Asthmatics and those with lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are particularly vulnerable during COVID, what can be done to help prevent infection in people with these conditions? Valerie Chang from the Hawai‘i COPD Coalition is on the line to share first hand tips and tricks regarding how to stay safe for those with lung disease. She’ll also share the latest on the virtual support group initiatives starting later in the week to keep the social interaction going, even while we are all physically distancing.

Having a baby isn’t easy at any time, but what might be different during the time of coronavirus? From delivery restrictions, to visitors, to recommendations on visiting family, we’ll talk with Dana Quealy, Certified Nurse Midwife, about some of the unique challenges of starting or expanding a family during COVID.

Stay at home. Wear a mask. Stay at least six feet away from others.

As we look to opening up interisland travel and more stores and restaurants throughout the islands, how can we keep everyone safe — both customers and workers alike? On this edition of The Body Show, a discussion about the logistics of temperature screening, contact tracing, and more. 6:30 PM on HPR-1

Dr. William Haning shares his decades of experience in the field of addiction to address how things have changed during COVID and what the current plans are for helping those who need it the most during this difficult time.

Dr. Ryan Sato shares his expertise about the common types of sunscreens, when moles might be a sign of cancer, and how dermatology is poised for telemedicine -- even before the pandemic.

Vivienne Aronowitz shares how eating more vegetables can prevent and even heal many common medical diseases, increase energy and help reduce the risk of premature death from heart disease. This two part series reviews how now is the perfect time to try home gardening, growing vegetables even in small spaces, and creating a more self-sustainable dietary plan.

Vivienne Aronowitz shares how eating more vegetables can prevent and even heal many common medical diseases, increase energy and help reduce the risk of premature death from heart disease. This two part series reviews how now is the perfect time to try home gardening, growing vegetables even in small spaces, and creating a more self-sustainable dietary plan.

Focusing on strengthening your abdominal muscles and core includes doing a very simple exercise that involves squeezing tightly . . . as if you need to zip up a tight pair of pants. According to Christine Lynders, that use of the transverse abdominus muscle can help with chronic low back pain, posture, strengthening the spine and much more. Learn a few other tips on this show about how physical therapy can be transformative for back pain management and care.

Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience founder Dr. Kore Liow and Catherine Mitchell are on the show to explain how they have figured out the glitches in the use of video technology, and made this accessible to neurology patients throughout the islands.