The Wellcast

Back pain is one of the most common and difficult occupational health problems and is a common reason for absence from work.

Although back pain may be painful and uncomfortable, it is not usually serious and is more common among adults between 35 and 55 years old.

Occupational health provider, Dr. Jeff Meyer here to talk about low back pain.

Maybe your partner has told you that your snore is deafening, or you've woken up on more than your fair share of mornings feeling less than refreshed.

In these instances, it may be a case that something is disrupting your normal night’s sleep.

Today, pulmonologist, Andrew Stiehm will talk with us about the signs and symptoms of sleep Apnea and how to get back to a better night sleep.

Whole grains are a delicious way to eat healthy and lower our risk of many chronic diseases like asthma, inflammatory disease and high blood pressure.

However, there are those who don't or can't eat gluten, so their whole grain consumption has to plummet, right? Wrong!

Janel Hemmesch, a bariatric dietitian at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Bariatric Center, helps us navigate living gluten-free while keeping whole grains at the table.

For a lot of moms, especially first-time moms, returning to work after maternity leave is often hard and it can be a struggle to manage work and family responsibilities.

Dr. Maried Celkis, who recently returned from parental leave, will give advice on making the transition back to work and trying to find a realistic work-life balance.

You may have noticed your parent is forgetting things, or repeating the same story.

Normal aging can cause some forgetfulness.

It is normal to have some trouble learning new material or needing more time to remember it.

But normal aging does not lead to dramatic memory loss. Such memory loss is due to other diseases.

How can you tell if the changes you’re seeing are part of the normal aging process or if it’s a symptom of something more serious?

Dr. Gail Risse explains what to look for, and the steps you can take to get your loved ones the help they may need.

Young people who engage in healthy activities get better grades and feel better about themselves.

Schools can play a critical role in helping establish these healthy behaviors that lead to academic - and lifelong - success.

Due to academic demands, schools have shortened gym and recess time, leaving students to sit for longer periods of time.

So are children getting enough movement in their day?

Dr. David Johnson explains why getting enough activity is vital to helping your child excel in school.

Can the flu shot give you the flu?

Is the flu just a like a bad cold?

Do you need to get the flu shot every year?

These questions and more are frequently asked during flu season.

In this segment, Dr. Katelyn Mohrbacher sheds light on common seasonal flu vaccine myths and facts.

It seems that for some people, every time they get a cold, a sinus infection follows.

Seasonal allergies also get the blame for causing sinus headaches and infections.

Are some people just prone to getting sinus infections?

Is there anything they can do to prevent them?

Joining the show is Dr. Bruce Dennison, Otolaryngologist with Allina Health. He shares the best advice on preventing sinus infections and dealing with them if they occur.

Autumn is arriving soon which means the change in season can bring an onset of sneezing and sniffles.  

Allergist, Dr. Kenneth Johns shares expert advices about fall allergies and the types of allergic reactions that thirty million Americans experience during the fall season.

Use these top tips to avoid the fall from bringing you down with possible seasonal allergies.

Being a caregiver for someone who is terminally ill can at times be stressful and exhausting, but there is help.

Allina Health Hospice and Palliative Care physician and medical director, Dr. Joe Amberg joins us to talk about hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support to your loved one, as well as their family and friends.