Healthier You

A walk outside can come with hidden risks as ticks—and the diseases they carry—become more common. In this episode, we break down Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses, including how to prevent bites, key symptoms to watch for, and what to do if you’re bitten. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and visit kp.org/doctor for more resources.  Learn more about Dr. Kanno 

High blood pressure is often unnoticed until serious issues arise. In this episode, we explore what causes it and how simple daily habits—like diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and hydration—can help lower it naturally and protect your heart.  Learn more about Sudip Saha, MD 

In this episode, we explore how adult ADHD shows up differently, why difficulty concentrating alone doesn’t mean you have ADHD, and why many people are diagnosed later in life. We also discuss treatments that can make a meaningful difference.  Learn more about Dr. Diane Ukwuoma 

Learn how genetic testing helps inform cancer screening and prevention plans, when testing is most valuable, and how your personal and family history fit into the bigger picture. We’ll break down genetic counseling, hereditary cancer risk, and what test results actually mean for you and your family.  Learn more about Dr. Pim Suwannarat  

If you’ve ever felt a tingle, numbness, or electric jolt through your wrist after a long day on your keyboard or phone, you’re not alone. Carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions of people, often starting with subtle signs that are easy to dismiss. On this episode of the Healthier You podcast, Dr. Ashlee Williams is joined by Dr. Nikhil Oak, a board-certified orthopedist at Kaiser Permanente, to discuss what’s really happening inside the wrist, the habits that may be making things worse, what you can do to relieve symptoms, and how to know when it’s time to see a specialist.