Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

Why would anyone willingly get stuck with needles? There are lots of good reasons, actually, which explains why acupuncture has been around for 3,000+ years. Listen in as licensed acupuncturist Tim Sobo explains what the treatment might be able to do for you.

Asthma does not have to be a barrier to exercising outside. It’s just a different obstacle to overcome. Listen in as pulmonologist Neha Solanki offers tips to manage the condition so you can make the world your training ground.

Can 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.

Get 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.

Infertility 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.

Chest 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.

Don’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.

The 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.

A 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.

Thai 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.

You 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.”

Taking 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.

The 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.

Whether 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.

Traditional 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.

A 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.

Research 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.

Antidepressants 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.

The 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.