Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast


Latest Episodes

How Alcohol Affects Your Brain with Akhil Anand, MD
January 17, 2024

Your brain works 24/7 to keep your body function. When you drink alcohol, your brain essentially starts working under influence. Learn about the short-term and long-term impact of alcohol on your brain in this podcast with Dr. Akhil Anand.

Grounding Techniques to Reduce Anxiety with Melissa Young, MD
January 10, 2024

Worries and anxiety keep growing in todays fast-paced world. Grounding techniques can help you find the calm you need to be at your best. Learn how to self-soothe your body, mind and soul in this podcast with functional medicine specialist Melissa Young.

What Time Is the Right Time to Eat with Julia Zumpano, RD
January 03, 2024

When and how often you eat during the day can affect your daily energy levels and weight. So what time is best for breakfast, lunch and dinner? And do you need all three meals? Get your answers in this podcast with registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.

Can EFT Tapping Ease Your Stress? with Melissa Young, MD
December 20, 2023

A few well-placed taps on your body may be all it takes to reduce stress and pain. Sounds unbelievable, right? Well, theres science behind EFT tapping. Give the technique a try with the help of Dr. Melissa Young, a functional medicine specialist.

Headaches in Children: How to Make the Pain Go Away with Ethan Benore, Ph.D
December 13, 2023

Whats the #1 reason kids miss school? The answer is headaches. Four out of five children experience headaches, many to the point of not being able to function. Pediatric psychologist Ethan Benore has some suggestions to give them relief.

Drink Choices for a Healthier Happy Hour with Julia Zumpano, RD
December 06, 2023

Theres little to no nutritional value in alcoholic beverages. (Shocking, right?) But get this: There are drink choices that are better than others when it comes to calories, sugar content and how you feel the next day. Pull up a barstool as registered di

Neuroplasticity: Building Brain Power with Grace Tworek, PsyD
November 29, 2023

Muscles grow stronger when you work them out. The same concept is true for your brain. Get the mental exercise you need by listening to this podcast on neuroplasticity with psychologist Grace Tworek.

Colorful Question: Are Crayons Toxic? with Lisa Diard, MD
November 22, 2023

Kids eat odd things, including crayons. So, is that nibbling at the art table cause for serious concern? Listen in as pediatrician Lisa Diard explains whether crayons qualify as toxic trouble for your little one.

Can You Outgrow Asthma? with Neha Solanki, MD
November 15, 2023

More than 300 million people around the world have asthma, a potentially life-threatening lung disease. Is there any chance the condition can be outgrown or overcome? Pulmonologist Neha Solanki answers those questions and more in this podcast.

Electrolyte 101: What You Need to Know About Sports Drinks with Julia Zumpano, RD
November 08, 2023

Odds are youve heard of electrolytes and know theyre important. But do you know what they really do? And that you can get them from sources other than sports drinks? Get those answers and more in this podcast chat with registered dietitian Julia Zumpano