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08/07/22The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 18 - Sit up straight!  We're talking to a Chiropractor... Lower back pain!  Upper Back pain!  And what the heck is Tech Neck?! It's time to sit up straight and check in with Dr. Richard Printon of Hennepin Healthcare.  Join us for Episode 18 where we cover all things in chiropractic domain.  Learn about what causes back pain, self care tips,  and what to do with persistent back and joint pain.  Plus get a look into how chiropractics has become an integral part of the multi-modal treatment of patients at Hennepin Healthcare.  Referenced in this Podcast:https://www.mckenzieinstituteusa.org/ Got a question for the doc?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

07/24/22The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 17 - Hilden's House Calls - An AMA with the MD MPH FACP Ever wondered - Why does it hurt when I do this?  Is there a downside to eating all these pickled foods? Could doing the Wordle actually be good for you? And what’s the story on monkeypox? We've all got questions for the doctor, and now you have a doctor for all of those questions! Join us for Episode 17 as we take another deep dive into the wide world of healthcare.  Dr. Hilden fields questions from podcast listeners about a recent polio case in the U.S., the new 9-8-8 mental health hotline, Paxlovid’s effectiveness, shingles vaccines, and more!   Got a question for the doc?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

07/10/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 16 - Pins and Needles - Let's Talk Acupuncture! Headaches!  Menopause!  Digestion!  Sleep!  Can acupuncture really help with all of these?  How does it fit into the healthcare system?  Do those pins hurt?  Is it all hype?Well, it's been practiced for over 3000 years, so it's probably safe to assume it's not just hype...On episode 16 of the podcast, we're joined by Jessica Brown, one of 8(!) licensed acupuncturists at Hennepin Healthcare, for an in-depth look into the practice.  Learn about Qi, how the procedure is done, how it works on the body and what you might expect from treatment.  We promise, it wont hurt... Got a question for the doc?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

06/26/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 15 - Hilden's House Calls - An AMA with the MD MPH FACP Ever wondered - Why does it hurt when I do this?  What can I do about this eye twitching? How do I get rid of all this grody ear wax? We've all got questions for the doctor, and now you have a doctor for all of those questions! Join us for episode 15 as we take another deep dive into the wide world of healthcare.  Dr. Hilden fields questions from podcast listeners about limbs falling asleep, hair loss, tinnitus, ear wax (eew) - and a whole slew of other healthcare topics! Got a question for the doc?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

6/12/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 14 - Get a Foothold on Feet with Specialist Dr. Nicole BauerlyBunions! Toenails! Turf toe! LUNA Machines! And... Vick's VapoRub? Are your dogs barkin'? Everyone can relate to some type of foot pain or discomfort whether it's as simple as an ingrown toenail or something more complicated like plantar fasciitis. (Just what is that anyway?) Join us for a conversation with Dr. Nicole Bauerly, foot specialist and podiatric surgeon from Hennepin Healthcare, where we cover all things feet better than your warmest pair of socks.  Hear about stress fractures, diabetic foot sores, and that favorite pair of snazzy running shoes you have -- well you might have to get rid of those! Plus we tackle a few bonus questions from our listeners at the end of the show.Here's the link to LUNA that I promised during our conversation together.Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

5/29/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 13 - Talking All Things Pharmacy with a Pharm DWhat's with the expiration date on our drugs?  What is Noloxone?  Why are prescriptions so expensive in the U.S.?Pharmacists are an essential piece of the healthcare puzzle, and frankly, we wouldn't really have much of a healthcare system without them.  Join us for Episode 13 of The Healthy Matters Podcast where we explore all things pharmacy with Dr. Laurie Willhite, a Pharmacy Doctor at Hennepin Healthcare.How much does a pill weigh?  Well, not very much.   But Hennepin Healthcare pharmacies alone disposed of expired meds in the community equal to the weight of the entire starting lineup of the Minnesota Vikings - just last year!  Learn about the best practices for staying on top of your medications, when and how to dispose of them, as well as a role you can play to help with the opioid epidemic, on Episode 13 of The Healthy Matters Podcast!Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

5/15/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 12 - ah—Ah—AH— ALLERGIES! Peanuts!  Dust mites!  Pollen!  Cats!  Can’t live with ‘em, can’t really live without ‘em.  As it turns out up to 30% of the population is allergic to them, and a ton of other things.  Did you know that your hair is a sponge for pollen?  Or that your bed is a breeding ground for dust mites?  Is there really such thing as a hypoallergenic dog breed?  Join us for episode 12 of The Healthy Matters Podcast where we’re joined by Dr. John Sweet, allergy specialist and Hennepin Healthcare’s Division Director of Allergy and Immunology, to talk about the wide world of allergies and what you can do to keep them at bay all year long.   Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

4/31/22The Healthy Matters PodcastEpisode - 11 - Moms!  The wisest people we know… Join us for Episode 11 of The Healthy Matters Podcast where, just in time for Mother’s Day, we chat 3 of some of the wisest people we know - moms!  Listen to the lived experiences around the joys and challenges of being a mom from 3 very different perspectives - including Dr. Hilden’s own mom!  From Senegal to the States, we learn once again that indeed it does take a village to raise a child, but mothers sure do a lot of the heavy lifting.  We wish a very happy Mother’s Day to all who share in this.Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

04/17/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 10 - The Myriad Myths in Medicine - Let's Debunk!  We've heard them all before, but is there any truth to the common myths in medicine?  Will the hair I shave really grow back twice as thick?  Is the 5 second rule really a thing?  Who says I have to wait a half an hour after eating before I can go swimming?   Join us for episode 10 where Dr. Hilden covers the origins, validity or shoddy theories behind these and many more of the myths we've all grown up with.  Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

04/03/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 9 - Hilden's House Calls - An AMA with the MD MPH FACP Ever wondered - Why does it hurt when I do this?  What part of the egg is okay to eat (currently)?  What’s a good remedy for snoring? We've all got questions for the doctor, and now you have a doctor for all of those questions! Join us for episode 9 as we take another deep dive into the wide world of healthcare.  Dr. Hilden fields questions from podcast listeners about blood donation, supplements, alcohol consumption, Viagra - and whole slew of other healthcare topics! Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

03/20/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode 8 - An Essential Conversation on Race, Racism and the Healthcare System  The difficult truth is that racism still exists in America (yes, even in healthcare). So what are some things we do to create change? Dr. Nneka Sederstrom, Chief Health Equity Officer at Hennepin Healthcare joins Dr. David Hilden as they confront current issues surrounding racism in healthcare and discuss new programs in place that will work toward a more equitable healthcare system for all.  Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhildenFind out more at www.healthymatters.org

03/06/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode 7 - An Interview with Special Guest WCCO's Jordana Green  Join us for episode 7 as we sit down with radio and TV personality Jordana Green to discuss her storied career in media, how the heck she got to Minneapolis and her own very personal healthcare journey.  Jordana has been interviewing people for a living her entire career and now she hands that role over to Dr. Hilden, as she graciously shares her emotional ongoing battle with Leukemia in the time of COVID.  Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

02/20/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode 6 - Sleeping.  Dreaming.  Sleepsnacking?  A conversation with a Sleep Medicine Doctor Seriously, who doesn't love sleeping?  And who's not curious about dreaming?  And who knew sleep-eating was a thing?Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ranji Varghese, psychiatrist and sleep  medicine specialist from Hennepin Healthcare, where we explore everyone's favorite pastime.  Hear about the basics of sleep, theories about why we dream, tips on how to beat insomnia, the truth about melatonin supplements, and of course, sleep eating.  Plus a few bonus questions from our listeners at the end of the show!Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

02/06/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 5 - Healthy Matters of the Heart (...just in time for Valentine's Day)A broken heart can hurt (a lot) - but has anyone ever died of one?What effect does our mental health have on our physical health? Join us as we take a deep dive into matters of the heart with special guests Dr. Eduardo Colon - Chair of Department of Psychiatry at Hennepin Healthcare, and Dr. Steven Goldsmith - Cardiologist and renowned expert on heart failure.   Gain insight from the experts and hear about cases highlighting the connection between our [physical] hearts and minds.   Learn about the importance managing the stresses of everyday life and catch a few heart-related Hilden's House calls at the end of the show!Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

01/23/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 4 - The Inside Scoop on Addictions - from an Addiction Medicine Specialist Drugs.  Alcohol. Shopping.  Sex. Caffeine. Tobacco.  Overeating. The list goes on...   Why do some people become addicts, and some don't? Join Dr. Hilden and special guest Dr. Charlie Reznikoff, addiction medicine specialist at Hennepin Healthcare, for an inside look at addictions.  Learn about the use and abuse of opioids in medicine, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the opioid crisis, and discover a very surprising link between the two.  Plus hear answers to listener questions in an impromptu session of Hilden's House Calls. Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us! Email - healthymatters@hcmed.org Call - 612-873-TALK (8255) Twitter - @drdavidhilden Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

01/09/22The Healthy Matters PodcastEpisode - 3 - Hilden's House Calls - An AMA with the MD MPH FACPWhy does it hurt when I do this?  Will my hair ever grow back?  What is that ringing in my ears?We've all got questions for the doctor, and now you have a doctor for all of those questions!Apparently there's been a bug going around for the past couple years and Dr. Hilden addresses your questions and concerns regarding COVID-19 with the most up-to-date knowledge.  Get the latest on the new variant and best practices for staying safe as well as insights on other pressing healthcare topics.Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us!Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Twitter - @drdavidhildenFind out more at www.healthymatters.org

01/04/22The Healthy Matters PodcastEpisode 2 - Inspiring Hospital Tales and the Hazards of Black LicoriceHear inside stories about healthcare from the front lines of a safety net hospital in Hennepin County.  Join Dr. Hilden and his guest, practicing physician and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Meghan Walsh, as they share the most inspiring patient cases that have stuck with them over the years - from the heartbreaking to the joyful.  And as a bonus, learn about the hazards of black licorice!Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us!Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Twitter - @drdavidhildenFind out more at www.healthymatters.org

01/04/22The Healthy Matters PodcastEpisode 1 - From Barcodes to Beta Blockers - Welcome to the Healthy Matters Podcast!Welcome to the Healthy Matters Podcast, with host Dr. David Hilden.Get to know the doctor as he takes you on the nickel tour of the podcast (for free!).From a nerdy barcode engineer to a top physician at a premier safety net hospital in downtown Minneapolis, Dr. Hilden introduces the aims and origins of this podcast and his storied career in Medicine.Got a question for the doctor?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us!Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Twitter - @drdavidhildenFind out more at www.healthymatters.org

Welcome to The Healthy Matters Podcast!Join host Dr. David Hilden (MD, MPH, FACP) as he covers all things health, healthcare and what matters to you.Got a question for the doctor?   Feel free to reach out at any of the following:Email:  healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall:  612-873-TALK (8255)Twitter:  @DrDavidHildenWe look forward to building on the success of our storied radio talk show (13 years!) with our new podcast. In the meantime, be healthy, and be well!