Health Discovered
Episodes
Medical Cannabis: When Is It Appropriate and What Are the Risks?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When is it helpful to use medical cannabis, and are there risks? For many people, the word cannabis brings up images of recreational use and the leg...
Stroke Awareness with the Brain Docs: From Risk Factors to Recovery
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every year in the United States, more than 795,000 people have a stroke. And about 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. Stroke is the leading c...
Blue Zones Certified Physicians: A New Prescription for Lifestyle Medicine?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the secrets behind the world's Blue Zones, areas renowned for their high rates of longevity and low incidence of chronic disease. In this ep...
How Can We Find Seasonal Allergy Relief?
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As spring is ramping up, many of us may notice our allergies ramping up along with it. Additionally, many of us may also notice that every year, our...
Constipation: Your Guide to Optimizing Gut Health From Fiber To Breathing Exercises
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, discover effective solutions for constipation and tools to improve gut health. Each year, millions suffer from constipation, leading...
Building Kinder Communities: Addressing Youth Mental Health with Born This Way Foundation
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are experiencing a youth mental health crisis. Young people worldwide are increasingly struggling to manage the escalating stress and complication...
The Path to Restorative Sleep: Insomnia Insights from a Sleep Expert
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every night, millions of Americans are affected by insomnia. Insomnia presents in various forms, including difficulty falling asleep at night and fre...
Gallstones and Gallbladder Health: What to Know and Life After Removal
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More than one million Americans are diagnosed with gallstones every year, and women of all ages are more likely to develop them. How are gallstones ...
Health Disparities, Equity, and Empowerment: Transforming Black Health Outcomes
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health equity is when everyone has a fair opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. But in the United States, that’s not always the case...
A Guide to Colorectal Cancer: Screening, Prevention, and Early Detection
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly double the number of young adults under 55 are being di...
Can We Build The Lives We Want? Discussing the Science of Happiness with Arthur C. Brooks
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many people desire happiness, but is there a science to being happy? Can we learn to be happy regardless of external challenges? Are there evidence-b...
The Chemicals in Our Clothes: How to Clean Up Our Closets
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Often, when we think of toxic chemicals, our minds go to household cleansers or environmental pollution. But we can also be affected by harmful chemic...
How Can Lifestyle Medicine Positively Impact Weight Management?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weight management is something that many people struggle with. And sometimes, it can feel impossible. But what happens when we shift our focus beyond ...
Heart Health Disparities and Black Americans: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Lifestyle Changes
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States alone, with one person ...
How Can Practical Optimism Change Our Lives?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Between the extreme opposites of toxic positivity and pessimism lies a healthy middle ground that we often overlook: practical optimism. What does it ...
Reimagining Romantic Relationships: Managing Expectations and Communicating Needs
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past century in the U.S., there's been a societal transformation in what we expect from our romantic relationships. It's not just about love ...
Heart Valve Disease Awareness: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatments
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
February is American Heart Month, and a pivotal date, February 22nd, shines a spotlight on Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, emphasizing the signif...
From Microaggressions to Hypervigilance: How Racism Affects Black Mental Health
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of racism, we often think of overt acts of prejudice and discrimination, but what about subtle microaggressions, bias, and systemic bar...
Sober Curious? Shift Your Relationship To Alcohol With Mindful Drinking
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In January, many people choose to refrain from alcohol, or what is known as a “dry January,” after potential excess during the holiday season. But...
Cervical Health 101: Pap Smears, HPV, and Cervical Cancer
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the difference between a pap smear and a pelvic exam? Do you know where the cervix is located and what it does? Most importantly, what abo...
Top Tips for Men to Take Control of Their Health: From Screenings to Mental Health
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 2023 survey by Cleveland Clinic found that 44% of men do not get an annual physical exam. How should men take control of their health? What are the...
Start the New Year with Self-Compassion
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the new year, Dr. Pathak takes a different approach to traditional New Year's resolutions. Rather than overwhelming you with ...