Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

Life After a Cardiac Event: An Athlete’s Story
February 09, 2024

Athletes require a strong heart to maintain the high level of physical activity they perform frequently, but heart disease, including those passed down from family, can prevent them from doing so. Dr. Christina Rodriguez will explain how diagnostic imagin

Joint Pain in Young Adults
February 07, 2024

Although the risk for severe joint pain increases as you age, joint pain can happen at any age, especially in those who are very active or involved in sports. In this podcast, Dr. Wassef will explain how joint pain can affect young adults, how to manage j

Pain Management Tips to Avoid Back Pain
January 23, 2024

We use our necks and backs daily to perform tasks throughout the day such as lifting, sitting, walking, and resting. If these tasks are performed with improper form or posture, it can cause chronic neck and back pain, and in extreme cases, severe injury.

Innovative Radiation Therapy Offers Targeted Approach to Advanced Prostate Cancer
December 21, 2023

Dr. Linda Chan explains a new PSMA PET Scan study that is revolutionizing care at MemorialCare Cancer Institute for prostate cancer patients whose cancer has metastasized. The scans ability to detect the progress of radiation treatment halfway through th

Severe Low Back Pain? It Could Be Sacroiliitis
October 10, 2023

Back pain can be a debilitating condition, making it hard to complete everyday activities and decreasing ones quality of life and it can be very difficult to diagnose since it can be caused by many different factors. If you have intense pain where your l

How to Approach the Topic of Sexual Orientation with Your Teen
October 07, 2023

Adolescence is a time when children begin to mature and experience mental and physical changes. As these changes begin, some adolescents may start to question their sexuality. Unfortunately, too often children find themselves unable to fully embrace thems

Menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy
September 18, 2023

In this interview, listeners will gain valuable insights into the diverse treatment options available to women facing the challenges of menopause. The discussion will also delve into hormone replacement therapy, shedding light on its potential benefits an

AFib Awareness – Don’t Let AFib Get in the Way of Doing the Things You Love
September 05, 2023

September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a critically important time to raise awareness for this life-threatening arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is defined as an irregular heartbeat that can lead to

Vaginal Births After Caesarean (C-section) VBACs – Key Advice for Mothers
August 31, 2023

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) refers to the vaginal delivery of a baby after a previous delivery by cesarean section. For many people, VBAC can be a safe and successful delivery option. The benefits of VBAC include a shorter stay in the hospital, fa

Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
August 30, 2023

Clinical Nutrition Supervisor, Crystal Vila RD, CNSC, CLT discusses the importance of nutrition during cancer treatment, what patients may experience, nutritional recommendations and resources available about specific cancer nutrition interventions.