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A simple chat for better health. From your home, office or anywhere with your mobile device - listen to expert advice on improving your health and well-being.

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    • Sep 26, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 120 EPISODES


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    How to choose the best plan to lose weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 20:00


    Want to try a popular diet to lose weight? In this episode, we discuss how to review popular plans and learn about the key ingredients to a weight-loss diet.   Featuring: Mindy Roth, RDN Registered dietitian HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater

    Timing your knee replacement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 8:00


    You don't want to have knee replacement too early or wait too long. In this episode, we discuss the key factors to help determine the best timing.   Featuring: Nicholas Weiss, MD Orthopedic surgeon Westfields Hospital & Clinic, TRIA Orthopedic Stillwater and Woodbury

    Heart advice for your 30s and 40s

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 10:00


    Being heart-healthy is for every age. Hear the advice about heart-healthy choices for those in their 30s and 40s.   Featuring: Joseph Browning, MD Cardiologist Lakeview Hospital, The Heart Center at Regions Hospital

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    Substance use and emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 15:00


    Some use substances to deal with uncomfortable emotions, and it can lead to addiction. Learn about this issue and behaviors that manage emotions in a healthy way.   Featuring: Peter VanDusartz Director St. Croix Valley Behavioral Health Programs Brian Bartlett Program manager Programs for Change Hudson Brian Francis Program manager Programs for Change Amery

    Caring for elderly parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 6:00


    Your parents might be showing signs they need extra help. Learn about having that conversation, and how to assess their needs and find support.   Featuring: Kim Barnhart, MSW Social worker Lakeview Hospital

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    Anxiety and teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 16:00


    Clinical therapist Heather Erickson, Behavioral Health at Amery Hospital & Clinic talks about the causes of anxiety in teens and how parents can help.

    Addiction and codependent relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 17:00


    Experts from Programs for Change share the signs, behaviors, and the relationships between  people with an addiction and their families.

    Do I need a healthcare directive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 9:00


    Learn about when you need a healthcare power of attorney and healthcare directives with social worker Kim Barnhart, Lakeview Hospital.

    Rotator cuff injuries and treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 18:00


    Nicholas Weiss, MD, Orthopedic surgeon, Westfields Hospital & Clinic, TRIA Orthopedic Woodbury and Stillwater, talks about the signs of rotator cuff injuries along with treatment and recovery.

    Are protein shakes good for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 12:00


    Registered dietitian Caryn Myhre shares the scoop on protein powders and drinks, from how they are regulated to the best reasons to drink one.

    Health benefits of pickleball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 7:00


    Physical therapist Nate Olson, Amery Hospital & Clinic, shares the good reasons to try pickleball.

    Signs you may need hand therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 8:00


    Kari Paulson, OT and Ava McKee, OT, HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater, share the signs that you may benefit from hand therapy for your hand, wrist or elbow and what hand therapy entails.

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    Do support groups help in addiction recovery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 12:00


    Experts from Programs for Change explain when peer support groups are helpful for the person in recovery and share useful groups for family members.

    Blood flow restriction therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 10:00


    Physical therapist Scott Gorham, HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater, explains the benefits of blood flow restriction therapy.

    ACL injuries and treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 16:00


    Nicholas Weiss, MD, Orthopedic surgeon, Westfields Hospital & Clinic; and TRIA Orthopedic Woodbury and Stillwater, talks about the signs of an ACL injury along with treatment and recovery.

    Menstrual cycle and exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 13:00


    Physical therapy Jackie Voight, TRIA Woodbury, talks about how women can optimize exercise and training around our menstrual cycle.

    Heart disease and family history

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 10:00


    Betsy Manor, MD, New Richmond Clinic, explains the impact of a family history of heart disease and the factors you can control now for a healthy heart.

    Warning signs of a substance use problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 17:00


    A panel with Programs for Change discusses the warning signs of substance use and treatments available.

    What to expect after giving birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 11:00


    Learn from Dr. Elizabeth Rice, OB/Gyn, what you can expect during your recovery after giving birth.

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    Pregnancy after 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 13:00


    Family Medicine Dr. Kelsey Hvidsten talks about risks, complications and healthy choices for pregnant women 35 years or older.

    Tongue-tie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 6:00


    Pediatrician Brian Cress, MD, explains tongue-tie, the symptoms and treatment options.

    Safe winter running

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 11:00


    Physical therapist Scott Gorham gives advice on running outdoors over winter and how to stay motivated when it's cold outside.

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    Dry needling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 8:00


    Physical therapists Melanie Kraushaar and Chad Fait share what you should know about therapeutic dry needling.

    How to avoid passing your anxiety onto your kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 8:00


    Heather Erickson, Program director of Behavioral Health Center in Amery, talks about how to manage your anxiety and parent kids to take good risks.

    When to protect your teen's hearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 10:00


    Learn about noise induced hearing loss, the causes and what to do to protect your teen's hearing with Audiologist Jessica Marquardt, Aud, CCC-A.

    Male urinary incontinence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 20:00


    Pelvic health specialists discuss the causes, treatment, and lifestyle changes to help men with urinary incontinence.

    Drinking and the pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 10:00


    Alcohol consumption increased during the pandemic. Brain Bartlett, Manager of Programs for Change, discusses signs that drinking has become a problem.

    Choking hazards - what parents should know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 10:00


    Pediatrician Jessica Najarian Bell, MD, discusses identifying choking hazards and what to do if your child is choking.

    What are the symptoms of ADHD in children?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 14:00


    What if you suspect attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in your son or daughter? Pediatrician Jessica Najarian-Bell, MD, discusses what ADHD looks like, plus next steps for diagnosis and treatment.

    Heart disease and family history

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 10:00


    Family medicine doctor Betsy Manor, MD, explains how a family history of heart disease can impact you, and the factors you can control now that contribute to a healthy heart.

    Talk to your doctor about weight management

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 7:00


    Internal medicine doctor Japs Lee, MD, explains how your doctor can help you manage your weight safely and effectively.

    Exercise and Parkinson's disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 9:00


    Physical therapist Maggie Hoelmer, DPT, shares the latest research on the benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson's disease, and how a physical therapist can help design a workout that improves everyday life.

    What to expect with sports rehab

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 11:00


    Physical therapist Scott Gorham, DPT, explains the importance of physical therapy for athletes who have suffered an injury.

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    What causes hair loss in women

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 9:00


    Dermatologist Daniel Krakora, MD, shares the causes of female hair loss, what we can do about it, and more.

    How parents can build self esteem in children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 8:00


    Heather Erickson, Program director of Behavioral Health Center in Amery, explains how kids build a view of themselves early on, and ways parents can help make that view healthy and positive.

    How to avoid the summer learning loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 5:00


    Pediatrician Brian Cress, MD, discusses how parents can help kids learn all year long, and avoid the “slump” in academic skills that an extended break from school often brings.

    Identifying signs of hearing loss in loved ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 15:30


    Audiologist Anna Bzdok, AuD gives advice on identifying and talking about a hearing problem with your parent or other loved one, and provides possible next steps.

    Tips to encourage personal hygiene habits for kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 13:00


    Good personal hygiene habits are directly tied to promoting good overall health. Pediatrician Jessica Najarian Bell, MD, shares how we can help our kids start developing good routines early on, from handwashing and bathing to sleep.

    Tips to manage postpartum urinary incontinence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 20:00


    With so much focus on the new baby, it's easy to forget about what Mom's body has gone through. Physical therapist Marlee Dachel, DPT, talks about how Mom's body recovers, and the best ways to manage and treat urinary incontinence.

    How much physical activity do adults need?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 11:00


    Physical activity is important for our overall health, but how much exercise do we really need? Physical therapist Scott Gorham, PT, gives encouraging advice.

    How has COVID-19 affected mental health for men?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 12:00


    Adjusting to new or different roles, isolation, and other stressors during the pandemic has impacted men's mental health. Brian Bartlett, manager of Programs for Change, discusses these issues and shares self-help ideas and other resources.

    Work life balance when working from home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 12:00


    Brian Bartlett, Manager for Program for Change, talks about combating the feeling work never ends, and how to find balance when working from home.

    How to prepare your daughter for her first period in a positive way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 9:00


    Pediatrician Mollie Malaney, MD, discusses what to share, when to share it and how to talk to your daughter about her first period.

    Life Steps: Is this better health program for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 10:00


    Educator and registered dietitian Kathy Mead explains the science and research behind the program that helps you learn to eat well, be physically active and maintain long-term lifestyle changes.

    Building resilience in children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 10:00


    Social worker Bridget McConnell discusses the challenges children face and how to support and prepare them to face the challenges and learn self-care activities.

    Essential vitamins women need at every stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 15:00


    Family medicine physician Betsy Manor, MD, shares the guidance on recommended vitamin supplements women should take and at any age.

    Kids and constipation: How to get things moving again (and keep it that way)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 8:00


    Pediatrician Brian Cress, MD, talks about the changes you can make to get constipation under control.

    Tonsils and adenoids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 11:00


    Ear, nose and throat specialist Lindsey Klocke, MD explains when it's time to remove tonsils and adenoids.

    Tubes and adenoids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 7:00


    Ear, nose and throat specialist Lindsey Klocke, MD explains when a child may need ear tubes, and how adenoids may affect the ears and infections.

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    Height and weight concerns in kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 10:00


    Pediatrician Jessica Najarian Bell, MD, discusses concerns parents have about their child's height and weight.

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    The real scoop on sunscreen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 7:00


    Dermatologist Daniel Krakora, MD, gives us the best guide for using sunscreen.

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