Teen stress & parental interventions that work | Episode 77
Is there a way to tell when a teen is overwhelmed by stress? What should parents ask teens and when should they be concerned? Today’s...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Aug 3, 20231 min
Food as medicine: Eating for health | Episode 76
Food is more than fuel – it plays an integral role in our lives, including social, emotional and spiritual components. Most people know...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Jul 19, 20231 min
We got your back (and spine)! Latest surgical solutions | Episode 75
Spine surgery has been around for more than 100 years. It’s safe to say that today’s spine surgery is vastly different from the early...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Jul 5, 20231 min
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...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Jun 21, 20231 min
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...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
May 31, 20231 min
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...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
May 24, 20231 min
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...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
May 10, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20231 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
Apr 10, 20231 min
Health equity: Inclusive and accessible healthcare matters | Episode 67
Healthcare is a basic human right. We all deserve to be able to function at our best, to take care of ourselves and our families....
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Mar 27, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20231 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
Feb 13, 20231 min
The promise of precision medicine | Episode 62
While the role of precision medicine in day-to-day healthcare today is relatively focused on cancer treatment, doctors and researchers...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Feb 6, 20231 min
When your heart stops - facts about sudden cardiac arrest | Episode 61
In January 2023, the nation watched as Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest. How unique was his...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Jan 16, 20231 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, 20221 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, 20221 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...
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