Good Day Health

Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) cover a number of topics affecting our health. First up, Doug and Dr. Ken discuss the biggest news stories in the medical world, starting with the potential use of acupuncture for chronic lower back pain, a focus on a new blood test for early-detection of Alzheimer’s, and a new study shows long-term sleep troubles are associated between physical changes in the brain -- underscoring the critical link between sleep and cognitive health. Next up, a focus on marijuana and what high levels of THC level does to egg quality in reproductive health leads to fertility problems, miscarriages and chromosome issues in embryos. On the topic of marijuana, chronic/habitual use may quadruple the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in patients already at risk.The conversation then shifts to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the trauma a tragic event like this creates. Public violence and recent tragedy have left many shaken by what they have seen. Whi