Sound Body
Weekly half-hour program, Fridays at 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. on WXXI Reachout Radio
Sound Body is a weekly program of information to help you manage your overall health and well-being. Topics have included Migraines & other headaches, Diabetes diagnosis & tips; Dental Health; Mental Health & Aging; Lowering Cholesterol; The Elephant Cure; Nutrition & exercise; Health Care Proxies and Living Wills.
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The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is an at-home test for colon cancer is a pleasant alternative to colonoscopy for lower-risk patients. FIT is safer…
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Experience L!fe magazine has the stated mission of “empowering people to become their healthiest, happiest, most authentic selves, and supporting a…
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A personal essay written for the New Yorker about living with a spouse who experiences hallucinations due to Lewy Body Dementia. Poet John Matthias cares…
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Our lungs are fragile organs open to the outside world that guard us against pathogens, allergens and pollutants. But even with their ultimate importance…
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With better pain relief, customized ball-and-socket joints, refined scanning tools and increased use of robotic surgery - replacing a hip is not the…
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The elderly aren’t the people who feel the most isolated, especially during a pandemic. Five myths about loneliness, tips on how to stay connected while…
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As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins, adults need to be aware of other vaccinations to keep up to date. Herd immunity protects those who aren’t able to…
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While 2020 exposed plenty of cracks in our national health care system, there were lots of other medical breakthroughs to recognize that may pave the way…
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Constant noise in the head - such as a ringing in the ears not associated with any external source, is called tinnitus. This my be caused by loud noise,…
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The Coronavirus can cause insomnia, nightmares, and long-term changes in our nervous systems. But, an article in The Atlantic magazine suggests, sleep…