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.

The Risks and Rewards of a ‘Type A’ Personality with Grace Tworek, MD

Ambition and a quest for perfection often define someone with a Type A personality. Unfortunately, so does pressure and stress. Listen in as psychologist Grace Tworek explains how to maximize the best traits of being a Type A while managing any negatives.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel your best, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app offers easy tracking, customized nutrition plans and expert-led wellness ...

01-29
16:46

Is Your Kid Too Sick to Go to School? with Kristin Barrett, MD

Your kid woke up with a runny nose, cough and sore throat. Is that enough to keep them home from school? Pediatrician Kristin Barrett has some tips to help you make that judgment call as to whether they should stay or go.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel your best, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app offers easy tracking, customized nutrition plans and expert-led wellness courses to help you get -- and sta...

01-22
16:15

Nutrition Essentials: Are You Risking Your Health Using Artificial Sweeteners? with Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD

Saving a few calories by eating foods with artificial sweeteners could put your health at risk. Research shows a close association between erythritol (a common artificial sweetener) and increased chance of a heart attack or stroke. Find out more in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with Dr. Stanley Hazen and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.

01-15
43:34

Fitness Faceoff: Cardio vs. Strength Training with Katie Lawton, MEd

Some people think the only good workout is a cardio workout. Others believe that muscle-burning strength workouts is the best choice. So which side is right? We asked exercise physiologist Katie Lawton to weigh in.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel your best, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app offers easy tracking, customized nutrition plans and expert-led wellness courses to help you get -- and stay -- on...

01-08
21:40

Is a Child’s Imaginary Friend a Real Concern? with Kate Eshleman, PsyD

Don’t worry if your child has an imaginary friend. That pal may be helping your child in more ways than you can … well, imagine. In this podcast, pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman discusses the potential benefits of imaginary friends and how to handle their existence.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel your best, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app offers easy tracking, customized nutrition plans and expe...

12-18
12:06

Nutrition Essentials: Can Adjusting Your Diet Ease Menopause Symptoms? with Lynn Pattimakiel

Menopause brings change to your body – so what you eat may need to change with it. Adjustments to your diet may ease the transition and help your body adjust to new and different hormone levels. Learn more in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with Dr. Lynn Pattimakiel and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel your best, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app offers easy tracking...

12-11
52:48

Work It Out: How to Pick Equipment for Your Home Gym with Chris Dempers, ACSM EP-C

What do you need to create the perfect home gym? There’s no one answer to that question – but there are pieces of equipment that may be helpful to everyone. Let’s put together a shopping list with the help of exercise physiologist Chris Dempers.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel your best, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app offers easy tracking, customized nutrition plans and expert-led wellness courses to...

12-04
19:41

How to Keep Your Child Healthy During RSV Season with Kristin Barrett, MD

RSV is a major health concern if you’re the parent of an infant or toddler. Luckily, there are ways to keep your child safe when the contagious virus starts swirling around your life. Get your defense plan in place by listening to this podcast featuring pediatrician Kristin Barrett.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel your best, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app offers easy tracking, customized nutrition pl...

11-27
24:44

How Diet Can Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease with Kasia Rothenberg, MD, PhD

Here’s some food for thought: What you eat can reduce your risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how to use diet to boost your brain health in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with Dr. Kasia Rothenberg and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel your best, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app offers easy tracking, customized nutrition plans and expert-led w...

11-13
46:30

Finding Relief from Psoriasis with Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD

There’s no cure for psoriasis, but there are ways to better control the skin condition. Get self-care tips and more in this podcast with Dr. Anthony Fernandez, a dermatologist specializing in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases like psoriasis.

11-06
18:40

Save Your Buns! How to Reverse Dead Butt Syndrome with Andrew Bang, DO

Sitting for long hours every day can leave you with a numb rump and a condition known as Dead Butt Syndrome. Learn how to revive your derriere in this podcast featuring chiropractor Andrew Bang.

10-30
33:33

Teaching Kids to Share with Kate Eshleman, PsyD

If there’s one word that kids learn early, it’s MINE – which explains why convincing them to share can be so difficult. Help your little one take that developmental step by following tips shared by pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman in this podcast.

10-23
15:24

How to Brighten Your Smile with Anne Clemons, DMD

Store shelves are filled with products promising whiter teeth and a brighter smile. What’s the option that brings the most sparkling results? Get your answer in this podcast with dentist Anne Clemons.

10-16
22:12

Using Food to Reverse Prediabetes with Peminda Cabandugama, MD

It’s estimated that 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes, a warning stage for a disease that can take years off your life. The good news? Prediabetes is not a permanent diagnosis. Changes to what and how you eat can help you regain control of your health. Learn more in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with Dr. Peminda Cabandugama and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel ...

10-09
50:17

Can Milk Baths Help Your Skin? with Alok Vij, MD

Some people take the idea that milk ‘does a body good’ to a whole different level. Milk Baths have long been touted as a way to boost skin health. Does it work? Get your answer from Dr. Alok Vij in this podcast.

10-02
13:36

Sound Advice on Protecting Your Child's Hearing with Valerie Pavlovich Ruff, AuD

It's estimated 1 in 8 children between the ages of 6 and 19 have hearing loss due to music blaring through earbuds or headphones. The numbers keep getting worse, too, as teens spend a few hours a day wearing audio devices.In this episode, we talk with audiologist Valerie Pavlovich Ruff about the damage being done to eardrums and get some tips to protect younger and older ears.

09-25
24:21

Growing Pains: Tips to Avoid Aches From Yard Work with Andrew Bang, DO

Hours of yard work can be great for your lawn and garden. Your body, on the other hand, may feel a little run down. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Chiropractor Andrew Bang returns to the podcast with some tips to eliminate aches and pains from doing outdoor chores.

09-18
20:28

Nutrition Essentials: Is Your Diet Stressing You Out? with Melissa Young, MD

What you eat may be putting your body in a state of internal distress, which can lead to anxiety, fatigue and even depression. In this Nutrition Essentials podcast, Dr. Melissa Young and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano share how diet shapes our mood and mental health.Kickstart your path to wellness with the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Whether you want to lose weight, boost energy, or just feel your best, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app offers easy tracking, customized nutrition plans and expe...

09-11
46:58

Riding Toward a Cure for Cancer with Jessica Geiger, MD

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic devote countless hours trying to find ways to beat cancer. In this podcast, learn about the work oncologist Jessica Geiger is doing on a vaccine for a type of head and neck cancer thanks to a grant from Cleveland Clinic’s VeloSano Bike to Cure event.

09-04
32:37

Preventing Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes with Molly McDermott, DO

Intense training in a single sport often leaves young athletes broken down and burnt out. In this podcast, sports medicine specialist Dr. Molly McDermott discusses how to help your child stay injury-free and in the game as they pursue their athletic goals.

08-28
25:09

Angelique Adams

I like this podcast but the host sounds like she's recording in a bathroom and her voice tends to get on my nerves.

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