There are many stresses that interrupt us daily, but the pressure put upon your heart is particularly important to consider. By knowing your numbers and understanding the new blood pressure and hypertension guidelines, you can reduce your risk of other serious diseases. Todd Tessendorf, MD, Bryan Heart cardiologist, joins the show to share what those numbers mean and how to change them.

There’s a lot of pressure in our society to be happy, especially during the holidays. However, for many the holidays can be a very stressful time. For parents, the holidays can be especially hectic. Running around for your children, planning holiday gatherings and making sure everyone is having a great holiday season. But what about you? Are you feeling too stressed out to have yourself a good holiday season? Joining the show to discuss managing the stress of the holiday season, and some great tips for parents on self care is, Dr. Dave Miers. He is the counseling and program development manager for mental health services at Bryan Medical Center.

With heart disease being the number-one killer of both men and women in the U.S., it might seem to be an inevitable fate for you or your loved ones. Not so! In fact, a balanced diet – something completely within your control - is one of the most important factors in fostering heart health. In this informative segment Ashley Larson, registered dietitian with the Bryan Diabetes Center, joins the show to share how easy it is for you to reduce the controllable risk factors of heart disease through proper diet and nutrition.

Wisdom teeth, also called third molars ( 3rds ), are the four back teeth that generally erupt between the ages of 17 and 21. Having your wisdom teeth removed is a procedure that helps to protect oral health. Nearly 85 percent of people have had their wisdom teeth removed by adulthood. Those who do not remove their wisdom teeth will want to schedule routine dental appointments as the potential for developing problems with wisdom teeth health increases with age. In this segment Kevin Rieck,DDS, discusses why some people may need to have their wisdom teeth removed and what they can expect from the procedure.

For new moms, having a baby can be the most exciting time of their lives, yet this can also be a very challenging time. If you are suffering from postpartum depression, you may feel overwhelmed. You may feel as if you are never going to be able to become the mother you want to be. In this segment, Jill Brandl, mental health nurse practitioner at Bryan Heartland Psychiatry, joins the show to offer help to new mothers that are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression and to explain the treatment options and support available at Bryan Health.

Parenting is life-changing, rewarding and filled with excitement. CapitalMOM is a Bryan Health online community for Nebraska parents and grandparents to connect, learn and grow with one another through all stages of life.Listen in as Jill Rolfson, a registered dietitian, explains the importance of helping to find creative ways to help your child eat nutritiously even if they are a picky eater.

Everyone can feel lonely from time to time, as it is a normal response to life's challenges. However, if your feelings of loneliness happen often and for weeks at a time, you might want to consider seeking professional support. At Bryan mental health services in Lincoln, we are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, offering a wide range of treatments and mental health services ranging from counseling to emergency crisis assistance, outpatient and inpatient hospitalization. In this segment, Dr. Dave Miers discusses how you can cope with feelings of loneliness and gives some great tips to get you back on the road to a happier life.

Doctors at Bryan Medical Center are the first in Nebraska to perform an innovative new procedure for severe asthma patients called bronchial thermoplasty (BT). It is an outpatient procedure for adults whose asthma is not controlled with medications. In this segment, Dr. John Trapp, pulmonologist with Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties and Dr. Vinay Mehta, allergist-immunologist with Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates, discuss how Bryan Medical Center offers innovative severe asthma treatment with proven results that include fewer visits to the ED and fewer asthma attacks so that you can start enjoying life.

The orthopedic specialists at Bryan Medical Center are committed to improving your quality of life. We offer a full spectrum of services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our goal is simple: to return our patients to normal function as quickly and safely as possible. If you have pain in your knees or your shoulders, this segment is for you. Matthew Byington, DO, Prairie Orthopaedic, discusses how our Lincoln, Neb.-based orthopedic doctors and surgeons work with you and your primary care doctor to develop individualized treatment plans that will help get you back to your normal lifestyle as quickly as possible.

Nebraska has a very high prevalence of radon in homes. One out of every two radon tests conducted in the state is elevated. Homes with an annual average radon level at or above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) should be mitigated to reduce radon levels.The Nebraska Radon Program recommends all homes be tested for radon as testing is the only way to know the radon level in your home. In this segment, Matt Loehr, health industrial hygiene specialist with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, joins the show to discuss how testing your home for radon is easy and inexpensive. There are safe, effective ways to reduce radon levels in your home if they are elevated.