Welcome to Insight into Health, my radio show on listener-supported KSVY 91.3, where I explore ways to make healthy living realistic, enjoyable, and sustainable. I am your host, Allison McKeany, and these are the show notes for the live radio show that aired on April 20, 2026.
My upcoming events — more at allisonmckeany.com:
Cancer Support Sonoma — Integrative Wellness: A Day
of Care, Connection, & Renewal on May 9th, 8:45 am - 2 pm
Listen to the episode:
Beyond the What: Modifiable Risk for Cognitive Decline
I talked about the 2024 report of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention that found that up to 45% of dementia cases are potentially preventable by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors across the lifespan. The list of these factors includes:
Low education
Hearing loss
High LDL cholesterol
Depression
Traumatic brain injury
Physical inactivity
Diabetes
Smoking
Hypertension
Obesity
Excessive alcohol consumption
Air pollution
Social isolation
Untreated vision loss
Let’s Talk: Scott Murray, Cancer Support Sonoma
I’ll be participating in a special upcoming event — Integrative Wellness: A Day of Care, Connection & Renewal — hosted by Cancer Support Sonoma and Bay Area Cancer Connection on May 9th.
I spoke with Scott Murray, Board President of Cancer Support Sonoma, to learn more about what this day has in store. The event brings together integrative wellness resources and community support for those navigating the cancer journey. I’ll be there leading a cooking demonstration and discussing the important role nutrition plays in cancer care and recovery.
This is a free event, though registration is required. For more information or to register, call 707-509-3549 or fill out the registration form here.
What’s Feeling Alive: Ok, so I just read this book…
It has been a longstanding joke that while the rest of the world is watching movies, TV, and now Netflix, YouTube, and scrolling, I am reading. I’ve always loved to read, and I love to talk about what I’m reading.
When talking with friends recently, the inevitable “Ok, so I just read this book” came out of my mouth, and my friend said that is the perfect title for a podcast. I’m not sure I’m ready to take that on as a new project, but it’s certainly something I can sneak into Insight into Health on KSVY.
So here I go: Ok, so I just read this book… The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith. Listen to the show recording for more info, and let me know if you give it a read!
Thanks for being here,
Allison
Please remember that this information is meant to inform and inspire and is not personal health or medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare team about what is right for you.