by David Hilden, MD MPH | Mar 17, 2017 | Health and wellness, Health in the News
True story. . . This past Saturday I set three alarm clocks in preparation for getting out of bed to do my Sunday morning Healthy Matters radio broadcast. It was the start of Daylight Saving Time here in the United States and the broadcast is done live. None of...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Feb 20, 2017 | Allergies, Health and wellness, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast
It seems that about 75% of my life involves nasal congestion with sinus pressure around my eyes. It’s probably allergies to various tiny stuff floating through the air. Not sure about that but I am so stuffy so much of the time that the makers of...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Dec 11, 2016 | Dental, Diet and exercise, Health and wellness, Medical research
On a recent “Open Lines” radio broadcast (in which we have no topic and I simply answer the sundry questions from listeners) somebody asked about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Fair enough. Well as a highly educated medical professional I am...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Dec 1, 2016 | Health and wellness, Preventive care, Primary Care, Public Health
It’s dreaded “cold and flu” season here in the not-yet-frozen tundra of Minnesota and probably where you live as well. This is a quick post to announce #FluChat – which I am doing along with my friends at HealthFair 11 and the...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Nov 15, 2016 | Health and wellness, Mental Health, Primary Care, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast
Hey, Early Birds and Night Owls! This post is the second part about insomnia which is a topic I’m finding resonates with a whole lot of people. If you missed Part 1 about Insomnia, I recommend reading that post here for some basic information. To help us learn...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Oct 30, 2016 | HCMC, Health and wellness, Medications, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast
I think I may hold the world record for the fastest time in falling asleep. Usually I’m out about a nanosecond after my head hits the pillow. And that’s just at night. I’m pretty good at falling asleep just about anywhere during the day as well....
