Health Essentials
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Nutrition Essentials | Malnutrition: It’s More Common Than You’d Expect
One in 3 people worldwide is malnourished in some way - and oftentimes, it's not someone who you'd suspect. Learn to spot the signs of malnutrition and how to deal with the condition in this podcast with registered dietitians Krista Mielnik and Julia Zumpano.
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September 3, 2025
How Do Statins Lower Cholesterol? with Tamanna Singh, MD
Medications known as statins are frequently prescribed to lower cholesterol and limit plaque buildup in arteries, which can reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Learn how these pills work their magic in this podcast with cardiologist Tamanna Singh.
Play NowAugust 27, 2025
Balance Exercises to Build Stability with Katie Lawton, MEd
Do you feel as steady on your feet as you did when you were younger? Probably not - and that's a concern. Listen in as exercise physiologist Katie Lawton talks about the importance of maintaining balance and simple exercises you can do to improve it.
Play NowAugust 20, 2025
What to Do During a Heart Attack with Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, MD
If you or someone with you experiences a heart attack, how you respond could mean the difference between life and death. In this podcast, cardiologist Jacqueline Tamis-Holland explains how to make every second count.
Play NowAugust 13, 2025
Nutrition Essentials | How Diet Can Be Used to Manage PCOS with Kathryn Goebel, MD
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is described as causing metabolic chaos. Adjusting what you eat may balance your system to help manage the condition. Listen in as Ob/Gyn Kathryn Goebel and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano explain the connection between diet and PCOS.
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