Listener questions, comments and stories about mental health
Are you or a loved one struggling with a mental health problem? Whatever you are dealing with, you are not alone. On the next Line One co-host and licensed clinical social worker Prentiss Pemberton devotes the hour to listener questions and comments.
The causes, consequences and management of stress
Stress is a word that most of us use with regularity to describe our state of mind or our lives but what does it really mean? Being in a prolonged state of stress is toxic to our body and mind. This state of “toxic stress” has serious emotional and physical health.
The power of music
Music has the power to make us move, cry, love, feel pain, and can even help us clean the house. But music is much more than a tool to deepen our emotions and inspire feelings.
Diagnosis and treatment of strokes
Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability. Symptoms can be mild or severe and can last from minutes to causing permanent brain damage.
Shell shock: Traumatic brain injury in the military
Almost 400,000 active duty military personnel have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury. Often hard to diagnose, due to being an “invisible injury,” veterans suffer longer term consequences from TBI like higher rates of Parkinson's disease and dementia.
Acute and chronic pain management
The opioid epidemic continues to make its mark in Alaska, affecting people of all ages, races, and walks of life. Next on Line One, we discuss the opioid epidemic and the many non-opioid pain control options available.
Alaska language specialists talk about the effects of multilingualism on the developing brain
What are the benefits of multilingualism to the developing brain? Are there long term benefits to speaking more than 1 language fluently?
LISTEN: Alaska doctors says these devices and procedures change lives for people with foot problems
Orthopedic issues of the feet can be extremely limiting in both kids and adults. The good news is that technology is really pushing the boundaries in surgery and assistance devices.
LISTEN: Dyslexia affects nearly 20% of children. An expert and advocate help break down why
Dyslexia is a lifelong brain-based issue that makes it difficult for people to learn to read and comprehend written text. Finding resources to assist children is both challenging and expensive.
LISTEN: What does the road to blood transfusion look like? It starts with a donation.
We often do not think about blood until we are in a situation where we desperately need it. 4.5 million Americans need a blood transfusion every year. How is it tested? What are the risks?
LISTEN: This Anchorage resident sought out conversion therapy. Now he’s speaking out against it.
This week on Line One, an Anchorage resident joins us to discuss growing up gay in the 70s and 80s, seeking out conversion therapy, and what happened when he decided to “be straight.”
LISTEN: It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. How much do you know about breast health?
Did you know that breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S. and affects males too. On the next Line One we open a treasure chest of information regarding breast health in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
LISTEN: Life for disabled Alaskans 30 years after passing the Americans with Disabilities Act
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. The different provisions in the Act affect all of us everyday. This week on Line One we discuss living and working with disability in Alaska.
LISTEN: Exploring surgical options for cleft palate, overbite, sleep apnea, and more
Oral Maxillofacial surgery, or OMFS, is a specialty that combines dentistry and facial surgery to provide services from wisdom teeth removal to complex jaw surgery to fix cleft lips and palates, overbites, underbites, and even sleep apnea.
LISTEN: A bear attack left him blind. Now he’s on a continuous path of self rediscovery.
It happened in the blink of an eye. Walking back after a day of fishing, Dan Bigly ran into a brown bear on the trail. Before Dan had time to react, the bear was on him. The attack left Dan blind, suffering chronic pain, and wondering what his life would be like.
LISTEN: Let’s get to the guts of it! Colon and rectum health from top to bottom.
The digestive tract is one organized system that includes multiple organs from the stomach to the liver to the intestines and more. But what can happen when something goes wrong? Let’s start to understand this system from the bottom to the top.
LISTEN: How to optimize your health with integrative medicine
More than ever, people are seeking a more holistic approach to care and are interested in learning about non-conventional medical therapies. What exactly is Integrative Medicine and how can it benefit you and your family?
LISTEN: Skin is your body’s largest organ. Find out how to take care of it properly.
Do Alaskan’s have a lower chance of getting skin cancer? Are tanning beds safe? How do you treat dry skin and eczema?
LISTEN: Why does giving feel so good? Diving into the science of generosity.
Why does helping out a friend in need feel so good? Evolutionary scientists believe that altruism has such deep roots in human nature because helping and cooperation are necessary for our survival as a species.
LISTEN: Nearly 10 percent of Alaskan are living with diabetes. Two specialists discuss the diagnosis and treatment.
The CDC has reported that more than 100 million Americans are now living with diabetes or prediabetes, and these numbers continue to rise. While some people are born with type 1 diabetes, 95% of those affected have adult onset, or type 2 diabetes.