Medical expert talks new BE FAST stroke acronym and how to spot signs and symptoms

Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin Fisher speaks with Dr. Susana Bowling, the medical director of the Neuroscience Institute at Summa Health in Akron and Summa’s Comprehensive Stroke Center. During this Healthy Actions audio column, we discuss the new BE FAST str…

Doctor explains common causes of back pain

Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin Fisher speaks with Dr. Rajiv Taliwal on the latest Healthy Actions audio interview. During this Dr. Taliwal explains common caused of back pain, talks about relief options that currently available, and mentions how far back surg…

Doctor offers advice on how to deal with headaches and migraines

Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter and consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. José Casanova, a neurologist with the Summa Health Neuroscience Institute on the latest Healthy Actions audio interview. During this we talk about what can cause headaches and migraines, how to deal with t…

Doctor breaks down new marijuana guidelines for surgery

Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter and consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. Samer Narouze, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine head on this audio interview. During this we explain these new cannabis guidelines for surgery and what you need to know.

Counselor talks about dangers and warning signs of gambling addiction

Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter and consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Angela Sowers, Vice President of Outpatient Clinical Services at Portage Path on this healthy actions audio column. During this Angela discuss the dangers and warning signs regarding gambling addictions.

'Zaddy' Michael Allio discusses his experience on Bachelor in Paradise, relationship with Danielle Maltby and more

Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans talks to Copley's Michael Allio about his time on season 8 of "Bachelor in Paradise," an elimination-style reality dating show. The season finale and reunion left fans with many questions. What were Allio's motivations for returning to Bachelor Nation afte…

Akronites discuss city leadership, policing, economy and more in Beacon Journal focus group

Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans asked five young Akronites about everything from the city's leadership to how safe they feel within its borders. Listen in to hear what they had to say about living in the rubber city.

Guest Heather Trnka shares car seat safety rules and regulations

In this audio interview medical reporter and consumer columnist, Betty Lin Fisher, speaks with Heather Trnka, injury prevention supervisor at Akron Children’s Hospital. During this conversation we explain what the Safe Kids Ohio is, review car seat safety information, and provide informative guidan…

Dr. Manjinder Kaur discusses medical weight loss program and bariatric surgery

Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin Fisher speaks with Dr. Manjinder Kaur, an endocrinologist and director of the Medical Weight Loss Program at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. During this audio interview Dr. Kaur speaks about how a medical weight loss…

Everything you to know about the upcoming Akron Marathon

In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks Dr. Nilesh Shah and Laura McElrath to preview the upcoming Akron marathon. During this edition we talk who comes out for this event and the different type of…