The Body Show

How can you use your mind to change your brain? Can that also affect how you feel? Why might inattention help you focus more? On this edition of The Body Show , a talk with an expert about the amazing benefits of meditation on the mind.

We're almost there! 99% of the world has eradicated Polio. But there are still three places on Earth where outbreaks happen, and that affects the entire global community. On this edition of The Body Show , a discussion with members of the Rotary Club about our need to band together to end Polio.

Running can help strengthen your body if you do it right. What are the most common mistakes people make? Do shoes really matter? On this edition of The Body Show , a talk with Dr. Mike Turner of Ortho Sport about the tricks of the trade for running.

If you think you might be having an emergency, when should you call 9-1-1? What might be helpful to bring with you? Are there tips that can help you get the best care? On this edition of The Body Show , a talk with an emergency room physician about what happens in the ER, and why more is better when it comes to medical history information.

Dr. Theresa Wee talks about the inspiration behind her "Walk with a Doc" program, and how helping families address childhood obesity has become her mission in medicine.

Varicose veins -- when is it bad enough that these pesky little circulation problems should be removed? On this edition of The Body Show , a talk with an expert about the various ways to treat and remove varicose veins anywhere they may pop up. 6:30 PM on HPR-1 _____________ Wellcome Images / Photo Source / CC BY 4.0 CC BY 4.0 CC BY 4.0 CC BY 4.0

On this edition of The Body Show , a talk with a pediatric expert about the vaccinations schedule for kids and young adults, why it's important to get immunized, and what infections can be avoided. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. What's the latest recommendations for screening, diagnosis, and treatment? On this edition of The Body Show , a discussion on what to do if you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with prostate cancer. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

Healthcare and the environment can intersect sometimes when we least expect it. The use of disposable menstrual products illustrates one way where revisiting a discovery from the past can potentially revolutionize the way we do things now, and help protect the environment and our health.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a medical condition that can make breathing feel blowing in and out of a very small straw. What causes this? And are there medications to help? On this edition of The Body Show , the head of the Hawaii COPD Coalition joins the show to discuss the latest in COPD care in the islands. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.