Childhood obesity challenge: What parents can do today | Episode 71
Childhood obesity is common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, between 2017-2020, the prevalence of obesity...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- May 10
- 1 min
Time is brain: Stroke warning signs to know | Episode 70
Strokes are the leading cause of serious disability among adults and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. May is Stroke...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- May 3
- 1 min
The human-pet bond: Exploring the health benefits | Episode 69
The human-pet bond: Exploring the health benefits | Animal assisted therapy
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Apr 17
- 1 min
Creative arts therapy: Healing through art & music | Episode 68
Creative arts therapy offers engaging ways to boost awareness of the arts and promote healing. It can help increase our awareness of...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Mar 27
- 1 min
Foot health facts: Common conditions & how to manage them | Episode 66
When our feet aren’t properly cared for, we’re setting ourselves up for injury and other challenges. The best way to maintain foot health...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Joint replacement 101: Timing & techniques | Episode 65
Are you or someone you love contemplating joint replacement surgery? Joint replacement can help relieve pain and enable you to live a...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Mar 6
- 1 min
Living with arthritis: Move more with less pain | Episode 64
As we age, our bodies sometimes develop conditions that let us know we’re not as young as we used to be. Arthritis is one of those...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Feb 20
- 1 min
When eating habits become unhealthy: Symptoms & support | Episode 63
Weight is a topic that sparks an emotional reaction in almost everyone. But for some, weight and eating can become the focus of a serious...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Jan 16
- 1 min
What's new in weight loss: Surgical & non-surgical options | Episode 60
It’s understandable, given the societal stigma of obesity, to feel offended if your doctor raises the issue of weight. But your doctor...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min
What's behind that smile? Dental health 101 | Episode 57
The same way it’s important to check in with your primary care physician for an annual physical, it’s important to visit the dentist. If...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Heads up! Get the facts about concussions/ TBIs | Episode 56
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are all too common in the United States. In fact, they are a contributing factor in...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Oct 31, 2022
- 1 min
What makes us sick? Breakdown of infectious diseases | Episode 55
Monkeypox. COVID-19. RSV. Influenza. Antibiotics aren’t going to treat these viral infections. Besides the misconception that antibiotics...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
Breast Cancer: What every woman should know | Episode 53
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. There are about 264,000 new cases diagnosed in women in the U.S. each...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Sep 19, 2022
- 1 min
Back-to-school health & wellness: Top Trends | Episode 51
Childhood vaccines, school learning struggles and mental health: These topics have been top of mind for parents since early 2020. Now...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Aug 22, 2022
- 1 min
Mental health help: We need it now more than ever | Episode 49
This may have been the most important episode I’ve ever done or will ever do. We need mental health help now more than ever. We need...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
No more leaks: Building strong pelvic floor health | Episode 48
The National Institutes of Health reports that almost 25 percent of women have pelvic floor disorders. Men can also experience pelvic...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Aug 2, 2022
- 1 min
Functional medicine: Getting to the root of illness | Episode 47
Functional medicine is definitely not a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s figuring out how someone’s external influences, life choices and...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Jul 25, 2022
- 1 min
Youth sports - injury prevention, game-time pressures and more | Episode 46
Young athletes need special attention and care when participating in sports. Is it okay for a growing child to train year round? How can...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Jul 11, 2022
- 1 min
Skip the trip to the ER: Summer Safety Tips | Episode 45
WAIT! Don't get on that bike without a helmet. Thinking about boating without a flotation vest? Give it another thought. One of the best...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
Protect the skin you're in - moles, skin cancer and more | Episode 41
Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and anyone who spends time in the sun is at risk. So how far should you go to protect...
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