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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Sep 4, 2019 • 39min
The Many Forms of Arthritis With Dr. Adam Brown
The term "arthritis" actually encompasses more than 100 different conditions that affect the body’s joints and connective tissue. Rheumatologist Adam Brown, MD, takes a deep dive into some of the more common types, from osteoarthritis to psoriatic arthritis to gout.
Aug 28, 2019 • 34min
Women’s Unique Healthcare Needs with Dr. Laura Lipold
Women are biologically different from men in a lot of ways — from our hormones to our body makeup to our enzyme levels and more. And our healthcare needs are different, too. Primary care physician Laura Lipold, MD, walks through some important stops on a woman’s healthcare journey, from cervical cancer screening to menopause management and more.
Aug 21, 2019 • 31min
Food Swaps for a Heart-Healthier Diet with Registered Dietitian Kate Patton
What’s the difference between “good” fats and “bad” fats? And can I still eat red meat if I have heart disease risk factors? Kate Patton, RD, LD, CSSD, answers these questions and more to help you craft a menu that’s good for your heart and your entire body.
Aug 14, 2019 • 45min
Infertility: Your Questions Answered with Dr. Marjan Attaran
Infertility can be a scary word for most couples. Marjan Attaran, MD, walks us through risk factors and what can go wrong on the road to pregnancy. From ovulation predictor kits, male infertility issues and how age plays a factor in it all – discover insightful advice and learn about treatment options.
Aug 7, 2019 • 35min
How to Master Mindfulness with Dr. Roxanne Sukol
The words meditation, mindfulness and mental health get tossed around in conversation frequently. Roxanne B. Sukol, MD, MS, breaks down the lifestyle of mindfulness and how it's achieved.
Jul 31, 2019 • 24min
How to Manage and Treat Foot Pain with Dr. Georgeanne Botek
A lot can go wrong with the 26 bones and 33 joints that you have in your feet. And since the average person walks about 150,000 miles in their lifetime, it’s important to your quality of life to solve your foot aches and pain. Georgeanne Botek, DPM, addresses issues like gout, poor circulation, in-grown toenails and the negative side effects of uncontrolled diabetes.
Jul 24, 2019 • 38min
Understanding OCD with Dr. Scott Bea
Many people think OCD and perfectionism are synonyms, but that's not exactly the case, as psychiatrist Scott Bea, PsyD, explains. Learn more about what triggers OCD, and how you can best support a friend or a loved one who is struggling.
Jul 17, 2019 • 36min
How to Be Kind to Your Kidneys with Dr. James Simon
You probably don’t think much about your kidneys, but they’re always there quietly working to filter the bad stuff out of your body. They actually have other jobs, too, as nephrologist James Simon, MD, explains. Here’s a look at what they do, why they fail and how to keep them healthy.
Jul 10, 2019 • 37min
Fibromyalgia: A Disorder of Pain Processing with Dr. Benjamin Abraham
Medical experts are making progress in understanding fibromyalgia, a condition that involves chronic, widespread muscle and joint pain thought to be caused by increased sensitivity to pain signals in the brain. Pain management specialist Benjamin Abraham, MD, explains how treatment involves a team of specialists and engages both the mind and the body.
Jul 3, 2019 • 33min
Living With Headaches and Migraines with Dr. Emad Estemalik
As most of us know, a stress-induced tension headache or a throbbing migraine can flip a good day, well, on its head. Headache specialist Emad Estemalik, MD explains the different types you might experience and prevention strategies for people who are prone to migraines.
