Episodes
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Miniseries | How Stress Affects the Body: Nervous System Episode (2/3)
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Welcome to part two of our three-part series examining the effects of stress on the body. In this episode, neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Zhikui Wei discusses how stress specifically impacts how the nervous system functions, including the brain.
Dr. Wei explains the distinction between acute and chronic stress responses, delving into how both types of stress affect the brain’s neurotransmitters, tissue remodeling in the brain, and overall mental health. He also offers insights on recognizing symptoms of stress and shares tips for managing stress, including the mindfulness practice he uses to reduce stress in his life.
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Miniseries | How Stress Affects the Body: Heart Episode (1/3)
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Welcome to part one of our three-part series examining the effects of stress on the body. In this episode, interventional cardiologist Dr. David Fischman discusses how stress specifically impacts heart health.
Dr. Fischman discusses the differences between acute and chronic stress on the heart and why taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Learn about broken heart syndrome and the symptoms of heart disease, plus, his tips on stress management.
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Dietitian Reviews TikTok Nutrition Trends, Diets, and More
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Navigating the world of diets and nutrition is no easy task, especially as new diets and trends fight for your attention on social media channels like TikTok and Instagram.
If you’ve ever wondered if the Keto Diet might be for you, if intermittent fasting could bring you to your weight loss goals, if juicing could help boost your nutritional intake and detox your body, or what exactly “girl dinner” means and how to make one, this episode featuring registered dietitian and licensed dietitian nutritionist Sara Hoffman is for you.
Sara breaks down diets and trends into three categories: trends to leave behind in 2023, those to approach with caution, and those that get a gold-star from Sara. Here are the trends and the minute-mark in which they are discussed:
Trends to leave behind in 2023:
- Keto Diet: 2:05
- Juicing: 8:25
- Metabolism boosters: 12:00
Trends to approach with caution:
- Meal replacement shakes/shake-based diets: 15:45
- Plant-based diet: 18:25
- Protein-packed foods and snacks: 23:05
- Hydration boosters/WaterTok: 25:50
- Weight loss medications: 28:10
- Intermittent fasting: 33:35
Dietitian-approved trends:
- “Girl Dinner”: 39:44
- Adult Snack Box: 42:43
- Mediterranean Diet: 44:35
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
If you’ve experienced any history of cardiac disease or have an established cardiac diagnosis, you’re likely already regularly seeing a cardiologist. But what if you haven’t? At what point should a cardiologist be a part of your healthcare team?
Cardiologist, Dr. Darius Farzad joins this podcast to answer this question and more. We discuss everything from how your lifestyle could be helping or hurting your heart health, the causes of heart disease, how to manage high cholesterol and the unassuming symptoms you need to be aware of that could be distress signals from your heart.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Dr. John Zurlo on COVID-19: New Boosters, Long COVID and More
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Infectious diseases expert Dr. John Zurlo returns to the podcast to offer the latest information on COVID-19, including pertinent information on the new boosters and the state of our herd immunity. He also weighs in on who should consider wearing face masks as we see an uptick in COVID cases again this fall.
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Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Gastroenterologist Dr. David Kastenberg says there’s a reason the stomach is referred to as a “second brain.” There are more neurons in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract than there are in the brain. So, if you ever have a “gut feeling” something is wrong, about your health or in your day-to-day life, there’s good reason to listen. There’s also good reason to listen to this episode, dedicated to GI health.
In this episode, Dr. Kastenberg discusses food sensitivities and intolerances, the FODMAP diet, probiotics and prebiotics, common GI disorders and alarming symptoms that you should never ignore. Plus, he offers his perspective on colonoscopy prep and breaks down everything you need to know about colon cancer, including why it’s on the rise in younger patient demographics and what symptoms might lead your GI provider to recommend a screening.
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Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
In this episode, primary care physicians Drs. Tito Mantilla and Arun Thomas share the top questions their patients are bringing to their appointments. They offer their thoughts on weight loss medications, the importance of preventative screenings, managing chronic disease, when is the right time to start anxiety medications and more.
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Thursday Apr 27, 2023
What You Need to Know About Safe Sex and STI Prevention
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Martha Simmons, a family medicine doctor, offers an inclusive, judgment-free overview of the current landscape of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including why the rate of STI infection is on the rise and the best ways to protect yourself, including screening and vaccination. STIs are also commonly called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Dr. Simmons breaks down why infection is a more accurate term and discusses the stigma STIs have in our society.
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Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Top Sleep Mistakes and How to Get Better Sleep in 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
The Health Nexus Podcast is now the Living Well Podcast by Jefferson Health. We may have a new name and look but we’re delivering the same great interviews with Jefferson’s experts to help support your mental and physical wellbeing.
In this episode, sleep medicine specialist Dr. Ritu Grewal breaks down sleep mistakes you could be making and ways to get more restorative rest, starting with a solid nighttime sleep routine. While everyday life stressors can cause a bad night of sleep every now and then, Dr. Grewal talks about signs of sleep disorders and what to expect at a sleep evaluation. She also reveals the best way to evaluate the quality of your sleep—and it’s not from the stats you see on your sleep tracker.
Happy listening and sweet dreams.
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Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Mouth Taping and Why Breathing Cold Air Hurts Your Lungs
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Whether or not you are diagnosed with a pulmonary disease, like asthma or COPD, winter months can be tough on the lungs. Cold air can irritate the lung’s airways, which can cause coughing, wheezing or a constricting feeling when breathing. The good news? There are ways to mitigate these symptoms to better protect your lungs. Enter pulmonologist Dr. Jessica Most.
In this episode, Dr. Most offers her expert recommendations on how to best protect your lungs this winter, whether you are fighting the elements outside or staying cozy inside. Plus, she weighs in on the trend of taping your mouth closed while sleeping to encourage nostril breathing.
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