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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Nov 21, 2018 • 33min
Dealing with Common Aches and Pains as We Age with Dr. Donald Ford
Pop…snap…ouch! As we age, our muscles get tighter, our tendons and ligaments become less flexible, and our bodies take longer to heal from injury. Family medicine physician Donald Ford, MD, explains the science behind some of not-so-pleasant changes that happen in our bodies as we get older and how to stay as healthy as possible.
Nov 14, 2018 • 34min
The Top Reasons You Might Want to See a Primary Care Women's Health Physician
Women are biologically different than men for a lot of different reasons. They have different hormones. They have different body makeup. They have different fat composition. The list goes on. Women's health expert Laura Lipold, MD, explains why you might want to see a primary care women's health physician.
Nov 7, 2018 • 28min
A Candid Conversation About Men’s Health with Dr. Ryan Berglund
Guys – have any below-the-belt questions you’re too shy or embarrassed to ask your doctor? Urologist Ryan Berglund, MD, has the answers – and more information than you even knew you wanted about what’s normal and what’s worrisome when it comes to the male anatomy.
Oct 31, 2018 • 40min
What to Expect When You’re Having a Total Joint Replacement with Dr. Trevor Murray
If you’ve exhausted all of the other treatment options for knee or hip pain caused by osteoarthritis, it might be time to consider joint replacement surgery. Orthopaedic surgeon Trevor Murray, MD, spells out what makes someone a good candidate for this procedure, what you can do to prime yourself for the most successful surgery possible and what to expect afterward.
Oct 24, 2018 • 35min
Keys to Lively Sex Life for Women with Drs. Linda Bradley and Dana Brendza
A healthy sex life isn’t just about what happens in the bedroom – it’s also dependent on your lifestyle, medications, diet, body image and what’s going on in a relationship. Take a candid look into the physical and mental aspects of women’s sexual health with Linda Bradley, MD, Vice Chair of Ob/Gyn at Cleveland Clinic, and clinical health psychologist Dana Brendza, PsyD.
Oct 17, 2018 • 38min
Know Your Heart Numbers with Dr. Haitham Ahmed
A few simple measurements can tell us a lot about our heart health. That’s why preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, advises people to track their blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, waist circumference and blood sugar throughout their lives. Tune in as he explains what these numbers mean and what the research says about the link between some of your favorite foods and heart health.
Oct 10, 2018 • 31min
Stroke Symptoms and Risk Factors Everyone Should Know with Dr. Shazam Hussain
Are you part of the estimated 36 percent of Americans who can recognize at least one symptom of a stroke? If it causes one of every 20 deaths in the U.S., shouldn’t we all know what it looks like? Here we turn to stroke neurologist Dr. Shazam Hussain to identify the different types of strokes, the biggest risk factors, the telltale signs and how new technology is changing the way medical professionals respond.
Sep 26, 2018 • 45min
Help Your Kids Be Their Best Selves with Dr. Ellen Rome
Of course you worry about your kids – that comes with the parenting territory. But there are certain steps you can take every day to help them on their way to thriving both at school and at home. Pediatrician and head of adolescent medicine Ellen Rome, MD, has some practical tips on how to chip away at kids’ screen time, how to help them cope with anxiety at school and how to get them to open up about how they’re feeling.
Sep 19, 2018 • 39min
The Small but Mighty Thyroid: Myths and Diagnoses with Dr. Mary Vouyiouklis Kellis
The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland, which sits between your collarbone and the Adam’s apple, releases hormones that affect nearly every part of your body, from temperature to weight to periods and so much more. Tune in as adult endocrinologist Mary Vouyiouklis Kellis, MD, walks us through the functions of the thyroid, common disorders like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and how to know when something’s not right.
Sep 12, 2018 • 37min
Understanding Your Vision Correction Surgery Options with Dr. Ronald Krueger
You’ve heard of LASIK, but do you know how it actually works to help people see better? Or that it’s just one of several laser vision correction surgeries that exist today? Opthalmologist Ronald Krueger, MD, details the difference between three common procedures – PRK, LASIK and SMILE – and what you can expect during and after each one.
