The Body Show

In 2018, Hawaii's Legislature authorized residents with a terminal illness, with six months or less to live, the ability to request medical aid in dying prescriptions from their doctor. How many people actually received medication? Did anyone take it? On this edition of The Body Show , the latest on medical aid in dying in the state.

Sleep. It's essential for our waking hours. And if you don't get enough, it can affect your heart, brain, metabolism, cancer risk, and your risk for infection. So what's the best way to get more good rest? On this edition of The Body Show , a discussion about how you can sleep better and improve your health.

Heart failure is a scary diagnosis. But there are new medications and devices available to help control the symptoms and extend life. On this edition of The Body Show , a talk with a local expert on the latest in diagnosing and treating heart failure. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

What's the latest medical research happening here in Hawaii? On this edition of The Body Show , the first part of a discussion with Hawaii Pacific Health Summer Research students about how their projects are changing healthcare in the islands. In areas ranging from orthopedics, pediatrics, end of life care, concussions and more. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

What's the latest medical research happening here in Hawaii? On this edition of The Body Show , the first part of a discussion with Hawaii Pacific Health Summer Research students about how their projects are changing healthcare in the islands. In areas ranging from orthopedics, pediatrics, end of life care, concussions and more. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

The diagnosis of cancer is a life changing event. But the physical and emotional needs can extend far beyond the surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and other treatments needed to cure this disease. On this edition of The Body Show , a discussion with one of the founders of iCare -- a program designed at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

Postpartum depression occurs in one of every ten pregnancies on average. What can be done to help identify and treat this condition early on? On this edition of The Body Show , a discussion with an expert about the options available for women who are affected by more than just the baby blues.

Making a lifestyle change requires commitment, perserverance, and also the cooperation of the many people all around you. On this edition of The Body Show , a talk with a local doctor taking on the obesity epidemic one step at a time. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

Atrial Fibrillation is a heart rhythm condition that does not occur in isolation. Sleep apnea, high blood pressure, weight, diabetes, and alcohol could all be a risk factor for this progressive problem. On this edition of The Body Show , a talk with an expert about the integrative approach to keeping your heart healthy. 6:30 PM on HPR-1

Ever wonder if that little memory slip is a sign of more than just aging? Want to know how to make your brain healthier? On this edition of The Body Show , a talk with an expert about how to keep your body and your brain fit and functioning at its best. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.