One of the most important things in our lives is our health. Every day, millions of Americans are diagnosed with everything from chronic illnesses and life-threatening diseases like diabetes, cancer or heart disease, to simple ailments including the common cold. Learn to take better care of yourself, both physically and mentally. Don’t miss 107.7 The Bronc’s first on-air program about your health, Health 411, underwritten by Capital Health.
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The appendix is a small organ connected to the large intestine that, for many years, was believed to be a "useless" organ. However, research now suggests that the appendix may play a role in maintaining the body's microbiome and supporting certain immune functions. In some cases, the appendix can become inflamed, resulting in appendicitis; a condition that can become life-threatening if left…
Our ears are a powerful tool we use every single day to perceive sounds and interpret vibrations as something we can understand. A major issue is that ears can be damaged pretty easily, and the damage can be permanent if we aren't careful. Whether it's prolonged loud volumes from headphones, or loud concerts, many factors can play into damaging ones hearing ability. In today's episode of Health…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease that slowly breaks down the lining around the body's nervous system which weakens the body's internal signals. The longer someone with MS has it, the worse their symptoms get. There is no current cure for Multiple Sclerosis and no definitively known cause for the disease. In today's episode of Health 411, Dr Jonathan Karp and student producer…
Roundup, a widely used herbicide, has been at the center of public debate for years. Concerns about its active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to lawsuits, scientific research, and ongoing discussions about its potential health risks, including whether it may be linked to cancer. In this episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Dan Loges take a closer look at the science…
Stress is something we all experience. Humans, animals, and plants alike all experience stress. But at what point does stress become detrimental to a person's mental and physical health? Today, our host Dr. Jonathan Karp and producer Kaya Basatemur are joined by Mitch Webb, a Somatic Coach for stress and regulation of the nervous system. Mitch is a practitioner that specializes in helping identify…
According to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) “Stress in America” survey, in the last five years, approximately 75% of adults have reported physical or emotional symptoms related to stress. This is a percentage that has risen over the past few decades. This is especially troublesome for the Gen Z population, as the APA reports this generation as having the highest levels of anxiety.…
What is Physical Therapy? Physical Therapy is a practice in the medical field that directly works with a wide range of patients from newborns to the aging population. Physical therapists treat patients with a variety of diagnoses that have resulted in functional deficits, such as strokes, injuries, chronic pain, mobility limitations, sports injuries, and so much more. Today our host, Dr. Jonathan…
Although these therapists are called "Speech-language" pathologists, they are trained to work with much more than just speech disorders. So, if speech-language pathologists don't just do speech therapy, what do they do? Today, our host, Dr. Jonathan Karp, and student producer, Kaya Basatemur, are joined by Capital Health's own Marissa Maurin, a speech-language pathologist at Capital Health…
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Is it just something you get when you’re older, or can it also happen before the age of 50? Today, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur are joined by Lt. Commander Jessica Snyder, a retired member of the Coast Guard who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease earlier in life. Lt. Snyder discusses the environmental factors that possibly led to the onset…
Occupational therapy is a specialized practice that sees patients after an injury, trauma, or surgery in order to help them regain the ability to carry out everyday tasks. Today on Health 411, Alan Newman, an occupational therapist from Capital Health, joins our host Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur, in a conversation all about occupational therapy. In this episode, Alan…
