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HealthU

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A Hackensack Meridian Health podcast focused on sharing wellness tips, information and general health advice all for YOU!
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Pop Culture RX: Dealing With a Bit of Diabetes?

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 treatable of a condition diabetes is.

May 10, 202233 min

Housecall: Massage Guns

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.

Apr 26, 202215 min

Pop Culture RX: Pandemic PTSD

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). We sit down with Dr. Gary Small, a behavioral health physician and chief and psychiatrist with Hackensack University Medical Center to talk through wh...

Apr 05, 202226 min

Pop Culture RX: Don't Become a Statistic - Get Your Colonoscopy

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.

Mar 15, 202225 min

Pop Culture RX: Dopesick

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 here in our own community.

Mar 15, 202245 min

Pop Culture RX: Be Still My Heart

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.

Mar 01, 202219 min

Pop Culture RX: Run That Marathon!

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.

Feb 15, 202219 min

Pop Culture RX: What You Can Do While Waiting For Help To Arrive

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_agency=client&hgcrm_campaignid=5593&hgcrm_channel=email&hgcrm_source=healthgrades&hgcrm_tacticid=13297&hgcrm_trackingsetid=18927...

Jan 18, 202228 min

Pop Culture RX: Managing MS

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 talk through what this diagnosis means for Christina moving forward.

Dec 14, 202122 min

Pop Culture RX: COVID Vaccine & Kids: What You Should Know

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 for younger children.

Nov 30, 202128 min

Pop Culture RX: Relationship Red Flags

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 relationship and how to handle them both personally and mentally.

Nov 01, 202132 min

Pop Culture RX: When Vertigo Strikes

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 through what vertigo is and how we can treat it.

Oct 19, 202127 min

Pop Culture RX: Feeling Gloomy? You're Not Alone.

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 those experiencing a change in their mood.

Oct 05, 202131 min

Pop Culture RX: Bouncing Back from Suicidal Thoughts

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 suicidal thoughts.

Sep 21, 202131 min

Pop Culture RX: RSV: Another Virus on the Rise

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.

Aug 24, 202118 min

Pop Culture RX: What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer

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.

Jul 27, 202125 min

Pop Culture RX: Let's Talk Infertility

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.

Jul 06, 202128 min

Pop Culture RX: What is Angelman Syndrome?

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.

Jun 01, 202131 min

Pop Culture RX: Watch Your Head!

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.

May 18, 202119 min

Pop Culture RX: Demi Lovato and Addiction Medicine Part 2

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 she opens up about in her new documentary, "Dancing With The Devil" on YouTube. Dr. Shah gives us great insight on addiction, some real world example...

May 04, 202121 min

Pop Culture RX: Demi Lovato and Addiction Medicine Part 1

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 With The Devil" on YouTube. Dr. Shah gives us great insight on addiction, some real world examples, and some heart breaking stories that end with hope....

Apr 20, 202121 min

The COVID-19 Vaccine and You

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.

Apr 06, 202122 min

Pop Culture RX: Over the Shoulder

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 2020

Nov 17, 202029 min

Pop Culture RX: 2020 Baby Boom! Having A Baby During A Pandemic.

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 plenty of other stars to all become parents! But with everything - pregnancy looks a bit different in the time of COVID-19. So, whether you’re thinking...

Sep 29, 202016 min

Pop Culture RX: The Mayr Method

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.

Sep 22, 202027 min

Pop Culture RX: Why 'This Is Us' fans are so worried about Rebecca Pearson

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. We dive in with Kristie Soriano MS/CCC-SLP, to help us understand Alzheimer's a bit more.

Aug 25, 202024 min
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