Your Best Life
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Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
This week we learn all about therapy dogs! Charlotte Feckers joins us with Rose, a yellow lab serving our rehabilitation patients. Find out how these dogs become certified therapy animals, and how they help both patients and our colleagues. MercyOne uses therapy animals all across the state of Iowa - Sidney, Baxter, Gracie, Bubba, Zuzu and Leo in Des Moines, Cooper and Mac in Dubuque, and Jimi in Siouxland!
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Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
The holidays are here, and this week we're joined by Tim Horrigan, MD to discuss things to consider when buying gifts for children and teenagers. We'll cover age recommendations, electronics, screen time, headphones, board games and getting outside! Dr. Horrigan let us know about a great website for activities called NFL Play 60.
What was your favorite toy growing up? What are some things you have learned about gifts in the past? We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at podcast@mercyhealth.com or fill out the submission form at www.MercyOne.org/podcast
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Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
This week we discuss winter heart health with Youssef Nasr, MD, a cardiologist from MercyOne North Iowa Heart Center. Learn why the winter season brings an elevated risk to heart attack, and what some individuals should keep in mind when they head outside to shovel snow. We also cover the signs you may be experiencing a heart attack.
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Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
This week we are joined by Dr. Richard Deming from MercyOne Des Moines Cancer Center to discuss the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping, and the outbreak of severe lung disease associated with vaping. Dr. Deming is also the founder of Above and Beyond Cancer, a public charity with a mission to elevate the lives of those touched by cancer, to create a healthier world. The group's journeys have led participants to places like Mount Everest Base Camp and the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and every year the American Cancer Society promotes the "Great American Smokeout" on November 21. To learn about resources to help you quit smoking, click here. Check out Iowa Department of Public Health overview of vaping, e-cigarettes and electronic smoking devices.
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Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
This week we take a deeper dive into techniques for managing stress. Colby and Sheri talk about some proven methods to bring a little bit of peace to your life, and explain why stress isn’t always a bad thing!
Do you have any stress management tips to share? Send us your feedback to podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at www.MercyOne.org/podcast
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Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
We "gained" an hour with the end of Daylight Saving, but here come shorter days, longer nights and colder weather! We're joined by psychologist Dan Ekstrom and Chris Latta, director of Behavioral Health and Emergency Care at MercyOne Northeast Iowa, to discuss the impact these colder, shorter days can have on our well-being. We'll cover seasonal affective disorder (SAD), different stresses the holidays can bring - such as financial stress or family stress - as well as general discussion around behavioral health and living your best life!
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Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
It's flu season! In this episode, we're joined by pediatrician Dr. Daniel Wright to talk about influenza. We discuss why it's important for most people to get a flu shot, why there are sometimes shortages in vaccine, what influenza is, and why it's different than the "stomach flu." We all learned something in this discussion and bet you will too!
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Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
It's October, and that means this episode is all about breast health! We're joined by Dr. Meghna Krishnan, a radiologist fellowship-trained in breast imaging; and Kelly Flaucher, supervisor of breast care at MercyOne Waterloo Breast Center.
Learn about risk factors for breast cancer, why it's important to know your breast density, breast screening tips and much more.
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Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
October brings colder weather, Halloween candy, and we’re looking ahead to holiday gatherings and big holiday meals! We’re joined by Registered Dietitian Virginia Brown for some expert advise about holiday eating, and general guidelines to follow when it comes to our daily diet.
Should you skip meals to make room for a big holiday meal? Do trending diets work? We cover a wide range of topics to help you keep the weight off over winter.
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Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
In this episode, Sheri and Merriam are joined by Physical Therapist Bryndee Nichols for some "real talk" about an issue that many women (and some men) have to deal with: incontinence. Why does it happen? How can it be treated? We sort out some fact vs. fiction, and what people can do to provide them some relief.
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Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Do you know your numbers? Cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI)... What does it all mean?!? Why should anyone care? Sheri, Colby, Merriam and Deb explain the number games.
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Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
We're tackling fall sports and concussions in this episode! We're joined by Adrian Rains, PA-C, ATC, a family medicine provider who spent several years as an athletic trainer; and Colby shares his experiences as a long-time high school football coach.
What are signs of a concussion? How many concussions can an athlete have before it's not safe? What needs to happen before an athlete can return to their sport? It's not all about football, we cover women's sports too!
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Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Don't be a dumbbell, start using them instead! On this episode, Sheri, Colby & Merriam discuss the importance of strength training! It's not all about bulking up, it's a key to life and living!
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Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Welcome to Your Best Life - powered by MercyOne! In our debut podcast, Sheri & Colby discuss: What is "wellness?" How well are you? When was the last time you did something for yourself to be more well? How long did you stick to it? What are the struggles of being well? How do you conquer them to start a more healthy and well life?
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