Healthful High Notes

Asthma is a chronic lifelong illness usually diagnosed in childhood. Asthma can be triggered by many things including pollutants that exist in the summer. This episode discusses the symptoms and triggers of asthma.

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode discusses unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities may face when seeking mental healthcare.

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Gout, or gouty arthritis affects about 3 million people each year. Learn about the signs and symptoms and what you can do to get help.

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Changes in the climate can adversely affect our health. This episode discusses how extreme temperatures such as heat causes extra stress on our body. Recomendations to stay cool are also included.

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In the warmer weather, more people are out in the sun, but your risk for skin cancer remains all year round. This episode discusses types of skin cancer and who is at the greatest risk.

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June is Pride Month and this episode focuses on health disparities experienced by the LGBTQ community.

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Lower back pain is a common ailment and increases with age. This episode discusses how to help prevent lower back pain and when to seek care.

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The month of May is Better Sleep Month. This episode discusses ways to help you get better sleep.

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Join me for information on osteoarthritis, or OA. Learn how to manage symptoms and what to do when treatment fails.

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Our overall health is affected by our mental health and well-being. Good mental health is essential to how we live in a healthy way and interact with others. Listen to this episode for more information.

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Parkinson's Disease (PD) affects about 1 million people in the United States. What is Parkinson's? This episode describes PD, the symptoms and potential treatment options.

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April is Minority Health Month. This episode discusses how social drivers impact our health and health outcomes.

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the theme for this year is "dating in the digital". Listen to this episode for more information.

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This episode discusses the most prevalent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Memphis. Learn about signs and symptoms and prevention.

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April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. Children are among our most vulnerable citizens and we must do all we can to protect them. Learn more about the prevalence of child abuse and neglect and what we can do as a society to prevent child maltreatment.

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March is Women's History Month and many pioneering nurse scientists have made a great impact in our world. This episode discusses a few of these women.

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March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colon cancer is the number one cancer and people younger than 50 are being diagnosed now more frequently. This episode discusses risk factors, when you need to be tested and some things you can do to decrease your chances of being diagnosed with colon cancer.

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March is National Nutrition Month and this episode discusses processed foods and ultra-processed foods. Incorporating one small change daily toward your health can have a big payoff in the long run.

March is Women's History Month! This episode features Certified Nurse Midwife, Davin Johnson. Learn how this type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse takes care of women's health needs from adolescence to menopause.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure affects about half of adults in the United States. Learn what your numbers mean and how to help control your blood pressure.

This episode reveals how dating violence that starts in the teenage years tends to carry over into our adult years. Learn the warning signs and where you can go for help.

Self-care is a current buzzword, but do you know what it really means? This episode provides a definition and information on ways that you can participate in self-care.

February is American Heart Month! This episode describes Coronary Artery Disease and provides recommendations for a healthy heart.

January is National Cervical Awareness Month. Know your risk and how to protect your children and yourself.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. This episode provides information on stalking. Know it. Name it. Stop it.

Good fat, bad fat? This episode features information from fat coach and nurse practitioner, Dr. Rita Hollingsworth.

It's flu season. Get the facts on your risk of getting the flu and spreading the flu!