When a person suffers a heart attack, time is of the essence. Getting treatment fast could save a life. On today’s Health Minute, emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains how to quickly identify a heart attack and what you should do until help arriv

Sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder that causes pauses and shallow breaths while you sleep. But sleep apnea can be more than just discomfort during sleep. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Jeffery Zollinger explains the potentially deadly effects of sl

We're all getting old—but how can an aging adult stay healthy, avoid disease, and maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible? On today's Health Minute, geriatrician Dr. Natalie Sanders gives three tips for successful aging.

Sore and creaky joints are parts of getting older, but could that aching hip be signs of something more serious? On today’s Health Minute, Dr. Mattheau Eysser describes the signs of hip arthritis and when you should see a doctor about treating your join

If you ever find yourself with someone who has drunk so much alcohol they are not responding, what should you do? On today's Health Minute, emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains how extreme drinking can be life-threatening.

Wearing sunglasses goes beyond comfort, they also prevent UV rays from damaging your eyes. On today's Health Minute, eye expert Dr. Jeff Pettey explains some of the serious and potentially permanent damages the sun’s rays can cause to your eyes and how

Suicide is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States. It’s a painful topic to discuss or even think about, so many people choose to ignore it. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Joseph Watson describes the most common warning signs of s

Opioid overdoses are a fairly common occurrence in the United States. Overdoses occur not only with illicit drugs but with prescription painkillers as well. On today’s Health Minute, emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains the importance of a nalox

If you live in an area that is at risk of a natural disaster, what should you stock in your disaster preparedness first aid kit? On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Scott Youngquist talks about why a simple first aid kit may be more tha

Exercise does a body good, even a pregnant body. On today's Health Minute, certified nurse midwife Marie Horne talks about the benefits of physical activity when you’re expecting and what types of exercise you should be performing.