Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common condition that can severely affect your day-to-day life. But it can often be managed through diet and other lifestyle adjustments. Find out more in this conversation with gastroenterologist Christine Lee and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, del...

Everyone forgets things from time to time. But as you get older, memory lapses start to increase – and with that comes worry about Alzheimer’s disease. So, when does forgetfulness become a real concern? Let’s find out from Dr. Dylan Wint, a specialist in degenerative brain diseases. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered...

Ever wake up gasping for breath, as if you’re choking? If so, you’re likely among the 1 billion people worldwide dealing with sleep apnea. In this podcast, sleep medicine specialist Aparna Bhat explains what causes sleep apnea and how it can be addressed. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

What you eat can help ease arthritis symptoms or contribute to the joint pain that comes with the condition. Find out what should be on your daily menu in this conversation with rheumatologist Elaine Husni and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Sports training typically focuses on getting your body ready, but mental preparation can be equally important when it comes to finding athletic success. Learn how to get your head in the game in this podcast featuring sports psychologist Matt Sacco. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling more than a bit achy. But making small changes to your work setup and routine may be enough to keep the pain away. Listen in as chiropractor Andrew Bang explains the importance of good ergonomics. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

If you’ve got allergies, you’ve got options when it comes to over-the-counter medications to relieve your symptoms. Which one should you choose when allergy season hits? Let’s get a shopping list together with the help of allergist Dylan Timberlake. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Can trading one mind-altering substance for another work for addiction recovery? That’s the theory behind the “California sober” harm-reduction approach. Listen in as addiction psychiatrist Jared Harp explains why this method has gained in popularity – and why you might want to think twice about trying it. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice,...

Kidney cleanses have gained in popularity within wellness circles, but are they worth trying? Listen in as Dr. Juan Calle joins the podcast to chat about this trend. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Good nutrition during pregnancy can help both the mother and her future baby thrive. So, what should (and shouldn’t) be on the plate? Let’s set a healthy menu with maternal-fetal medicine specialist Cara Dolin and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Overhead shoulder injuries routinely sideline athletes in sports like baseball, swimming, tennis and more. But with a little preventative maintenance on the joint, you can improve your chances of staying in the game. Physical therapist Adam Kimberly has tips you need to hear. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straig...

Pooping is something we all do, but very few of us do it efficiently and that can create some issues downstairs. So, how should you be going #2? Colorectal surgeon Arielle Kanters has some advice that goes well beyond Potty Training 101. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

A tension headache often feels like there’s a tight band squeezing your head. Not pleasant, right? Well, here’s some good news: There are ways to ease and prevent the brain pain. Find out how in this podcast with chiropractor Andrew Bang. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

It’s estimated that 1 in 7 people have chronic kidney disease, meaning their kidneys are beginning to lose function. So, what can you do to take care of these essential organs? Urologist Jorge Gutierrez has some advice you’ll want to hear.

As marijuana use has become more mainstream, it has brought an increase in people dealing with cannabis use disorder (CUD). Learn more about CUD and how it can be addressed in this conversation with addiction psychiatrist Jared Harp. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Learn more about Cleveland Clinic’s new Sports Essentials podcast and meet co-host Dr. Lauren Wichman, a sports medicine specialist. Listen in as part of your workout routine to help reach your short-term and long-term fitness goals. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

The goal in the game of life is to play for as long as possible. Proper nutrition can serve as a sort of cheat code to keep you going. In this podcast, Dr. Ronan Factora and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano explain how to get a dietary power boost to help you age well. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to...

Should you eat that berry or mushroom found along a hiking trail? Or even touch certain plants? It’s important to know the answers to these questions before you start adventuring. We asked Dr. Chris Bazzoli, a wilderness medicine specialist, to offer some advice to keep us safe. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered str...

Aging brings a lot of changes to your body – and new allergies might be one of them. So, how could spring blooms or a plate of shellfish suddenly bring reactions you never experienced before? Allergist Dylan Timberlake joins us to explain. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Getting extra protein seems to be a dietary trend these days. But before you push your protein intake too high, though, you might want to consider what that means for your kidneys. Find out more in this podcast featuring nephrologist Juan Calle. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Do fats make you fat? Is organic food worth buying? Can you eat healthy on a budget? Get the answers to these questions and more in a myth-busting conversation with registered dietitian Julia Zumpano. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Tickborne illnesses have experienced an epidemic-level rise in the past few decades as tick populations grew and expanded into new regions. How can you guard against being bitten? Dr. Chris Bazzoli, a wilderness medicine specialist, shares some tips. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

When it comes to how often you should shower, once a day is typically fine. But skipping a day isn’t bad at times – and neither is doubling up if you need extra scrubbing. We’ll break it all down in this podcast with dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal.

Weight loss is often the goal for those taking GLP-1 medications. But in some cases, people shed more than just pounds. They also lose hair. Listen in as endocrinologist Kathy Zhou explains why this could happen and how it might be avoided. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

Intestinal failure can undermine your body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food you eat. Dietary adjustments can help rehab your gut to restore function. Find out how it happens in this podcast featuring Dr. Donald Kirby and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your in...