extra stress on our body. Recomendations to stay cool are also included.

In the warmer weather, more people are out in the sun, but your risk for skin cancer remains all year round. This episode discusses types of skin cancer and who is at the greatest risk.

June is Pride Month and this episode focuses on health disparities experienced by the LGBTQ community.

Lower back pain is a common ailment and increases with age. This episode discusses how to help prevent lower back pain and when to seek care.