Many people suffer from chronic headaches or migraines which can have a debilitating effect on a person's quality of life. Dr. Michael Sethna and Dr. Katie Ferguson are both neurologists and explain the differences between the two, what causes them, and treatment options. Susie Jones gets answers to your questions from the Minnesota State Fair.

More studies reveal the negative impact social media has on mental health, especially for young people. Dr. David Nathan is a psychologist with Allina Health and explains why this is becoming a troubling trend and what can be done to address addiction, as well as prepare for changes in the future. If you or someone you know needs help, call the Mental Health Hotline at 988.

This week we are talking sleep and breathing issues with Dr. Andrew Stiehm of Allina Health who specializes in sleep deprivation, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, pulmonary issues and much more! We discuss restless legs syndrome in correlation with sleep problems, narcolepsy, what kind of pulmonary issues , how does one get tested for sleep apnea, alternatives to sleep apnea CPAP masks, the effect of the smoky air quality on our respiratory system and much more!

Today we discuss the importance and awareness of lung cancer and preview an incredible event coming up. We begin chatting with Dr. Manish Patel, he is an oncologist with the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center discussing the recent air quality, how often should you be tested, effects of secondhand smoke, radon and much more including the latest in lung cancer research and we also discussed the mission of Breath of Hope with Teri Cannon - they have a Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk and Run coming up at Harriet Island on Saturday supporting those affected by lung cancer.

This week we had Denny Long chat with Lydia Burr - Director of Clinical Services with Hazelden Betty Ford as they have a new model of care when it comes to addressing the mental illness and addiction problem as they have been the top care provider when it comes to therapies, resources and more with those who experience the struggle of mental health issues and overcoming the throughs of addiction! We also address some of the perspectives of what being a patient at Hazelden Betty Ford is like, various therapies offered, insurance coverage for patients seeking help and much more on the unique model of care that Hazelden provides for its patients!

This morning we had a WCCO Radio Sunday reunion as our friend Dr. Hilden joined Denny Long in for Susie Jones and we take any and all questions from you the listeners from diabetes questions to neuropathy, otoconia or ear crystals, heart conditions. measles and RSV and much more with Doctor Hilden!

Many questions have been raised coming out of a recent study done on pediatric health when it comes to mental wellness, obesity and much more - however, we learned from Dr. Chase Shutak, Medical Director of Pediatrics with Children’s Minnesota who specializes in pediatric care said that there is also a lot of the information we already know but maybe need to reiterate to our youth - we discuss that and dive into some of the findings in a recent study with this new health administration in 2025 and what they are saying about how we can better attack some of the more unhealthy habits with our children and teens!

With all of the festivities this weekend with the Fourth of July there is always a need to prevent serious injury - we chat with Kaytlin Hanson the Trauma Prevention Coordinator for Hennepin Healthcare on how to be proactive and act fast in some of the more serious situations as the summer days go along there are so many risk factors in play when we are out having fun. Whether it is fireworks, hiking outdoors, water activities at the lake, even maintaining hydration - and more!

Today we chatted with Robert “Adam” Terrell, MS with Hennepin Healthcare about Speech Pathology - who is in need of speech pathology, what are some of the primary signs of speech or hearing struggles which would create issues that lead to needing assistance. We also dive into some of the reasoning behind people seeking out help when it comes to concussions for example or anything people may experience in everyday life. We also allow you to chime in with any questions for Adam!

In the chaotic world we currently live in there are so many serving and who have served and suffer from PTSD so in honor of PTSD Awareness Month we chatted with Col. Wayne Quist and Dr Steve Lansing with Vets Empowered, share their experiences, the suffering people they know have undergone due to this terrible disorder and they both share how summer traditions like fireworks and more affect those with PTSD including their own lives! We take your listener questions and Dr. Steve Lansing explains other sources of PTSD aside from being in combat as the numbers of those who struggle with PTSD have grown dramatically over the last few decades!