Health RSS feed for WHYY programming.http://video.whyy.orgen-ushttp://video.whyy.orgFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:27:15 -0500Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:27:15 -0500http://video.whyy.org/video/2186316665/Lee Gorewitz lives in a care facility for Alzheimer's patients, but she is not simply waiting to die. She is full of curiosity and frustration, struggling to remember herself and make sense of a world that is falling away from her.http://video.whyy.org/video/2186316665/01/12/2012Premiering March 29, 2012 (check local listings)Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthAgingAgingPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2186316669/Lee finds a birthday card but cannot recognize that she is the "Mom" to whom the card is addressed. Exasperated and missing her children, Lee embraces a make believe family of stuffed animals.http://video.whyy.org/video/2186316669/01/12/2012Premiering March 29, 2012 (check local listings)Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthAgingAgingCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2186320814/Lee Gorewitz is a feisty, opinionated woman given to philosophical ruminations on the nature of things, even as she struggles to navigate the increasingly confused and confusing landscape of Alzheimer's disease. In this clip, she makes mischief during the activity period in the Alzheimer's care facility where she lives.http://video.whyy.org/video/2186320814/01/12/2012Premiering March 29, 2012 (check local listings)Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthAgingAgingCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2186316681/In this clip from the film, feisty Alzheimer's patient Lee Gorewitz pinches a box of cereal from the staff and teases her fellow patients as a way to combat caginess in the care unit.http://video.whyy.org/video/2186316681/01/12/2012Premiering March 29, 2012 (check local listings)Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthAgingAgingCliphttp://video.whyy.org/video/2193790365/Learn about communities in America that provide excellent health care at reasonable cost and sometimes cover nearly everyone in town. 2/16/2012http://video.whyy.org/video/2193790365/02/07/2012Premieres Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsScience & NatureScience & NatureTechnologyTechnologyHealthHealthPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2193971825/Is HIV/AIDS still a problem in South Carolina? Yes it is! But surprisingly, many people think it is not-they think AIDS was a problem that peaked in the 1990s and has largely gone away. Yet Columbia, S.C. has the sixth largest HIV population in the country. HIV/AIDS costs the South Carolina workforce more than six billion dollars each year.http://video.whyy.org/video/2193971825/02/08/2012Is HIV/AIDS still a problem in South Carolina?HealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2194187230/For almost 70 years, Sherri hid herself from the world. Everyone knew her as Les, a welder, a husband and a father. She was a biological male, but her physical gender didn't match the way she felt about who she was. Like many people in this country living with Gender Identity disorder, she was ostracized, harassed, and abused throughout her life.http://video.whyy.org/video/2194187230/02/08/2012Like many people with Gender Identity disorder, Sherri was abused throughout her lifeCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2193543539/Host Michael Chihak discusses Giffords' vacant Congressional seat, we look at new recycling laws and Mark McLemore and his guest discuss Arizona's historical significance.http://video.whyy.org/video/2193543539/02/06/2012A discussion about potential Congressional district nominees and new recycling rules.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEnvironmentEnvironmentGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologySocial IssuesSocial IssuesPoliticsPoliticsScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192480935/Attorney and food safety advocate Bill Marler talks about how his career has changed since the 1993 E. coli outbreak in Seattle and his ongoing fight for tough food-safety laws.http://video.whyy.org/video/2192480935/02/02/2012Bill Marler is an attorney and a food safety advocateHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2193197817/On this episode of Focus: Well Being, we have an in-depth discussion about Melanoma and Skin Cancer. Dr. Jeffrey LaDuca, Ph.D., MD, Reflections Dermatology & Psoriasis Center, shares his insight on sunscreen and how you can protect your skin.http://video.whyy.org/video/2193197817/02/05/2012An in-depth discussion about Melanoma and Skin Cancer.HealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192358798/Explore Pennsylvania Hospital's "Flowers to Pharmacy" exhibition in their historic Pine Building; meet Suzie Brown, a cardiologist at The Albert Einstein Medical Center who has found a second career as a successful singer and songwriter; and delve into the stories behind MODERN SPIRIT - the first major exhibition devoted to Henry Ossawa Tanner's work in 20 years.http://video.whyy.org/video/2192358798/02/03/2012"Flowers to Pharmacy", singer Suzie Brown, and the work of Henry Ossawa TannerArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentMusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsFine ArtsFine ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHistoryHistoryEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192668847/Something's Fishyhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192668847/02/06/2012Something's FishyHealthHealthPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192517692/It's estimated that nine out of ten American adults are not 'health literate.' The truth is, health care is complicated and the medical system can be confusing. That's why so many people have trouble understanding information about their health and treatment options. Benita Zahn gets advice from three experts about how to better communicate with your doctor so you can be your best health advocate.http://video.whyy.org/video/2192517692/02/03/2012Learn how to communicate with your doctors so you can be your best health advocate.HealthHealthAgingAgingHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192680101/Guests include: U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo of Kansas' 4th District, Steven Mercurio guest conductor of Wichita Grand Opera, John Marcus Bindel performer "Il Trovatore", Diana Thomi of Victory in the Valley and Lindsey Herkommer of NakedCity Gallery.http://video.whyy.org/video/2192680101/02/03/2012Impact - Feb. 2nd, 2012Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsFine ArtsFine ArtsHealthHealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192789872/Pennsylvania schools face a funding crisis. Should they cut academic programs, make you pay to play or raise taxes? All options are on the table. We'll go deeper and February is Heart Health Month. We'll tell you about a new device that can help predict a second heart attack. And give you 7 simple steps to get Heart Healthy.http://video.whyy.org/video/2192789872/02/07/2012Smart Talk explores the PA school funding crisis and heart health.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192358772/Traditional herbalist Maia Toll brings us back to our roots as she describes her role in modern society and teaches us some age-old natural remedies, such as how to properly steep medicinal-strength herbal tea.http://video.whyy.org/video/2192358772/02/02/2012Traditional herbalist Maia Toll teaches us some age-old natural, herbal remedies.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHome & How-ToHome & How-ToCookingCookingGardeningGardeningSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2190862095/KCTS 9 and InvestigateWest report on the alarming increase in prescription-drug abuse in Washington state, looking at doctors who overprescribe, the lack of regulation or treatment options, and how this epidemic is affecting teenagers, seniors and middle-class families.http://video.whyy.org/video/2190862095/01/28/2012A special report on the alarming increase in prescription-drug abuse in Washington state.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthSocial IssuesSocial IssuesScience & NatureScience & NatureHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2191535913/A talk about how animals can help humans during stressful times, we catch up with Imagine Greater Tucson and look at how bird watchers mean big business for Southern Arizona.http://video.whyy.org/video/2191535913/01/30/2012A talk about how animals help humans and bird watchers means big business for ArizonaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesTravelTravelHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationEnvironmentEnvironmentGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologySocial IssuesSocial IssuesScience & NatureScience & NatureAnimalsAnimalsEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2191745265/Dr. Alex Cahana, Chris Johnson, Dr. Gary Franklin, Dr. Andrew Saxon, Jennifer Sabel, Sean Riley, and Carol Smith talk about the growing problem of prescription drug abusehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2191745265/01/31/2012Our distinguished guests talk about the growing problem of prescription drug abuseHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2191745275/Ron Jackson (Evergreen Treatment Services) discusses using methadone to treat opiate addiction.http://video.whyy.org/video/2191745275/01/31/2012Ron Jackson discusses using methadone to treat opiate addiction.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureHealthHealthSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2192396592/Sean Riley is a former police officer who became addicted to prescription drugs. He lost his job after he was arrested on drug charges. Following drug rehabilitation therapy, Sean founded Safe Call Now, a crisis line for public safety workers like police, firefighters and corrections officers struggling with substance abuse.http://video.whyy.org/video/2192396592/02/02/2012Sean Riley is a former police officer who became addicted to prescription drugs.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2190206756/Telenovelas have the attention of millions of viewers, making them a good vehicle for educational messages.http://video.whyy.org/video/2190206756/01/25/2012With millions of viewers, telenovelas are good vehicles for educational messages.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHealthHealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2191535903/Over the past two decades, California`s teen pregnancy rate dropped by more than 50 percent. Tune in Wed., Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. to find out what the Valley is doing to support and educate its youth.http://video.whyy.org/video/2191535903/01/30/2012Teen Pregnancy and ParentingHealthHealthHome & How-ToHome & How-ToChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/1896999254/FRONTLINE investigates the ongoing meth problem in America; its devastating impact on individuals, families and communities; and the state-by-state battles to make pseudoephedrine a prescription drug. 1/24/2012http://video.whyy.org/video/1896999254/04/26/2011Airs Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthSocial IssuesSocial IssuesHealthHealthPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2189612010/Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords announces her resignation and we talk with representatives of Rillito Park about its the 2012 horse racing season.http://video.whyy.org/video/2189612010/01/23/2012Congresswoman Gabby Giffords announces her resignation and horse racing is back in Tucson.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunitySports & RecreationSports & RecreationHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationEnvironmentEnvironmentGovernmentGovernmentMediaMediaOpinionOpinionSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSportsSportsPoliticsPoliticsScience & NatureScience & NatureAnimalsAnimalsBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEnvironmentEnvironmentTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2189862324/To Sean Patrick, the challenge of climbing was parallel with her fight against an almost certain death sentence - ovarian cancer. She used this comparison as a catalyst for change. Though she succumbed to the disease in 2009, her legacy lives on.http://video.whyy.org/video/2189862324/01/24/2012To Sean Patrick, the challenge of climbing was parallel with her fight against cancer.Film & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesReligion & BeliefsReligion & BeliefsSports & RecreationSports & RecreationTravelTravelHealthHealthAgingAgingFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesAntiques & CollectiblesAntiques & CollectiblesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2190114764/To Sean Patrick, the challenge of climbing was parallel with her fight against an almost certain death sentence - ovarian cancer. She used this comparison as a catalyst for change. Though she succumbed to the disease in 2009, her legacy lives on.http://video.whyy.org/video/2190114764/01/25/2012To Sean Patrick, the challenge of climbing was parallel with her fight against cancer.Film & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesTravelTravelHealthHealthAgingAgingFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2189649362/Roosevelt Pitt and Mshindo Kuumba, Co-creators of the storybook character Charles the Chef, talk about how parents can use the cartoon as a tool to communicate a message of healthy eating. They also discuss the importance of black heroes in comics and other educational tools provided through the Charles the Chef enterprise.http://video.whyy.org/video/2189649362/01/24/2012Meet the creators Charles the Chef, a black storybook character with an African accent.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2188860778/Host Michael Chihak addresses the future of water resources in Arizona. In one interview Chihak speaks to Karen L. Smith Ph.D., a fellow at the Grand Canyon Institute, and Grady Gammage Jr., Senior Research Fellow at ASU's Morrison Institute for Public Policy.http://video.whyy.org/video/2188860778/01/20/2012Host Michael Chihak addresses the future of water resources in Arizona.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHealthHealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEnvironmentEnvironmentGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyPoliticsPoliticsScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2187914619/From the amputee walking with the aid of advanced prosthetics to computers helping a stroke victim communicate, see the the ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY helping people regain function, improve access, or remain active and independent.http://video.whyy.org/video/2187914619/01/17/2012High-Tech Help for the DisabledHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryPsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2188837132/From the amputee walking with the aid of advanced prosthetics to computers helping a stroke victim communicate, see the the ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY helping people regain function, improve access, or remain active and independent.http://video.whyy.org/video/2188837132/01/20/2012High-Tech Help for the DisabledHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2189429459/When you get a diagnosis of cancer, the fight to survive becomes personal. A unique set of challenges faces each cancer patient. Smart Talk, in partnership with witf's Facing Cancer Together, brings you Making It Personal: a special community forum exploring the high-tech developments that fuel cancer-research, treatment and prevention.http://video.whyy.org/video/2189429459/01/23/2012Smart Talk explores high-tech developments fueling cancer-research and treatment.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthTechnologyTechnologyHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2194116699/In the sixth installment of the NPT Reports: Children’s Health Crisis series, Nashville Public Television looks at what it will take to improve the numbers and lead adolescents to adulthood with their health intact.http://video.whyy.org/video/2194116699/02/08/2012The sixth installment of the NPT Reports: Children’s Health Crisis series.nrHealthHealthLifestyleLifestyleEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2188225524/The Barbershop Quartet Convention is in town and we a talk about building parks Tucson and Green Valley.http://video.whyy.org/video/2188225524/01/18/2012The Barbershop Quartet Convention is in town and a talk with experts about park building.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentMusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHolidaysHolidaysPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesSports & RecreationSports & RecreationHealthHealthAgingAgingFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyGovernmentGovernmentMediaMediaOpinionOpinionScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologySocial IssuesSocial IssuesSportsSportsScience & NatureScience & NatureEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2190503119/KNPB presents the full 5th anniversary documentary "Crystal Darkness," which provides a powerful drug prevention message against meth followed by a 30-minute discussion of the show.http://video.whyy.org/video/2190503119/01/26/2012KNPB presents Crystal Darkness followed by discussion of the documentary.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHistoryHistoryModernModernNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthMediaMediaOpinionOpinionSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2188411106/Tourist regions of Oneida County, Oswego County, Lewis County and Old Forge, New York featuring scenic trails with friends and family while focusing on key points such as where and when to ride, the sport as a family activity, sights to see,things to do and the right equipment.http://video.whyy.org/video/2188411106/01/19/2012Tourist regions of Oneida County, Oswego County, Lewis County and Old Forge, New York.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyTravelTravelHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionScience & NatureScience & NatureEpisodeend=2012-03-31http://video.whyy.org/video/2186277255/Jaynel Hollis suffered from stomach and chest pains, nausea, headaches and fatigue, and she was finally diagnosed with Celiac Disease. She took control of her health by eliminating wheat and gluten from her diet. Becoming more aware of how food can heal or hurt, Jaynel embarked on a wheat/gluten free and vegetarian diet, focusing mainly on whole raw living foods for nourishment.http://video.whyy.org/video/2186277255/01/12/2012More aware of how food can heal or hurt, Jaynel embarked on a new diet and venture.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionOtherhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2184224845/High altitude mountaineer Ed Viesturs is the first and only American to climb all 14 of the world's eight thousand meter peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. We talk with him about what inspired him to tackle the world's deadliest peaks.http://video.whyy.org/video/2184224845/01/06/2012What inspired Ed Viesturs to climb the world's deadliest peaks?Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2183918579/Art is part of the healing experience at the Capital Health Medical Center in Mercer County, NJ. Lin Swensson, breast cancer survivor and art consultant, is uniquely qualified for the job. Over four years, Swensson worked closely with doctors, staff, the architectural firm, and the community to commission original art from local area artists, including artist/architect/designer Michael Graves.http://video.whyy.org/video/2183918579/01/05/2012A new hospital works with local artists to create original art with a healing attitude.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2181241912/Ann Ennis and Paul Crimm speak at Evansville Rotary Club about the history of the Boehne Hospital. December 27, 2011.http://video.whyy.org/video/2181241912/12/28/2011Ann Ennis and Paul Crimm speak at Rotary Club. Boehne Hospital History.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHistoryHistoryModernModernNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2183288211/Doctor Thomas, an internationally known expert on aging, was in Manchester to talk to an audience about why proper medication management saves lives and leads to better living. The event was sponsored by AARP-NH. (part 2 of 3)http://video.whyy.org/video/2183288211/01/04/2012Doctor Thomas is an internationally known expert on aging.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHealthHealthAgingAgingEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2183288208/Doctor Thomas an internationally known expert on aging was in Manchester to talk to an audience about why proper medication management saves lives and leads to better living. The event was sponsored by AARP-NH. (part 1 of 3)http://video.whyy.org/video/2183288208/01/04/2012Doctor Thomas is an internationally known expert on aging.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHealthHealthAgingAgingEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2183358819/Doctor Thomas, an internationally known expert on aging, was in Manchester to talk to an audience about why proper medication management saves lives and leads to better living. The event was sponsored by AARP-NH. (part 3 of 3)http://video.whyy.org/video/2183358819/01/04/2012Doctor Thomas is an internationally known expert on aging.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHealthHealthAgingAgingEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2190862092/KCTS 9 and InvestigateWest report on the alarming increase in prescription-drug abuse in Washington state, looking at doctors who overprescribe, the lack of regulation or treatment options, and how this epidemic is affecting teenagers, seniors and middle-class families.http://video.whyy.org/video/2190862092/01/27/2012Special Report on the alarming increase in prescription-drug abuse in Washington state.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthSocial IssuesSocial IssuesScience & NatureScience & NatureHealthHealthPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2178593746/How you can help your local Humane Society, coping with insomnia and a visit to the Islamic Center of Tucson.http://video.whyy.org/video/2178593746/12/20/2011Helping homeless animals, coping with insomnia and a visit to the Islamic Center of TucsonCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesReligion & BeliefsReligion & BeliefsHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationOpinionOpinionSocial IssuesSocial IssuesScience & NatureScience & NatureAnimalsAnimalsEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2181730635/Paul Larson of Mountain Lake PBS interviews Diane Chase for the Author Visits segment about her new guidebook, Adirondack Family Time TriLake and High Peaks Your Four Season Guide to Over 300 Activities.http://video.whyy.org/video/2181730635/12/30/2011Diane Chase guidebook Adirondack Family Time TriLakes and High PeaksArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2183606820/Hosted by CPT12 staffers Dominc Dezzutti and Pam Osborne, this special offers an overview of the exciting new Health & Wellness features on cpt12.org.http://video.whyy.org/video/2183606820/01/05/2012This special offers an overview of the exciting Health & Wellness features on cpt12.org.HealthHealthAgingAgingFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHealthHealthBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2178593741/Buddhist monks studying science, coping with mental illness, and a look at the Torah and its cultural significance.http://video.whyy.org/video/2178593741/12/20/2011Buddhist monks and science, coping with mental illness, and a look at the Torah.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEnvironmentEnvironmentGovernmentGovernmentReligion & BeliefsReligion & BeliefsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologySocial IssuesSocial IssuesScience & NatureScience & NatureAstronomyAstronomyTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2181064024/Preview of CPT12's new interactive health tools.http://video.whyy.org/video/2181064024/12/28/2011Preview of CPT12's new interactive health tools.HealthHealthPromotionhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2181587734/Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain. In recent years, doctors have increasingly prescribed opiates, such as Vicodin and Oxycontin, to help patients relieve their pain. But for many, these medications bring unpleasant side effects. That's leaving some patients to seek alternatives, like Reba Schneider, who found relief from her disabling pain from fibromyalgia in acupuncture.http://video.whyy.org/video/2181587734/12/29/2011Reba Schneider, who suffers from fibromyalgia, finds relief in acupuncture.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureHealthHealthSegmenthttp://video.whyy.org/video/2183182325/Health insurance is the primary way we access medical care. Just under half of Valley residents have coverage through their employer, while almost one in six remains uninsured. There are other options available to Valley families.http://video.whyy.org/video/2183182325/01/04/2012Local Health CareHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHome & How-ToHome & How-ToChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2178608430/Grand Canyon exploration and a look at real-life superheroes known as the Justice League of Arizona.http://video.whyy.org/video/2178608430/12/20/2011Grand Canyon exploration and real-life superheroes known as the Justice League of ArizonaCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesFoodFoodHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesEducationEducationEnvironmentEnvironmentGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionReligion & BeliefsReligion & BeliefsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologySocial IssuesSocial IssuesScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2178593727/Exploring national parks, how canine genomes are impacting modern medicine and a new look at the old art of dowsing.http://video.whyy.org/video/2178593727/12/20/2011Exploring national parks, how canine genomes impact medicine and the old art of dowsingCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEnvironmentEnvironmentGovernmentGovernmentReligion & BeliefsReligion & BeliefsScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologySocial IssuesSocial IssuesPoliticsPoliticsScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEarthEarthEnvironmentEnvironmentTechnologyTechnologyHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2178593725/Political Roundtable with Jim Nintzel, Christopher Conover and Andrea Kelly review the year in headline news.http://video.whyy.org/video/2178593725/12/20/2011Jim Nintzel and guests review the year in headline news on Political Roundtable.HealthHealthHistoryHistoryNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsGovernmentGovernmentNational SecurityNational SecurityOpinionOpinionSocial IssuesSocial IssuesPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2177525633/The Technology Age has lead to a decrease in activity for our youngest citizens, schools are taking up the slackhttp://video.whyy.org/video/2177525633/12/21/2011Today's children don't get as much physical play time as those of past generationsHealthHealthAgingAgingFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2184949141/Wounded Vets get special help with 'Smart Home,' people with disabilities help bake up 'sweet success,' training for your first big race, reflections on mental illness.http://video.whyy.org/video/2184949141/01/09/2012Wounded Vets get special help with 'Smart Home,' train for your first big race and more.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2179214274/Michael Chihak speaks with Steven G. Seleznow, President & CEO of Arizona Community Foundation. We meet the co-director of the Institute of the Environment Diana Liverman. Susan G. Komen For the Cure Southern Arizona' is most famous for their annual "Race for the Cure" this year they are trying something new, and they are asking for creative folks to help spread the word about their mission.http://video.whyy.org/video/2179214274/12/21/2011Michael Chihak speaks with Steven Seleznow of Arizona Community Foundation.Film & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHolidaysHolidaysPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyGovernmentGovernmentMediaMediaOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.whyy.org/video/2178688478/Anyone who's ever fallen in love knows that a pounding heart, sweaty palms, and a stomach full of butterflies is just the beginning of an intense physical and mental roller coaster, but is there a science behind it all? 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