health matters

This week on WJON's Health Matters program I was joined by Physical Therapy Assistant Ashley Supan from Rejuv Medical. The topic of our conversation was "High Intensity Functional Movements". Ashley says people shouldn't be intimated by "high intensity" but understand that all of us should have a strong core.

This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Leah Roering from CentraCare about "stroke". Leah is a nurse practitioner who works closely with patients experiencing stroke and stroke symptoms. Leah says many effects of stroke include droopiness on one side of the face but many effects can either be reversed or minimized.

This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Matt Flory of the American Cancer Society. The topic of discussion was primarily on skin cancer. Matt says sun screen is so important for everyone and especially those with fair skin.

Today on WJON's Health Matters program I was joined by Dr. George Morris from CentraCare and Stearns County Public Health Director Renee Frauendienst. Dr. Morris indicated that he now recommends that everyone wear masks.

This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Sartell Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Sarah Rudnitski. He discussed spring concerns for kids, colds, the flu and more.

This week on WJON's Health Matters Program I talked with Registered Dietitian Kari Collett from A-to-Zinc Nutrition. The topic this week was Diabetes. She talked about the 3 types and which one is most common in the United State and why.

WJON's Award winning program "Health Matters" focused this week on opioids. The nation has dealt with what is being called an "Opioid Crisis" for the past few years. St. Cloud Doctor, Mike Massey from CentraCare described what opioids are, when doctors started prescribing them to patients and why doctros are pressured to not prescribe them as much now.

This week's Health Matters focused on injury prevention with Whitney Burgess from Rejuv Medical. She had lots of suggestions including diet, stretching and correct form for working out.

This week on Health Matters I talk with JR Burgess from Rejuv Medical. The topic is Life Balance. JR talks about keeping priorities in check and not forgetting about your health. Putting in long hours at work and eating poorly can take a toll on people.

This week on Health Matters on WJON I talk with Rejuv Medical Nutritionist Kari Sholing about Protein. She describes what protein is, why we need it, how it pertains to weight loss and building muscle mass.