Your Health Matters

Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Dr. Craig Wax presents a weekly update on various medical topics.

Episodes

Your Health Matters
(Sep 17, 2009)

Guest Jeff Slocum discusses the sandwich generation, responsible for taking care of their children and elderly family members. He talks about how to deal with the stresses of caring for "old and new" family members.

Your Health Matters
(Sep 10, 2009)

Host Dr. Craig Wax talks to guest Frank Hodell about the science of probiotics. He explains that everyone can benefit form the use of probiotics.

Your Health Matters
(Jul 13, 2009)

Dr. Craig Wax discusses tips on how to cope with stress at work and home.

Your Health Matters
(Jul 13, 2009)

Dr. Craig Wax discusses various sleeping disorders, including sleep apnea.

Your Health Matters
(Jun 25, 2009)

Dr. Craig Wax talked to Dr. Susanne Cohen about halitosis or as it is commonly known as, bad breath. Causes of halitosis are covered along with various treatments, including mouthwash options, that might help solve the problem.

Your Health Matters
(Jun 18, 2009)

Christina Stasiuk from the March of Dimes talked about pertussis and whooping cough. She explained how people contract the ailment and ways to be protected from it. Not only does pertussis affect children but also adults because of its contagious nature.

Your Health Matters
(Jun 11, 2009)

Paula Susan discussed ways stress can greatly impact the lives of people. She provided host Dr. Craig Wax with details on how relationships can be compromised due to stress. Also, the economy's current state impact on relationships was also covered.

Your Health Matters
(Jun 04, 2009)

Dr. Daniel Arkfeld, an associate professor of clinical medicine at USC, stopped by the program to share information about rheumatoid arthritis. The symptoms and forms of treatment for the ailment are explained. Also, Dr. Arkfeld tells listeners where they can find more information about rheumatoid arthritis.

Your Health Matters
(May 28, 2009)

Dr. Jan Engle talked about seasonal allergies and why people should take them seriously. She described allergy symptoms and how they can impact your everyday life if not treated. Over the counter medications to prevent allergies were also included in the discussion.

Your Health Matters
(May 21, 2009)

Dr. Arthur Sanders, a professor at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center, discussed CPR with host Dr. Craig Wax. The program dealt with cardiac arrest and how to deal with the situation when it occurs. Dr. Sanders talked about the issues faced by the victim of a cardiac arrest as it relates to resuscitation.

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