Archive for April 2025
Dr. Ramo Talks Loneliness and Volunteering on KOAT News
Dr. Ramo talks about what volunteering can do for loneliness on this week’s Healthbeat at KOAT. Loneliness is a chronic stressor, meaning it can trigger chronic stress responses like higher cortisol, inflammation, and blood pressure. For people who have recently had a major health scare or event, loneliness or lack of support can feel even…
Read MoreWhy do I get sore a few days after my workout?
If you’ve lifted weights or done resistance training, you’ve likely felt that burn that comes with working hard. It usually fades moments after you stop the exercise. However, sometimes when you work out a new muscle, or after you’ve been out of the gym for a while, you’ll get sore days after your workout. This…
Read MoreThe Fire Within
Kathleen describes Parkinson’s disease as a “fire within.” It’s an un-itchable itch. Her organs vibrate, her foot cramps, or her leg goes restless at the most inconvenient times. Kathleen emphasizes that everyone’s experience with the symptoms and progression of the disease is different. At one point she couldn’t brush her teeth, get dressed in the…
Read MoreCan You Get Screened for Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer in the United States. Dr. Ramo says the five-year survival rate for a lung cancer diagnosis is only 20%. You have a higher chance of survival if you can catch lung cancer early, so are you eligible for a screening? You are a candidate for lung cancer…
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