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Body WealthThe Woman in the Mirror: Loving My Body with Jazmyn Boone
At some point during our growing-up years, we begin to understand that other people are judging our bodies. And as Black women, we can experience both being told we don’t meet society’s beauty standards and being fetishized. Jazmyn Boone talks with the Body Wealth Sisters about all things body image, including what she did to fall in love with her body.
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2025-04-1603 minBody WealthJoy and Sadness: Addressing Postpartum Depression with Ashley Gonzalez
Some unexpected feelings came up for Ashley after the birth of her first son, but fear of judgement kept her from sharing those feelings initially. She talks with Brenda and Elaine about how she overcame those fears and got the help she needed.
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Ashley shared that the support of her community...2025-04-0935 minBody WealthAfter the Show: Addressing Postpartum Depression with Ashley GonzalezBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Ashley Gonzalez. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Joy and Sorrow: Addressing Postpartum Depression with Ashley Gonzalez.” You may want to listen to that episode first.
2025-04-0904 minBody WealthBreaking Out: In Control of My Allergies with Claudia Dockery
Claudia has been managing asthma and severe allergy symptoms her whole life. In this episode she shares her ongoing journey to find lasting relief.
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Claudia has worked with her doctors to determine the right combination of medications to best meet her needs, as there are many choices. The Mayo Clinic has...2025-04-0232 minBody WealthAfter the Show: In Control of My Allergies with Claudia DockeryBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Claudia Dockery. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Breaking Out: In Control of My Allergies with Claudia Dockery.” You may want to listen to that episode first.
2025-04-0204 minBody WealthMother and Daughter: A Relationship Redefined with Ashleigh Morgan
“I’m not your little friend.” is something countless Black girls have heard from their mothers. But once we are grown, we might want to establish a more equal relationship with our mothers. Brenda and Elaine talk to Ashleigh about how she is going about creating the relationship she wants with her mother.
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2025-03-2641 minBody WealthAfter the Show: A Relationship Redefined with Ashleigh MorganBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Ashleigh Morgan. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, “Mother and Daughter: A Relationship Redefined with Ashleigh Morgan.” You may want to listen to that episode first.
2025-03-2608 minBody WealthBloodline: A Sickle Cell Warrior with Paige Hardy
Most of us have heard of Sickle Cell disease, but what do we really know about it? In this episode, Paige shares her personal experience as a patient and advocate. Her conversation with Brenda and Elaine provides so much insight into what it is like to live with this disorder and the advances that are finally being made to provide relief for those who suffer its effects.
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2025-03-1905 minBody Wealth80 and Active: Prioritizing Movement for Life with Lois RouxIn her mid-80s, Mrs. Roux walks 10,000 steps a day and does aerobics four days a week. We want to be like her. In this episode, she tells us how she reached this level of fitness in her senior years.
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Brenda and Elaine enjoy the online yoga/pilates sessions from Arianna Elizabeth. And if you live ne...2025-03-1220 minBody WealthAfter the Show: Prioritizing Movement for Life with Lois RouxBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Lois Roux. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "80 and Active: Prioritizing Movement for Life with Lois Roux." You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-03-1210 minBody WealthBrooklyn Bred: Embracing Life in the South with Celeste WilliamsCeleste never expected to live outside of the big city of New York, but when life circumstances changed, she overcame reservations about what life in the South would be and moved to North Carolina. Brenda and Elaine chat with her about the transition and the new ways of staying healthy she has discovered.
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The Capital...2025-03-0533 minBody WealthAfter the Show: Embracing Life in the South with Celeste WilliamsBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Celeste Williams. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "Brooklyn Bred: Embracing Life in the South with Celeste Williams." You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-03-0503 minBody WealthThis is Not Normal: Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Tsjenna DaleyTsjenna Daley suffered extremely painful periods and didn’t know what to do. Through her own research, she learned she had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Brenda and Elaine chat with Tsjenna about how she manages this hormone-related condition.
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The PCOS Awareness Association provides resources and educational programs related to PCOS. The Mayo Clinic offers a hel...2025-02-2637 minBody WealthAfter the Show: Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Tsjenna DaleyBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Tsjenna Daley. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "This is Not Normal: Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Tsjenna Daley." You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-02-2610 minBody WealthIntervention: Taking Charge of My Bipolar Disorder with Yetti ObasadeYetti joined the Body Wealth sisters to discuss her bipolar disorder diagnosis and the tools and treatments she has found help her live a healthy, happy life.
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Black Girls Smile is an organization that “provides gender-responsive and culturally-affirming mental wellness education, resources, and support geared toward Black women and girls.” Yetti found her therapist through Psyc...2025-02-1935 minBody WealthAfter the Show: Taking Charge of My Bipolar Disorder with Yetti ObasadeBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Yetti Obasade. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "Intervention: Taking Charge of My Bipolar Disorder with Yetti Obasade." You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-02-1907 minBody WealthHealing My Heart: An Unexpected Cardiac Crisis with Chareen MonkChareen shares her story of a day that started out like any other and ended up changing the lives of her entire family.
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Chareen is diligent about managing her risk factors, and implementing prevention strategies to prevent future cardiac episodes. For Chareen this includes VR workouts. See this article from Scripps.org for more ideas on...2025-02-1236 minBody WealthAfter the Show: An Unexpected Cardiac Crisis with Chareen MonkBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Chareen Monk. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "Healing My Heart: An Unexpected Cardiac Crisis with Chareen Monk." You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-02-1213 minBody WealthStrength and Confidence: A Runner’s Journey with Laura McDanielLaura, who competed in track and field at a Division 1 university and now runs marathons, shares the joys and challenges of being a lifelong athlete.
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Check out the book Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn't Built for Us by Alison Mariella Désir, founder of Harlem Run. You can also join a run...2025-02-0530 minBody WealthAfter the Show: A Runner’s Journey with Laura McDanielBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Laura McDaniel. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "Strength and Confidence: A Runner's Journey with Laura McDaniel." You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-02-0508 minBody WealthIntuition and Advocacy: Recovering from a Stroke with Barbara CollinsBrenda and Elaine talk to Barbara Collins about how she recognized she was having a stroke and what she did that day and since to continue living well.
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The WISEWOMAN program from the CDC provides support for women to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Our guest, Dr. Barbara Collins, a mid-life transition expert...2025-01-2928 minBody WealthAfter the Show: Recovering from a Stroke with Barbara CollinsBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Dr. Barbara Collins. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "Intuition and Advocacy: Recovering from a Stroke with Barbara Collins" You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-01-2907 minBody WealthGrief’s Inheritance: Moving Past Devastating Loss with Kathleen IsaacBrenda and Elaine talk to Kathleen Isaac, whose mother and father both died when she was a young child. She shares her journey to building a successful, impactful and happy life.
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The National Alliance for Children’s Grief provides resources and support for those helping children navigate the grief of loss. Kathleen found the work of “The N...2025-01-2335 minBody WealthAfter the Show: Moving Past Devastating Loss with Kathleen IsaacBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Kathleen Isaac. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "Grief's Inheritance: Moving Past Devastating Loss with Kathleen Isaac." You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-01-2311 minBody WealthDangerous Shame: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction with Jessica DueñasBrenda and Elaine talk to Jessica Dueñas about her path to sobriety after years of addiction to alcohol.
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Jessica found a helpful community through the Sober Black Girls Club. She also mentioned The Luckiest Club, an online sobriety support community, and the book Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel.2025-01-1539 minBody WealthAfter the Show: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction with Jessica DueñasBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Jessica Dueñas. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "Dangerous Shame: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction with Jessica Dueñas" You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-01-1509 minBody WealthSupporting My Girls: Breast Cancer in Black Women with Ricki FairleyRicki Fairley talks to Brenda and Elaine about how she overcame breast cancer with the support of her family, friends, and doctors.
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Ricki founded Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, which drives the collaborative efforts to work towards the common goal of eradicating Black Breast Cancer. She also benefited from and now partners with the...2025-01-0842 minBody WealthAfter the Show--Take Aways from the episode on Supporting My Girls: Breast Cancer in Black Women with Ricki FairleyBrenda and Elaine discuss their takeaways from their conversation with Ricki Fairley. This After-the-Show episode covers issues raised in the episode, "Supporting My Girls: Breast Cancer in Black Women." You may want to listen to that episode first.2025-01-0810 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50216. How Black Women Advocate for Better Healthcare Healthcare advocacy for Black women took center stage as Elaine Curry and Brenda Barbour, the Body Wealth Sisters, joined us. Their expertise and personal journeys shed light on the critical path of navigating the healthcare system as a Black or African American woman. "How Black Women Advocate for Better Healthcare" wasn't merely an episode title—it transformed into a manifesto, resonating with Elaine and Brenda's dedication to tearing down systemic barriers and equipping our listeners with the tools necessary for self-advocacy. They also are the hosts of the Body Wealth Sister podcast. Elaine and Brenda's motivation to sp...2024-06-2752 minBody WealthConquering Anxiety with Lane PalmerIn this episode, the Body Wealth Sisters talk to Lane, a young professional who has experienced anxiety since her early teens. Fortunately, she has developed a set of tools that help her quiet the worries.
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Lane found her therapist through Therapyforblackgirls.com
The World Health Organization Fact Sheet on Anxiety Disorders provides a summary of symptoms a...2024-06-1933 minBody WealthThe Root of My Pain with Lesleigh MausiIn this episode, Elaine and Brenda chat with Lesleigh Mausi who suffered with electric-shock-like pain for years before being diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. It took even more time for her to find a treatment that would provide lasting relief.
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Johns Hopkins Medicine provides a helpful description of trigeminal neuralgia.
Lesleigh tried both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of...2024-06-1235 minBody WealthA Dancer’s Body with Lanita PattonToday Brenda and Elaine talk with Lanita, a young woman who has used her life-long love of dance to help her stay healthy.
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Check out these studies that agree with Lanita that dance is good for both physical and mental health.2024-06-0537 minBody WealthJust Be With Me with Petra ThomasJust be With Me with Petra Thomas
In this episode, we share a special conversation with Petra, who has recovered from crippling depression and is now sharing her story in hopes of helping others who may be suffering. There is a content advisory for this episode. Those who may find the topic of suicide distressing may want to skip this episode as it includes a brief discussion of suicidal thoughts.
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Read how “Female Friendships Are the Unsung Secret to Longevity” in an Oprah Daily excerpt from Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy, by Sharon Malone, MD.
This AARP...2024-05-2232 minBody WealthA Full Time Job with Barbara Mondestin KruegerToday Brenda and Elaine talk with Barbara Mondestin Krueger about her experience with rheumatoid arthritis. She worked hard to create a treatment plan and care team to manage this chronic condition.
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You can find an overview of rheumatoid arthritis from Black Health Matters and check out Seven Ways to Manage RA During Winter from BlackDoctors.org2024-05-1532 minBody WealthThe Role of a Lifetime with Susan ScottToday Brenda and Elaine talk with Susan Scott about the honor of serving as her loved one’s medical power of attorney and the toll it took on her personally.
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The National Institutes of Health provides some general information on Medical Power of Attorney. Each state has its own rules and guidelines.
The National Cancer Institute disc...2024-05-0842 minBody WealthIt Was Me, God, and GoogleBrenda and Elaine talk with Lorraine Wiley, a young woman who, after many frustrating years battling both yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis, turned to her own faith and research skills to heal herself.
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Learn more about Bacterial Vaginosis from the World Health Organization.
Through trial and error and a lot of research, Lorraine identified a regimen t...2024-05-0130 minBody WealthFilling My Cup with Kezia GoodwinToday Brenda and Elaine talk with Kezia Goodwin about the surprises and frustrations menopause brought for her. Fortunately her village of friends have helped her find some humor and relief as she travels this road.
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Kezia mentioned the work of Queen Afua .
Try the North American Society for Menopause and The Black Girl's Guide to S...2024-04-2440 minBody WealthNecessary Boundaries with Jacquelyn HowardToday Brenda and Elaine talk with Jacquelyn Howard. Her experience as a high-level leader at two of the US’s largest corporations was both fulfilling and demanding. She shares with us her strategies for protecting her personal well-being in these oftentimes challenging environments.
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Jacquelyn referenced the work of University of Michigan researcher, Arline Geronimus, who spoke wit...2024-04-1735 minBody WealthHaving Your Back with Maya LewisIn this episode, the sisters talk to Maya Lewis, who was a competitive gymnast throughout most of her childhood. She was diagnosed with scoliosis at 10 years old and had to learn to pay attention to the signals from her body to give it the care it needed.
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You can learn more about scoliosis from the National In...2024-04-1035 minBody WealthThriving Through It All with Tracey HawkinsToday’s episode is a conversation with Tracey Hawkins, a mother of two sons on the autism spectrum. Tracey has found a way to ensure her sons get the care they need while also caring for herself and others.
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For support, Tracey recommended reaching out to state health departments or The Autism Society.
Please checkout the Th...2024-04-0340 minBody WealthSweet Release with Safiya NobleIn this episode Brenda and Elaine talk with Safiya Noble about the road she traveled, physically and emotionally, to finally become pregnant with her son. The lows and highs of this journey have essential lessons for us all.
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Safiya mentioned the book The Good Ancestor by Roman Krznaric
The Resilient Sisterhood Project is a reproductive health...2024-03-2744 minBody WealthBuild Your Dream Team with Tanya LandryTanya Landry joins Brenda and Elaine to discuss her road to finding relief from gastrointestinal symptoms that came on suddenly and were challenging to diagnose.
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Tanya was ultimately diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). To understand how IBS is diagnosed and treated, check out this information from the Mayo Clinic.
Tanya mentioned that the FODMAP diet plan was helpful to her. Read an overview of the Low FODMAP Diet from The Cleveland Clinic.
Tanya did much of her research using the American Jour...2023-11-1536 minBody WealthVeggies for the Win! with Monica JohnsonBrenda and Elaine talk with Monica Johnson about her decision to be a primarily plant-based eater. She put a lot of thought into that decision and shares her journey around food choices, disease prevention, and feeling good!
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To learn about veganism in the Black community, check out this article on Saveur.com: “Black Americans are Leading a Vegan Movement” by Omnia Saed. October 13, 2022
Monica loves Tabitha Brown’s vegan recipes. Check out some in this article on greenmatters.com: “Our Favorite Tabitha Brown Recipes, f...2023-11-0830 minBody WealthMy Hands Were Tied with Chavonne AlfordToday’s episode is the second in our two-part series on childbirth. Brenda and Elaine speak with Chavonne Alford, who has been working for years to recover from her traumatic experiences during childbirth.
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Organizations working to improve Black maternal health outcomes include Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Sister Song, and the National Birth Equity Collaborative
For more information on the history of racism in the US healthcare system, you can read the book Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in Amer...2023-11-0143 minBody WealthThis Is Not the Marriott with Maya Gold PattersonToday’s episode is the first in a two-part series on childbirth. Black women are nearly three times more likely than White women to die in childbirth, so we are taking our time with this topic. In this episode, Brenda and Elaine talk to Maya Gold Patterson about how she prepared for pregnancy and delivery, and the challenges she faced delivering her first child during COVID.
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Los Angeles County has an African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Initiative, a coalition addressing the unacceptably high rates of Black infant and maternal deaths in Los Ang...2023-10-2545 minBody WealthFrom Stigma to Super Power with Krista BradleyBrenda and Elaine chat with Krista Bradley about her Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which she wasn’t diagnosed with until she was an adult. Krista explains how she manages her ADHD and why she sees it as a superpower.
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Krista mentioned so many useful resources in this episode. Here are a few of them:
Delivered from Distraction: Getting The Most Out Of Life With Attention Deficit Disorder By Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.
ADDitude Magazine
Children and A...2023-10-1836 minBody WealthA Search for Pain-Free Living with Martha TaylorMartha Taylor joins Brenda and Elaine to talk about her problematic knee replacement surgery and the different ways she has managed pain in her seventies and eighties.
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See tips for keeping your knee joints healthy from the Arthritis Foundation at https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/managing-pain/joint-protection/tips-for-healthy-knees/
The gel injections used by Marth Taylor are called Viscosupplementation Treatment. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons describes the procedure here: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/viscosupplementation-treatment-for-knee-arthritis/
The Mayo Clinic describes Five Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery2023-10-1129 minBody WealthDo It for the Peace with Kendra PlummerBrenda and Elaine chat with Kendra Plummer who discovered she had hypothyroidism when she was in college and now takes daily hormones to maintain her health. Kendra describes how she was diagnosed and what other life decisions that diagnosis has affected.
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If you want to learn more about hypothyroidism, check out these two resources:
The African American Wellness Project: Health Summary on Hypothyroidism
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Health Information on Hypothyroidism2023-10-0428 minBody WealthWe Are All Worthy with Janyce WardlawToday we chat with Janyce Wardlaw about her years struggling with Imposter Syndrome and how she came to know her worth and feel confident showing up fully in all spaces.
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If you feel you may be suffering from Imposter Syndrome
Try this workbook: Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life by Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin and Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin
Read this article: Speaking of Psychology: How to overcome feeling like an impostor, with Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD, and Kevin Cokley, PhD
What do you think? Is Imposter Syndrome a result of...2023-09-2734 minBody WealthWe Get Osteoporosis Too with Bridgette Roux CollinsBridgette Roux Collins joins Brenda and Elaine to discuss her osteoporosis diagnosis and the things she does to keep her bones strong. The steps she’s taking might surprise you.
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The U.S. National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has a website dedicated to Bone Health and Osteoporosis
National Council on Aging online article on The Osteoporosis Risk Factors for Black Women; February 28, 2022.2023-09-2030 minBody WealthBe Where Your Feet Are with Nia BrownNia Brown joins Brenda and Elaine to discuss how she cares for her mental health. The conversation covers accessing group therapy, finding ways to short circuit unhealthy thoughts, and being in the moment.
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If you are interested in breathing exercises, check out This New York Times article: “The Power of Breath Work” by Alisha Haridasani Gupta. March 3, 2023.
Nia mentioned https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ , which is “an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.”2023-09-1332 minBody WealthWhy Can't You Hear Me with Fawn GordonBrenda and Elaine are joined by Fawn Gordon to talk about her journey to the discovery of a brain tumor and how the resulting hearing loss has changed her life. Fawn’s resilience and ability to find joy through it all amaze us.
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To learn about Fawn’s rare brain tumor, check out this information from the Mayo Clinic.
Find out what unilateral hearing loss is from the American Academy of Audiology.
Check out this guide on how to live with hearing loss: https://www.american-hearing.org/disease/living-with-hearing-loss/2023-09-0930 minBody WealthEpisode 0, Why Body WealthThis is our pre-launch episode describing why we started the Body Wealth podcast. Please follow us on Instagram @bodywealthsisters to learn more about what's coming.
The US Center for Disease Control recommends regular screening for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45. People with certain conditions or a family history may need to be tested before 45.2023-08-3107 min