Health U The Hackensack Meridian Health Podcast

A number of celebrities have been very candid about their endometriosis diagnosis and most recently Fantastic Beasts actress Jessica Williams shared her personal journey about living with the painful disease. We sat down with Kathleen Walsh, M.D., to talk through this diagnosis and the many treatments available.…

We sat down with Michael Stifelman, M.D., to talk about all things men's health and why men sometimes are the biggest obstacle to their own health.

From one world crisis to another, we are living through some remarkably stressful times. David Leopold, M.D., network medical director for Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine, discusses the mind-body connection to stress and tips for coping with chronic stress.

Model Hailey Bieber suffered a mini-stroke due to a hole in her heart. Is this common? Is it dangerous? Find out the answers and so much more as we sit down with Martin Gizzi, M.D. to learn all about strokes.

Since 2005, Nick Jonas has been an advocate for type 1 diabetes and diabetes management. He has even teamed up with 'The Global Movement for Time in Range', to help others understand that they are deserving of adequate care and education to help manage their condition. We sat down with Colette Knight, M.D. to talk about this diagnosis and how treat…

At-home massage guns have been growing in popularity, but are they good for you? Courtney Powell, a physical therapist at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, talks us through how to use them, who should and shouldn’t use them and best qualities to look for when making that purchase.

It has been well over two years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and with that brought a year of loss, separation, anxiety, and uncertainty. Eventually, the physical stress of the infection might end, but for some, the emotional scars from the pandemic can last for months and years, often in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …

Hulu's 'Dopesick' brings attention to the opioid crisis in rural Appalachia and highlights the efforts that community took to fight addiction and hold those responsible accountable. We spoke with Rachel Wallace, the director of substance abuse counseling services at the Retreat & Recovery at Ramapo Valley, to talk through the reality of the crisis …

Will Smith shared his colonoscopy with the world via a vlog to help promote colorectal cancer screenings. We brought in Rosario Ligresti, M.D. a gastroenterologist from Hackensack University Medical Center to talk us through this important screening.

A racing heart can make anyone nervous, including actress La La Anthony. We brought in Taya Glotzer, M.D. an Electrophysiologist from Hackensack University Medical Center to help us understand what a healthy heart rate looks like and how many beats are one too many.

For those who have running a marathon (or maybe just running in general) as a 2022 goal, we brought in Stephen Silver, M.D., Chief of Sports Medicine and Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon from Hackensack University Medical Center, to talk us through making that goal a reality.

Hans Schmidt, M.D., a bariatric surgeon from Hackensack University Medical Center, helps us understand how we can achieve our own personal weight loss goals this year.

Daniel Yu, M.D., an emergency medicine physician from Bayshore Medical Center walks us through a couple of scenarios and what we can do while help is on the way. To view classes, please visit https://events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/c/calendar/5add99e2-c1d9-462e-b53b-40d71d775290?_ga=2.166276412.320529785.1642432709-952710805.1615215176&hgcrm_ag…

Actress and star of Netflix’s ‘Dead to Me’, Christina Applegate revealed that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, calling her experience thus far a “strange journey” and “a tough road.” We sat down with Krupa Pandey, M.D., director of the MS Comprehensive Care Center in the Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center, to t…

The CDC has officially given the green light for emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 15. While this may be a welcome piece of news, many parents are still hesitant to schedule their children for an appointment. We sat down with Katherine Clouser M.D., to help us navigate through some of the top questions about the vaccine fo…

Adults ages 60 and older are no longer advised to take aspirin for heart disease and stroke prevention. Brett Sealove, M.D., chief of cardiology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, weighs in on the guideline changes.

Learn more about the risk of heart inflammation from COVID-19 and the vaccine. Brett Sealove, M.D., chief of cardiology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, explains the risks of each.

With what feels like the whole world wondering what happened to Gabby Petito, it’s hard not to notice some of the red flags in her relationship with her boyfriend Brian Laundrie. We sit down with Dr. Gary Small, a behavioral health physician and chief and psychiatrist with Hackensack University Medical Center to talk through red flags in a relation…

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp experienced an episode of vertigo in the middle of the night, which resulted in her taking a scary tumble and suffering some minor injuries to her face. We sat down with Virginia Toth, the Manager of Audiology, Tinnitus and Balance Programs at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, to talk throu…

Schitt’s Creek star Annie Murphy shared how she experienced depression at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown and how taking antidepressants and participating in regular therapy sessions saved her life. Gary Small, M.D., a behavioral health physician with Hackensack Meridian Health joins us and shares the different types of therapy that can help tho…

Recently, Grammy Award Winner, Mary J. Blige got candid about her mental health. Sharing that she credits her fans for helping rescue her from suicidal thoughts early in her professional career. We sat down with behavioral health physician, Gary Small, M.D., to talk through warning signs and coping skills people can work on when struggling with sui…

Conspiracy theories about the COVID vaccine are running rampant with talk of magnetism, 5G and more. Microbiologist Barry Kreiswirth, Ph.D., opens up on what we should believe.

As children's COVID-19 cases surge, there's another virus on the rise: RSV. We sat down with pediatric hospitalist Katharine Clouser, M.D., to talk about what this means for kids.

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour recently shared with the world her ovarian cancer diagnosis. We sat down with Mira Hellmann, M.D., a board-certified gynecologic oncologist, to talk through what this diagnosis means for Christiane and how to be vigilant in noticing the signs and symptoms of this diagnosis early on.…

Today we sit down with William Ziegler, D.O., a fertility specialist, to talk about infertility, birth control, COVID, family balancing and much more on this episode.

Actor Colin Farrell recently filed for conservatorship of his teenage son with Angelman Syndrome. We connect with Dr. Michelle Sirak to talk about what Angelman Syndrome is and if a conservatorship is the right move for this family.

The Hills’ star Lo Bosworth revealed that she secretly suffered a traumatic brain injury two years ago and still struggles with side effects. We dive in with Dr. Christine Greiss the director of the concussion program at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute to further understand what a traumatic brain injury is.…

On today's special two part episode, we pick up from when we last sat down with Dr. Aakash Shah, Director of Addiction Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. In this episode's conclusion, we have an in depth conversation about Celebrity Demi Lovato, and her struggles with addiction, which…

On today's special two part episode, we sit down with Dr. Aakash Shah, Director of Addiction Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. We have an in depth conversation about Celebrity Demi Lovato, and her struggles with addiction, which she opens up about in her new documentary, "Dancing Wit…

The COVID-19 Vaccine is a topic on everyone's minds right now. We brought in an expert to talk through some common questions we have been asked about the vaccine and how you can gain access to it.

Back in August, weatherman Al Roker underwent a total shoulder replacement due to arthritis pain he was experiencing. We talk with Frank Alberta, M.D. about what one can expect when having shoulder surgery in 2020By Hackensack Meridian Health

2020 has been quite the year so far but something we can look forward to is even more celebrity babies! It feels like every day someone is either announcing their pregnancy or we are welcoming in a new little one. Most recently we welcomed Daisy Dove Bloom (daughter of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom) into our hearts and we are patiently waiting for p…

Rebel Wilson declared 2020 her "Year of Health." With that shes been hitting the gym 6 to 7 days a week and strictly follows the Mayr Method for her diet. We dive in with Susan Kraus M.S.R.D., Registered Dietician, to talk through sustainable weight loss and are these fad diets really healthy for us to pursue.…

The matriarch of the Pearson family on the hit show ‘This is Us’ discovered she is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease when she went to the doctor to get the results of her MRI. Mandy Moore's character, Rebecca Pearson's health has been one of the major storylines this season, and back in February the show revealed her devastating diagnosis.…

Can your work-from-home situation cause neck, shoulder and back pain? According to Dr. Sagar Parikh, an interventional pain medicine specialist at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, there are a handful of factors that may contribute to discomfort and pain in these areas. Listen to the expert share his thoughts and also provide advice on improvin…

Can being obese put you at an increased risk of suffering from COVID-19 or other viruses? According to Dr. Aram Jawed, a U.S. board certified general surgeon with a specialization in bariatric and robotic surgery, obesity decreases the immune system and effectiveness of viral vaccinations while increasing viral shedding and potential changes of vir…

After seeing Emily Blunt in movies like The Devil Wears Prada, The Girl on the Train, and most recently in Into the Woods, you would never guess a childhood stutter helped this actress stumble into acting. In fact, without the speech problem, she might have never become one of Hollywood’s leading ladies. Now, Emily Blunt is a big supporter and acti…

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Kim Kardashian shared her medical journey with the world when she opened up about her autoimmune blood test results on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” The good news was after further testing, she did not have lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The bad news was that she does did have psoriatic arthritis.Tune in as we talk with Dr. Deborah Alpert abou…