The Body Show

Our bodies need cholesterol, but how much is too much? And what should you do if you're concerned it's starting to build up in the body, and cause blockages? Are there any natural things you can do about it? Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with an expert about the latest in natural ways to treat cholesterol. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

Smoking cigarettes is bad for your health, but any exposure to nicotine can be as well. Including the latest e-cig craze. On this edition of The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with a physician-champion on smoking cessation to hear the latest.

You have to act fast if you think you're having a stroke. It's important to know the signs and symptoms, and what to do. Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will discuss the latest in diagnosis and management of strokes right here in the islands.

Can you really die of a broken heart? Science has just discovered the answer is yes. There are ways to treat this, and even fully recover. On this edition of The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with an expert about how having a serious emotional event can lead to a broken heart, and what to do about it.

Ever wonder why your New Year's resolutions are long forgotten by now? And it's only February. There are some great ways to help make 2019 your healthiest year yet. On this edition of The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with a lifestyle coach about the best way to keep your motivation going all year long.

End of life care is one of the areas of medicine that is often left behind when talking about treating particular illnesses. Such as: heart failure, cancer, COPD, and more. But having that discussion is something we all should do, no matter how healthy and young we are. On this edition of The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with an expert to learn more.

It's the start of a new year, and everyone wants to put their best foot forward. What should you do if that foot is painful, and it hurts to walk? Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kathy Kozak talks with a podiatrist about what to do when you have issues with your feet, and the best way to find your perfect pair of shoes.

You are what you eat . . . or so the saying goes. How do you know what you eat might be making you feel bloated, tired or sick? On this edition of The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with an expert about the different reactions that our bodies can have to the types of foods our bodies are trying to digest. And how to know when certain foods need to be taken off the menu.

Dementia is a thief of all the wonderful joys of life kept in our memories. Next time on The Body Show , the second part of Dr. Kozak's discussion of what to do when our memories fail. She will discuss when to know when someone you love needs a care home or extra assistance.

The holidays are a time of celebration and festivities that everyone can enjoy. But for those who have suffered a loss, it can be a time of grieving as well. On this edition of The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with a doctor who experienced this first hand, and what she says we can all do to help.

Cancer. It's a scary word, but when should someone think about enrolling in a clinical trial? Do the results really change the weay cancer is treated in the future? Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with the University of Hawaii Cancer Center about finding a cure.

It's flu season, did you get your flu shot yet? Will it work? What should you do if you still get sick? Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk about the current flu season, and what to do if you or someone you love gets influenza. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

Physical and emotional well-being. It's more than just being healthy, but also about giving back to those in need. Dr. Kozak talks with the founders of Keiki Aid - about how charity starts at home, and can make everyone feel good throughout the year.

That tingling, slightly painful sensation you feel in your neck or hands or legs are nerves - and they are not happy. They are trying to give you a message. Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with an expert about what pinches our nerves, and what needs to be done about it.

Is it possible to combine the best of Eastern and Western medical traditions to improve overall health? How might that change our current focus on the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases? Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kathy Kozak will talk to a physician who has developed a plan to do just that, right here in the islands.