Nurse Rona will interview Dr. Elizabeth Sandel, author of the new book, Shaken Brain, The Science, Care, and Treatment of Concussion. There is much misinformation about how concussions occur, symptoms, the best treatments, and what some long term consequences may be. All people are at risk of concussions from falls, car and bike accidents, sports, … Continued
If you need some motivation to get up from your chair, couch, or bed, and keep moving, the book Exercise Is Medicine will do that. Author Judy Foreman explores the science of how physical activity can counter the effects of aging, and has a significant effect on our health and well being. Join Nurse Rona … Continued
Join Nurse Rona to discuss the diagnosis of cancer and why it’s so important to advocate for what you or a loved on needs. Sometimes a second opinion is essential for the best course of treatment. Join in the conversation by calling 1-800-958-9008.
Join Nurse Rona and her guests to discuss healthcare for the 9 million Americans who use the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), a publicly funded national healthcare system that delivers care in over 1,700 sites. The VHA is the nation’s only integrated healthcare system that has full public funding.
Almost 16 million Americans had an alcohol use disorder in 2016 and nearly 80 million Americans were affected by a loved one’s drinking. Join Nurse Rona and her guest Lisa Frederiksen, to discuss the characteristics and consequences of Alcohol Use Disorder.
Join Nurse Rona and Anna Lappé, an advocate for sustainability and justice along the food chain, and an advisor to funders investing in food system transformation. Join the conversation with your questions and experience regarding healthy food for your family and practices that support the health of the planet.
Join Nurse Rona and Rue Mapp, Founder of Outdoor Afro, a non-profit at the forefront of helping more people, particularly African Americans, equitably reconnect with the natural world.
All of us are harmed by the Climate Emergency. The Lancet reports that pollution from particulate matter, a key component of wildfire smoke and vehicle exhaust, contributed to 2.9 million premature deaths in 2015 alone. Learn more with Nurse Rona and Guests Matt Renner and Dr. Michael Martin. (This show was previously aired, so we … Continued
Nurse Rona and Dr. Jan Bonhoeffer discuss Heart Based Medicine and how it can change how doctors and patients relate and heal. “Imagine a medical system that puts the patient back into the center of healing, and where the doctor-patient relationship is the keystone to that healing.” Heart Based Medicine was formed to resuscitate the heart … Continued
Join Nurse Rona for an interview with Geriatrician Louise Aronson, author of Elderhood. Her book offers a powerful roadmap for how we approach old age, and she gives hope about aging, medicine, and humanity along with the Hospice Cincinnati for elder care. She breaks down our pre-conceived ideas about aging, and points to the ways … Continued
