Health Yeah! With Monica Robins

Health Yeah! With Monica Robins

Welcome to Recovery Roads and Health Yeah! with Monica Robins. These podcasts are for anyone trying to overcome a life obstacle or learn more about their health and wellness. Health Yeah covers the medical issues of the day and Recovery Roads is that mental stimulation you might need to get you out of rabbit hole. Monica is surviving a spheno orbital meningioma in her brain. She's undergone two brain surgeries but the tumor could not be entirely removed. It's threatening her vision and her life. This raw and real podcast focuses on life lessons and coping skills learned from facing the challenges life throws at us. Expect straight talk, colorful curse words and and a variety of people and topics, not always health related. Healing can come from anywhere and hopefully some of the insight here, can help you find your own Recovery Roads, because there's never one straight path. Monica is also the Senior Health Correspondent for WKYC-TV in Cleveland, OH and shares podcasts on a variety of health and wellness related topics.

Episodes

September 18, 2023 23 mins
It’s the words no one wants to hear - you have cancer. But, unfortunately, roughly two million people in this country will be diagnosed with cancer this year. And one of the most common cancers - is colon cancer. Today, we look at why colorectal cancer is on the rise in America - why we are seeing higher rates in young people than ever before - and why young men seem so susceptible. We will also look at who is most at risk - what t...
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Today we are talking about something that impacts every single one of us - our mental health. If the pandemic taught us anything - it’s that we all need to be more mindful, take time to reach out to those struggling, and be a little kinder to ourselves and each other. If you are experiencing your own mental health issues - you’re not alone. In fact, one in five adults in this country experience mental illness each year. And it’s n...
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September 5, 2023 21 mins
Going back to school can be a stressful time for both students and parents. From starting a new school and getting good grades to simply trying to fit in can be challenging for students. As a parent how do you help them cope? How do you find out what's going on in their lives? And what role does social media play? Everything you need to know about mental health and your kids on this edition.
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You’ve all heard the statistic - 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. But is that number real? And if it is, what can you do to keep your marriage from becoming part of that statistic? If you’re struggling in your relationship, today’s show is for you. It was this headline that caught our attention - five signs you need marriage counseling. What are the five signs? What if you only have one of them? What if you have all five? ...
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August 28, 2023 17 mins
We are talking all things men’s health today and it’s a big topic so get ready to take some notes! We look at why so many men just won’t go to the doctor - and why it’s so important to make those preventative appointments. Plus, what all men should be screened for and when. And the biggest risk factors for diseases that you should be watching for now. Plus sexual health and mental health. And this will not surprise the women out ...
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It’s back to school! Which means back to routines, back to normal schedules and back to packing school lunches! Today we are talking all about your kids’ lunches and snacks - and how to make them as healthy as possible without spending a ton of money or time. We have all the tips and tricks you need to know to keep your kids eating well this school year.
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The kids are back to school and so are the germs! If you have big or small kids, you know you're bracing for cold and flu season. Kids can have up to 8-10 colds per year – mostly between September and May – which is basically one a month and the cold can last two weeks. Which means your kid could literally have a cold for half the school year. First and foremost – how many colds is “normal” for kids – when should parents be worried...
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Today we are tackling a topic that affects nearly 20 percent of American children - obesity. It’s a problem that has been on the rise in this country and parents struggle with the best way to address it - wanting their kids to be healthy but not wanting to create body image issues on that road to better health. So how do you know if your child is just going through a phase, or has a real problem? What are the tips and tricks to...
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It’s bathing suit season. Ahh, the dreaded time of year where so many of us try to get a beach body in just a few weeks. You know what I’m talking about! And there are so many diets out there that promise to help us do it! But do they really work? That’s the million dollar question. Today, we look at all the most popular fad diets on the market - and the internet - that promise to help you lose weight quickly. Some of them you’ve h...
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Here’s a staggering statistic - every forty seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. That’s nearly 800 thousand people a year. And before you think, oh, that only happens to the elderly, think again. Nearly 40 percent of patients who have a stroke are under 65 years old. Today, we are looking at strokes in young people. You will hear some of these patients - a young woman who ran into a stranger’s garage - unable to spea...
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July 17, 2023 19 mins
Today we are talking all things autism. We will share the medical numbers and statistics - tell you the signs and symptoms and risk factors for being diagnosed with autism - but we will also hear from experts who have found exciting new treatments and therapies - and from parents who share success stories of kids triumphing over their medical diagnoses, and thriving.
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Hopefully this week you are soaking up some summer sun - and you’re either on vacation or a vacation is coming up in your future. Afterall, these are the months to enjoy the outdoors, the pool or the ocean, fireworks and barbeques… unfortunately it’s also the season you’re most likely to make a trip to the ER. Yes, all that summer fun can come at a cost. But today we are here to help you enjoy it safely - with everything you need...
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Summer is here - picnics, beach vacations and hours in the garden and in the sun. But with all good things there is a price - and for more than 100,000 people in this country this year - that price will be a diagnosis of skin cancer. We are unpacking everything you need to know about sun damage and skin cancer. From what sunscreens are best - to how much SPF is really enough. The signs and symptoms you may have a problem. And the ...
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Heart disease. It’s the number one killer of Americans and a major contributing factor - your cholesterol. Nearly 94 million Americans over the age of 20 have cholesterol above 200 and nearly seven percent of children have high cholesterol. It’s a national epidemic. Today, we have everything you need to know about high cholesterol - from what really causes it to whether you can really do anything to prevent it. Plus, is 200 really...
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Millions of Americans struggle with weight and now there are medications out there promising to help you drop the pounds fast. But is it too good to be true? Today we tackle everything to do with weight loss medications from which ones work best, which one of your providers can give them to you and will your insurance even cover them? And how you can pay for them out of pocket for less if your insurance won't pick up the tab.
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Sniffling yet? Sneezing? Itchy watery eyes? The trees are budding, flowers are popping and you're running out of tissues. Yep, allergy season is here! What you need to know and when to see a doctor.
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Is it a cold? Covid? Flu? RSV? Allergies? So many things flying around, what is making you miserable and what to do about it.
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This episode is personal. Since October of 2019 I’ve been sharing my experience battling a brain tumor. I have what’s known as a spheno orbital meningioma. Which means the tumor grew behind my left eye. Currently, it’s sitting on my carotid artery, my optic nerve, on the back of my left eye, in my left eye socket and it invaded my skull bone and is moving toward my cavernous sinus. While it’s a benign tumor, where it’s located ...
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This episode is part 2/2 of a series looking into the rise in allopathic use for psychedelic substances. Dr. Alan Davis is Director of The Ohio State University Center for Psychedelic Research and Education. His team is currently recruiting Veterans for a study into psilocybin, the compound found in magic mushrooms, to see if it may help those suffering with PTSD. Dr. Davis goes over the history of the research and what the futu...
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February 16, 2023 31 mins
This episode is part one of a two part series looking into the increasing research of psychedelic substances to help people with mental health disorders. Research trials are currently underway at Cleveland Clinic investigating whether LSD can help those with generalized anxiety disorder and Ohio State University’s new Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education, which is investigating whether psilocybin, from magic mushroom...
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