The Body Show

You are what you eat or so the saying goes and as we learn more about what's really in our food and how it affects our bodies, knowing how to find the best types of ingredients to put in our meals can make all the difference. On this edition of The Body Show, we'll talk to nutrition experts about how to make sure what we eat is as good for us as possible...even if it is dessert.

Muscle and joint pains are common as we age, but when does it turn into arthritis? What can be done to prevent having to take a lot of pain pills all the time? Are there newer treatments available for things like back pain? Talking with an expert about the latest in the diagnosis and treatment of joint pains and arthritis.

Can what you eat actually affect how your brain functions? What are the best foods if you've been diagnosed with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's or multiple sclerosis?

Diabetes it's not just about the sugar anymore. Diabetes is a risk factor for strokes, kidney problems, vision loss and more. This afternoon on The Body Show, a talk with an expert about the latest in diabetes care and how controlling sugars is just the beginning.

Do you ever find yourself so congested that you can't breathe out of your nose or even smell well? It could be a sign of a minor problem or something serious that needs medical treatment right away. Today on The Body Show, talking with an expert about the signs and symptoms of sinus disease and what to do to treat it for good.

Do you remember what you ate for dinner last week probably not but what if you couldn't remember what happened today? Alzheimer's is a devastating disease that steals memories from those who have it. Today on The Body Show, Dr. Kathy Kozak talks with an expert about the best way to deal with this type of dementia and how it can affect all of us.

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and most people may not realize that this is the fourth most common neurologic problem and can be scary if anyone has ever witnessed someone having a seizure. We’ll be talking with a panel of experts about the common misperceptions about epilepsy and also reviewing the facts.

Women are often the last ones in a family to take care of their own health needs. Today on The Body Show, a talk with Dr. Aya Sultan from Honu Women’s Health about the importance of vaginal health, timely gynecologic care, and the latest in keeping women's bodies healthy at any age.

On this episode of The Body Show we’ll discuss flexibility and resilience with Dr. David Hunnicutt. 5pm on HPR-2. To support The Body Show Call (808) 941-3689 or visit bitly.com/supportHPRnow