Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast
Cleveland Clinic
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.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 22min
Overcoming Hometown Anxiety: Practical Tips from Dr. Susan Albers
Returning home for the holidays or an event can be wonderful, but revisiting your past can be difficult. There’s even a term for the uneasiness it may bring: Hometown anxiety. Learn how to manage those feelings in this podcast featuring psychologist Susan Albers.Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
Dec 10, 2025 • 45min
Nutrition Essentials | How Diet Affects Your Skin and Hair with Chey Ranasinghe, MD
Could what you eat contribute to hair loss or skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea? Absolutely! Learn more about the gut-skin connection in this chat with dermatologist Chay Ranasinghe and registered dietician Julia Zumpano.Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
Dec 3, 2025 • 17min
Stop the Music! How to Evict an Earworm with Kia-Rai Prewitt, PhD
Ever have a song that gets stuck in your head and won’t leave? These earworms can be annoying, to say the least. Listen in as psychologist Kia-Rai Prewitt explains why they happen and – better yet – what you can do to turn them off.Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
Nov 26, 2025 • 18min
The Health Benefits of Hot Tubbing with Young, Melissa MD
It’s no surprise that hot tubs feel relaxing. But did you know that it may also reduce your risk of heart disease? And soothe sore muscles? And improve sleep? Soak in some knowledge about hot tubbing in this podcast with Dr. Melissa Young.Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
Nov 19, 2025 • 22min
Tips to Tame the 'Sunday Scaries' w/ Kia-Rai Prewitt, PhD
Do you dread Mondays and the thought of going back to work after the weekend? If so, you might be experiencing what’s known as the “Sunday Scaries.” Psychologist Kia-Rai Prewitt has some suggestions to help a new work week land a little more gently.Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
Nov 12, 2025 • 54min
Nutrition Essentials | Could a Child’s Diet Prevent Food Allergies? with Jaclyn Bjelac, MD
Preventing food allergies from developing in your child might be as simple as introducing them to certain foods at a young age. We explore the reasoning behind this approach in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with allergist Jaclyn Bjelac and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
Nov 5, 2025 • 46min
Answering Your Questions About GLP-1s with Keren Zhou, MD
More and more people are turning to GLP-1 medications to lose weight. But are they safe? And what about side effects from the treatment? We asked Dr. Kathy Zhou to answer some of the more common questions about GLP-1s. Listen in to get her answers.Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
Oct 29, 2025 • 25min
What Do You Know About Celiac Disease? | Claire Jansson-Knodell, MD
Surveys show that awareness and understanding of celiac disease is pretty low amongst most people. Learn more about this inherited autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten in this conversation with gastroenterologist Claire Jansson-Knodell.
Oct 22, 2025 • 23min
Understanding Testosterone in Women's Health: Insights from Dr. Alia Crawford
Testosterone is usually connected to men’s health, but women need it for their health and well-being, too. Listen in as Dr. Talia Crawford talks about how women use testosterone and what options they have if levels dip too low.Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
Oct 15, 2025 • 20min
Beta-Blockers: A ‘Chill Pill’ for Your Heart | Tamanna Singh, MD
Beta-blockers are a medication that dials down your heart rate and relaxes your cardiovascular system. Listen in as cardiologist Tamanna Singh explains why they are a cornerstone treatment for many cardiac conditions.Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
