Ruth Van Gerpen, MS, RN, shares the importance of knowing your medical history, and how knowing this, might  help you prevent the chance of developing health problems later in life.

What are the most important numbers every woman should know to keep control of her heart health? Sara Hargreaves, MD, Bryan Heart vascular surgeon, shares the five crucial numbers every woman needs to know to have a strong and healthy heart.

There comes a time when you realize, it’s time. This is my life, my heart, my health and it’s important. It’s time for a life-long, smart approach to heart health. Listen as Jackie Bates, cardiac rehabilitation registered nurse with Bryan Health, discusses the different nutrition and heart health messages out there and give you the knowledge to improve your overall health.

Balance allows you to maintain a stable and upright position when sitting, standing, reaching, walking and leaning. If you have a balance problem, you may experience tripping, swaying, stumbling, dizziness, vertigo or even falling. Your balance may seem fine when standing still or performing a single task, but balance problems may become apparent when you move about or try to do more than one thing at a time, such as walking while turning your head to talk to another person. In this segment, Laura Corbridge, Bryan physical therapist, discusses vertigo and how based on evaluation and testing, a specific treatment plan will be developed to improve and develop your balance system.

While smoking causes the majority of lung cancers, lung cancer also occurs in people who have never smoked or been exposed to secondhand smoke.Listen as Dr. Bill Johnson, pulmonologist with Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties, comes on to discuss your risk of developing lung cancer, and the steps you can take for prevention and early detection so that you can see if you or a loved one qualify for this low-dose CT scan screening.

Stress can affect you in many different ways. Some stress might affect you in a positive way. However, if you have negative stress, it can contribute to heart disease and put you at risk for serious health issues. Listen as Bobbi Clinch discusses how stress can affect your heart and ways to lower your stress levels for a healthier life.

We’ve all heard the experts tell us about the symptoms of heart attack, where a man gasps, clutches his chest and falls to the ground. In reality, a women's heart attack and heart disease symptoms may be very different. Listen as Dr. Matthew Johnson, cardiologist at Bryan Heart, discusses the symptoms of heart disease and how women need to be aware of the differences.

According to the NIH, in the United States, 1 in 4 women dies from heart disease. In fact, coronary heart disease (CHD)—the most common type of heart disease—is the #1 killer of both men and women in the United States. You can find out if you are at risk for heart disease with HeartAware. It's quick, free and confidential. If you are at risk, you can meet with a nurse about your health. In this segment, Dr. Ryan Shelstad, cardiothoracic surgeon at Bryan Heart, discusses risk factors and what women can control vs. what they can't control when it comes to heart disease.

At Bryan outpatient rehabilitation, we have the skilled physical therapists and advanced technology to help improve your balance in order to prevent future falls. Our evaluation begins with a detailed history and clinical screening to determine what specific tests are appropriate for your condition. Listen as Laura Corbridge, physical therapist at Bryan Health, discusses how best to help you reduce the risk and prevent falls.

Flat head syndrome can happen when a baby sleeps in the same position for long periods of time. There are some simple things a parent can do like changing your baby's sleep position, and providing tummy time. In this segment, Brandy Escamilla, physical therapist at Bryan Health, offers tips for parents on how they can avoid flat head syndrome or twisted neck.