Health Yeah! With Monica Robins

Are you getting enough sleep at night? Millions of Americans do not get the recommended amount of sleep each night, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Not getting enough zzzz’s can contribute to health problems.Our doctor offers some tips to make a good night’s sleep more than a just a dream.. Also ahead – I dig into the archives for a sleep study I did…and see what a lack of sleep did to my body. Plus those sleep trackers – many of us have them.. but do they work? Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition. 

Trouble breathing, aches and pains.  These are some of the main symptoms of Sarcoidosis.A rare inflammatory disease that develops when groups of cells in the immune system form clumps.Diagnosing it can be challenging and it's often misdiagnosed.  We’ll identify the symptoms, causes, and complications and why some people may be walking around with sarcoidosis and not even know it.  Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition. 

It's time for the total solar eclipse!  This episode is dedicated to preventing damage to your eyes, and what you need to know to watch it safely. 

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. and sadly, most cases can be prevented with lifestyle intervention. Today's episode is an indepth look at what works, who's at risk and what you should be doing right now, that's reasonably easy.

When we think of a broken heart we think of a bad breakup or the loss of a loved one. Not all broken hearts can be fixed with a good ugly cry, Netflix and chocolates. Broken heart syndrome is a real medical issue and it can happen at any moment. This episode explains what you need to know to prevent this from happening to you or your loved one. Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition. 

https://www.catbohannon.com/ The talking points alone are enough to make you go hmmmm. She's insightful, intelligent and makes compelling points that science should listen to. We kept it more on the science end of the interview focusing on subjects you probably never thought about, but below are some of the talking points she includes in her book. Women outlive men because female bodies are just better at *not dying.* And with few exceptions, that’s true from birth forward—even boys get more cancer than girls, and are more likely to die from it when they do—but this is especially true during our reproductive years. And that gap is only going to get bigger: 80 percent of the world’s centenarians are female. We probably evolved to be sexist. But we don’t have to keep doing it. From an evolutionary perspective, sexism and gynecology are two sides of the same coin: they’re both ways we use behavior to innovate around our species’ terrible reproductive system. (When you don’t have the Pill or condoms, having strict social rules that restrict access to female bodies can usefully limit how many times a woman will be pregnant.) But gynecology has vastly outpaced sexism in this regard. Now that we can mostly deal with our glitchy, complication-prone reproductive systems, we can finally choose not to be sexist—which is good, because sexism is actually starting to kill us. Breastfeeding babies talk to their mothers through their nipples. Or rather, their bodies talk to our bodies in an ancient language: because of the physics of nursing at the breast, babies’ spit is literally sucked into the mother’s breast through the nipple in a kind of undertow, wherein it’s “observed” by immuno-agents lining the mother’s milk ducts. (Formally, this is called “upsuck.”) Sick babies get different breastmilk than healthy ones. So do stressed babies—mom’s breast “reads” the cortisol in the babies’ spit and adjusts the composition of the milk accordingly. Human penises are terribly boring. So, too, our testicles. And it’s probably because men didn’t compete for mates as much as other apes, and also because we didn’t rape each other very much in our evolutionary past—species prone to rape tend to have whiz-bang penises and complicated vaginas to match, like the mallard duck’s corkscrew contraption, or the dolphin’s J-shaped prehensile phallus, which can literally swivel and whack a female until she submits. Female bodies probably led the way to bipedalism. The female musculoskeletal system is geared towards endurance, while the male’s is a bit closer to the older (chimp-like) model. So male bodies are usually better at explosive strength, and female ones better at enduring. That’s true all the way down to female muscle cells’ metabolism. And the thing about walking upright is you need endurance. Shame about our lower backs and knees, though… female sex hormones also make us more flexible, which is great for yoga and pregnancy, but absolutely terrible for long-term wear and tear on the joints.

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cells in the cervix, which is the lowest part of a woman's uterus. This is a sneaky cancer because early stages typically don't have symptoms. That's why routine pap smears are so important, along with HPV screenings -- since the vast majority of cervical cancer is HPV or human papilloma virus related. For women in their 20s cervical cancer rates dropped 65 percent during 2012 and 2019. According to the American Cancer Society's, cervical cancer diagnoses for women in their 30's and early 40's have consistently gone up each year since 2012. This episode looks into why these trends are happening and what women can do to prevent their risk. Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition. 

It's a devastating disease that can lead to chronic pain and early death and can be passed along to the next generation. Sickle Cell Anemia is an inherited lifelong disease that impacts nearly 100,000 Americans. Sickle Cell disease is a group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become crescent shaped and break down. this can block flood flow and cause chronic pain and even death. But hope has arrived. In December the FDA approved what many are calling a game changer. So health yeah, we have your prescription for life. Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition. 

Aging is inevitable. It’s a part of life. However, there are ways to age gracefully. Our expert is here to tell us what three things we can do right now to improve our physical and mental wellbeing. You may have heard about Blue Zones. People in different parts of the world living healthier lives well into their 90s and 100s. We'll explain their secret and what U-S cities are doing to replicate their success. Plus -- A non-surgical procedure using radio frequency to tighten and smooth the skin.. Also – kids may be the key to living longer. It’s all straight ahead because Health Yeah! We have your Prescription for Life.Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition. 

According to the U.S. Pain Foundation, more than 50 million Americans suffer from chroinic pain and 20 million of those people are dealing with 'high impact' pain or pain that interferes with basic day to day functioning.Pain is the main reason Americans seek health care and it's the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Estimates suggest pain costs the nation at least $560-635 billion a year in direct medical costs and lost productivity.Living in pain can lead to problems at work, school and in relationships.Those aches can become even more serious if they last for a long period of time.Because of the opioid epidemic, doctors are more hesitant to prescribe painkillers, but other options are available and that's what this episode explains.

It kills more people in the U.S. than any other cancer and when it comes to screening, not enough people are getting tested. Today we're talking about lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society Lung cancer kills more people in the U.S. than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined.Doctors are hoping new guidelines will change that statistic. Updated recommendations now clarify who should get screened, and there's hope for new detection.Questions we'll tackle, we know lung cancer affects smokers but why are so many non smokers are getting diagnosed and what are the toxin in your home that can lead to lung cancer.

Back pain is the leading cause of disability for millions worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.It's a common problem that can impact anyone – from young adults participating in sports to weekend warriors and the elderly.No need to suffer anymore.Our medical expert takes us through some common causes of back pain, how to treat it and how to prevent it in the first place.We'll also look at the right and wrong way to do some household chores – from raking the leaves to clearing your driveway.And how some yoga poses can help alleviate your pain.

It’s a condition most Americans have never heard of – and it affects millions. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome or POTS for short.  It can take a once-active person and leave them homebound. It’s often mis-diagnosed and brushed off as anxiety or a panic attack. We dive into this disorder to bring awareness to a debilitating condition that often gets overlooked and help you advocate for yourself if you suspect you could have POTS. 

It's the most common cancer in women.  Chances are – you or someone you know has been personally affected by breast cancer. Research has shown -- the rate of cancer diagnosis rose in adults in their 30s from 2010 to 2019 But there is hope. Promising news on the medical front will hopefully wipeout this disease. We talk about prevention, treatment and the hope on the horizon in this episode.

They say the eyes are the window to the soul. If that's true, we need to do all we can to protect them. Today we're talking all about eyes. From children's eyesight and how the pandemic impacted their vision, the connection between dementia and vision, those viral videos floating around promoting home based remedies to improve our eyes and what foods you can eat that will actually improve your eye health.

It’s one of the most common - and most polarizing - questions new moms are asked: Do you plan to breastfeed?Today, we are tackling the many challenges facing moms today when it comes to breastfeeding. From the struggles getting your new baby to latch, to under producing, to what it’s like to try to pump in the workplace today - even with the protections moms now have that our mothers certainly didn’t have. Plus, how much do you really have to breastfeed to get the benefits for both you and your baby. Everything you need to know about breastfeeding on this edition of Health Yeah!

Happy New Year! Did you make your resolutions? Because that's usually what most of us do at the start of a new year.a recent poll found "weight loss" and "improve diet" rank in the top five when it comes to resolutions.And for many of us, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to start anew -- a new diet plan, a new workout plan and all around new healthy habits. Sometimes that means latching on to so-called fad diets, which may be too restrictive and just not sustainable.However, there are some that do work.We'll get into the best ones and the biggest mistakes many of us are making when it comes to healthy eating.It's all straight ahead because Health Yeah! We have your Prescription for life. 

Today we are talking about something that impacts men - and the partners who love them - at greater numbers than you might think. Erectile dysfunction. In fact, 52 percent of men will experience some form of ED in their lifetime - making it an important health topic.Doctors describe ED as extremely common - impacting 30 million men in the US right now. And if you think this is a problem that only impacts older men, think again. Erectile dysfunction affects 26% of men under the age of forty.what causes it? How can you prevent it? What’s the most effective treatment? And are there wider health implications to consider?Plus, why if you have had COVID - you may be more likely to experience ED. And what about all the supplements that promise to help - what our experts have to say.Today, we unpack it all - answering your questions on erectile dysfunction.

Stressed? You're not alone and yes, heading into the holidays it can get worse, much worse.55% of Americans are stressed during the day, that's according to the American Institute of Stress.Stress can range from everyday pressures of work or family situations to financial worries and anything in between.Today, we're learning how to pinpoint the bad stress, how to manage it, and when is it time to reach out for help.

Most American men believe they are leading a healthy lifestyle. However, a national survey by Cleveland Clinic found the habits and behaviors of many men tell a different story.44 percent do not get a yearly physical.44 percent do not prioritize mental health.And 49 percent do not keep a healthy diet.The survey also highlighted some of men's biggest health concerns including mental health. In this episode we unpack more of Men's health and learn why this information may not only save their lives, but also their sex lives.