Wellness Wednesday from The Current

Taking time to feel and express gratitude is important for our hearts, minds, and relationships. Psychiatrist Lidia Zylowska shares some tips on making gratitude a habit.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Giving to others is an important part of our own well-being, and the need is great. Ahead of Minnesota’s annual Give to the Max Day, Jill Riley spoke with Allison O’Toole of Second Harvest Heartland, a nonprofit working to feed the hungry.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Naps take practice. That’s just one of the helpful hits that neurologist Michael Howell shares with Jill Riley as we move forward from falling back.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

“Hygge” isn’t just a buzzword, it describes a pattern of habits that can help us stay healthy and contented during the long Minnesota winter. Theresa Nutt, an expert on integrative health and well-being, gets cozy with Jill Riley as they discuss how to make hygge work for you.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month…but what exactly should we be aware of? Oncologist Todd Tuttle tells Jill Riley what scientists are learning about breast cancer and what steps can help make you safer.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

When will Covid-19 vaccines be approved for children under 12? How do we know they will be safe? Pediatrician Jill Foster tells Jill Riley how the approval process works, and what the expected timeline looks like right now.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

ADHD is often associated with children, which makes it all the more important to understand the symptoms and treatment options for the many adults who also experience challenges with attention and executive functioning. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

After realizing that some music fans with invisible disabilities weren't able to attend concerts, singer-songwriter Jason Isbell became involved with an organization called KultureCity, which works to accommodate different sensory needs in public spaces. He joined Jill Riley to talk about what that means, and why it's important. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Even as we fight to end the Covid-19 pandemic, an ongoing pandemic of violence against women continues around the world. Cheryl Thomas, of Global Rights for Women, joins Jill Riley to share some perspective and advice. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Dr. Mustafa al'Absi tells Jill Riley that he expects the cumulative effects of the stress we've all experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic to be serious and long-lasting. There are steps we can take, though, to reduce those effects. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.