Faith Health & Home

Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ben Leber has made health and fitness his priority for many years. He joined me recently to talk about how to stay motivated and ways to stay on track in your fitness and wellness goals. Nutritionist Lucas Duppler also chimed in to share the importance of protein in a clean and balanced diet.

Leading IBD specialist Dr. Kara De Felice, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, joined me to discuss the symptoms of IBD and innovative detection and monitoring options that are now available to help Crohn’s disease patients manage their health.

Katie Brown, Vice President, Support and Survivorship Programs, LUNGevity, and Anita Logsdon, RN, BSN, MSN, OSN, Oncology Hematology Care joined me to discuss the unique challenges and experiences of caregivers for people fighting such a devastating disease as lung cancer in light of findings from a NEW national survey of caregivers of people with lung cancer. They also shared advice on much needed resources and support.

I spoke with Dr. Wayne Aldredge, President of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) to learn more about the new page. He also shared important facts about periodontal disease and the best steps to prevent it.

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The 4th of July is the biggest grilling day of the year and the perfect opportunity to show off your skills at the grill. Grab your apron and treat your guests to a flavorful menu they will enjoy more than the fireworks display!

To help backyard chefs prepare an epic menu, Great American BBQ tour host Mike Peters joined me to share his grilling expertise with tips and recipes for upgrading your grilled chicken game and how to add smoky flavor to your grilled goods like a pro pit master – no smoker required!

Heart Valve Ambassador Robert Epps shared his personal story with me in order to offer help and hope to others. The retired U.S. Coast Guard Sr. Chief Petty Officer underwent open heart surgery after his heart valve issues were detected during a regular check-up. He went on to found the National Organization for Aortic Awareness. Also joining him was AHA Spokesperson Eldrin Lewis, M.D., M.P.H., who discussed more information about heart valve disease and the Heart Valve Ambassador Program.

One of the founders of LightKeeper Pro joined me to share more details about the time-saving device, as well as these key Holiday lighting tips.

It’s Important to Understand Your Risk Factors for Pneumococcal Pneumonia as You Get Older. Dr. Norman H. Edelman, Senior Scientific Advisor at the American Lung Association, joined me to discuss some surprising new survey results, and to stress the awareness of pneumococcal pneumonia among Baby Boomers and older Gen X-ers who may think they are not at personal risk. READ MORE: http://scl.io/wWQb43ai

Brooke Faught, Clinical Director of the Women's Institute for Sexual Health, recently joined me to discuss the current shifts in attitudes toward women’s sexual health, and why it’s taken so long for women to feel comfortable in discussing these issues with their doctors. She also shared some of the treatments that currently are available for women who may need help.

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