Healthier You

Most people have heard of the pelvic floor, but many don’t know its purpose. Your pelvic floor works 24/7 to support your bladder, colon, rectum and sexual organs. This set of muscles performs many important functions for women and men and should be kept strong and active throughout your life, just like any other muscle. But how do you strengthen pelvic floor muscles? And why is it so important? O...

Wandering the aisles of the grocery store can be overwhelming. With endless options available — often wrapped in deceptive packaging — it can be hard to tell which foods are actually healthy and which ones are best to avoid. Dr. Arthurs is here to share her top tips to make the most out of a trip to the grocery store, so you end up with more nutritious food and less stress. Plus, she’ll share a fe...

Exercising is one of the best things you can do for your health. Physical activity can lower the risk of chronic medical problems, help with weight loss, improve sleep and boost your self-esteem. The right fitness plan and knowledge about how to structure an exercise routine can help you make it a regular part of your life. On this episode of the Healthier You Podcast , Dr. Ashlee Williams speaks...

Did you know nearly 40% of adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol? Having high cholesterol puts you at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. But fortunately, there are lots of lifestyle changes you can make to get your cholesterol numbers back to healthy levels. On this episode of the Healthier You Podcast , Dr. Ashlee Williams speaks with Dr. Ameya Kulkarni, a cardiologist at Kaiser Pe...

We've all had trouble falling asleep at night or been awake in the wee hours of the morning staring at the ceiling, hoping sleep will arrive. In fact, a third of adults in the U.S. aren’t getting enough sleep, according to the CDC. So, what do you do when you can’t sleep? On this episode of the Healthier You Podcast , Dr. Ashlee Williams speaks with Dr. Keisha Sullivan, a sleep specialist at Kaise...

At the start of a New Year--or following a milestone birthday or new medical diagnosis—many of us set goals for ourselves to make positive lifestyle changes. But creating new habits takes time and energy. So, what can you do to increase your likelihood of success? On this episode of the Healthier You Podcast , Dr. Ashlee Williams speaks with Dr. Michele Arthurs, a primary care physician and leader...