Health Yeah! With Monica Robins

According to the U.S. Pain Foundation, more than 50 million Americans suffer from chroinic pain and 20 million of those people are dealing with 'high impact' pain or pain that interferes with basic day to day functioning. Pain is the main reason Americans seek health care and it's the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Estimates suggest pain costs the nation at least $560-...

It kills more people in the U.S. than any other cancer and when it comes to screening, not enough people are getting tested. Today we're talking about lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society Lung cancer kills more people in the U.S. than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Doctors are hoping new guidelines will change that statistic. Updated recommendations now clarify who s...

Back pain is the leading cause of disability for millions worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. It's a common problem that can impact anyone – from young adults participating in sports to weekend warriors and the elderly. No need to suffer anymore. Our medical expert takes us through some common causes of back pain, how to treat it and how to prevent it in the first place. We'll a...

It’s a condition most Americans have never heard of – and it affects millions.  Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome or POTS for short.   It can take a once-active person and leave them homebound.  It’s often mis-diagnosed and brushed off as anxiety or a panic attack.  We dive into this disorder to bring awareness to a debilitating condition that often gets overlooked and help you advocate fo...

It's the most common cancer in women.   Chances are – you or someone you know has been personally affected by breast cancer.  Research has shown -- the rate of cancer diagnosis rose in adults in their 30s from 2010 to 2019  But there is hope. Promising news on the medical front will hopefully wipeout this disease. We talk about prevention, treatment and the hope on the horizon in this episode. Mon...

They say the eyes are the window to the soul. If that's true, we need to do all we can to protect them. Today we're talking all about eyes. From children's eyesight and how the pandemic impacted their vision, the connection between dementia and vision, those viral videos floating around promoting home based remedies to improve our eyes and what foods you can eat that will actually improve your eye...

It’s one of the most common - and most polarizing - questions new moms are asked: Do you plan to breastfeed? Today, we are tackling the many challenges facing moms today when it comes to breastfeeding. From the struggles getting your new baby to latch, to under producing, to what it’s like to try to pump in the workplace today - even with the protections moms now have that our mothers certainly di...

Happy New Year! Did you make your resolutions? Because that's usually what most of us do at the start of a new year. a recent poll found "weight loss" and "improve diet" rank in the top five when it comes to resolutions. And for many of us, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to start anew -- a new diet plan, a new workout plan and all around new healthy habits.  Sometimes that means lat...

Today we are talking about something that impacts men - and the partners who love them - at greater numbers than you might think. Erectile dysfunction. In fact, 52 percent of men will experience some form of ED in their lifetime - making it an important health topic. Doctors describe ED as extremely common - impacting 30 million men in the US right now. And if you think this is a problem that only...

Stressed? You're not alone and yes, heading into the holidays it can get worse, much worse. 55% of Americans are stressed during the day, that's according to the American Institute of Stress. Stress can range from everyday pressures of work or family situations to financial worries and anything in between. Today, we're learning how to pinpoint the bad stress, how to manage it, and when is it time...

Most American men believe they are leading a healthy lifestyle. However, a national survey by Cleveland Clinic found the habits and behaviors of many men tell a different story. 44 percent do not get a yearly physical. 44 percent do not prioritize mental health. And 49 percent do not keep a healthy diet. The survey also highlighted some of men's biggest health concerns including mental health. In...

The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that between 40 and 60 percent of individuals in recovery will relapse at some point, and often that can happen during seasons of stress.  The holidays can be a tempting time for those in recovery. Holiday parties, festivities, the stress of family and friends and money issues can be difficult to cope with and for some, it may put them on the brink of...

It's estimated that fifty percent of women will report some sort of hair loss over their lifetime. So today we are talking about hair loss and the options for women. We discuss the main causes for hair loss in women with Cleveland Clinic dermatologist Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal. Everything from hormonal changes, pregnancy, menopause and even surgery that can cause hair loss. What can you do? What will i...

Feeling a little blue? Can't get off the couch? Have no energy? For some, that awful feeling during the winter months can actually become a clinical diagnosis. More than ten million Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. It's a type of depression that can last months, most commonly from December through February, but it can happen at any time of year. Once we set the clocks back...

We've all done it. Every Thanksgiving, many of us eat about 3,000 calories in one sitting. This episode is about options. Things to think about as you plan those holiday dinners and side dishes and how to handle the sugar overload. Plus a recipe for those leftovers that can be breakfast for a few days afterward. Tips to stay in your portion control lane and how to make some of those traditional me...

It’s the words no one wants to hear - you have cancer. But, unfortunately, roughly two million people in this country will be diagnosed with cancer this year. And one of the most common cancers - is colon cancer. Today, we look at why colorectal cancer is on the rise in America - why we are seeing higher rates in young people than ever before - and why young men seem so susceptible. We will also l...

Six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease today. Six million families are coping with this diagnosis. Six million families are searching for hope. Today, we discuss the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s - what is normal aging and what is something more. We look at the therapies available - including a new medication just approved that is showing signs of promise for dementia patien...

ADHD, anxiety problems, behavior problems, and depression are the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children. There's a new push to address the growing number of kids who experience a mental health crisis. Every year, half a million children and teens go to an E-R with some kind of mental health or behavioral health problem. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Emergency Nurses Associ...

This is a different type of episode and one of a personal nature. Shari Robins is my cousin. She's been living in Israel as a professional tour guide since 1984. She raised two daughters, the youngest is currently serving in the Israeli military. She's not a politician, she's not a military analyst but she's lived and experienced a region always under the threat of war for nearly four decades. As...

It’s something that all women must face at some point in their lives - menopause. The dreaded change. When men have a mid-life crisis they end up with fast sports cars. When women hit mid-life we end up with hot flashes and hair loss. But don’t despair - help is out there. Today’s expert, Dr. Holly Thacker, women's health hormone specialist at Cleveland Clinic. She’s going to walk us through all t...

It's that time of year! The beginning of the holiday weight gain and sugar binges. Does everyone around the office have candy on their desk and you just can't help yourself? Or how many times have you bought Halloween candy this year, but it never makes it past a few days because it's haunting you from the pantry? You're not alone, and while this episode is targeted to help parents deal with the k...

Nearly half a million Americans die from cardiac arrest every year – and the bulk of those cardiac arrests happen outside the hospital. If CPR is administered immediately, it can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. With numbers like that – why isn’t EVERYONE certified in CPR? Why don’t we make this more of a priority? More than 70% of CPR is administered at home. Followed by 15% i...

With fall right around the corner and winter not too far behind, it's time to bolster up our immune systems against illnesses. Covid cases are up nationally, and experts are concerned about flu and RSV cases.  Could it be another case of the Tripledemic this year? Last season, we saw all three of those viruses peak at the same time. Doctors say staying on top of your health is the easiest way to p...

It doesn’t care who you are, where you live or how much money you make.  Addiction can take ahold of anyone, significantly impacting families and communities. Alcohol and/or drug addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a chronic disease of the brain that can happen to anyone--like any other chronic disease such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.  Since 1999, more than one million A...

You’ve all heard the statistic - 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. But is that number real? And if it is, what can you do to keep your marriage from becoming part of that statistic? If you’re struggling in your relationship, today’s show is for you.  It was this headline that caught our attention - five signs you need marriage counseling. What are the five signs? What if you only have one of...