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Nutrition Essentials | The Connection Between Diet and Sleep with Nancy Foldvary-Schaeffer, DO
The food on your plate might determine how well you sleep tonight. So what should be on your plate to help you get the shuteye you need? Sleep medicine specialist Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano have your answers.
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April 30, 2025
Understanding the Thyroid with Ossama Lashin, MD, PhD
Whether it's fatigue, depression, weight gain or some other health issue, the thyroid ALWAYS seems to catch the blame. But can this small glad really cause that much mayhem? Find out in this podcast featuring endocrinologist Ossama Lasheen.
Play NowApril 23, 2025
Is Schisandra Worth Trying? with Melissa Young, MD
Traditional Chinese medicine has long valued the treatment potential of schisandra - and now it's gaining in popularity as a wellness supplement. So what could these berries do for you? Dr. Melissa Young, a functional medicine specialist, has your answer.
Play NowApril 16, 2025
Could Viagra Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? with Feixiong Cheng, PhD
A Cleveland Clinic-led study shows that Viagra, the "little blue pill" used to treat erectile dysfunction, may offer protective powers against Alzheimer's disease. Researcher Feixiong Cheng explains how the medication might make a difference against this form of dementia.
Play NowApril 9, 2025
Nutrition Essentials | Red Meat and Colon Cancer Risk with Christine Lee, MD
Research shows that eating large quantities of red meat can increase colorectal cancer risk by about 30%. Learn more about what a meat-centric diet does to your gut in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with gastroenterologist Christine Lee and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.
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