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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Feb 16, 2022 • 21min
Fact or Cap? TikTok Health Trends with Dr. Raj Sindwani
TikTok is great for content related to choreography, cooking and cats… but what about health advice? Every week, a new viral health trend seems to make headlines, as influencers share so-called hacks to cure what ails you. Ear, nose and throat specialist Raj Sindwani, MD, weighs in on some of the most popular — and, in some cases, most dangerous — TikTok trends.
Feb 9, 2022 • 23min
Tummy Time: What You Need To Know with Dr. Matthew Badgett
Early in your baby’s life, there aren’t many activities you can do together. It’s all about changing diapers, figuring out feeding patterns and learning sleep schedules. One activity that you can do together is tummy time. We’re joined by pediatrician Matthew Badgett to learn what tummy time is, how often you should do it and how this activity helps your baby develop new skills.
Feb 2, 2022 • 38min
Freezing Your Eggs with Dr. Stephen B. Mooney
American women are waiting longer than ever to have children, and many now choose to freeze their eggs during their most fertile years in the hopes of improving their chances of getting pregnant later in life. Reproductive endocrinologist Stephen B. Mooney explains the ins and outs of the process and what to expect.
Jan 26, 2022 • 30min
How to Deal with Burnout with Dr. Adam Borland
If you’re feeling exhausted and sluggish, and even simple tasks feel overwhelming to complete—or you find yourself so stressed out that you’re quick to get angry or frustrated—you might be experiencing burnout. While frequently associated with a stressful job, burnout can affect many areas of your life and even cause health problems. Dr. Borland discusses the major symptoms of burnout, and provides some tips on how to both deal with this condition.
Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 4min
Mindful Resetting with Maxine Smith, RD
During the holiday season, it’s understandable that you might overindulge on unhealthy food or get off track with your usual routines. That’s why so many of us see a new year as a chance to adopt healthier habits and diets. Dietitian Maxine Smith explains how mindful eating can help us reassess our lives and revisit our usual routines—or make new ones—in a thoughtful way.
Jan 12, 2022 • 28min
Speech Delays in Children with Kelly Wilber, CCC-SLP
Hearing your child’s first words can be exciting. But what happens when there’s a delay with those words? Speech delays can happen for a variety of reasons and each child’s experience is often unique. Speech language pathologist Kelly Wilber joins us to talk about the signs of a speech delay as well as treatment options to get your child back on track.
Dec 29, 2021 • 31min
Labor and Childbirth: What You Need to Know with Dr. Salena Zanotti
Childbirth is a life-changing experience. It’s the final step in a long journey that ends with you holding your little one for the first time. But before you meet your baby, you might have a few questions about what labor and childbirth are really like. OBGYN Salena Zanotti joins us to talk about what happens to your body during labor, birth plans and how much labor hurts.
Dec 15, 2021 • 47min
Talking About Grief with Reverend Amy Greene
Loss can be one of the hardest parts of life. It’s a shared experience that we each go through in our own personal way. You might feel you’ve journeyed through your grief and reached a good place just to have a smell or sound send you right back to step one. Reverend Amy Greene, DMin, MDiv, joins us to talk about grief, its stages and ways to find joy as you embark on your journey after loss.
Dec 8, 2021 • 20min
Reestablishing Routines When Parenting During a Pandemic With Dr. Kate Eshleman
Throughout the pandemic, many of our best parenting routines were disrupted. Screen time increased, bedtime became negotiable and our typical routines were shaken up. Child psychologist Kate Eshleman, PsyD, talks about why routines are important and ways to get them back on track.
Dec 1, 2021 • 27min
What to Know About Frozen Shoulder with Dr. Vikas Patel
Frozen shoulder describes a condition in which the movement of the shoulder becomes limited. This condition can develop for many reasons, but it is very painful and can have a serious impact on your daily life. Luckily, with physical therapy, exercise and other interventions, frozen shoulder is very treatable. Orthopaedic sports medicine specialist Dr. Vikas Patel explains about what causes this condition —and the best ways to approach treatment.
