KOSI 101.1 Health Tidbits with Dr. Kohli

Dr. Kohli sits down to discuss how hasslers in our lives accelerate the aging process. She details how much they age you, how they affect BMI, who generally attracts more hasslers in their life and what to do about them.

Why do we eat three times per day? What plays into and determines our appetite? Where do cravings come from? By answering these questions, Dr. Kohli explores appetite and the way we eat. She specifically highlights the importance of the role that hormones play when it comes to our appetite and whether or not there is any truth to the belief that eating smaller meals more frequently is the best way to approach eating.

Dr. Kohli sits down with Jenny to discuss how stress affects heart health, particularly when it comes to financial stress. She goes over how different kinds of stress affect the heart differently, what times of the day stress negatively affects us the most and lastly, she provides tips and tricks to lower and limit stress in our day-to-day lives.

Dr. Kohli discusses the short and long-term effects of alcohol, especially in terms of loneliness. She explores the consequences of alcohol consumption, the recommendations for alcohol use and how they've changed, as well as alcohol's link to cancer. Dr. Kohli also debunks some commonly-held beliefs about alcohol and how we consume it.

Jenny talks to Dr. Kohli about of her health scare, which was diagnosed as C. diff, and how she can continue to recover and get healthy. The two discuss the purpose of an emergency room visit, why gut health is so important and most of all, how important it is to advocate for yourself when you aren't getting answers.

Jenny D and Dr. Kohli sit down to discuss how regular and consistent bedtimes can benefit your blood pressure. Dr. Kohli touches on what circadian rhythm is, possible indicators of disease and why blood pressure is so important in general. She also places an emphasis on having a similar bedtime every night and notes what in our nightly routines could be negatively affecting sleep.

Jenny D rattles off some commonly-held beliefs about health and sickness, and Dr. Kohli reveals whether they are fact or fiction. Does it help to take vitamin C when a cold is coming on? Does zinc shorten a cold? Does ginger consumption help ease symptoms during a cold? Is 'feed a cold, starve a fever' true? Is hot tea with honey good for a sore throat? Will you get sick if you have wet hair when it's cold outside? Does steam inhalation help during a cold? Does sleep and hydration help more than anything else? Dr. Kohli has the answers.

Steve and Dr. Kohli discuss the 10,000 step per day phenomenon and whether or not there is any weight to it. Dr. Kohli further explains where the 10,000 number came from, why getting less than 3,000 steps per day is dangerous, how to best take care of yourself as you age and the risks of being sedentary.  

Dr. Kohli and Jenny discuss when flu cases started surging in Colorado, what makes this particular season's flu a "super flu" and what this year's vaccine will protect against. Dr. Kohli has advice on what to do if you start to experience symptoms, and she also reveals which groups are being hit the hardest.

Believe it or not, we're now in 2026, which means dry January for some. Dr. Kohli explains what dry January is, both the physical and psychological benefits of participating how alcohol affects us in the short and long term.

Dr. Kohli breaks down what atrial fibrillation is and what the risk factors are, and then dives deeper to reveal its consequences and how to manage it. She also sheds light on the surprising results from the study examining the effect of coffee on those with AFib.

Steve and Dr. Kohli talk all things sunscreen: the difference between UVA and UVB rays, why its important to wear it every day (even during winter), the minimum SPF you should be wearing and the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens.

Dr. Kohli talks to Jenny about how Apple Watches were cleared by the FDA to detect high blood pressure, and what that may mean for Apple Watch users. Dr. Kohli touches on how dangerous high blood pressure can be if it isn't detected and how valuable tools like the Apple Watch can be in terms of monitoring it. She goes into the details of how Apple Watches monitor blood pressure and the technology behind it, what to do if you get an alert saying your blood pressure might be high, how accurate Apple Watches are, as well as what the misconceptions are.

Dr. Kohli swung by the KOSI studios to discuss the flu, COVID and RSV vaccines. Dr. Kohli underlines the differences in the flu vaccine this year and speaks on the new needle-free options. She also covers the latest on COVID vaccines, what strains the vaccine protects against, what groups are considered to be high risk and what is required in order to get a vaccination. And, finally, she discusses whether or not she recommends getting all three vaccines at once.

Dr. Kohli visits the KOSI studio to discuss heart age: what is it, how it is calculated and tissue age versus chronological age. She goes into why knowing your heart age is important, the goal for heart age and how to keep heart age low. Visit the American Heart Association website to read about Life's Essential 8.

Dr. Kohli joins Jenny to discuss what fiber maxxing is, why it is trending and why fiber is important for our health. Kohli breaks down what the difference is between soluble and insoluble fiber and what can happen if someone doesn't get enough fiber. Finally, can you get too much fiber? What happens if you do? Dr. Kohli has all of the answers.

Jenny and Dr. Kohli discuss the fertility rate in the United States and why it's the lowest it's ever been. Dr. Kohli elaborates on when those looking to conceive should start thinking about fertility, as well as how to start preparing your body for pregnancy.

Dr. Kohli joins Jenny in studio to cover all things related to back to school vaccinations: why vaccinations are important as kids go back to school, why sicknesses spread more easily when kids go back to school and, lastly, what shots to get for which ages of children.

In light of the attack in Boulder on Sunday, Dr. Kohli speaks with Jenny about what a Molotov cocktail is and what makes them so dangerous and harmful to humans. Dr. Kohli dives into how burns are characterized and classified, how burn victims are treated and how long the recovery process can take.  

Dr. Kohli and Steve Marshall chat about the science of poop and how it can often represent the health of your overall body. The two discuss how often someone should go ideally, what a healthy routine looks like, how to train your gut and finally, the risk of not going every day.

Jenny and Dr. Kohli discuss the in and outs of hidden cholesterol, including what makes cholesterol "hidden," what factors it is determined by, as well as groups that are more likely to have hidden cholesterol.

Jenny and Dr. Kohli sit down to discuss the signs and symptoms women might experience that are indicative of menopause, as well as what a man might feel as testosterone levels change with age.

Dr. Kohli and Jenny sit down to discuss the recent measles outbreak in Pueblo. Dr. Kohli touches on what the measles are, what the symptoms are and what the consequences of the virus can be.

Dr. Kohli and Jenny discuss what norovirus is, how to prevent spreading it and what will and won't kill the virus. Dr. Kohli explains the signs to look for to tell if you do have norovirus, and, if you do, how to respond. [embed]https://kosi101.com/health-tidbits-with-dr-kohli-staying-healthy-during-ski-season/[/embed]

Dr. Kohli joins Jenny and Steve to talk about how to stay healthy and fuel yourself during the ski season, and what common mistakes to look out for and avoid.

Dr. Payal Kohli joins Jenny and Steve to talk about some healthy gift options to gift your loved once this holiday season.

Jenny, Steve and Dr. Kohli discuss the stress of being a new parent, especially around the holidays, and how the life change can impact sleep schedule, finances and hormones. Dr. Kohli speaks to the stages after birth, what is normal versus abnormal and why its important for new parents to lean on their support systems during this time.

Jenny D and Steve Marshall sit down with Dr. Kohli to discuss how we can be more deliberate with our eating habits on Thanksgiving Day: what to eat before the big meal, how to pace yourself (with both food and drink) and how to be more mindful about what food to put on the table for you and your guests.