Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

It’s estimated that nearly half of all children experience a sleep disorder while growing up – a reality that can bring physical and emotional consequences. Listen in as Dr. Vaishal Shaw goes over the most common sleep disorders and what can be done about them.

Aromatherapy has been used to relieve stress and anxiety for thousands of years -- but can a sniff of something really make a difference in how you feel? Dr. Melissa Young, a functional medicine specialist, explains how the treatment works its magic.

Dietary choices you make day after day set the tone for how efficiently your gastrointestinal system operates. Explore the connection between food and gut health with Dr. Christine Lee and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano in the first Nutrition Essentials podcast

Walking pads allow you to get in thousands of slow-moving steps while at your work desk. But here’s the question: Can these simple treadmills make a health and fitness difference? Exercise physiologist Chris Dempers has your answer.

There’s a long-held belief that birth order – whether a child is the oldest, youngest or somewhere in the middle -- sets the stage for kids to develop certain traits. Let’s take a closer look at the theories with pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman.

Powdered greens keep increasing in popularity, but is there any nutritional value left in veggies once they’ve been dried and pulverized? Registered dietitian Julia Zumpano has your answer in this podcast.

Complex medications known as biologics have transformed psoriasis care over the past two decades. Learn more about how and when this emerging treatment is used to manage the skin condition in this podcast with dermatologist Anthony Fernandez.

Science can make you feel better. That’s the idea behind biohacking, a DIY approach to self-care that uses everything from lifestyle changes to high-tech tools to improve your health. Explore the movement in this podcast with functional medicine specialist Melissa Young.

Stressful times can leave your skin feeling dry, red and itchy. In this podcast, learn the connection between stress and eczema plus the steps you can take to undo it. Dermatologist Gowri Kabbur explains.

Misunderstanding and misinformation often define how we think of autism spectrum disorder. Listen in as we separate fact from fiction with the help of Dr. Carrie Cuffman, a pediatric specialist in developmental behavior.

Your bones may be stronger than steel, but they need your help to stay sturdy. What you eat affects your long-term bone health and can prevent or limit osteoporosis. Listen in as registered dietitian Julia Zumpano shares what food will make your inner skeleton smile.

Keeping a dream journal can help you understand what your subconscious is trying to tell you while you sleep. It may even reveal deep secrets about yourself over time. Curious? Then let’s take a closer look at dreams with psychologist and sleeping medicine specialist Alaina Tiani.

Want to run healthier, longer and faster? The secret may to be embrace slow running. Evidence suggests that slowing down while training can bring huge benefits. Learn more in this podcast with sports cardiologist and marathon runner Tamanna Singh.

Treatment for breast cancer can be followed by fatigue, sleepless nights, brain fog and other quality-of-life issues. Coping with these matters can be a critical part of the healing process. In this podcast, oncologist Tiffany Onger offers tips to get you through that difficult time.

Nearly 1 in 5 teens engage in some form of self-harm, whether it’s cutting, scratching, burning or another kind of physical hurt. It’s behavior that can be shocking and scary. Listen in as adolescent psychiatrist Zeyd Khan explains what may trigger self-harm and what you can do to help

The next time you sit down for a meal, think about the food on your plate: What’s there will go a long way toward determining how well your cardiovascular system functions. Let’s take a closer look at the relationship between diet and heart health in this podcast with cardiologist Leslie Cho and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.

Aging makes its mark on everyone at some point. Consider facelifts an eraser. The popular cosmetic procedure can smooth out wrinkles and tighten sagging skin. Learn more about this surgery and what it can (and can’t) do for you in this podcast with Dr. James Zins.

Your kids just got home from school -- and THEY ARE HUNGRY. Waiting for dinner is not an option. They need to eat NOW. So what can you drag out for a healthy snack that won’t ruin their appetite for later? Pediatric nutritionist Hanna Leikin shares some ideas in this podcast.

One in 20 people experience a nightmare at least once a week – a statistic that is more than a bit terrifying. So why do bad dreams lurk in our subconscious? Listen in as Dr. Alaina Tiana scares up an explanation and offers tip to find a more peaceful dreamland.

Research shows that Generation Z is drinking far less alcohol than previous generations. So what’s behind this trend – and does that mean alcohol and drug use worries are disappearing? Let’s break the topic down in this podcast with addiction psychiatrist Akhil Anand.

Exercise routines often focus on building muscle so you can get bigger, faster and stronger. But there’s something else far less sexy in the workout world that deserves your time and attention. Listen in as exercise physiologist Katie Lawton explains the importance of flexibility.

Does your kid get extremely nervous before a big test? If so, they’re not alone: Test anxiety is at an all-time high among students. Try some of these tips from pediatric psychologist Ethan Benore to help children relax and perform their best on test day.

Millions of people a year turn to Botox injections to erase wrinkles and signs of aging on their faces. But how exactly does this time machine procedure work? And do the results last? Get your answers in this chat with Dr. James Zins, emeritus chair and section head of cosmetic surgery at Cleveland Clinic.

You can be a workout warrior while wearing XXL clothes – but does your fitness level cancel out the negative effects that can come with excess fat mass? Let’s take a closer look at the complicated question with Dr. Leslie Cho.

If you have eczema, odds are you’ll try anything to calm it down. So what home remedies can get the job done and which should you avoid? Find out in this podcast with Dr. Gowri Kabbur, a dermatologist with the DIY tips you need to tame eczema.