Faith Health & Home

Hurricane and severe weather season can be extremely unpredictable, as can be the recovery from severe storms.

Mark McGinnis, an authority in forensic meteorology and an expert in weather hazard planning and weather analysis joined me to share emergency planning methods.

During our chat, Mark provided tips on how to best prepare your family for the coming hurricane season and avoid the troubles that can accompany these storms.

I spoke with Physician-Scientist and Neonatologist Dr. Christina J. Valentine and Lucille Beseler who shared details on on the evolution of infant formula, and what the latest developments mean for new and expecting moms.

Kate joined me to offer her expert insights with homeowners eager to achieve the outdoor space of their dreams. She also shared more about the latest top outdoor living trends along with practical tips for designing and building functional and fresh outdoor areas.

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It may go up and down like a roller coaster, but that’s not what you want your cholesterol to do.

High cholesterol has no symptoms, so while you can’t see it or feel it, it can silently be putting you at risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke if left unchecked. Bottom line – you need to check on a regular basis to be sure your numbers are still in the safe zone.

Dr. Karol Watson, Professor of Medicine/Cardiology, UCLA School of Medicine, joined me to explain why it matters if your cholesterol fluctuates.

Joining her was heart attack survivor and health advocate Eliz Greene, who shared her advice for managing high cholesterol, and why women in particular need to be vigilant about their heart health.

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Celebrity cookbook author and Lifestyle expert Brooke Parkhurst joined me to share more tips to help you and your family commit to a healthier routine during summer break and beyond. Whether you are trying to get back on track after falling off the new year resolution wagon, eat a more balanced diet, or increase your exercise routine, Brooke has advice on how to achieve your healthy eating habits goals!

Ahead of National Women’s Health Week (May 14-21), Poise commissioned a new survey of 1,000 women over age 40 and found many of them make lifestyle concessions to remedy light bladder leaks – a very common women’s health issue.

Women’s health expert, Dr. Jessica Shepard, OBGYN, joined me to share more about the survey findings and what they mean for woman living with light bladder leakage. During our chat, she also debunked the two most common myths surrounding LBL and revealed a variety of solutions available for women with this condition.

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On this episode, I had the pleasure of talking exclusively with Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds on his physical health issues, and how he uses his platform to help others like him who struggle with a chronic and potentially debilitating disease. He also shared his reflections on the band's success, his latest advocacy projects, and how he maintains a healthy lifestyle while on tour. Joining him was Rheumatologist Dr. Hillary Norton.

Louise M. Perkins, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer at Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), joined me to share insights into the experience of people living with melanoma, including those who have dealt with recurrence.

In addition, Jeffrey S. Weber, M.D., Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, New York, discussed the importance of post-surgery treatment in melanoma and how a new therapeutic option may help prevent melanoma from coming back after complete removal of the cancer and affected lymph nodes.

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Dr. Sally Friedewald, Chief of Breast and Women’s Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, joined me to explain what 3D mammography is. She also discussed the significance of this update and what it means for all women, as well as important factors to consider when discussing breast cancer screening options with your physician.

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Hepatologist Mary Rinella, MD joined me to share more about the lung disease NASH, including how it is diagnosed, who is most at risk, and how people with NASH can assist in developing more treatment options.