Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your bones may be stronger than steel, but they need your help to stay sturdy. What you eat affects your long-term bone health and can prevent or limit osteoporosis. Listen in as registered dietitian Julia Zumpano shares what food will make your inner skeleton smile.

Keeping a dream journal can help you understand what your subconscious is trying to tell you while you sleep. It may even reveal deep secrets about yourself over time. Curious? Then let’s take a closer look at dreams with psychologist and sleeping medicine specialist Alaina Tiani.

Want to run healthier, longer and faster? The secret may to be embrace slow running. Evidence suggests that slowing down while training can bring huge benefits. Learn more in this podcast with sports cardiologist and marathon runner Tamanna Singh.

Treatment for breast cancer can be followed by fatigue, sleepless nights, brain fog and other quality-of-life issues. Coping with these matters can be a critical part of the healing process. In this podcast, oncologist Tiffany Onger offers tips to get you through that difficult time.

Nearly 1 in 5 teens engage in some form of self-harm, whether it’s cutting, scratching, burning or another kind of physical hurt. It’s behavior that can be shocking and scary. Listen in as adolescent psychiatrist Zeyd Khan explains what may trigger self-harm and what you can do to help