Palliative care: Comfort options to cope with illness | Episode 74

Most people haven’t talked about their own death or dying with anyone. But it’s never too early to talk about it with your loved ones, to share your concerns, fears and what’s important to you.

In Episode 74, my guest, Michael Sigman, MD, board-certified hospice and palliative care physician and medical director of palliative services at Elmhurst Hospital, and I discuss why it’s important to plan the end of life and how to go about it.

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Mental health playbook for athletes | Episode 73

When it comes to athletes, there’s pressure to be strong, push through pain, pull through for their teams and to win. Mental health often takes a back seat.

Mental health challenges, just like physical health challenges, affect everyone. Depression and anxiety are common disorders, yet the stigma about mental health prevents people from talking about it or seeking help.

In Episode 73, my guest, Stephanie Aylward, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem, and I discuss why mental health is important for athletes (and everyone) and what athletes can do to stay healthy.

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Get pumped! What's new in heart tech? | Episode 72

When it comes to groundbreaking new technology, the field of cardiology has always seemed to be at the forefront.

This is good news for people with heart disease, as there are many treatment options for conditions that previously had less promising prognoses. The tech also allows physicians to catch and treat conditions earlier, which leads to better outcomes and fewer hospitalizations.

In Episode 72, my guest, Kousik Krishnan, MD, FHRS, FACC, double board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at Midwest Cardiovascular Institute, and I discuss breakthroughs in heart technology and what it means for patients.

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