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Nutrition Essentials | Can Certain Foods Ease Joint Pain? with Elaine Husni, MD, MPH
What you eat can help ease arthritis symptoms or contribute to the joint pain that comes with the condition. Find out what should be on your daily menu in this conversation with rheumatologist Dr. Elaine Husni and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.
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June 16, 2026
Sports Essentials | Finding a Mental Edge with Matthew Sacco, PhD
Sports training typically focuses on getting your body ready, but mental preparation can be equally important when it comes to finding athletic success. Learn how to get your head in the game in this podcast featuring sports psychologist Dr. Matt Sacco.
Play NowJune 10, 2026
Ergonomics: How To Make a Desk Job Less Painful with Andrew Bang, DC
Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling more than a bit achy. But making small changes to your work setup and routine may be enough to keep the pain away. Listen in as chiropractor Andrew Bang explains the importance of good ergonomics.
Play NowJune 3, 2026
Which Allergy Medicine Works Best? with Dylan Timberlake, MD
If you've got allergies, you've got options when it comes to over-the-counter medications to relieve your symptoms. Which one should you choose when allergy season hits? Let's get a shopping list together with the help of allergist Dylan Timberlake.
Play NowMay 27, 2026
Does the ‘California Sober’ Approach Work? with Jared Harp, DO
Can trading one mind-altering substance for another work for addiction recovery? That's the theory behind the 'California sober' harm-reduction approach. Listen in as addiction psychiatrist Jared Harp explains why this method has gained in popularity - and why you might want to think twice about trying it.
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