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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Oct 2, 2024 • 14min
Can Milk Baths Help Your Skin? with Alok Vij, MD
Some people take the idea that milk ‘does a body good’ to a whole different level. Milk Baths have long been touted as a way to boost skin health. Does it work? Get your answer from Dr. Alok Vij in this podcast.
Sep 25, 2024 • 24min
Sound Advice on Protecting Your Child's Hearing with Valerie Pavlovich Ruff, AuD
It's estimated 1 in 8 children between the ages of 6 and 19 have hearing loss due to music blaring through earbuds or headphones. The numbers keep getting worse, too, as teens spend a few hours a day wearing audio devices.In this episode, we talk with audiologist Valerie Pavlovich Ruff about the damage being done to eardrums and get some tips to protect younger and older ears.
Sep 18, 2024 • 20min
Growing Pains: Tips to Avoid Aches From Yard Work with Andrew Bang, DO
Hours of yard work can be great for your lawn and garden. Your body, on the other hand, may feel a little run down. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Chiropractor Andrew Bang returns to the podcast with some tips to eliminate aches and pains from doing outdoor chores.
Sep 11, 2024 • 47min
Nutrition Essentials: Is Your Diet Stressing You Out? with Melissa Young, MD
What you eat may be putting your body in a state of internal distress, which can lead to anxiety, fatigue and even depression. In this Nutrition Essentials podcast, Dr. Melissa Young and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano share how diet shapes our mood and mental health.
Sep 4, 2024 • 33min
Riding Toward a Cure for Cancer with Jessica Geiger, MD
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic devote countless hours trying to find ways to beat cancer. In this podcast, learn about the work oncologist Jessica Geiger is doing on a vaccine for a type of head and neck cancer thanks to a grant from Cleveland Clinic’s VeloSano Bike to Cure event.
Aug 28, 2024 • 25min
Preventing Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes with Molly McDermott, DO
Intense training in a single sport often leaves young athletes broken down and burnt out. In this podcast, sports medicine specialist Dr. Molly McDermott discusses how to help your child stay injury-free and in the game as they pursue their athletic goals.
Aug 21, 2024 • 25min
Is It Safe to Exercise After a Heart Attack? with Tamanna Singh, MD
If you just felt the pain of a heart attack, putting your ticker through a blood-pumping workout seems like a big ask. But exercise is key to recovery – if you do it right. Let’s take a closer at physical activity after a heart attack with sports cardiologist Tamanna Singh.
Aug 14, 2024 • 48min
Nutrition Essentials - Diet & Eye Health: See the Connection with Nicole Bajic, MD + Phoebe Lin, MD, PhD
The food you see on your plate today may determine how well you see later in life. Learn more about the connection between diet and eye health in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with registered dietitian Julia Zumpano and ophthalmologists Nicole Bajic and Phoebe Lin.
Aug 7, 2024 • 17min
The Importance of Gum Health with Anne Clemons, DMD
Your gums are more than just a place for your teeth to hang out. They’re a frontline defense system against harmful bacteria that can lead to serious health issues. Listen in as Dr. Anne Clemons talks about the importance of gum care for your overall health.
Jul 31, 2024 • 11min
Rice Water: The Secret Ingredient for Longer Hair? with Alok Vij, MD
It’s said that rinsing your hair in rice water can give you longer, stronger and healthier locks. In this podcast, dermatologist Alok Vij explores the science behind the legend. Listen in as we comb through what’s fact and fiction.
