

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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Jul 24, 2024 • 34min
Does Your Child Have a Sleep Disorder? with Vaishal Shah, MD, MBBS, MPH
It’s estimated that nearly half of all children experience a sleep disorder while growing up – a reality that can bring physical and emotional consequences. Listen in as Dr. Vaishal Shaw goes over the most common sleep disorders and what can be done about them.

Jul 17, 2024 • 25min
Does Aromatherapy Pass the Sniff Test? with Melissa Young, MD
Aromatherapy has been used to relieve stress and anxiety for thousands of years -- but can a sniff of something really make a difference in how you feel? Dr. Melissa Young, a functional medicine specialist, explains how the treatment works its magic.

Jul 10, 2024 • 55min
Nutrition Essentials: Feeding Your Gut’s Microbiome with Christine Lee, MD
Dietary choices you make day after day set the tone for how efficiently your gastrointestinal system operates. Explore the connection between food and gut health with Dr. Christine Lee and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano in the first Nutrition Essentials podcast

Jul 3, 2024 • 17min
Are Walking Pads Worth It? with Chris Dempers, MES
Walking pads allow you to get in thousands of slow-moving steps while at your work desk. But here’s the question: Can these simple treadmills make a health and fitness difference? Exercise physiologist Chris Dempers has your answer.

Jun 26, 2024 • 14min
Does Birth Order Dictate Personality? with Kate Eshleman, PsyD
There’s a long-held belief that birth order – whether a child is the oldest, youngest or somewhere in the middle -- sets the stage for kids to develop certain traits. Let’s take a closer look at the theories with pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman.

Jun 19, 2024 • 13min
Are Powdered Greens Worth Trying? with Julia Zumpano, RD
Powdered greens keep increasing in popularity, but is there any nutritional value left in veggies once they’ve been dried and pulverized? Registered dietitian Julia Zumpano has your answer in this podcast.

Jun 12, 2024 • 22min
Biologics: The Solution for Psoriasis?
Complex medications known as biologics have transformed psoriasis care over the past two decades. Learn more about how and when this emerging treatment is used to manage the skin condition in this podcast with dermatologist Anthony Fernandez.

Jun 5, 2024 • 26min
What Is Biohacking? with Melissa Young, MD
Science can make you feel better. That’s the idea behind biohacking, a DIY approach to self-care that uses everything from lifestyle changes to high-tech tools to improve your health. Explore the movement in this podcast with functional medicine specialist Melissa Young.

May 29, 2024 • 13min
Stress & Eczema: A Vicious Cycle with Gowri Kabbur, MD
Stressful times can leave your skin feeling dry, red and itchy. In this podcast, learn the connection between stress and eczema plus the steps you can take to undo it. Dermatologist Gowri Kabbur explains.

May 22, 2024 • 31min
Do You Know These Truths About Autism? with Carrie Cuffman, MD
Misunderstanding and misinformation often define how we think of autism spectrum disorder. Listen in as we separate fact from fiction with the help of Dr. Carrie Cuffman, a pediatric specialist in developmental behavior.


