Media, Interviews & Expert Commentary
Clear, evidence-based health education trusted by news outlets, medical organizations, and national audiences.
I’m Karen Owoc, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, wellness educator, and TV health contributor with more than 240 live on-air segments and national media features. I translate complex medical science into practical, accessible guidance that helps viewers, patients, and employees understand — and take action on — the most important aspects of healthy aging, mobility, metabolic health, and disease prevention.
My media work spans broadcast television, medical interviews, national publications, podcasts, and clinical commentary, all focused on improving heart, brain, and metabolic health through movement, lifestyle, and practical daily habits.
Broadcast · News · Expert Interviews
I’ve appeared in more than 240 live television segments, national publications, and clinical interviews covering:
• Heart health & preventive cardiology
• Metabolic health & blood sugar
• Brain aging & cognitive resilience
• Mobility, falls, strength, and functional longevity
• Practical lifestyle medicine for real life
As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, I translate medical science into accessible, actionable guidance for the public.
Television & News Media
KRON 4 · ABC10 · NBC 11 · FOX 2 · Comcast SportsNet
USA Today · Fox News · CNN Health · Newsday · HuffPost · Livestrong
Coverage includes cardiovascular health, metabolic wellness, brain aging, inflammation, longevity science, healthy aging, and practical movement strategies.
Clinical & Medical Features
Featured or interviewed by:
• Stanford Health Care
• Kaiser Permanente|
• UCSF Health
• Palo Alto VA Health Care System (Cardiology)
• Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA)
Published Research
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention
Co-author: “Impact of Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation on Physical Function, Outcomes, and Costs.”
Featured Interviews (Audio & Video)
Emory Healthcare – Whole Health Cure Podcast
Topic: Functional longevity, movement patterns, strength, and healthy aging
Host: Dr. Sharon Bergquist
Length: 37 minutes
Summary:
Karen discusses the nine foundational movement patterns, the pillars of functional longevity, and the daily habits that help adults stay strong, mobile, and independent. This conversation bridges evidence-based guidance with real-life implementation for midlife adults, clinicians, and wellness teams.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Podcast
Topic: Veteran loneliness, PTSD-related stress, cardiovascular health, and functional longevity
Host: Elizabeth Stetler
Length: 32 minutes
Summary:
A thoughtful conversation exploring veteran loneliness, the loss of camaraderie after service, and how emotional, cognitive, and physical health intersect. Karen shares insights from her work in a remote cardiology program with the Palo Alto VA and explains how lifestyle strategies can rebuild connection, resilience, and long-term well-being.
Print & Digital Media
Featured in:
• USA Volleyball Magazine
• USA Gymnastics Magazine
• Livestrong
• HuffPost
• Newsday
• CNN Health
• USA Today
Topics include nutrition science, metabolic health, injury prevention, functional training, and healthy aging.
Radio & Audio Health Segments
• KGO 810 AM
• KSFO 560 AM
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Podcast
• Emory Healthcare Whole Health Cure Podcast
These interviews explore cardiovascular risk, metabolic resilience, senior health, functional movement, caregiver wellness, and practical healthy aging strategies.
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About Karen
Karen Owoc, ACSM-CEP, is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, wellness educator, and TV health expert specializing in mobility, metabolic health, heart and brain wellness, and functional longevity. She has delivered more than 240 live television health segments and provides expert commentary for medical organizations, news outlets, and national audiences.
Her work blends preventive cardiology, metabolic physiology, cognitive health, and movement science into clear, actionable guidance that helps adults live stronger, healthier, and longer.
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