Line One: Your Health Connection

Volunteers from the Manai Fou Assembly of God Church prepared a variety of food for the community vaccine clinic in Airport Heights on Feb. 23, 2021. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media) The original food pyramid of the 1990s has gone through multiple iterations, arriving at the healthy eating plate that is taught today. Unfortunately, the unhealthy relationship with food suffered by many Americans has...

Karen Froland (right) and her mom, Alene Robinson, hold hands on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at the Aspen Creek assisted-living home in Anchorage.(Tegan Hanlon/Alaska Public Media) Assisted-living homes are highly flexible and supportive communities that offer staff support for activities. Basically, assisted living is for people who can live independently but want or need assistance with some of the...

The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence by Jessica Lahey. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Lahey) Author Jessica Lahey returns for a closer look at addiction prevention. When and how should we talk to our children about addiction? How much should we tell them about our own stories? And what are the right things to do when it comes to protecting your children from addic...

(Dru Kelly/Creative Commons) Approximately one in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States, and this number is increasing each year. A reproductive endocrinology physician provides advanced infertility procedures. In Alaska, many patients must travel out of state for the treatment. But Alaska does have some infertility services to bridge the gap — and provide much needed eval...

The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence by Jessica Lahey. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Lahey) Any one who has struggled with addiction, or knows someone who has, will tell you they’re terrified by the thought of their children going through the same struggle. When and how should we talk to our children about addiction? How much should we tell them about our own sto...

(Katherine Rose/KCAW photo) Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most terrifying diagnoses a person can receive. It also takes a tremendous toll on the partners and children of those suffering from the unrelenting march of this incurable disease. Gary Chapman and Dr. Edward Shaw, co-authors of Keeping Love Alive As Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey, discuss ways to cope....

A runner descends the Crow Pass Trail. (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media) Eating disorders have been in the news a lot lately. The isolation and confinement of the pandemic has been a perfect storm for people struggling with disordered eating. And in Alaska, the courageous self-disclosure by a record-setting runner recently highlighted the fact that athletes are especially vulnerable to this comple...

Having a child diagnosed with cancer is one of every parent’s worst nightmares. Alaska may be a small state but its services for pediatric surgery and oncology are robust. What are the most common types of pediatric surgery for cancer? What services are available in Alaska? How does quality improvement in outcomes and efficiency as well as global health initiatives play into better care for Alaska...

The label “hoarder” is often thrown around in society as a way to poke fun at someone or to point out excessive clutter. But hoarding is, in fact, a very serious and overwhelming condition that affects somewhere between 10 to 15 million Americans. Author, therapist and hoarding expert Elaine Birchall joins host Prentiss Pemberton for a discussion about the causes, consequences and treatment of thi...

(Kiplinger) The last 16 months have changed the way many of us live our lives. Perhaps the biggest impact has been on our social lives, as lockdowns and limits on gatherings forced us into isolation. For many single people, this put traditional dating on hold. Co-author of Dating Radar Bill Eddy discusses how to re-enter the world of dating and spot the warning signs of a high-conflict person. Lis...

(Kiplinger) Divorce rates are on the rise for couples over 50. What are the reasons behind the trend, and how has COVID-19 affected older couples? Co-authors and therapists Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenberg discuss their book, “Home Will Never Be The Same Again,” and share tips and tools to help families navigate later-in-life separation in this week’s episode of Line One: Your Health Connection ....

Protesters on Saturday, June 6, 2020, stopped outside of the Anchorage Police Department headquarters. The “Your Voice Matters” rally was organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation Anchorage. (Tegan Hanlon/Alaska Public Media) Racism is not a new topic in our country. But over the past year, we’ve seen a renewed push to address it at all levels of society. Now racism is beginning to be re...

Anchorage Health Department public health nurse Marguerite Leeds administers the Covid-19 vaccine to Vauoti Tuga at the community vaccine clinic held at Manai Fou Assembly of God Church in Airport Heights on Feb. 23, 2021. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media) Many adults are still hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. While the reasons vary, for some it stems from fear and distrust of the medical e...

Are you or a loved one struggling with a mental health problem? Is anyone in your life dealing with addiction or behavioral challenges? Whatever you are dealing with, you are not alone. On this program, we’ll devote the entire show to listener questions and comments about anything related to mental, behavioral or emotional wellness. HOST: Prentiss Pemberton GUESTS: Dr. Richard Holt , psychiatrist...

Humans are living longer, accumulating more diagnoses and more questions about whether our quality of life is improved with old age. The field of functional medicine works to find and treat the root cause of diagnoses, not just the diagnoses themselves. Is functional medicine the key to a long and healthy life? HOST: Dr. Jillian Woodruff GUESTS: Dr. Jill Valerius , Now Health Functional and Integr...

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the most commonly diagnosed childhood mental health condition. But as more adults take their children in for treatment, many are coming to realize that they have been living with undiagnosed ADHD their entire lives. The symptoms can make living with people with ADHD challenging and leave many parents at a loss for how to deal with their child’s...