Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

A beer, glass of wine or cocktail may sound like a relaxing way to end the day, but it’s a bad start to a good night’s sleep. That’s because alcohol can undermine the quality of your sleep once you close your eyes, as sleep medicine specialist Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer explains.

Ambition and a quest for perfection often define someone with a Type A personality. Unfortunately, so does pressure and stress. Listen in as psychologist Grace Tworek explains how to maximize the best traits of being a Type A while managing any negatives.

Your kid woke up with a runny nose, cough and sore throat. Is that enough to keep them home from school? Pediatrician Kristin Barrett has some tips to help you make that judgment call as to whether they should stay or go.

Saving a few calories by eating foods with artificial sweeteners could put your health at risk. Research shows a close association between erythritol (a common artificial sweetener) and increased chance of a heart attack or stroke. Find out more in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with Dr. Stanley Hazen and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.

Some people think the only good workout is a cardio workout. Others believe that muscle-burning strength workouts is the best choice. So which side is right? We asked exercise physiologist Katie Lawton to weigh in.

Don’t worry if your child has an imaginary friend. That pal may be helping your child in more ways than you can … well, imagine. In this podcast, pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman discusses the potential benefits of imaginary friends and how to handle their existence.

Menopause brings change to your body – so what you eat may need to change with it. Adjustments to your diet may ease the transition and help your body adjust to new and different hormone levels. Learn more in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with Dr. Lynn Pattimakiel and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.

What do you need to create the perfect home gym? There’s no one answer to that question – but there are pieces of equipment that may be helpful to everyone. Let’s put together a shopping list with the help of exercise physiologist Chris Dempers.

RSV is a major health concern if you’re the parent of an infant or toddler. Luckily, there are ways to keep your child safe when the contagious virus starts swirling around your life. Get your defense plan in place by listening to this podcast featuring pediatrician Kristin Barrett.

Here’s some food for thought: What you eat can reduce your risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how to use diet to boost your brain health in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with Dr. Kasia Rothenberg and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.

There’s no cure for psoriasis, but there are ways to better control the skin condition. Get self-care tips and more in this podcast with Dr. Anthony Fernandez, a dermatologist specializing in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases like psoriasis.

Sitting for long hours every day can leave you with a numb rump and a condition known as Dead Butt Syndrome. Learn how to revive your derriere in this podcast featuring chiropractor Andrew Bang.

If there’s one word that kids learn early, it’s MINE – which explains why convincing them to share can be so difficult. Help your little one take that developmental step by following tips shared by pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman in this podcast.

Store shelves are filled with products promising whiter teeth and a brighter smile. What’s the option that brings the most sparkling results? Get your answer in this podcast with dentist Anne Clemons.

It’s estimated that 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes, a warning stage for a disease that can take years off your life. The good news? Prediabetes is not a permanent diagnosis. Changes to what and how you eat can help you regain control of your health. Learn more in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with Dr. Peminda Cabandugama and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.

Some people take the idea that milk ‘does a body good’ to a whole different level. Milk Baths have long been touted as a way to boost skin health. Does it work? Get your answer from Dr. Alok Vij in this podcast.

It's estimated 1 in 8 children between the ages of 6 and 19 have hearing loss due to music blaring through earbuds or headphones. The numbers keep getting worse, too, as teens spend a few hours a day wearing audio devices. In this episode, we talk with audiologist Valerie Pavlovich Ruff about the damage being done to eardrums and get some tips to protect younger and older ears.

Hours of yard work can be great for your lawn and garden. Your body, on the other hand, may feel a little run down. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Chiropractor Andrew Bang returns to the podcast with some tips to eliminate aches and pains from doing outdoor chores.

What you eat may be putting your body in a state of internal distress, which can lead to anxiety, fatigue and even depression. In this Nutrition Essentials podcast, Dr. Melissa Young and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano share how diet shapes our mood and mental health.

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic devote countless hours trying to find ways to beat cancer. In this podcast, learn about the work oncologist Jessica Geiger is doing on a vaccine for a type of head and neck cancer thanks to a grant from Cleveland Clinic’s VeloSano Bike to Cure event.

Intense training in a single sport often leaves young athletes broken down and burnt out. In this podcast, sports medicine specialist Dr. Molly McDermott discusses how to help your child stay injury-free and in the game as they pursue their athletic goals.

If you just felt the pain of a heart attack, putting your ticker through a blood-pumping workout seems like a big ask. But exercise is key to recovery – if you do it right. Let’s take a closer at physical activity after a heart attack with sports cardiologist Tamanna Singh.

The food you see on your plate today may determine how well you see later in life. Learn more about the connection between diet and eye health in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with registered dietitian Julia Zumpano and ophthalmologists Nicole Bajic and Phoebe Lin.

Your gums are more than just a place for your teeth to hang out. They’re a frontline defense system against harmful bacteria that can lead to serious health issues. Listen in as Dr. Anne Clemons talks about the importance of gum care for your overall health.

It’s said that rinsing your hair in rice water can give you longer, stronger and healthier locks. In this podcast, dermatologist Alok Vij explores the science behind the legend. Listen in as we comb through what’s fact and fiction.