Synopsis
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 a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center and the No. 2-ranked hospital in the nation 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 been designed to replace a physician's medical assessment and medical judgment. Always consult first with your physician about anything related to your personal health.
Episodes
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What Qualifies as Low Impact Cardio? w/ Katie Lawton, MEd
16/07/2025 Duration: 21minCan a heart-pounding cardio workout be easy on your body? It could be if you choose the right activity. Learn what workouts lead to less wear and tear on your joints in this podcast featuring exercise physiologist Katie Lawton.
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Nutrition Essentials | Inside the Mind of a Dietitian
15/07/2025 Duration: 53minGet to know our resident dietitian, Julia Zumpano, in this wide-ranging discussion on what she does day-to-day and how she coaches people to improve their health through food.
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Family Planning: How To Improve Sperm Health
02/07/2025 Duration: 32minInfertility has become increasingly common in the past 50 years given declines in sperm health. So how can you improve your odds of conceiving a child? Urologist Raevti Bole has some suggestions.
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Heart Attack vs Panic Attack: How to Tell The Difference
25/06/2025 Duration: 23minChest pain, a racing heart and sweating could signal a heart attack. Of course, it also could be a sign of a less-than-life-threatening panic attack. How can you tell the difference? Let’s break it down with cardiologist Jacqueline Tamis-Holland.
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The Power of Tai Chi with Tim Sobo, LAc
18/06/2025 Duration: 24minDon’t be fooled by the slow and gentle movements of tai chi. This ancient form of exercise offers powerful physical and mental benefits. Learn what tai chi can do for you in this chat with personal trainer and traditional Chinese medicine specialist Tim Sobo.
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Does Salt Therapy Offer Healing Powers? with Melissa Young, MD
11/06/2025 Duration: 18minThe belief that breathing in salty air can boost your health dates back nearly 200 years. Today, many people swear by halotherapy and therapeutic salt rooms. But is the treatment backed by scientific research? Let’s take a closer look with Dr. Melissa Young.
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Nutrition Essentials | Food as Medicine: Can It Work for You? with James Carter, MD
04/06/2025 Duration: 47minA nutritious diet can help your body from head to toe and help prevent many health issues. Explore the concept of using food as medicine in this podcast with Dr. James Carter, medical director at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.
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What Is Thai Massage? with DeBorah Hill, LMT
28/05/2025 Duration: 42minThai massage is an active form of therapy with stretching and yoga-like poses. Learn more about this ancient healing method rooted in Buddhism – and how it’s different from traditional massage – in this chat with massage therapist DeBorah Hill.
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The Six Pillars of Brain Health with Dylan Wint, MD
21/05/2025 Duration: 43minYou need your brain to function – and your brain needs you to function at its best. Daily choices you make can have an enormous impact on brain health and help you avoid conditions like dementia. Listen in as psychiatrist Dylan Wint talks about the “Six Pillars of Brain Health.”
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Can Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain? with Josh Maline, PharmD, BCPP
14/05/2025 Duration: 11minTaking antidepressants can sometimes lead to weight gain – but is that reason for concern? Let’s take a closer look at what those pounds might mean in this podcast with psychiatric pharmacist Josh Maline.
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Nutrition Essentials | The Connection Between Diet and Sleep with Nancy Foldvary-Schaeffer, DO
07/05/2025 Duration: 52minThe food on your plate might determine how well you sleep tonight. So what should be on your plate to help you get the shuteye you need? Sleep medicine specialist Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano have your answers.
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Understanding the Thyroid with Ossama Lashin, MD, PHD
30/04/2025 Duration: 32minWhether it’s fatigue, depression, weight gain or some other health issue, the thyroid ALWAYS seems to catch the blame. But can this small glad really cause that much mayhem? Find out in this podcast featuring endocrinologist Ossama Lasheen.
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Is Schisandra Worth Trying? with Melissa Young, MD
23/04/2025 Duration: 24minTraditional Chinese medicine has long valued the treatment potential of schisandra – and now it’s gaining in popularity as a wellness supplement. So what could these berries do for you? Dr. Melissa Young, a functional medicine specialist, has your answer.
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Could Viagra Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? with Feixiong Cheng, PhD
16/04/2025 Duration: 23minA Cleveland Clinic-led study shows that Viagra, the “little blue pill” used to treat erectile dysfunction, may offer protective powers against Alzheimer’s disease. Researcher Feixiong Cheng explains how the medication might make a difference against this form of dementia.
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Nutrition Essentials | Red Meat and Colon Cancer Risk with Christine Lee, MD
09/04/2025 Duration: 48minResearch shows that eating large quantities of red meat can increase colorectal cancer risk by about 30%. Learn more about what a meat-centric diet does to your gut in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with gastroenterologist Christine Lee and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.
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SSRIs, SNRIs and NDRIs: Understanding Antidepressants with Josh Maline, PharmD
02/04/2025 Duration: 19minAntidepressants are used by more than 1 in 10 people in the United States and many other countries. Learn about the more common types of antidepressants and how they work in this podcast with board certified clinical pharmacy specialist Josh Maline.
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Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: What’s the Difference? with Ossama Lashin, MD, PHD
26/03/2025 Duration: 27minThe two most common types of thyroid disease are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, which sound similar but exist on opposite ends of the spectrum. Learn what makes them so different in this podcast with Dr. Ossama Lasheen, medical director of Cleveland Clinic’s Thyroid Center.
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How to Sleep Better with Nancy Foldvary-Schaeffer, DO, MS
19/03/2025 Duration: 26minIt’s estimated that 40% of Americans don’t get enough sleep. The solution? Take a hard look at your sleep schedule and adjust to catch the ZZZs you need. Sleep medicine specialist Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer has tips to help you get some rest tonight.
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Nutrition Essentials | What You Can Eat After Bariatric Surgery
12/03/2025 Duration: 49minBariatric surgery can bring life-changing results for those with obesity if it’s combined with healthier eating habits. Listen in as Dr. Rickesha Wilson and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano discuss the forever role of proper nutrition following bariatric surgery.
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Understanding Narcissism with Grace Tworek, PsyD
05/03/2025 Duration: 21minWe all know someone with narcissistic traits. In this podcast, psychologist Grace Tworek has suggestions on balancing your relationship with them and better understanding the mental health condition known as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).