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Schitt’s Creek star Annie Murphy shared how she experienced depression at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown and how taking antidepressants and participating in regular therapy sessions saved her life. Gary Small, M.D., a behavioral health physician with Hackensack Meridian Health  joins us and shares the different types of therapy that can help those experiencing a change in their mood.

Recently, Grammy Award Winner, Mary J. Blige got candid about her mental health. Sharing that she credits her fans for helping rescue her from suicidal thoughts early in her professional career. We sat down with behavioral health physician, Gary Small, M.D., to talk through warning signs and coping skills people can work on when struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Conspiracy theories about the COVID vaccine are running rampant with talk of  magnetism, 5G and more. Microbiologist Barry Kreiswirth, Ph. D., opens up on what we should believe.

As children's COVID-19 cases surge, there's another virus on the rise: RSV. We sat down with pediatric hospitalist Katharine Clouser, M.D., to talk about what this means for kids.

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour recently shared with the world her ovarian cancer diagnosis. We sat down with Mira Hellmann, M.D., a board-certified gynecologic oncologist, to talk through what this diagnosis means for Christiane and how to be vigilant in noticing the signs and symptoms of this diagnosis early on.

Today we sit down with William Ziegler, D.O., a fertility specialist, to talk about infertility, birth control, COVID, family balancing and much more on this episode.

Actor Colin Farrell recently filed for conservatorship of his teenage son with Angelman Syndrome. We connect with Dr. Michelle Sirak to talk about what Angelman Syndrome is and if a conservatorship is the right move for this family.

The Hills’ star Lo Bosworth revealed that she secretly suffered a traumatic brain injury two years ago and still struggles with side effects. We dive in with Dr. Christine Greiss the director of the concussion program at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute to further understand what a traumatic brain injury is.

On today's special two part episode, we pick up from when we last sat down with Dr. Aakash Shah, Director of Addiction Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.  In this episode's conclusion, we have an in depth conversation about Celebrity Demi Lovato, and her struggles with addiction, which she opens up about in her new documentary,...

On today's special two part episode, we sit down with Dr. Aakash Shah, Director of Addiction Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.  We have an in depth conversation about Celebrity Demi Lovato, and her struggles with addiction, which she opens up about in her new documentary, "Dancing With The Devil" on YouTube.  Dr. Shah give...

The COVID-19 Vaccine is a topic on everyone's minds right now. We brought in an expert to talk through some common questions we have been asked about the vaccine and how you can gain access to it.

Back in August, weatherman Al Roker underwent a total shoulder replacement due to arthritis pain he was experiencing. We talk with Frank Alberta, M.D. about what one can expect when having shoulder surgery in 2020

2020 has been quite the year so far but something we can look forward to is even more celebrity babies! It feels like every day someone is either announcing their pregnancy or we are welcoming in a new little one. Most recently we welcomed Daisy Dove Bloom (daughter of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom) into our hearts and we are patiently waiting for plenty of other stars to all become parents! But wi...

Rebel Wilson declared 2020 her "Year of Health." With that shes been hitting the gym 6 to 7 days a week and strictly follows the Mayr Method for her diet. We dive in with Susan Kraus M.S.R.D., Registered Dietician, to talk through sustainable weight loss and are these fad diets really healthy for us to pursue.

The matriarch of the Pearson family on the hit show ‘This is Us’ discovered she is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease when she went to the doctor to get the results of her MRI. Mandy Moore's character, Rebecca Pearson's health has been one of the major storylines this season, and back in February the show revealed her devastating diagnosis. We dive in with Kristie Soriano MS/CCC-SLP, to he...

Can your work-from-home situation cause neck, shoulder and back pain? According to Dr. Sagar Parikh, an interventional pain medicine specialist at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, there are a handful of factors that may contribute to discomfort and pain in these areas. Listen to the expert share his thoughts and also provide advice on improving your home office.

Can being obese put you at an increased risk of suffering from COVID-19 or other viruses? According to Dr. Aram Jawed, a U.S. board certified general surgeon with a specialization in bariatric and robotic surgery, obesity decreases the immune system and effectiveness of viral vaccinations while increasing viral shedding and potential changes of viral mutations. Listen to the expert share his thoug...

After seeing Emily Blunt in movies like The Devil Wears Prada, The Girl on the Train, and most recently in Into the Woods, you would never guess a childhood stutter helped this actress stumble into acting. In fact, without the speech problem, she might have never become one of Hollywood’s leading ladies. Now, Emily Blunt is a big supporter and activist for the American Institute for Stuttering bei...

The internet is constantly flooded with memes, trends, gifs and viral challenges—but sometimes these challenges post serious health threats. One in recent news includes TikTok’s ‘skull breaker challenge,’ where two people prank a third person into jumping into the air and kicking the jumper’s feet mid-air. According to Christine Greiss, D.O., director of the Concussion Program at JFK Johnson Rehab...

Oscar winners and co-directors of the documentary “American Factory,” Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar took the stage to accept their award. Both were proudly bald... Unfortunately, this was not a publicity stunt, Julia is battling bladder cancer. We dive in with Dr. Dr. Mutahar Ahmed, to talk through all things bladder.

Watching a loved one battle cancer is a topic that resonates with millions of people worldwide including singer/songwriter Taylor Swift. Recently Taylor shared that in addition to cancer, her mom also has a brain tumor and how she’s trying to be home with her as much as possible this year. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Joseph Landolfi and dive into the illness behind the lyrics of “Soon You’ll Get B...

While most of the world was commenting on the way Justin Bieber looked they failed to notice how he actually felt. Justin Bieber revealed his recent diagnoses of not only Lyme disease but also a serious case of chronic mono at the same time which affected his skin, brain function, energy and overall health. tune in as we talk with Dr. Kristi Kosarin from Hackensack Meridian Medical Group, and dive...

@TheBachelorette alum (@JP Rosenbaum) (married to season 7 star Ashley Herbert (@Ashley Lynn Rosenbaum)) woke up one morning with some tightness in his hands and by the time he picked up dinner for his family he couldn’t walk right or even hold the pizza box with one hand. Hoping he would sleep it off he went to bed and by the next morning he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Tune in as...

Did you know that 80% of sexually active people will contract human papillomavirus, or HPV, at some point in their lives? Karim ElSahwi, M.D., a board certified gynecologic oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health, offers his expert insight on the virus and discusses potential health risks and cancers associated with HPV, the importance of routine screenings and prevention methods.

After years of confusing ups and downs, Actress Chyler Leigh received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder 10 years ago. However, only recently has she chosen to talk about it publicly. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Eric Alcera about bipolar disorder and how we can support loved ones who might have it.