893 Songs that Bring Us Together May 5, 2020 We're counting down the songs that you sent in that make you feel connected. Tune in and listen throughout the next couple of weeks to hear the playlist that you made!
Wellness Wednesday: Navigating anxiety as in-person events return June 9, 2021 After well over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines are widely available in the United States and in-person events are gradually returning. If you're experiencing anxiety around this return to 'normal,' you're not alone...and if you need it, help is at hand.
Wellness Wednesday: Cutting back on screen time as a family June 2, 2021 After a year when much of our social interaction happened through screens, as in-person activities now become safer families are talking about how to start setting the phones and pads aside more often.
Wellness Wednesday: The continuing importance of vaccination May 26, 2021 After a harrowing year, signs are strong that Minnesota and the rest of the United States can safely return to many activities that the spread of COVID-19 made very dangerous. Kris Ehresmann of the Minnesota Department of Health, however, emphasizes that the potentially deadly virus is still in our communities and urges everyone age 12 and over to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
LineCheck: A series of virtual conversations with Minnesota's music community May 19, 2021 This June, join The Current for LineCheck, a series of virtual conversations with Minnesota's music community. We'll cover topics like the Minnesota music economy, mental health care for creatives, supporting safe music spaces, and activism through music.
Wellness Wednesday: Protecting yourself from skin cancer this summer May 19, 2021 Just about everyone's had a sunburn...but here's the thing. You really don't want another one if you can possibly avoid it. Dermatologist Jerry Brewer talks about the importance of sun protection, and early detection when potential skin cancers appear.
Wellness Wednesday: Public safety as big shows come back May 12, 2021 With more Americans vaccinated every day, concert announcements have resumed. What should people bear in mind when deciding whether it's time for them to rock out again?
Wellness Wednesday: Staying safer during summer travel May 5, 2021 When it comes to travel, summer 2021 happily looks a lot safer than summer 2020. Still, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it's important to keep safety in mind as you make your vacation plans. Infectious disease expert Jill Foster shares some considerations.
Wellness Wednesday: How disordered eating became a pandemic problem April 28, 2021 Aside from the potentially deadly coronavirus itself, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a cascading series of other health concerns - including disordered eating. Dr. Melissa Simone joins Jill Riley to talk about how pandemic pressures have caused the rise of dangerously disordered eating habits.
Wellness Wednesday: How to fight the ongoing opioid epidemic April 21, 2021 Five years after Prince's death, the opioid epidemic that tragically claimed the music legend's life continues to threaten hundreds of thousands of Americans. A treatment expert explains how to help yourself or someone you know who's struggling with addiction.