Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, it’s safe to say you never want to repeat the painful experience. Thankfully, there are simple things you can do to limit your risk, as Dr. Jorge Gutierrez explains in this episode of the podcast.

A control freak can leave you feeling powerless as your thoughts and ideas get trampled. Over time, it can take a toll on your self-esteem. But there are ways to navigate this dynamic and protect your point of view, as psychologist Susan Albers explains in this podcast. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to...

If eating food with gluten gives you a bellyache, you could be dealing with one of these three conditions: celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or a wheat allergy. Learn the similarities and differences of each in this podcast featuring Dr. Claire Jansson-Knodell. 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 inb...

Workouts tend to be well-planned. It pays to give the same attention to what you eat before and after you break a sweat. Listen in and get your exercise nutrition plan in place with the help of Dr. Erik Van Iterson 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!

IV vitamin therapy delivers a high-dose cocktail of vitamins and nutrients directly to your bloodstream – and the practice is growing in popularity. Explore the pros and cons of this trending treatment with functional medicine specialist Melissa Young.

Returning home for the holidays or an event can be wonderful, but revisiting your past can be difficult. There’s even a term for the uneasiness it may bring: Hometown anxiety. Learn how to manage those feelings in this podcast featuring psychologist Susan Albers. 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...

Could what you eat contribute to hair loss or skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea? Absolutely! Learn more about the gut-skin connection in this chat with dermatologist Chay Ranasinghe and registered dietician 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!

Ever have a song that gets stuck in your head and won’t leave? These earworms can be annoying, to say the least. Listen in as psychologist Kia-Rai Prewitt explains why they happen and – better yet – what you can do to turn them off. 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 no surprise that hot tubs feel relaxing. But did you know that it may also reduce your risk of heart disease? And soothe sore muscles? And improve sleep? Soak in some knowledge about hot tubbing in this podcast with Dr. Melissa Young. 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 you dread Mondays and the thought of going back to work after the weekend? If so, you might be experiencing what’s known as the “Sunday Scaries.” Psychologist Kia-Rai Prewitt has some suggestions to help a new work week land a little more gently. 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!

Preventing food allergies from developing in your child might be as simple as introducing them to certain foods at a young age. We explore the reasoning behind this approach in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with allergist Jaclyn Bjelac 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 str...

More and more people are turning to GLP-1 medications to lose weight. But are they safe? And what about side effects from the treatment? We asked Dr. Kathy Zhou to answer some of the more common questions about GLP-1s. Listen in to get her answers. 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!

Surveys show that awareness and understanding of celiac disease is pretty low amongst most people. Learn more about this inherited autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten in this conversation with gastroenterologist Claire Jansson-Knodell.

Testosterone is usually connected to men’s health, but women need it for their health and well-being, too. Listen in as Dr. Talia Crawford talks about how women use testosterone and what options they have if levels dip too low. 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!

Beta-blockers are a medication that dials down your heart rate and relaxes your cardiovascular system. Listen in as cardiologist Tamanna Singh explains why they are a cornerstone treatment for many cardiac conditions. 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!

Nearly 1 in 8 women gets diagnosed with breast cancer. What you eat can play a role in whether you’re that one. Learn how you can adjust your diet to protect yourself in this discussion with registered dietitians Michela Palma and 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!

The whistling and rattling sounds that come with wheezing can be pretty alarming. Oftentimes, though, you can take care of the issue with some simple at-home treatments. Learn how to regain control of your breathing in this podcast with pulmonologist Neha Solanki. 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 i...

Can keeping a cellphone in your pocket contribute to erectile dysfunction? What about soaking in hot tubs? Or your choice of underwear? We’ll address those common questions and more in this podcast with urologist Raevti Bole, who specializes in male reproductive health. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to...

Family history involving troubling or distressing events can ripple through time to affect your mental and physical health. It’s a concept known as generational trauma. Learn more about it — and how to address it — in this discussion with forensic nurse examiner Michele Sorrell. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered str...

One in 3 people worldwide is malnourished in some way – and oftentimes, it’s not someone who you’d suspect. Learn to spot the signs of malnutrition and how to deal with the condition in this podcast with registered dietitians Krista Mielnik and 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!

Medications known as statins are frequently prescribed to lower cholesterol and limit plaque buildup in arteries, which can reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Learn how these pills work their magic in this podcast with cardiologist Tamanna Singh. 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 you feel as steady on your feet as you did when you were younger? Probably not – and that’s a concern. Listen in as exercise physiologist Katie Lawton talks about the importance of maintaining balance and simple exercises you can do to improve it.

If you or someone with you experiences a heart attack, how you respond could mean the difference between life and death. In this podcast, cardiologist Jacqueline Tamis-Holland explains how to make every second count.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is described as causing metabolic chaos. Adjusting what you eat may balance your system to help manage the condition. Listen in as Ob/Gyn Kathryn Goebel and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano explain the connection between diet and PCOS.

A cardiac stress test is a monitored workout to see how your heart handles extra demands. How your ticker responds may reveal whether you have a heart issue that needs attention, as cardiologist Wael Jaber explains in this podcast.