Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast
Tune in for practical health advice from Cleveland Clinic experts. What's really the healthiest diet for you? How can you safely recover after a heart attack? Can you boost your immune system?Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center and is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Our experts offer trusted advice on health, wellness and nutrition for the whole family.Our podcasts are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. They are not designed to replace a physician's medical assessment and medical judgment. Always consult first with your physician about anything related to your personal health.
Episodes
374 episodes
Nutrition Essentials | Malnutrition: It’s More Common Than You’d Expect
One in 3 people worldwide is malnourished in some way – and oftentimes, it’s not someone who you’d suspect. Learn to spot the signs of malnutrition and how to deal with the condition in this podcast with registered dietitians Krista Mielnik and...
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How Do Statins Lower Cholesterol?
Medications known as statins are frequently prescribed to lower cholesterol and limit plaque buildup in arteries, which can reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Learn how these pills work their magic in this podcast with cardiologist T...
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Balance Exercises To Build Stability | Katie Lawton, Med
Do you feel as steady on your feet as you did when you were younger? Probably not – and that’s a concern. Listen in as exercise physiologist Katie Lawton talks about the importance of maintaining balance and simple exercises you can do to impro...
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What to Do During a Heart Attack? w/ Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, MD
If you or someone with you experiences a heart attack, how you respond could mean the difference between life and death. In this podcast, cardiologist Jacqueline Tamis-Holland explains how to make every second count.
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Nutrition Essentials: How Diet Can Be Used to Manage PCOS w/ Kathryn Goebel, MD
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is described as causing metabolic chaos. Adjusting what you eat may balance your system to help manage the condition. Listen in as Ob/Gyn Kathryn Goebel and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano explain the conn...
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Understanding Cardiac Stress Tests: How They Reveal the Health of Your Heart
A cardiac stress test is a monitored workout to see how your heart handles extra demands. How your ticker responds may reveal whether you have a heart issue that needs attention, as cardiologist Wael Jaber explains in this podcast.
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The Benefits of Acupuncture w/ Tim Sobo, LAc
Why would anyone willingly get stuck with needles? There are lots of good reasons, actually, which explains why acupuncture has been around for 3,000+ years. Listen in as licensed acupuncturist Tim Sobo explains what the treatment might be able...
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Exercising Outdoors With Asthma with Neha Solanki, MD
Asthma does not have to be a barrier to exercising outside. It’s just a different obstacle to overcome. Listen in as pulmonologist Neha Solanki offers tips to manage the condition so you can make the world your training ground.
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What Qualifies as Low Impact Cardio? w/ Katie Lawton, MEd
Can a heart-pounding cardio workout be easy on your body? It could be if you choose the right activity. Learn what workouts lead to less wear and tear on your joints in this podcast featuring exercise physiologist Katie Lawton.
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Nutrition Essentials | Inside the Mind of a Dietitian
Get to know our resident dietitian, Julia Zumpano, in this wide-ranging discussion on what she does day-to-day and how she coaches people to improve their health through food.
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Family Planning: How To Improve Sperm Health
Infertility has become increasingly common in the past 50 years given declines in sperm health. So how can you improve your odds of conceiving a child? Urologist Raevti Bole has some suggestions.
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Heart Attack vs Panic Attack: How to Tell The Difference
Chest pain, a racing heart and sweating could signal a heart attack. Of course, it also could be a sign of a less-than-life-threatening panic attack. How can you tell the difference? Let’s break it down with cardiologist Jacqueline Tamis-Hollan...
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The Power of Tai Chi with Tim Sobo, LAc
Don’t be fooled by the slow and gentle movements of tai chi. This ancient form of exercise offers powerful physical and mental benefits. Learn what tai chi can do for you in this chat with personal trainer and traditional Chinese medicine speci...
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Does Salt Therapy Offer Healing Powers? with Melissa Young, MD
The belief that breathing in salty air can boost your health dates back nearly 200 years. Today, many people swear by halotherapy and therapeutic salt rooms. But is the treatment backed by scientific research? Let’s take a closer look with Dr. ...
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Nutrition Essentials | Food as Medicine: Can It Work for You? with James Carter, MD
A nutritious diet can help your body from head to toe and help prevent many health issues. Explore the concept of using food as medicine in this podcast with Dr. James Carter, medical director at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicin...
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What Is Thai Massage? with DeBorah Hill, LMT
Thai massage is an active form of therapy with stretching and yoga-like poses. Learn more about this ancient healing method rooted in Buddhism – and how it’s different from traditional massage – in this chat with massage therapist DeBorah Hill....
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The Six Pillars of Brain Health with Dylan Wint, MD
You need your brain to function – and your brain needs you to function at its best. Daily choices you make can have an enormous impact on brain health and help you avoid conditions like dementia. Listen in as psychiatrist Dylan Wint talks about...
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Can Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain? with Josh Maline, PharmD, BCPP
Taking antidepressants can sometimes lead to weight gain – but is that reason for concern? Let’s take a closer look at what those pounds might mean in this podcast with psychiatric pharmacist Josh Maline.
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Nutrition Essentials | The Connection Between Diet and Sleep with Nancy Foldvary-Schaeffer, DO
The food on your plate might determine how well you sleep tonight. So what should be on your plate to help you get the shuteye you need? Sleep medicine specialist Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano have your answers....
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Understanding the Thyroid with Ossama Lashin, MD, PHD
Whether it’s fatigue, depression, weight gain or some other health issue, the thyroid ALWAYS seems to catch the blame. But can this small glad really cause that much mayhem? Find out in this podcast featuring endocrinologist Ossama Lasheen.
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Is Schisandra Worth Trying? with Melissa Young, MD
Traditional Chinese medicine has long valued the treatment potential of schisandra – and now it’s gaining in popularity as a wellness supplement. So what could these berries do for you? Dr. Melissa Young, a functional medicine specialist, has y...
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Could Viagra Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? with Feixiong Cheng, PhD
A Cleveland Clinic-led study shows that Viagra, the “little blue pill” used to treat erectile dysfunction, may offer protective powers against Alzheimer’s disease. Researcher Feixiong Cheng explains how the medication might make a difference ag...
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Nutrition Essentials | Red Meat and Colon Cancer Risk with Christine Lee, MD
Research shows that eating large quantities of red meat can increase colorectal cancer risk by about 30%. Learn more about what a meat-centric diet does to your gut in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with gastroenterologist Christine Lee and ...
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SSRIs, SNRIs and NDRIs: Understanding Antidepressants with Josh Maline, PharmD
Antidepressants are used by more than 1 in 10 people in the United States and many other countries. Learn about the more common types of antidepressants and how they work in this podcast with board certified clinical pharmacy specialist Josh Ma...
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Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: What’s the Difference? with Ossama Lashin, MD, PHD
The two most common types of thyroid disease are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, which sound similar but exist on opposite ends of the spectrum. Learn what makes them so different in this podcast with Dr. Ossama Lasheen, medical director of...
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