Health Matters Podcast
Your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from leading experts. Join host Courtney Allison to get news you can use in your own life. New episodes drop each Wednesday.
Latest episode
Why Do UTIs Keep Coming Back?
Burning pain, frequent trips to the bathroom, and persistent discomfort: the signs of a urinary tract infection are hard to miss. A urologist explains what causes UTIs, how to prevent them and how to manage them - and offers hope for those who suffer from them chronically.
Past episodes
Feeling Stuck? Why Task Paralysis Happens
Why is it so hard to start the things we know we need to do? A psychologist explains the science behind task paralysis and shares simple ways to move past it.
Is Your Snoring a Sign of Sleep Apnea?
Feeling tired despite a full night's sleep? A sleep medicine expert discusses the signs of sleep apnea and how it can impact our health, and shares tips on how to get a good night's sleep.
How to Start Running and Stay Injury-Free
A sports medicine physician shares tips for how to ease back into running after a long hiatus, stay injury-free and find the joy.
Why Quitting is So Hard: Understanding Addiction
An addiction psychiatrist shares the science behind addiction, steps to recovery, and the importance of reducing stigma.
Tech Neck: How to Improve Your Posture and Protect Your Spine
Tech neck, slouching, and hours spent at a desk can take a toll on your spine. An orthopedic surgeon explains the everyday habits that affect your spine and the simple changes that can help.
Podcast: The Rise of Cancer in Young Adults—and What's Giving Experts Hope
A colorectal surgeon explains what's driving the rise in cancer among young adults and the advances in treatment offering hope.
From Night Sweats to Brain Fog: How to Navigate Perimenopause
An obstetrician gynecologist breaks down symptoms of perimenopause and ways to navigate it.
Podcast: What is the MIND Diet and How Does it Protect Your Brain?
A neurologist explains the MIND diet and how what we eat can help protect our brains as we age and reduce the risk for dementia.
How to Protect Against Ticks and Lyme Disease
Two infectious disease physicians explain how ticks spread Lyme disease, the symptoms to watch for, and how to prevent and treat infections early so you can safely enjoy the outdoors. They also share information about the lone star tick and meat allergies.
Podcast: What Does Kindness Do for Your Health?
A psychiatrist with the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian, explores the science behind kindness and how it affects both mental and physical health.