Your Healthy Life With Kim Carrigan: Recent Episodes
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"Your Healthy Life" is a weekly podcast hosted by WRKO morning host Kim Carrigan. Kim features interviews with experts who discuss the latest health and fitness news. These interviews are full of practical information that can change your way of living for the better! The latest medical research, nutrition news and exercise information can all be found right here.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Breakthrough research is happening right here in Boston. Kim speaks to Dr. Aaron Kowalski, chief mission officer for JDRF about the work that's being done
A breast cancer diagnosis is understandably devastating for so many patients. But there is some great research taking place that's changing lives everyday. One of those researchers, Doctor Darren Roblyer joins Kim with great news in this edition of Your Healthy Life
Wouldn’t it be great if finally all children who walk into a doctors office WITH Cystic Fibrosis could walk out saying I’m cured? 2019 might just be the year that happens. Kim talks with a well known philanthropist whose efforts are about to pay off.
Leslie Pitt is the founder of Project LoLo. Kim sits down to talk with Leslie this week about her work to raise funds and awareness for the millions of children living with disabilities
Vaccination is the best defense against meningitis. That fact is well known.. but most people don’t know that there are two shots required to be fully protected. In this week’s addition of “Your Healthy Life”, Kim chats with a doctor and meningitis survivor about the importance of that second shot.
Kim talks to BU Nutrition Professor, Author, and Boston Globe columnist, Dr. Joan Salge-Blake, about which produce is the healthiest for you.
When is the best time to eat your largest meal of the day?? Morning or night??
In this addition of “Your Healthy Life” Kim Carrigan is joined by BU-Nutrition Professor and Boston Globe Columnist Joan Salge-Blake.
Kim interviews Carl Helvie, a health care professional and long term cancer survivor on alternative methods for cancer care
We all know a lifestyle that includes a healthy diet and exercise can lead to a healthy heart. But did you know it can make a difference in your cognitive health? In this edition of "Your Healthy Life", Kim Carrigan talks brain health with the co-founders of "Food Heaven Made Easy".
May is Mental Health Month. At the Veterans Administration they’re making a special effort to bring awareness to the issue. The, Mental Health Means a Stronger You, campaign hopes to connect veterans with the help they need to live healthy, happy lives. This week Kim talks to a veteran and doctor about the importance of this campaign.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Each year, thousands of kids are diagnosed with autism, leaving families with lots of questions. In this addition of ‘Your Healthy Life’, Kim is joined by JoAnn Simons, CEO of the Northeast ARC and Shirley Leung, Boston Globe reporter and mother of two sons who are both on the autism spectrum.
Warm weather means tick season... Here in New England that also signals an increase in the cases of Lyme Disease. If left undetected, Lyme can be debilitating. But getting a diagnosis is frequently the toughest part. In this edition of "Your Healthy Life", Kim Carrigan talks with the author of the new book "The Lyme Solution: A 5 Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Auto-Immune Disease."
Tyler Henry, the Hollywood Medium, is bringing his show to the Lynn Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, April 8th. He called in to talk with Kim about his show and what to expect
5.7 million Americans are affected by bipolar disorder. That's 2.6% of the US population. The new book, "Bipolar Wellness: How to Recover from Bipolar Illness", walks through the personal struggles of author Michael Rose and his quest for recovery. Kim recently talked with Rose about the illness and his fight.
Kim interviews renowned doctor and author Dr. Leo Garland, who shares his personal journey in his book "Already Here: A Doctor Leans the Truth About Heaven"
Kim Interviews Dr. Michael Lewis, Founder of the Brain Health Education and Research Institute and author of "When Brains Collide". Everyone is talking about concussions and how they must be avoided. However, that's not always possible. Dr. Lewis explores ways to treat those who suffer from head injuries.
If you've been lucky enough not to come down with the flu this season, don't count your chickens yet. Doctors are still warning everyone to be mindful. This week Kim gets tips on staying healthy during this tough flu season from. Dr. William Miller.
One-million Americans live with Parkinson's disease and another 60,000 will be diagnosed this year.
What is this disease made famous by actor Michael J Fox?
Kim talks to author and Gerontologist, Jennifer FitzPatrick about life with Parkinson's.
Kim interviews James Norris, founder of Handi Capable Fitness. James has cerebral palsey but that hasn't stopped him from living a healthy, fit life. He's an inspiration to us all!
Dr. JoAnn Simons is the CEO of Northeast ARC. She talks to Kim about the health and well-being of people living with intellectual disabilities
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness month. Russ Martin is the director of Marketing for the Boston chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Kim Carrigan interviews him on the latest breakthroughs happening every day in the field of Alzheimer's research and care.
Gluten Free, it's become a fad. But what is a Gluten Free diet and who really needs to be on one? This week Kim's guest, Dr. Alessio Fasano, is the foremost expert on the subject. Learn more about Celiac Disease and living a Gluten Free life.