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Show 1482: Are Your Kidneys in Trouble? Two Tests Could Tell You
It only takes two tests to tell you how healthy your kidneys are: creatinine in the blood and protein in the urine. Know your numbers!
Show 1481Flip-Flops, Fungus and Foot Pain: What Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You?
What is the best way to take care of your feet, on vacation or at home? Podiatrist Jane Andersen offers details.
View show notesShow 1459Food Is Medicine: Should Your Doctor Be Prescribing Produce? from the archives
Would Americans be healthier if their doctors were prescribing produce? Our guests have done a study suggesting they would.
View show notesShow 1446The Science of Strong Bones: Lifestyle, Medication and Movement (Archive)
For strong bones, you need weight-bearing exercise and a diet with adequate protein, vitamin D and calcium. Certain drugs can weaken bone.
View show notesShow 1480The Sleep Reset: How to Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep
If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep all night, you might need a sleep reset. Find out how diet and daylight influence sleep.
View show notesShow 1479Must You Shun the Sun to Save Your Skin?
People who shun the sun completely don't live as long. How can you save your skin sensibly? Also learn about eczema, psoriasis and Flonase.
View show notesShow 1412Beyond Amyloid: The Science That Could Change the Course of Alzheimer Disease (Archive)
A personalized approach considering multiple factors may be helpful for changing the course of Alzheimer disease.
View show notesShow 1478The Outdoor Prescription for Fighting Dementia, Depression and Heart Disease
We spend the vast majority of our lives indoors. The outdoor prescription for at least 17 minutes a day outside has great health benefits.
View show notesShow 1477Answering Your Questions About Vision Problems
Retina specialist Dr. Sharon Fekrat will be in the WUNC studio to answer your questions about vision problems. 888-472-3366
View show notesShow 1476Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Roadmap for Managing Chronic Pain
Emotional and social factors are sometimes overlooked, but they are as important as biological issues for managing chronic pain.
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