Healthy Moments Radio Broadcast

One-minute tips on living a healthy lifestyle featuring Dr. Griffin Rodgers, Director of NIDDK.

Healthy Moments is weekly radio series with corresponding videos in English and Spanish. Episodes focus on preventing and managing diseases that are important to NIDDK’s mission, such as diabetes, weight management, digestive and kidney diseases.

Healthy Moments features NIDDK’s Director, Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers, a renowned researcher in sickle cell anemia, and occasionally scientific or celebrity guests who have experience with the episode topic.

Where Can I Listen to Healthy Moments?

Healthy Moments episodes air on stations across the country, and can be heard on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Willie Moore Jr. Show, Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell, and Keepin’ It Real With Rev. Al Sharpton.

Listen for Healthy Moments on these Radio One stations:

WAMJ Majic 107.5 FM Atlanta
WWIN Magic 95.9 FM Baltimore
WZAK 93.1 FM Cleveland
KZMJ Majic 94.5 FM Dallas
WMMJ Majic 102.3 FM D.C.
KMJQ Majic 102.1 FM Houston

You can also access past series on our episodes page.

Who Has Been a Guest on Healthy Moments?

Healthy Moments guests have professional expertise or personal experience with the episode topic they lend their voice to. We thank our guests for donating their time and for joining us in helping to educate, create awareness, and provide tips for listeners who may benefit from their knowledge. Healthy Moments special guests include

Celebrities

Laila Ali
Debbie Allen
Merry Clayton
Sean Elliott
Freeway
Chef Joel Gamoran
Sugar Ray Leonard
Barbra Streisand

Scientists

Dr. William Cefalu (NIDDK’s DDEMD)
Dr. Michael Chiang (NEI)
Dr. Janine Austin Clayton (ORWH)
Dr. Rena D'Souza (NIDCR)
Dr. Gary Gibbons (NHLBI)
Dr. Joshua Gordon (NIMH)
Dr. Richard Hodes (NIA)
Dr. Stephen James (NIDDK’s DDDN)
Dr. Walter Koroshetz (NINDS)
Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable (NIMHD)
Dr. Bruce Tromberg (NIBIB)
Dr. Nora Volkow (NIDA)
Dr. Susan Yanovski (NIDDK’s OOR)
Dr. Shannon Zenk (NINR)

Latest Episodes

The nine most recent English episodes appear below. Spanish episodes are also available. Check back weekly for new episodes!

Diabetes and the Importance of a Full Night’s Sleep

Nov. 11, 2024
Did you know that sleeping enough is also an important part of diabetes care?

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Ace Your A1C Tests to Manage Diabetes

Nov. 4, 2024
Do you know the best way to test your blood glucose? It’s as easy as A1C!

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Manage Your Diabetes ABCs to Prevent Health Problems

Oct. 28, 2024
Managing your diabetes ABCs is a key part of your diabetes care plan.

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The Life-Saving Gift: Kidney Donation

Oct. 21, 2024
Did you know that every 8 minutes, another person is added to the transplant waiting list?

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Life After My Kidney Transplant

Oct. 14, 2024
A kidney transplant can be more than a life-saving procedure. It can also be a call to action.

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Asking the Right Questions About Kidney Health

Oct. 7, 2024
Knowing the right questions to ask can make a big difference in managing your kidney health.

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Discovering I Had Kidney Disease

Sept. 30, 2024
Did you know finding protein in your urine could be a sign of kidney disease?

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Preparing for Doctor’s Visits: Tips for Older Adults

Sept. 23, 2024
Regular medical check-ups are important for healthy aging, but how can you make the most of your doctor visits?

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Keeping Active in Retirement

Sept. 16, 2024
Did you know that people who exercise regularly may not only live longer, but also may live healthier?

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View all Healthy Moments episodes

Featured Video

A Healthy Moments playlist of videos, including Spanish, is available on NIDDK's YouTube channel.

In this Healthy Moments episode, NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers talks about where your kidneys are located, what they do, and what happens if they struggle.