Talk! with Audrey

Can't sleep? Dr. Phyllis Zee, the Chief of Sleep Medicine with the Department of Neurology at Northwestern University has the results of a survey recently conducted and presented at the 2019 World Sleep Congress. It's called "How America Sleeps and Wakes.”

Pulmonologist and COPD expert with GSK, Dr. Tom Corbridge and Candace Norris, who's living with COPD join me to talk about the importance of having an open conversation with your healthcare provider about COPD symptoms and how a management plan could potentially improve long-term care.

Chef and cookbook author Letícia Moreinos Schwartz is helping those with type 2 diabetes improve their eating habits during American Diabetes Month. She's working with Merck on A Touch of Sugar, it's a documentary narrated by acclaimed actress, Viola Davis that dives into America's type 2 diabetes epidemic and Letícia joins me now to discuss her role in the film and how type 2 diabetes impacts the Hispanic community.

As we approach the end of the year, several forces continue to create caution in global markets. To help us all make sense of some of the issues that could impact the market in 2020 . . . Gene Goldman, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research for Cetera Investment Management.

Medicare’s new Plan Finder makes it easy to review and compare Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans. Plan Finder provides a personalized experience to help you learn about different options and select the coverage plan that best meets your needs. My guest is Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Today the food industry is facing many challenges, fraud, contaminations and complex supply chains. Susanne Livingston, director of the IBM Food Trust Network, joins me with information about block chain technology and how it's improving the global food supply and working to ensure your plate is safe from foodborn illnesses.

It’s no secret men can be notoriously bad about keeping up regular doctor’s visits. This November marks National Men’s Health Awareness month, a time of year when Northwestern Medicine encourages men to take charge of their health. Dr. Joshua Halpern, Urologist and assistant professor at Northwestern Medicine is Audrey’s guest.

In the aftermath of another Election day, American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford is hoping that Americans will pause to remember just who it is that makes it possible to freely choose our elected officials.

It’s important people with Medicare understand their coverage options and select the plan that best suits your health needs. This is an important decision for our nation’s Veterans, as they have the opportunity to maximize their coverage by electing to enrol in a Medicare Advantage plan for 2020 that will complement any Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits they may have. Ed Sandrick, Director of the Veterans Channel for Humana is my guest.

Did you know that, a Stroke is a “Brain Attack” and can happen to anyone at any age?  Dr. Andre Fredieu, medical director, Oklahoma Stroke & Neurological Institute, Hillcrest Medical Center joins me to talk about the signs of a stroke and what you should do if someone you know experiences a sudden onset of symptoms.