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Dr. David Hilden (MD, MPH, FACP) is a practicing Internal Medicine physician and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC), Hennepin County’s premier safety net hospital in downtown Minneapolis. Join him and his colleagues for expert knowledge, inspiring stories, and thoughtful insight from the front lines of today’s hospitals and clinics. They also take your questions, too! Have you ever just wanted to ask a doctor…well…anything? Email us at healthymatters@hcmed.org, call us at 612-873-TALK (8255) or tweet us @DrDavidHilden. We look forward to building on the success of our storied radio talk show (13 years!) with our new podcast, and we hope you'll join us. In the meantime, be healthy, and be well.
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01/05/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS04_E06 - How to Live to be 100 (or Die Trying...)When it comes to our longevity, there's certainly no shortage of advice out there. We'll often get an earful about the superfood du jour, fad diets, or trendy exercise routines - but what's the word from an actual MD on the subject? Are there really keys to living a longer, healthier life? And can I still eat bacon?Well, on Episode 6 of our show, we'll be joined by an extra special guest - Dr. Dav...
12/22/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS04_E05 - A is for Alcohol. A Primer.Are you doing a "Dry January"? Do your family gatherings get a little more colorful when the wine starts flowing? Like it or not, alcohol plays a role in many of our lives, both directly and indirectly. It lives deep within the fabric of our society (and it has since ancient times!) but there've been quite a few changes to how the medical community has viewed it in the past decade. But is it all ba...
12/08/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS04_E04 - Decoding Food LabelsOur diets are a major contributor to our overall health, so of course it's important to know what's in the food we eat. And what better way would there be to find out what's in our food than to read its label? But let's face it, oftentimes food labels can be confusing, and sometimes even a little misleading. So how do you interpret what's on a food label? What does each of the items mean for our diets?&nb...
11/24/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS04_E03 - All About Gout!Gout! It's kind of a funny word, but ask anyone who's got experience with it, and it is no joke! It's on the rise in the U.S., and although men are the more likely candidates, women and even some dogs(!) are also susceptible. But what is it exactly? Why is it so often found in our big toes? And, which dogs can actually get Gout?!Many people who have experienced a Gout flare are quick to say it's the most...
11/10/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS04_E02 - Dr. Thomas Wyatt and the Hospital's Front Door (Open 24/7/365)It can be said that the emergency department is the front door between a community and healthcare - that never closes. Within it, there's an immense team of providers working together to attend to anyone and everyone who comes in through the door - every hour of every day. Safe to say, it's an intensely busy place with no two days ever being the same.Hennepin County Medical C...
10/27/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS04_E01 - Elder Essentials: Keys to Aging Gracefully and Caring for Older AdultsThough some of us might not like to admit it, it's a fact that right now, we're all getting (at least a little) older. But aging doesn't have to be scary, and there are certainly better practices to helping our loved ones - and ourselves - age in the best way possible. But what does "healthy aging" really mean? How do we distinguish a "senior moment" from someth...
10/13/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E24 - Insomnia... and How to Fix It.I’m sure most of all of us would agree that sleep is precious…But sooner or later we all run into issues falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. Of course, missing out on quality sleep can have direct consequences on how well we function in our daily lives, but did you know it can have real consequences on your physical and mental health as well? So, when is it actually insomnia versus just ...
09/29/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E23 - Measles! They're baaaaaaack...Measles! There's been a bit of an outbreak recently across the planet which has raised significant public health concerns in many of our communities - including in Minnesota. So, we thought it was time to get wise on the topic. Many of us have gotten our MMR vaccines (and for good reason!), so does that mean we're safe? What is Measles exactly? How is it transmitted and why is the vi...
09/15/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E22 - Caring Beyond Cure - Exploring Hospice CareA birth is something that is often prepared for and certainly talked about without reservation, but conversations about death and dying can be difficult and something many of us would like to avoid whenever possible. Although that's understandable, these conversations around end-of-life are likely among the most important ones we can have with those we love and our healthcare providers.Hospice might ...
09/01/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E21 - The Dizzying World of POTSLightheaded? Short of breath? Heart racing for no good reason? POTS is one of the more mysterious subjects in medicine in recent years, and although it's been around for quite some time, it has really come to the fore since the COVID pandemic. But what is it exactly? What causes it? How is it diagnosed, and more importantly, how is it treated? The multitude of symptoms around pots ...
08/18/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E20 - From Hurt to Healing: The Power of Being Trauma-InformedToday, we're diving into a topic that's crucial but often overlooked: adverse childhood events (ACEs), and trauma-informed care (TIC). According to the CDC, nearly two-thirds of all U.S. adults have experienced one or more ACEs. That’s how common they are, and the effects of these adverse events can add up over time. Many of us may not realize how deeply early experiences of stress, negl...
08/04/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E19 - The A-Z on Abdominal HerniasHernias! They're a lot more common than you think, and in fact over 20 million hernias are repaired every year! All genders and ages - from babies to the elderly - can have a hernia, so it's high time we talked about them on the show. They won't go away on their own, so it's good to know your options if you suspect you have one (or know you already do...). On episode 19 we'll be joined by Dr. Rachel Pay...
07/21/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E18 - Face It, It Hurts...Understanding Orofacial PainToothaches! Neuralgias! Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)! Apart from these being great Scrabble words, they are also just a few things that fall under the category of Orofacial Pain. Any one of these conditions can severely impact our daily lives, with wide-ranging effects that can extend well beyond pain. They can affect the way we eat, speak, breathe, and even ho...
07/07/24The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E17 - Beyond Medication - Effective Strategies for Pain ManagementOn a scale of 0-10, where is your pain right now? We've all been asked that question at one point or another, but really - think about where it is right now. Most of us experience some level of pain throughout our daily lives that we manage in one way or another, and oftentimes we assume that the best tools for dealing with pain are medications. But they've got their down...
06/23/2024The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E16 - The Next Step for Community Violence Prevention & InterventionThe rise of community violence has become an alarming issue in many areas, impacting the daily lives of residents, law enforcement, hospital personnel, and the overall health of neighborhoods. As these incidents increase, they bring with them a host of health (and life) problems that extend beyond immediate safety concerns. Understanding the causes and effects is crucial for develo...
06/09/2024The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E15 - UroLogic: Understanding Men's Urological ConditionsThis is the second in a 2-part series on Urology (Episode 12 focused primarily on Women's urologic conditions and the pelvic floor) and on this episode we'll shed some light on the conditions that affect millions of men worldwide. From BPH, to urinary incontinence, and yes, erectile dysfunction - we'll explore the anatomy and function of the male urinary and reproductive processes, and trea...
05/26/2024The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E14 - Brainstorms and Breakthroughs - The Science of Strokes Chances are we've all known someone who has suffered a stroke, and it turns out they're a lot more common than we might think - nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. every year. Brain health is essential to our wellbeing and suffering a stroke can have profound and even life-altering effects, assuming the patient survives the event. But how can we identify a stroke? What should...
05/12/2024The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E13 - Focus on Psychosis - A Conversation with a Clinical Psychologist Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, Hallucinations, Bipolar Disorder... These are some of the many conditions that fall under the category of Psycosis. But did you know that 1 in every 30 people in the U.S. will experience a psychotic event at some point in their life? But who is most at risk? What are some of the early signs? How is psychosis diagnosed...
04/28/2024The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E12 - Strengthening Our Understanding of the Pelvic FloorThe Pelvic Floor. Everyone with a pelvis, has a pelvic floor. But what is it? For starters, it's something many of us take for granted - until issues arise... And although pelvic floor issues commonly effect women, they effect plenty of men as well. From feeling like you need to sprint to the bathroom every five minutes, to anxiety around the body's ability to "hol...
04/14/2024The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E11 - Keeping Up with PacemakersThe heart is pretty amazing. In the orchestra the human body, the heart is the conductor, but sometimes, even the most skilled maestro needs a little backup. Enter pacemakers, the tiny conductors that can help us keep the beat. But when might you need one? How are they implanted? How long do they last? And can I still use the microwave?Join us to learn about the world of pacemakers wit...
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