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Being an effective care partner with someone who has dementia begins with taking time for yourself - physically and mentally. In the process, you’re helping yourself and your loved one.

While it’s recommended that everyone get an annual flu shot, there are several groups of people who are at greater risk of experiencing potentially severe complications if they get the flu. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Bregier, Novant Health medical director of corporate health, breaks down which groups are especially at risk and why now is the time to get the flu shot if you haven’t done so already.

A diet that is high in unhealthy processed foods can cause a variety of long-term health problems. In this podcast, Novant Health registered dietitian Jennifer Anderson Logan speaks with writer Hannah Six about what to avoid. And for more information - visit https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/10-processed-foods-you-dont-have-to-apologize-for-eating

This is the third and final episode in a three-part series on acupuncture. Dr. Russell Greenfield of Novant Health Integrative Medicine addresses one of his personal experiences that led him to do more research on this alternative medicine treatment. 

This is part two of a three-part series on acupuncture. We invite you to join Gina DiPietro from Healthy Headlines as she gets acupuncture from Novant Health licensed acupuncturist Amanda Nolff, who is based in Charlotte. Dr. Russell Greenfield of Novant Health Integrative Medicine also chimes in. 

This is the first of a three-part series on acupuncture. Here to break down what acupuncture is and just how beneficial it can be is Dr. Russell Greenfield of Novant Health Integrative Medicine. We hope you'll join us for part two when our listeners will join us at an acupuncture session.

Novant Health is less than one of 30 hospital systems in the country who offers incisionless brain surgery to treat people with essential tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease. Neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Munyon explains the surgery, known as MR-guided focused ultrasound, and how it fits into Novant Health's commitment to embrace leading-edge technology that helps patients live their best possible life. 

In this podcast, Novant Health registered dietitian Jennifer Anderson Logan talks with writer Hannah Six about how to navigate food temptations during the fall. It may surprise you how much exercise it's going to take to burn off a few of those mini Halloween candy bars. 

In this episode, Novant Health psychotherapist Soltana Nosrati speaks with writer Alicia Roberts about apps, books and web sites for managing stress and anxiety. In addition to the tips, Nosrati explains how she arms her patients with Cognitive Behavior Therapy strategies that will help them cope with the tough moments life sends our way.

Novant Health psychotherapist Soltana Nosrati talks with writer Alicia Roberts about the stress working moms are facing. Roberts is a working mom with two teenagers at home during COVID-19, so she’s facing the same challenge as countless other moms as the pandemic grinds on. Nosrati’s advice: find ways to make peace with the limitations we all face. 

Soltana Nosrati, a Novant Health psychotherapist, discusses what you can do to make political discussions helpful rather than hateful, and other steps you can take to relax heading into an important election.

In the first of a three-part series, Novant Health psychotherapist Soltana Nosrati speaks with writer Alicia Roberts about the stress women are facing and some smart strategies for coping. 

The flu vaccination isn’t something to skip or dread. You especially don’t want the flu if you’ve been infected with COVID-19, or vice versa. Novant Health's Dr. Charles Bregier explains why you should protect yourself this year, and every year.

In this podcast, Dr. Genevieve Brauning at Novant Health SouthPark Family Physicians offers advice on how to navigate the end of the year. Hear her advice around voting, bars, football games, holiday gatherings and more. 

Dr. Karan Shukla at Novant Health Randolph Family Medicine explains the differences and similarities between the flu, a cold and COVID-19. He also offers advice for the upcoming flu season, with a strong recommendation to get the flu vaccine. 

A week after her final brain surgery procedure, Lauren Warden said ‘My scars are proof that I’m still here.’ In this final episode Lauren shares what surprising thing happened after she got home and saw the boys for the first time. She also shares lessons learned and how she is actually thankful for this challenging season in her life.

In episode four of five, we caught up with Lauren Warden one day after her brain surgery in the intensive care unit at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. It was there that she told us for the first time in three years she no longer has a headache. Stick around to learn how being finished is bittersweet and find out what she is looking forward to doing next.  

Episode three in this five-part series about Lauren Warden’s brain surgery journey picks up with her neurosurgeon, Dr. Rashid Janjua, at Novant Health Brain and Spine Surgery. In addition to sharing the clinical side of her case, Dr. Janjua also shares what motivates him to take care of his patients and why he came to think so highly of Lauren. 

Episode two in this five-part series picks up with Lauren Warden after her second brain procedure. She was still in pain and trying hard to balance being a mom, wife and patient all at the same time. She goes on to share how she eventually suffered from a panic attack and how Dr. Rashid Janjua provided comfort when she needed it the most.

Lauren Warden agreed to share her story six days before her last brain surgery. Her reason: to encourage others. This very rare skull expanding procedure would be her 10th and final brain surgery over the past three years. This is the first of a five-part series in which Lauren shares her story. In this episode you will hear how the family huddled together in a Burger King parking lot after they heard the news. You will also learn how she struggled with her faith and dealt with depression after she lost her hair and her young boys became afraid to be around her. Needless to say it’s been a tough journey, but throughout it all she found victory at the end, and she hopes you will do the same. 

There is some overlap between the symptoms of seasonal allergies and COVID-19, but there are also a few key differences. Pediatric allergist Dr. Puja Rajani explains. 

In the final episode of our three-part series, Ms. Jessica, "The Girl Next Door" and co-host of the Morning Maddhouse on Power 98 FM, continues her discussion with Novant Health's Dr. Jerome Williams, senior vice president of consumer engagement. They talk back-to-school, offer advice on how parents can prepare to send their child back to the classroom, and recap their takeaways from the series. 

In part two of a three-part series, Ms. Jessica, "The Girl Next Door" and co-host of the Morning Maddhouse on Power 98 FM, continues her discussion with Novant Health's Dr. Jerome Williams, senior vice president of consumer engagement. Learn how to quarantine effectively and hear insight on the uncertainty around the idea of COVID-19 immunity.

In part one of a three-part series, Ms. Jessica, "The Girl Next Door" and co-host of the Morning Maddhouse on Power 98 FM, talks with Novant Health's Dr. Jerome Williams, senior vice president of consumer engagement, who has been on her radio show several times discussing COVID-19. As you'll soon learn, Ms. Jessica is on a mission to educate others about coronavirus and Dr. Williams is here to help.

Dr. Ankita Patel discusses why skipping an annual well-visit can have serious short-term consequences and possibly lead to chronic medical issues.

The Women’s Center at Novant Health’s SouthPark Medical Plaza, a 36,000-square-foot space located on the fourth floor, houses ten specialty clinics with convenient, concierge-like amenities. Hear more from Paula Vincent, former president of Presbyterian Medical Center, and Dr. James Schaffer, clinical physician executive at Novant Health SouthPark Family Physicians. 

One of the most challenging parts of a cancer is managing the side effects of treatment. It's one of the reasons why Mike Jones' oncologist, Dr. Catherine Moore at Novant Health Cancer Specialists, referred him to the Cancer Wellness Exercise program. The program improves quality of life by reducing fatigue and other side effects of treatment through exercise therapy and nutrition counseling. 

In this episode Amanda Doss, a physical therapist at Novant Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, shares tips to help stroke survivors and caregivers when they need it the most. 

A hospital chaplain shares her story after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Stick around to learn  how she reconnected with an old friend and benefited from a free program called Feel Good Friday. 

From vaccinations to summer camps, here's what you need to know about keeping your child safe during the summer of COVID-19.  Dr. Kym Selden, of Novant Health, discusses swimming pools, summer camps, and the importance to keeping up to date with your pediatrician.

Been awhile since you got a haircut that didn't involve you partner, questionable shears and a YouTube instructional? As we cautiously get back to life, Dr. Harriet Davis of Novant Health explains what safety protocols  you should expect from nail and hair salons, questions to ask, and red flags to watch for. 

Now that dining-out restrictions are starting to relax, a burger basket or plate of pasta at your favorite restaurant is probably sounding really great. Dr. Harriet Davis of Novant Health has some food for thought before you reach for that menu. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in different ways. But for patients with heart problems, ignoring symptoms like arrhythmia, can lead to serious complications. In this episode Novant Health cardiologists Dr. Mark Mitchell and Dr. Michael Drucker discuss what new steps they are taking to care for patients. Stick around to learn about the shift to virtual care and how it is making a big difference. 

Air travel is not recommended by most public health experts at the moment. But if you're jumping on a plane, renting a car and booking a hotel room, Dr, Charles Bregier of Novant Health has smart advice for protecting yourself and your family. 

As if dating isn't hard enough, add a pandemic to the mix. So, should single people stop dating? Do you literally have to date 6 feet apart? What about couples who live together? Dr. Alyse Kelly-Jones, medical director of Novant Health Women’s Sexual Health and Wellness, answers those questions and more.

In the wake of COVID-19, you'll see changes in the name of safety. Dr. Genevieve Brauning, a family medicine physician at Novant Health SouthPark Family Physicians, explains what to expect and why you shouldn't delay care.  

In this episode Novant Health cardiologists Dr. Mark Mitchell and Dr. Samuel Turner discuss how the coronavirus can negatively impact the heart. And of course, even in a pandemic, patients still experience heart problems like heart attacks. Stick around to hear what advice they have for taking care of your heart at home and why it’s so important to not ignore symptoms. 

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, hospitals and doctors have seen a scary trend across the United States. Patients with stroke and heart attack symptoms are waiting to go to emergency rooms because they’re afraid of contracting the coronavirus. Novant Health neurologist Dr. Eric Deshaies explains why every minute matters when it comes to stroke care  and how hospitals are still a safe place to come to when you need them.

In this podcast, Dr. Genevieve Brauning, a family medicine physician at Novant Health SouthPark Family Physicians, opens up about adjusting to seeing more patients online – something she’s fully embraced.

Novant Health is participating in a clinical trial that could help in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Hear from Novant Health's Mark King, VP for research and innovation, and guest host, Mary King. 

Dr. Heather Laughridge, a psychiatrist at Novant Health Psychiatric Associates, offers advice for those who are struggling with our new normal.

Novant Health physician Dr. Russell Greenfield has a message: The better you manage your stress, the better your chances at staying healthy. 

Registered dietitian Sam Spain at Novant Health Bariatric Solutions in Kernersville explains the do's and don'ts with products like energy bars, chews and gel. She offers advice for everyone - ranging from high- to low-intensity workouts.

Novant Health registered dietitian Tina Hreso offers advice on how to maintain your weight and stick to a routine while spending more time at home. 

In this episode, Dr. David Priest, chief safety & quality officer at Novant Health answers the latest questions about coronavirus. Stick around to hear what you should do to keep your family safe. 

For more than 30 years, Ann Caulkins worked in the news business. Today, her mission is to to engage and connect donors to Novant Health programs and initiatives that save lives and improve the health of communities.

Dr. Timothy Collins at Novant Health Oncology Specialists in Winston-Salem discusses the findings of a study that links exercise with a lower risk of  certain cancers. 

Novant Health integrative medicine physician Dr. Russell Greenfield has advice for people who want to protect themselves from the coronavirus. He tackles questions around  supplements, vitamins, diet and lifestyle in a breezy 15-minute discussion about how to best protect yourself from getting sick. 

Dr. Matthew "Max" Carraro, a neurologist at Novant Health Neurology & Sleep, discusses the advancements in MS treatments that can improve the quality of life for people living with multiple sclerosis. 

TytoHome is a handheld exam kit and app that lets you perform guided medical exams with a healthcare provider, anytime, anywhere. Dr. Aram Alexanian of Novant Health discusses how TytoHome works to help patients receive a diagnosis, a treatment plan, and a prescription if needed, all from the comfort of home.