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What's Health Got to Do with It?

Heart health in women; support for caregivers

Maria Fabrizio
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for NPR

On this week’s program, a woman experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath chalks her symptoms up to a busy lifestyle and stress, but could there be a more serious issue looming? Dr. Tania Elliott, a nationally recognized internist and health influencer, discusses why women should prioritize heart disease screenings. She examines the unique symptoms of heart disease in women and recommends lifestyle changes that lead to risk reduction.

Then, how caregivers can maintain their own health while providing support for loved ones. Dr. Joe Sirven speaks with Kari Berit, a caregiving expert and author of The Unexpected Caregiver. They discuss strategies for balancing personal lives with caregiving duties, signs of burnout and resources for caregivers.

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Stacey Bennett is the producer of "First Coast Connect" and "What's Health Got to Do With It?" She is a Jacksonville-based singer-songwriter who performs under the nom de plume Folk is People. Stacey holds bachelor's degrees in both political science and psychology from the University of North Florida and a master's in business administration from Saint Leo University.