Beginning February 4, 2005
How the Biggest Loser makes Millions of Heavy People even Fatter
How is it that many of the people who watch the Biggest Loser don't feel inspired, they feel demoralized? Rather than taking off the pounds, they turn even more to poor eating habits and avoid exercise. They ultimately GAIN weight! Sisson will talk with Joyce about why rigorous cardio workouts and food deprivation are not required for a great body, health, and logevity! He will discuss secrets to reprogramming your genes, back to the basics of our hunter/gatherer ancestors. He will share seven no-sacrifice lifestyle changes for staying slim and youthful. Walk for exercise instead of sweating needlessly at the gym.
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Mark Sisson |
Beginning January 28, 2010
Health Care for All - Fact or Fantasy
Is it possible, or even desirable, for all Americans to be able to afford healthcare? With the public and legislatures evenly divided, where do medical professionals stand? Dr. Melvin Kirschner is uniquely qualified to weigh in on the topic. He has spent almost 60 years working in the American health care system, first in public health and then as a family practitioner and biomedical ethicist.
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Dr. Melvin Kirschner |
Beginning January 21, 2010
Helping doctors find the right diagnosis
Getting to the right diagnosis is not an easy process. There are thousands of diseases to choose from - too much for any human being to hold in his or her head. Support is being sought from computers, but computers are only as smart and the people whose knowledge is captured in the programming. Jim Hitchin from SpectraScience shares with Joyce the benefits that his WavSTATR Optical Biopsy System and LUMAR Cervical Imaging Systems are bringing to the doctor's arsenal of tools to determine whether tissues are normal, pre-cancerous, or cancerous.
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Dr. Jim Hitchin |
Beginning January 15, 2010
Communicating with your Children
According to a national PTA poll, nearly half of all dads fall short of their parental responsibilities. Dads, claiming job and outside the home responsibilities, are seriously limiting their family time. National educator and storyteller K. Sean Buvala talks with Joyce about simple solutions to engaging your children through bedtime storytelling. "Storytelling, in all its forms, is critical for building reading and math skills," says Buvala. It's also an easy way to spend quality time with your children." He shares ten ways to get teenage boys to talk!
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K. Sean Buvala |
Beginning January 14, 2010
Comparitive Effectiveness Medicine
There is a great deal of talk in the press about Comparative Effectiveness Research -- both pro and con. On one end of the spectrum people fear that the government will mandate the cheapest possible treatment. On the other, physicians are worried that they and their patients are being swayed by the marketing hype generated by pharmaceutical companies while there is little evidence to prove that a new expensive treatment is significantly better than a tried-and-true modestly priced treatment. Tony Coelho, chairman of the Partnership to Improve Patient Care, visits with Joyce to talk about the issues surrounding this new initiative.
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Tony Coelho |
Beginning January 07, 2010
Does this Stress Make me Look Fat?
Worried about the holiday weight-gain? While holiday party buffets don't help, it's actually the big S -- stress -- that's to blame for most of our weight woes. Feeling overwhelmed causes many unhealthy habits. Under stress, we tend to sleep less and reach for more sugar, caffeine and comfort foods. Debi Silbert talks with Joyce about how to get out of this negative spiral, stress less and smile more. A nutrition expert, personal trainer, and whole health coach, Debi will explain what to do if your schedule (and pants) are bursting at the seams!
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Debi Silber |
Beginning December 17, 2009
Spices to Stall Breast Cancer
A new study from the University of Michigan looked at compounds derived from the spices turmeric and black pepper. Researchers found that they can stop the growth of stem cells that give rise to breast cancer. At the same time, the compounds had little effect on the normal breast cells. The researchers suggest this could be a potentially less-toxic option for preventing breast cancer in women at high risk. Joyce speaks with Dr. Madhuri Kakarala, M.D., Ph.D., R.D., clinical lecturer in internal medicine at the U-M Medical School and a research investigator at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
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Dr. Madhuri Kakarala
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Beginning December 14, 2009
Healing and Strengthening Your Heart
Dr. Heather Shenkman, a Los Angeles based cardiologist, is capable of performing complex angioplasties to open up clogged arteries of the heart, which can save the life of a heart attack victim. However, she would prefer to prevent heart disease in the first place. She focuses on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, helping her patients make permanent changes that will lead to better health and longevity. Dr. Shenkman talks with Joyce about exercise and nutrition for a healthy heart.
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Dr. Heather Shenkman |
Beginning December 11, 2009
Connecting Hair Loss and Enlarged Prostate?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the age-related overgrowth of specific prostate tissues, which often progresses to enlargement of the prostate. An enlarged prostate can constrict the urethra, causing various lower urinary tract symptoms. There may be a connection between common hair loss and risk of BPH. Joyce talks with Andy Goren, President of PharmaGenoma and HairDX, about the genetic research that is pointing to this connection.
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Beginning November 19, 2009
Cure Your Ailing Will Power
Dr. Elayne Feinsod, a physician, long-term dieter and vegetarian, has read extensively on nutrition as it relates to health and weight control. She talks with Joyce about her new book, "The Perfect Cure for Your Ailing Willpower" and the do's and don'ts for successful dieting.
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Dr. Elayne Feinsod |
Beginning November 5, 2009
Coordinated Clinical Care
Dr. Eric Jonasch speaks with Joyce about the Clinical Care Center he has organized for von Hippel-Lindau disease at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. We will discuss why it is important to coordinate care among multiple specialists for a given patient, and what benefits accrue both to the patient and to the medical team with such an approach.
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Erica Jonasch, M.D. |
Beginning October 29, 2009
Dr. Groopman on Doctors and Faith
Dr. Jerome Groopman, Chief of Experimental Medicine at Beth Israel-Deaconness Hospital in Boston is also an award-winning author. His books THE ANATOMY OF HOPE and HOW DOCTORS THINK provide helpful insights into how we can improve our interactions with our doctors.
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Jerome Groopman, M.D. |
Beginning October 23, 2009
Nourishing Hope for Autism
Julie Matthews, certified nutrition consultant, explains why and how children respond to diets for autism, and offers practical guidance for nutritional intervention. Julie's insights help us understand how nutrition can help with a number of medical conditions.
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Julie Matthews |
Beginning October 8, 2009
Hearing and Depression
Michael Nilsson, VP for Auditory Research at Sonic Innovations, talks with Joyce about hearing - the role it plays in our lives, what happens when hearing is diminished, how to recognize that it's time to see an audiologist, and what options there may be for healing or compensating for hearing loss. 43% of people with hearing loss are under 55. And among people with hearing loss there is a much higher incidence of depression anxiety, insecurity, worry, and low self-esteem.
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Michael Nilsson |
Beginning October 6, 2009
Worrying - The Worry Wart's Companion
Beverly Potter has written a book about worrying - an important human function, but one which we need to manage. We talk about the benefits and risks of worrying in these difficult times, and how to become a "smart worrier".
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Beverly Potter |
Beginning October 1, 2009
Paying for Health Care
Dr. Arlene Ash seeks to improve quality and reduce costs in health care by changing how we pay doctors, hospitals and other clinicians. How does how we pay for care affect the long-term interest of patients? Why is it hard, but necessary, to pay for quality, not quantity, in health care?
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Dr. Arlene Ash |
Beginning September 24, 2009
Heroic Acts in Humble Shoes: Nurses tell their stories
Irene Stemler, RN, tells us what nurses think about healthcare -- today and tomorrow. "Nurses are the real heroes in health care. If you want to really get the lowdown and solve the problems in health care, talk to the nurses." What makes nurses happy? How can we improve patient safety? What keeps nurses at the bedside, providing compassionate care? The answers may surprise you.
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Beginning September 17, 2009
Dealing with Inconclusive DNA Testing
In making a diagnosis, DNA dignostics are often considered the final arbiter of whether or not you have certain conditions. But what if the DNA testing is inconclusive? Three guests join Joyce for a discussion of the practical and emotional turmoil this can create: Catherine Stolle, Ph.D., one of the top DNA testing units in the U.S.; Gayun Chan-Smutko, MSGC, of Massachusetts General Hospital; and Gary L. Wood, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist who understands first-hand the anxieties of having a genetic condition in the family. Please join us for the important discussion.
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Catherine Stolle, Ph.D.; Gayun Chan-Smutko, MSGC; Gary L. Wood, Psy.D.; and Joyce Graff |
Beginning September 10, 2009
Nine Healthy Months
Women are the primary decision-makers about health care for their families. The leading high-risk pregnancy doctor in the U.S. and advocate for women's health, Dr. Charles Hux, speaks out on behalf of the millions of women who will be affected by healthcare reform. He will speak about reproductive health, obesity, diabetes, and other important questions.
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Dr. Charles Hux |
Beginning September 3, 2009
Why am I always sick?
Millions of Americans suffer from headaches, stomach problems, and other ailments like shortness of breath, abdominal pain, or even more long-term ailments like eczema and hypoglecimia. What's worse, these ailments often go untreated and undiagnosed because the cause is unclear. According to Dr. Stephen Wangen, the answer for many of these people could be simple food allergy, but it is difficult to detect. Joyce talks with Dr. Wangen about how to approach a discussion of food allergies with your physician.
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Stephen Wanger |
Beginning August 27, 2009
A Prescription for Love and Loss
Dr. Owen Stanley Surman, an internationally recognized psychiatrist, shares his personal journey through his wife's illness, both as a doctor and as a husband. When a loved one dies, we lose the immediacy of a shared identity. What lies ahead? Was it all a dream? Even medical professionals, who apply scientific thinking to the tragedy of life's end, must bace the emptiness of losing a patient or a family member.
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Dr. Owen Stanley Surman
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Beginning August 20, 2009
Tai Chi for all - even in a wheelchair
Two doctors share their experience using Tai Chi to help people maximize their health: Dr. Peter Wayne of Harvard University and Dr. Zibin Guo of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Studies overwhelmingly point to regular physical exercise as the crucial medicine for what ails Americans. Dr. Guo adapted the ancient Chinese martial arts, for the use of people with mobility limitations. His method is in widespread use in China. Dr. Wayne explains how he uses Tai Chi to ease the symptoms of a number of medical conditions, especially among women.
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Beginning August 13, 2009
Creating a Patient Support Organization
Confronted by a rare disease with little information known about it, Vibeke and Richard Harbud created a support organization, worked with physicians in their country to define a screening protocol, and brought together patients to support each other through the experience. Joyce talks with them about their journey, and about the health care system in Denmark.
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Vibeke and Richard Harbud |
Beginning August 6, 2009
The Art of Engaging Physicians
Healthcare is changing. FAST. The way we do business is being shaken to its foundation. The only certainty is this: When the proverbial dust clears, only the best organizations in the industry will be left standing. This is the Age of Healthcare Performance. Dr. Stephen C. Beeson proposes ways to engage physicians in meeting the challenges and being the best.
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Dr. Stephen C. Beeson |
Beginning July 30, 2009
Medical Tips from the Inside
What are the problems with U.S health care? How can a patient deal effectively with the health care system? These are only a few of the questions addressed by Corine Mogenis and Patricia Reya in their new book, Medical Tips from the Inside. A paralegal and a legal nurse consultant, they both deal with health issues and the law.
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Corine Mogenis and
Patricia Reya |
Beginning July 23, 2009
Bolstering your Health with Nutrients
After 16 years as a nutritionist in Beverly Hills and Colorado, Haylie Pomroy, Wellness Counselor, has a few tricks up her sleeve. She helps people lose weight, improve fertility, overcome health challenges and reach optimal health while still enjoying delicious foods and without going hungry.
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Haylie Pomroy, nutritionist |
Beginning July 16, 2009
Junk Insurance
An estimated 49 million Americans don't have any health insurance. Frightening. But even more startling are the discoveries of a Consumer Reports investigation, which found that many people who've purchased their own insurance are not as protected as they think. Joyce talks with Nancy Metcalfe, senior project editor, about Junk Insurance.
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Beginning July 09, 2009 (repeat)
Laughing Yoga – Laughing Matters
For years we have heard that Laughter is the Best Medicine. A doctor in India founded a movement of Laughter Yoga which has spread to more than 60 countries. Got nothing to laugh about? You can get the same benefits from faking it. “Fake it until you make it.”
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Sandra Boris-Berkowitz |
Beginning July 2, 2009
Attending a Patient Support Conference
What's it like going to a patient convention? Is it good or bad to meet others with your disease? Joyce speaks with Brian and MaryLou who attended the Annual Meeting of the VHL Family Alliance in Anaheim in June 2009.
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Left to right: Camron King, Chairman of the Board of VHLFA; Calvin Cieslak, Woodland Hills, CA; Dr. Michael Yeh and Dr. Allan Pantuck of UCLA; Michelle Cieslak, Director of VHLFA; Joyce Graff, Executive Director of VHLFA
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Beginning June 24, 2009
New Drugs for Rare Diseases
Joyce talks with Marlene Haffner, retired Admiral in the US Public Health Service. Dr. Haffner served as Director of the Office of Orphan Product Development at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 20 years. Having worked as a physician provider of medical care, a regulator, and in product development, she has a unique perspective on the development of orphan drugs.
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Marlene Haffner, M.D., MPH
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Beginning June 18, 2009
Joyce’s guest is Reg Green, author of “Gifts That Heal.” Fifteen years ago, seven-year-old Nicholas Green was killed by highway robbers in 1994 while vacationing in Italy with his family. His parents, Reg and Maggie Green, agreed to donate his organs and corneas, which went to seven Italians waiting for transplants, four of them teenagers.
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Reg Green |
Beginning June 11, 2009
Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture
Joyce talks with Dorothy Boime, Registered Nurse and Licensed Acupuncturist, about the applications for Chinese and Japanese acupuncture in healing various physican and emotional disorders. Learn about Qi (pronounced Chee) and its role in health and healing.
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Dorothy Boime |
Beginning June 4, 2009
Is Your Home Ready for Emergencies?
Officer Casey Hatchett, Brookline Police Department and Dawn Sibor, Brookline Health
Department will discuss the importance of preparing for emergencies at home. Casey and Dawn
will provide listeners with information and resources that will assist people to prepare for all
types of emergencies. They will also talk about the volunteer opportunities available for people
who are interested in helping their communities in time of emergency and throughout the year.
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Dr. Dawn Sibor
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Beginning May 28, 2009
Trouble Losing Weight?
Joyce talks with Brett Salisbury about losing weight and staying healthy. A Certified Sports Nutritionist, Brett has spent 23 years playing football, modeling in Europe, and researching and perfecting a diet plan that he says works for every body type and is more effective than other plans.
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Brett Salisbury as a model
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Beginning May 21, 2009
Speeding Research on LAM
Amy Farber is the executive director of the LAM Treatment Alliance, which she founded when she was diagnosed with lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Hear her decision to be a fighter, not a victim. The LAM Treatment Alliance raises money for research into treatments and provides support for those diagnosed with the disease.
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Amy Farber, Ph.D.
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Beginning May 14, 2009
Doctors Handcuffed on Natural Remedies
Joyce talks with two proponents of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): Dr. Mary Zennett, author of “Health Care for Us All,” and Randy Eady, Director of Quest Education Foundation in Florida. Both are working with governments to increase the use of CAM as a way to increase our health and reduce the cost and need for standard medicine.
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Dr. Mary Zennett |
Beginning May 8, 2009
Most Amazing Organ Donor in the World
Due to technical difficulties at BlogTalkRadio, this show was terminated prematurely. We will reschedule with Reg for another date. But, you may hear this first recording, which we will label "Part One."
Joyce’s guest is Reg Green, author of “Gifts That Heal.” Fifteen years ago, seven-year-old Nicholas Green was killed byhighway robbers in 1994 while vacationing in Italy with his family. His parents, Reg and Maggie Green, agreed to donate his organs and corneas, which went to seven Italians waiting for transplants, four of them teenagers.
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Reg Green
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Beginning May 1, 2009
Preventing and Managing Diabetes
Joyce talks with Tina Gruner, Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Education (CDE). An increasing number of people are confronted with diabetes and are struggling to keep it under control. Ms. Gruner is part of a community medical group helping people manage all the aspects of diabetes such as cardiology, orthopedics, and more.
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Tina Gruner, RD, CDE
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Beginning April 24, 2009
International VHL Day! and the Kids' Handbook
This week Joyce talks with Mary Lou Linn about the many events happening in May to raise awareness of VHL. We announce the new VHL HANDBOOK KIDS’ EDITION to help parents speak with children about VHL and managing their health.
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Beginning April 17, 2009
Finding Your Philosophy of Care
Kim Crawford Kubilus, Director of Member Services at the National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association (NTSAD) joins Joyce for a discussion of treatment and end-of-life decision-making for terminally ill children.
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Kim Crawford Kubilus |
Beginning April 10, 2009
Managing Pain
Yvette Colón, Ph.D., ACSW, BCD, Head of the Consumer Pain Information Center of the American Pain Foundation, speaks with Joyce about strategies for managing and living with pain.
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Yvette Colón |
Beginning April 3, 2009
It Runs in the Family - Birt-Hogg-Dubé
Cathy Sherman of the Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome Family Alliance talks with Joyce about how her family learned why so many members were getting kidney cancer, and how they formed a group to support one another and find answers.
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Cathy Sherman, president of the Birth-Hogg-Dubé Family Alliance |
Beginning March 27, 2009
Improving Patient Care
Mary Andrus from Easter Seals and the Partnership to Improve Patient Care will speak with Joyce about the new efforts in Washington to compare effectiveness and improve patient care.
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Mary Andrus |
Beginning March 20, 2009
Conquering the Game of Life
Joyce speaks with Dr. C. K. Hersh, a hand surgeon from Norfolk, Virginia, about his new book, “Conquering the Game of Life.” A cancer survivor himself, he learned many life lessons during the six year period of his cancer and the loss of both his parents.
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Dr. C. K. Hersh |
Beginning March 13, 2009
Advances in Kidney Transplantation
Joyce speaks with Dr. David Sachs, Director of the Transplantation Biology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University about kidney transplantation and means of overcoming organ rejection.
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Dr. David Sachs |
Beginning March 9, 2009
Emergency Preparedness
Do you know what to do when a tornado hits? Well, a lot of people don't! Listen up because Elaine Lasoff, RN, Director of Education with Needhan, Massachusetts, Emergency Management, will share critical information about preparing yourself and your community for a disaster.
Join us Thursday, March 5, 3-4 pm Eastern US time for a conversation about sensible preparations you can make now that will increase your confidence in an emergency.
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Elaine Lasoff, RN |
Beginning February 24, 2009
Comparative Effectiveness Research
Joyce speaks with Andrew Sperling, a member of the Steering Committee of the Partnership to Improve Patient Care, about the new funding for Comparative Effectiveness Research in the newly passed Stimulus Bill.
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Andrew Sperling, J.D. |
Beginning February 17, 2009
Wellness and Sex
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Joyce talks with Joel Keehn, Senior Health Editor at Consumer Reports. Their poll of 1000 Americans in January 2008 revealed that 80% of sexually active Americans put off sex because they are too sick or tired.
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Beginning February 9, 2009
Family to Family Support
Joyce talks with Beth Dworetzky of the Family to Family Health Information Center in Massachusetts. There are 41 such centers in the 50 states, and more coming by June 2009. This is the best starting place to find help in navigating the system.
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find Family Voices in your State |
Beginning January 26, 2009
Emergency Preparedness ID
Joyce Graff speaks with Jodi Levine, President and CEO of Emergentag, about their approach to carrying key health information with you that will be needed by first responders in an emergency situation.
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EmergenTag, a USB flash drive
for your health emergency |
Beginning January 19, 2009
Nutrition for Overall Health
Joyce Graff speaks with Tina, a nutritionist who has been working with people with complex medical conditions for 27 years, and who is dealing with a rare disease herself. Tina shares her tips for sustaining your stamina no matter what happens.
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Beginning December 29, 2008
Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid!
Joyce talks with two sisters from Massachusetts who each have a child with special needs. They have written a book that has helped them find the humor and joy in their children and in the difficult situations they confront each day. There are lessons here for all parents, and for anyone with special needs.
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Patricia Konjoian and Gina Gallagher |
Beginning December 22, 2008
Learning about Joy from my Son with Downs
When people hear that his son has Down’s syndrome, they often say to Martin Ramirez, “He’s lucky to have you.” Not so fast, says Ramirez. He insists he’s the lucky one – his son Mario has taught him far-reaching lessons that have enriched his life beyond measure.
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Martin Ramirez and
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Beginning December 15, 2008
Safety and Improving Outcomes for Patients
Dr. Sean Clarke shares his perspective on what can be done to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes, – with advice not just for doctors, but also for patients on what they can do to improve their own health care and safety.
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Sean Clarke, RN, CRNP, PhD |
Beginning November 24, 2008
Laughing Yoga – Laughing Matters
For years we have heard that Laughter is the Best Medicine. A doctor in India founded a movement of Laughter Yoga which has spread to more than 60 countries. Got nothing to laugh about? You can get the same benefits from faking it. “Fake it until you make it.”
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Sandra Boris-Berkowitz |
