This week on It's a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland welcomes back veterinarian Dr. Alexandria Farish from Southeast Community Animal Hospital. 🐾 Together, they dive into smart travel tips for pet owners, how to choose the be...

On this powerful episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland sits down with housing expert Yyokkia Lawson to uncover the deep ties between where we live and how we live. From asthma to anxiety, eviction to education—this c...

Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Dr. Mark D. Cook—Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Immunology—for an eye-opening conversation on how exercise works like medicine, transforming everything from heart health to gut health, immun...

Sneezing, itchy eyes, and that relentless pollen? You’re not alone! On this episode of It’s a Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland dives into the realities of allergy season with guests Dr. Joel Gallagher and Chrissy Dale, Famil...

In the latest episode of It's a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland, MD interviews Phyllis Hightower, author of Ten Keys to Avoid Debt, The Devil's Evil Borrowing Trap. They discuss how financial stress affects mental and p...

It's Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and we're diving deep into the importance of early screening and prevention on It's a Matter of Your Health! 🩺💙Host Dr. Veita Bland, a hypertension specialist and family me...

Mental health counseling is more important than ever, with over 59 million adults in the U.S. seeking treatment in 2023. The stigma surrounding mental health has decreased, encouraging more people to get the help they need.

Host Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Dr. Anthony Fletcher, the 20th President of the Association of Black Cardiologists. They dive into the importance of education, prevention, and equitable access to quality cardiovascular care.

On this week's It's a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland, MD welcomes back Lizzie Post, co-president of the Emily Post Institute and co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast! 🏛️✨We dive into the eti...

In this episode of It's a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland  welcomes back Dr. Icilma Fergus, a renowned cardiologist and professor at Mount Sinai, to discuss the critical importance of heart health and preve...

This episode of It's a Matter of Your Health uncovers the truth about heart disease, hypertension, and the health disparities affecting Black communities. Dr. Veita Bland welcomes renowned cardiologist Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand to discuss...

In this episode of It's a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Veita Bland sits down with Dr. Benita Varnado a double board-certified OBGYN and lifestyle medicine expert. They discuss holistic approaches to menopause, mental health, and the powe...

This week on "It's a Matter of Your Health", Dr. Kardie Tobb  and host Dr Veita Bland dives into heart health essentials. From understanding heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes to the imp...

In this inspiring episode of It's a Matter of Your Health, Dr. Vita Bland sits down with Coach Hilton Ferguson, a certified personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and nutrition counselor. Together, they explore how intentionality can...

Self-care encompasses all the ways we nurture our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.On this week’s episode of “It’s A Matter of Your Health,” host Dr. Veita Bland, MD, sits down with Licensed Therapist and Wellness Coac...

Wellness is the practice of embracing healthy habits daily to improve both physical and mental health, allowing you to move beyond mere survival to truly thriving. Understanding the significance of wellness requires recognizing its deep ...

Dr. Consistence Epps, DDS, joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to answer your dental questions.  

Dr. Bland answers our listeners questions. 

The most wonderful time of year can also be the busiest and most stressful, especially if you plan to travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Knowing a few expert travel tips can save you stress, time and money.   As ...

Physical activity is good for children in many ways. Benefits include improved academic performance, muscular fitness, and a healthy weight.Unfortunately, due to budget cuts many physical education programs have been eliminated depriving...

Medical Anthropology is a subfield of anthropology that draws upon social, cultural, biological, and linguistic anthropology to better understand those factors which influence health and wellbeing.   Medical Anthropologist, Pub...

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for 67 million people ages 65 and over and younger adults with long-term disabilities. The program helps to pay for many medical care services, including hospitalizations, physician visits, and p...

Dr. Bland answers your medical questions. 

For nearly four decades the United States has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer — including metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and the importance of...

There is so much going on wars in Ukraine, The Central African Republic, and the Middle East are raging.  Prices are rising, hurricanes causing destruction and death are on the move, the uncertainty of the election.   People are deali...