The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our lives as we know. During this time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to nurture our mental and emotional well-being. On this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Kim Eisenberg, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, to talk about the impact of the pandemic on mental well-being and to offer tips to help us manage our mental health during these trying times. Additional Resources Cultivating Joy Series: visit SharpN...
Jul 29, 2020•26 min•Season 7Ep. 10
When it comes time to take a vacation, your options may be quite limited during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, taking some time off from work to care for your physical and mental health is one of the best things you can do for yourself, your colleagues and our patients. While you may not have unfettered access to luxurious beaches or big cities, you can still reap some of the biggest benefits of a vacation without ever leaving your house or your town. How? By going on a Staycation! On today’s podca...
Jul 21, 2020•24 min
Gyms are starting to reopen and we are itching to go back to our familiar workout routines. And as we are doing it, let's not forget about the importance of proper recovery after exercising. Rest and recovery is an essential part of any workout routine and will help us keep our fitness plans on track! SHOW NOTES: (podcast episode) : Sleeping Tips for Night-Shift Workers (podcast episode) : Can Mindfulness Really Help You Sleep Better? Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employe...
Jun 29, 2020•10 min•Season 7Ep. 8
As gyms and fitness centers start to reopen across the country, Sharp Best Health sits down with Mike Rein , clinical physiologist and the supervisor of Sharp Memorial Hospital's Rehabilitation Program and the Cushman Wellness Center at the Sharp Memorial Hospital Outpatient Pavilion, to talk about returning to your fitness routines safe and injury-free. Additional Resources: (podcast episode) Simple Ways to Sneak Exercise into Your Day (podcast episode) How to Make Exercise a Habit That Sticks!...
Jun 22, 2020•26 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Physically distancing ourselves from one another plays a crucial role in limiting the spread and effects of COVID-19. Yet, it is equally important to practice good mental and emotional health by staying connected to our friends, family and community during this uncertain time. On this episode, Sharp Best Health team highlights the importance of positive relationships and offers some creative suggestions for connecting with others while staying apart. Additional Resources: Cultivating Joy Series:...
Jun 12, 2020•14 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Sharp Best Health team members discuss useful resources available at Sharp HealthCare to support your physical, emotional, and mental well-being during these times. Wellness resources during COVID-19 Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com...
May 20, 2020•32 min•Season 7Ep. 5
In this episode, Sharp Best Health's guest, Kathryn Riggs, Manager of the Sharp Employee Assistance Program (EAP), shares lots of great information about Sharp EAP - a free benefit that offers Sharp team members confidential , voluntary counselling and advice to assist with many challenges that may be impacting you and your families during these unprecedented times: Depression and anxiety Fear and isolation Stress Substance use disorder Sleeplessness Grief Child-care and virtual schooling issues...
May 11, 2020•25 min
While staying at home during the pandemic is a crucial part of stopping the spread of the virus, it may disrupt many of our usual routines and make it harder to maintain healthy habits. But even when you're spending most of your time at home, there are still lots of ways you can weave wellness into your daily activities. On today's episode Sharp Best Health is sharing a few essential tips to enhance your health while teleworking to make sure working from home works for you! Additional Resources:...
May 04, 2020•39 min
In this episode, Sharp Best Health's guests -Dr. Jocelin Friedman, a physical therapist at Sharp Memorial Rehabilitation Services, and Chris Pryor – Director of IT at Sharp HealthCare, and a certified group exercise instructor/personal trainer and a member of your Sharp Best Health Committee - discuss body balance and why balance is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. NOTES Dr. Friedman's Balance Test: In a corner of the house, stand on a 3-inch foam cushion or a pillow, feet t...
Apr 27, 2020•19 min
This episode was recorded in January 2020. __________________________________________________ An average smartphone user, touches her/his phone approximately 211 times a day. Our phone is in our hands from the moment you wake up until you go to bed, with little down time in between. What we may not be realizing is that excessive smart phone usage can be wrecking havoc on our health. On this episode Sharp Best Health team discusses four ways smartphones can have a negative effect on our physical ...
Apr 15, 2020•33 min•Season 7Ep. 2
It’s completely normal to experience increased stress during an infectious disease outbreak. it has the potential to increase anxiety, both because of the fear of catching the virus and also because of uncertainty about how the outbreak will affect us socially and economically. On today's episode, Sharp Best Health and guests, holistic wellness experts - Sooze Flery and Sharon Murnane - are offering a few practical steps you can take to improve your wellbeing and keep your stress and anxiety lev...
Apr 07, 2020•32 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Sharp Best Health continues to discuss various nutrition topics in honor of March, National Nutrition Month. This week, we chat about probiotics, live microorganisms (bacteria) which are eaten as supplements and believed to have a beneficial effect on our bodies. If you have always wondered about probiotics, and their perceived benefits and side effects, tune in! 10 Prebiotic Foods to Feed Your Good Gut Bacteria Dandelion greens Asparagus Bananas Apples Onions Garlic Leeks Jerusalem artichoke Ch...
Mar 25, 2020•13 min•Season 6Ep. 9
In honor of March, National Nutrition Month, Sharp Best Health Team is answering listeners questions on several aspects of healthy eating. Tune in to find answers to the following questions: 1. Are negative-calorie foods a real thing? 2. Should I eat several small meals during the day? 3. What are the best snacks before and after working out? 3. What the heck is Bulletproof Coffee? Have a question you would like to have answered on the podcast? We love hearing from you! Please email your questio...
Mar 16, 2020•21 min
In the spirit of March, National Nutrition Month, we are reviewing the types of preservatives that are used in processed foods, sharing a few examples of each, why they are used and their impacts on your health. Tune in! Additional Resources: Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS): https://www.fda.gov/food/food-ingredients-packaging/generally-recognized-safe-gras https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/?set=SCOGS Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Bes...
Mar 09, 2020•8 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, causing 1 in 4 deaths each year for men and 1 in 5 deaths for women. But it doesn’t affect all women alike, and the warning signs for women aren’t the same in men. On this episode, Sharp Best Health is joined by Sharon Murnane, an RN at the Cushman Wellness Center at Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, to arm you with the facts, resources and dispel some myths surrounding symptoms and risk factors su...
Feb 24, 2020•25 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US, causing 1 in 4 deaths each year. To raise awareness and in honor of February, American Heart Month, Sharp Best Health team is sharing tips for maintaining cardiovascular health throughout your life. Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com...
Feb 17, 2020•20 min•Season 6Ep. 6
On today's episode we are joined by Jim Harrel, Manager of Pulmonary and Respiratory Services, Sleep Lab and Pulmonary Rehab at Sharp Memorial Hospital, to talk about sleep health for night-shift employees. Jim offers 10 tips to help night-shift workers keep the odd working hours from hurting their health. Additional Resources https://www.sleepfoundation.org/ http://sleepeducation.org/ Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more...
Feb 10, 2020•18 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Sharp Best Health team offers 4 suggestions to help you bring wellness into your workplace. Tip #1 : Include short mindfulness breaks into meetings and/or huddles Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address! Mindfulness Leader Huddle Guides: Step-by-step Mindfulness Break guides for anyone who would like to incorporate mindfulness breaks into meetings and huddles. ...
Feb 03, 2020•29 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Is counting calories the best way to lose weight? Do calories matter? Are they needed to track nutrition? On this episode of the podcast, Sharp Best Health hosts discuss the the hot-button issue - calories, and the role they play in weight management and healthy eating lifestyle. Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com...
Jan 27, 2020•21 min•Season 6Ep. 2
We're all busy. Between work, school, kids, parents, pets, there's just simply not enough time in the day to get everything done. When you have so many things on your to-do list, it's easy to write off your workout. On today's episode we are joined by Mike Rein , clinical physiologist and the supervisor of Sharp Memorial Hospital's Rehabilitation Program and the Cushman Wellness Center at the Sharp Memorial Hospital Outpatient Pavilion, to talk about simple ways we all can sneak exercise into ou...
Jan 13, 2020•20 min•Season 6Ep. 1
We all know how painful it is to have a poor night’s sleep, or worse, a string of them. What is not as well known, however, is the importance of good sleep to one’s mental health. On this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Shelby Bambino , licensed marriage and family therapist at Sharp Mesa Vista, to talk about the connection between sleep and mental health and how you can make small changes to improve your sleep, and as a result - your mental well-being. Show notes: Part 1 of the Mental...
Dec 30, 2019•22 min
Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com
Dec 22, 2019•1 min
This holiday season, Sharp Best Health would like you to join in the Twelve Days of Wellness to celebrate your health and happiness during the busiest time of the year. Each member of the Sharp Best Health team shares 3 healthy habits (for the total of 12 tips) for you to keep healthy and well this holiday season! Megan’s tips Ask for help Get enough sleep Additional reading: Wake Up, Sleepy Head! How Meditation Can Improve Your Sleep Five Tips for Better Sleep Get a flu shot Sharp employees can...
Dec 11, 2019•18 min
Sharp Best Health chats with Marlys Kimmey, HR Manager at Sharp Metro Campus, about why she challenged herself to not complain for 21 days and how it changed her thoughts, her attitude and ultimately, her life. Additional Resources: "A Complaint Free World" by Will Bowen Will Bowen’s Complaint Free® challenge Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com...
Dec 02, 2019•13 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Sharp Best Health is taking a week off for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be back next week with a new and exciting episode. In the meantime, enjoy this super helpful episode from our archives on simple strategies for managing stress as you navigate the busy holiday season. Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podcast idea here. Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources. Music: https://www.bensound.com...
Nov 28, 2019•24 min•Season 5Ep. 8
On today’s episode, Sharp Best Health is sharing about the power of pets and reasons why owning a pet can be beneficial to your health. We are also sharing some food for thought --- questions you may want to ask yourself in order to prepare yourself for owning a new pet! Additional Resources: Mindfulness Classes at Sharp (free to employees) Whil - mindfulness and yoga app (free to employees) San Diego Humane Society ( pet adoption and volunteer opportunities ) Questions you may want to ask yours...
Nov 18, 2019•5 min
Regardless of one’s religious affiliation, the holiday season often inspires feelings of warmth, joy, and belonging. But for some people, this time of year can evoke feelings of loneliness, stress and anxiety. The “holiday blues” are real and very common. On the 2nd part of the Mental Health Podcast Series, Sharp Best Health and Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Psychologist, Dr. Dara Schwartz , sit down to discuss the key causes for the holiday blues and offer some strategies that may help alleviate so...
Nov 11, 2019•22 min•Season 5Ep. 8
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that at least half of all the grains you eat are whole grains. Yet, most people don't quite understand what "whole grains" actually means. Is it the brown food? On today's episode, Sharp Best Health discusses what exactly whole grains are, why are they so important, and how to spot them in a grocery store. Additional reading: Mayo Clinic: Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet Harvard Health: Spotting whole grains at the grocery store Subm...
Oct 28, 2019•11 min
Social media is often criticized for being bad for our health. Even though, too much passive use of social media can negatively affect one's health, moderate use of technology can actually support your healthy habits. After all, you can hardly scroll through Pinterest without "pinning" another gorgeous healthy salad or a 10-minute full-body workout! On this episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, we sit down to discuss how pinning, scrolling, sharing, and YouTubing can help you reach...
Oct 21, 2019•22 min•Season 5Ep. 6
As daylight saving time begins, the potential for harm increases as darkness falls earlier. Sharp Best Health and Sharp Security Director, Dennis Kaskovich , sit down to discuss how following simple security tips can increase personal safety and reduce the opportunity for you becoming a crime victim. Additional resources: Security page on SharpNet: https://sharpnet.sharp.com/security/index.cfm Dennis Kaskovich can be reached at (858) 499-5275. Submit your question for Sharp Best Health or a podc...
Oct 14, 2019•23 min•Season 5Ep. 5
