Healthy Matters - with Dr. David Hilden

S05_E10 - Stress! It's Not Just in Your Head...

03/01/2026The Healthy Matters PodcastS05_E10 - Stress!  It's Not Just in Your Head...With Special Guest: Dr. Mitch Radin, PsyD, LP Stress isn't just a feeling - it's a full-body event that can put the brain and body in motion, and at the right time, that's a good thing!  But chronic stress can wreak all kinds of havoc on our bodies and chip away at our sleep, immunity, digestion and even our memory.  But how does the brain-body connection actually work?  Why is there such variability in how each of us reacts to stress?  And what can we do to keep our cool when the going gets tough?On Episode 10, we'll sit down with Dr. Mitch Radin (PsyD, LP) to break down the science of the flight-or-flight response and get to the bottom of how outside stress can have an impact inside our body.  We'll explore the dialogue between the brain and body, the real effects chronic stress can have on us, and action anyone can take to build resilience and reclaim calm.  Join us!Got healthcare questions or ideas for future shows?Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Get a preview of upcoming shows on social media and find out more about our show at www.healthymatters.org.

S05_E09 - Healthcare on Wheels! We're Talkin' Mobile Health...

2/15/2026The Healthy Matters PodcastS05_E09 - Healthcare on Wheels!  We're Talkin' Mobile HealthWith Special Guest: Sheyanga Beecher, CNP, MSN, HMP There are many barriers to healthcare within our communities, and for a lot of people, access itself remains the greatest challenge.  Finding the time or reliable transportation to reach a clinic or hospital can prevent patients from receiving essential treatments, often allowing simpler issues to grow into far more serious conditions.  Thankfully, mobile healthcare is reshaping the way care reaches patients - meeting people where they are and changing healthcare outcomes for the better, for all of us.  But what do these programs actually entail?  What services do they offer?  And what does it take to deliver quality care on the move?On Episode 9 of our show, we'll be joined by Sheyanga Beecher (CNP, MSN, MPH), the Director of Hennepin Healthcare's mobile health program.  We'll go over the origins of mobile health, the real-world impact it's having on our communities, and why these programs extend far beyond the people they directly serve.  It's an inspired conversation on an essential piece of the healthcare puzzle.  We hope you'll join us!Got healthcare questions or ideas for future shows?Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Get a preview of upcoming shows on social media and find out more about our show at www.healthymatters.org.

S05_E08 - Where are we with HIV in 2026?

2/01/2026The Healthy Matters PodcastS05_E08 - Where Are We with HIV in 2026?With Special Guests:  Dr. Amanda Noska, MD HIV in 2026 looks much different than it did when it first hit mainstream media in the early 1980s.  At the outset, there was an abundance of fear, very little understanding, and even less hope for those afflicted.  But over the last few decades, we've seen a series of major scientific breakthroughs that have changed our understanding and patient outcomes almost entirely.  But there's still plenty of work to do!On Episode 8, we'll have an in-depth conversation with infectious disease expert Dr. Amanda Noska (MD, MPH) to catch us up on the current state of both HIV and AIDS.  We'll cover the basics of these conditions, the progress that's been made, the current challenges we face, and what the road ahead looks like for our local and global communities.  This storyline is definitely one of hope and a great example of scientific progress in medicine.  We hope you'll join us!Got healthcare questions or ideas for future shows?Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Get a preview of upcoming shows on social media and find out more about our show at www.healthymatters.org.

S05_E07 - Getting Ahead on Brain Health

1/18/2026The Healthy Matters PodcastS05_E07 - Getting Ahead on Brain HealthWith Special Guests:  Dr. Behnam Sabayan and Patty TakawiraIt's not uncommon that our functioning brains get taken for granted, right up until the point that things go awry.  But the truth is there's a spectrum to brain health and there are actually things we can do to help keep our brains healthy throughout our lives - beyond wearing a bike helmet (though that's important, too!).Brain health is an ever-changing science, and up until the last decade, we didn't really have much of an understanding around preventive care.  But that's changing quickly!  To get us up to speed on things, we'll be joined by Preventive Neurologist Dr. Behnam Sabayan (MD, PhD) and Patty Takawira (MPH) from the Minnesota Department of Health.  We'll go over the warning signs, preventative strategies, current understandings and the best ways to get the jump on keeping our brains healthy.Early detection is key, and it's never too late to help your own cause.  But it all comes down to awareness and knowledge, so come get wise with us!Brain Health Awareness Day is January 22nd!Find out more here!Got healthcare questions or ideas for future shows?Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Get a preview of upcoming shows on social media and find out more about our show at www.healthymatters.org.

S05_E06 - From Low-T to ED, We’re Talking Men’s Sexual Health

12/21/25The Healthy Matters PodcastS05_E06 - From Low-T to ED, We’re Talking Men’s Sexual HealthWith Special Guest: Dr. Travis PagliaraSome of the most common health concerns for men are also the hardest to talk about. Erectile dysfunction, testosterone changes, and urinary leakage can quietly affect confidence, relationships, and quality of life--yet many people assume they're just part of aging or something to ignore. Truth is, these are medical issues, and understanding them can make a significant difference. Today, we're discussing it openly on the latest episode of the podcast.If you’ve been quietly wondering, “Is this just part of getting older?”—you’re not alone. Men’s sexual and urinary health issues are common, treatable, and nothing to be embarrassed about. On Episode 6 of our show, Dr. Hilden sits down with urologist Dr. Travis Pagliara for a candid, stigma-free conversation about men's sexual and urinary health. We'll cover what is normal, what's not, how common these issues are, how common they are, who they affect, and the wide range of treatment options available. Plus, when is the right time to talk to a doctor, and why early conversations matter. This is no doubt a sensitive subject for some, but an amazing thing about our show is that you can get wise with us, without making anyone else the wiser. We've got a great expert guest today, so we hope you'll join us!Got healthcare questions or ideas for future shows?Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Get a preview of upcoming shows on social media and find out more about our show at www.healthymatters.org.