KOSI 101.1 Health Tidbits with Dr. Kohli

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Centers of Disease Control make different recommendations for which vaccines pregnant women should get. Dr. Kohli spells out what the differences are and how vaccines protect not only the mother, but the baby as well.

On this edition of "Health Tidbits," Dr. Kohli talks all things bemotrizinol, the first additional sunscreen ingredient approved by the FDA in over 20 years. She discusses the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreen (and why both are problematic in their own ways), UVA and UVB rays, what bemotrizinol brings to the table and how this ingredient came to be.

Dr. Kohli chats with Steve about multitasking and discusses if our brains are evolved for it, how it impacts our efficiency and the longterm effects of multitasking on our brains and hormones. She also speaks on multitasking as it relates to different age groups and details which tasks are better to multitask than others.

Dr. Kohli breaks down what exactly the new mammogram guidelines are, why they've changed and why the change is potentially problematic. Dr. Kohli shares her opinion on the matter and runs through the three things a mammogram reveals and why they're important to know earlier than age 50.

Dr. Kohli joins Jenny to discuss daytime naps – why the time of day, length and frequency matters, and how naps should ideally be structured.

Dr. Kohli visited the KOSI studios to discuss how our expectations from our food affects how our bodies react to it. She explores why restrictive eating behavior works against us, the impact of processed foods on our brain/body and how to view our relationship with food in a world of GLP-1s.

In this edition of Health Tidbits, Dr. Kohli addresses whether or not hantavirus is similar to COVID, how long it's been around, if the virus is present in Colorado and what the symptoms of hantavirus are. She clarifies how it got on the cruise ship in the first place, how it spreads and what determines who is more likely to contract it.

Dr. Kohli stopped by the KOSI studios to discuss how screen time affects children, highlighting what the recommendations are and for what ages. She goes over the consequences of too much screen time, why the pace of the content is important and what red flags to watch out for. She also provides recommendations for how to engage children during their screen time.

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 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.