Episodes

We used to think the brain was a static organ after we reached maturity, but now we're starting to see it has a lifelong dynamic ability to change in response to its environment. Neuroplasticity is the term used to explain the brain’s ability to change. This could be anywhere from small cellular changes to complete remapping, and it usually happens in response to new learning, experience, or injury. This new understanding underlines the importance of paying attention to our brain health and deve...

We used to think the brain was a static organ after we reached maturity, but now we're starting to see it has a lifelong dynamic ability to change in response to its environment. Neuroplasticity is the term used to explain the brain’s ability to change. This could be anywhere from small cellular changes to complete remapping, and it usually happens in response to new learning, experience, or injury. This new understanding underlines the importance of paying attention to our brain health and deve...

We used to think the brain was a static organ after we reached maturity, but now we're starting to see it has a lifelong dynamic ability to change in response to its environment. Neuroplasticity is the term used to explain the brain’s ability to change. This could be anywhere from small cellular changes to complete remapping, and it usually happens in response to new learning, experience, or injury. This new understanding underlines the importance of paying attention to our brain health and deve...

Nature-Based Therapeutics focuses on the healing power of nature through interactions with plants, animals and natural landscapes. Through research and courses, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Bakken Center are working together to advance this emerging field. Dr. Jean Larson is our expert this episode exploring the intersection between wellbeing and environment.

Nature-Based Therapeutics focuses on the healing power of nature through interactions with plants, animals and natural landscapes. Through research and courses, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Bakken Center are working together to advance this emerging field. Dr. Jean Larson is our expert this episode exploring the intersection between wellbeing and environment.

Nature-Based Therapeutics focuses on the healing power of nature through interactions with plants, animals and natural landscapes. Through research and courses, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Bakken Center are working together to advance this emerging field. Dr. Jean Larson is our expert this episode exploring the intersection between wellbeing and environment.

Valentine’s day is a wonderful time of the year, filled with sweets, candles, and heart throb rom coms. Most people will celebrate it with their romantic partner, but many also send flowers to their family and chocolates to their friends. At the core of Valentine’s Day we are celebrating our relationships with those in our lives. And those relationships are not static. Join us for today’s discussion: building personal relationships.

Valentine’s day is a wonderful time of the year, filled with sweets, candles, and heart throb rom coms. Most people will celebrate it with their romantic partner, but many also send flowers to their family and chocolates to their friends. At the core of Valentine’s Day we are celebrating our relationships with those in our lives. And those relationships are not static. Join us for today’s discussion: building personal relationships.

Valentine’s day is a wonderful time of the year, filled with sweets, candles, and heart throb rom coms. Most people will celebrate it with their romantic partner, but many also send flowers to their family and chocolates to their friends. At the core of Valentine’s Day we are celebrating our relationships with those in our lives. And those relationships are not static. Join us for today’s discussion: building personal relationships.

In this episode, we sit down with Bakken Center Integrative Health Faculty Research Fellow Brent Leininger to discuss the details of low back pain, and an emerging new study on the topic.

In this episode, we sit down with Bakken Center Integrative Health Faculty Research Fellow Brent Leininger to discuss the details of low back pain, and an emerging new study on the topic.

In this episode, we sit down with Bakken Center Integrative Health Faculty Research Fellow Brent Leininger to discuss the details of low back pain, and an emerging new study on the topic.

January is the start of the new year and with it are many people's resolutions to make a life change. Something they have been meaning to do year after year but never seem to get around to. This episode we are sitting down with Theresa Nutt to talk about how we can set our goals better and achieve our resolutions.

January is the start of the new year and with it are many people's resolutions to make a life change. Something they have been meaning to do year after year but never seem to get around to. This episode we are sitting down with Theresa Nutt to talk about how we can set our goals better and achieve our resolutions.

January is the start of the new year and with it are many people's resolutions to make a life change. Something they have been meaning to do year after year but never seem to get around to. This episode we are sitting down with Theresa Nutt to talk about how we can set our goals better and achieve our resolutions.

With the days growing shorter and the weather getting colder, gathering around the fireplace with loved ones can bring a great feeling of togetherness. There's something about being in the company of other and sitting around a fire that brings a tacit sense of comfort and security. Grab a mug and join us for a Take Five for Your Health & Wellbeing holiday special.

With the days growing shorter and the weather getting colder, gathering around the fireplace with loved ones can bring a great feeling of togetherness. There's something about being in the company of other and sitting around a fire that brings a tacit sense of comfort and security. Grab a mug and join us for a Take Five for Your Health & Wellbeing holiday special.

With the days growing shorter and the weather getting colder, gathering around the fireplace with loved ones can bring a great feeling of togetherness. There's something about being in the company of other and sitting around a fire that brings a tacit sense of comfort and security. Grab a mug and join us for a Take Five for Your Health & Wellbeing holiday special.

With the end of the year on the horizon, stress seems to be looming over everyone's heads. I sit down with Dr. Doug Kennedy to discuss the topic of stress and how we can mitigate it.

With the end of the year on the horizon, stress seems to be looming over everyone's heads. I sit down with Dr. Doug Kennedy to discuss the topic of stress and how we can mitigate it.

With the end of the year on the horizon, stress seems to be looming over everyone's heads. I sit down with Dr. Doug Kennedy to discuss the topic of stress and how we can mitigate it.