Explore every episode of the podcast Speaking of Women's Health
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| Boost Your Immunity: Cold and Flu Prevention | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:52:57 | |
Can you really prevent getting sick this cold and flu season with just a few simple strategies? Join Dr. Holly Thacker as she shares the best practices for boosting your immune system. From nasal and throat hygiene to the vital roles of vitamins like D and minerals like zinc, she'll discuss how to stay healthy this cold and flu season. | |||
| Understanding Breast Cancer: Prevention, Risks and Screening | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:32:56 | |
Unravel the complexities of breast cancer and arm yourself with essential knowledge during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join Dr. Holly Thacker as she breaks down the risk factors for breast cancer - age, race, family, lifestyle and genetics - and delves into groundbreaking research surrounding breast cancer prevention. Learn how lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and moderating alcohol intake can significantly reduce your cancer risk. | |||
| Breastfeeding Nutrition Essentials and Guidelines | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:40:36 | |
Join Dr. Holly Thacker on the Speaking of Women's Health podcast as she marks Breastfeeding Awareness Month by sharing the health benefits that breastfeeding brings to both mother and child. This episode also contains helpful tips on bottle feeding, how to increase milk supply and how to store breast milk. | |||
| Chapter 14: Your Body, Your Choices | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:14:01 | |
Many women seek balance during midlife, perhaps because menopause introduces so many hormonal shifts. | |||
| Weight Management in Midlife - Tara Iyer, MD | 15 Apr 2023 | 01:01:16 | |
Join Tara Iyer, MD and Host Holly Thacker, MD on the Menopause Learning Podcast as they discuss the changes that occur to the body metabolically throughout the menopause transition and what lifestyle modifications are critical to optimize a woman's health at midlife. They also discuss the latest prescription medications and therapies available for weight loss in women at midlife. | |||
| Menopause as a Risk Factor for Bone Loss - Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:52:44 | |
Kristi Tough DeSapri, MD joins us in this CME podcast episode to discuss bone health in midlife women, including fracture risk assessment, what do do with a DXA report, medications and treatments, understanding a woman's risk factors and supplements. | |||
| What are the Top Superfoods for Women? | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:38:05 | |
Holly Thacker, MD, Host of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast, shares the top 13 superfoods for women that help reduce cancer risk, help with weight loss and can help improve mood. | |||
| Chapter 13: Abnormal Bleeding and What To Do About It | 09 Apr 2023 | 00:40:14 | |
What constitutes abnormal bleeding when you're entering menopause? | |||
| How To Lose Weight and Feel Great in Midlife | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:18:15 | |
Why is belly fat bad for your heart? Why do women tend to gain weight in midlife? | |||
| Chapter 12: Boosting Bone Health | 04 Apr 2023 | 01:06:03 | |
Midlife is a critical turning point for a woman's bone health. There's a direct relationship between menopause and the development of the bone thinning disorder termed osteoporosis. | |||
| Chapter 11: Customizing Hormone Therapy | 31 Mar 2023 | 01:00:50 | |
Hormone therapy is not a one size fits all solution. Hot flashes might be one woman's most severe symptom, but another woman may be more concerned about sexual dysfunction. | |||
| Chapter 10: The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy | 26 Mar 2023 | 01:00:19 | |
Hormone therapy is still the best available treatment to treat menopausal symptoms. | |||
| Everything You Wanted To Know About Constipation | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:34:07 | |
Host Dr. Holly Thacker discusses constipation and everything you wanted to know about it, but were afraid to ask! She shares constipation prevention tips and what foods and supplements can help prevent constipation. | |||
| Are You Ready for Back to School? | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:36:37 | |
Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD shares what kids all of ages should do to prepare for this important time of year of going back to school. Tips for parents, grandparents, college bound and students of all levels. | |||
| Chapter 9: Menopause and Sex | 19 Mar 2023 | 00:45:36 | |
Not in the mood? Is it hormonal, is it my partner, or is it a normal part of aging? | |||
| Chapter 8: Sleep: Difficulties and Disorders | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:22:24 | |
Sleep is one of the body's basic needs, it restores and preserves our health. When we're sleep deprived, our tolerant for stress plummets. | |||
| Chapter 7: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:36:29 | |
If there's one line that screams menopause it's, "I'm having a hot flash!" | |||
| Chapter 6: Healthy Nutrition for a Healthy Midlife | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:33:43 | |
Nutrition is vitally important at midlife. Our metabolism is slowing down and our muscle mass is decreasing and we can't rebound from the consequences of poor health choices. | |||
| Chapter 5: Menopause and Appearance | 05 Mar 2023 | 00:37:41 | |
Menopause can be associated with a number of changes in the physical appearance, skin can lose elasticity, hair can get thinner and unfortunately belly weight can become a problem. | |||
| Chapter 4: Maintaining Mood at Midlife | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:54:53 | |
Menopause is not actually a major risk for depression, however the hormonal changes that occur during this time in a woman's life can influence the neurotransmitters in the brain. This can affect a woman's sleep, mood and sense of well-being. | |||
| Chapter 3: What's to Blame, Age or Hormones? | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:40:27 | |
For women it isn't always clear that a specific health symptom is caused by aging, menopause or another health condition. | |||
| Chapter 2: Symptoms of Menopause | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:41:42 | |
Author and Host Dr. Holly Thacker reads and discusses Chapter 2 Symptoms of Menopause from her book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause. | |||
| Chapter 1: Choosing and Seeing a Doctor at Midlife | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:57:23 | |
Join Host Dr. Holly Thacker as she reads chapter 1 of her book, The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause where she shares the importance of women seeing the appropriate clinicians during midlife. | |||
| Why Hormone Therapy is Still the Most Effective Treatment for Menopause Symptoms | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:22:37 | |
When you hear hormone therapy, do you ultimately think the worst? Twenty years after the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), women are still concerned about the risks of hormone therapy. | |||
| Exploring the Benefits of Osteopathic Manipulation | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:31:42 | |
Discover the transformative potential of osteopathic manipulation with our special guest, Dr. Korrie Beverley-Waters from Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness and Preventative Medicine Department. | |||
| Functional Medicine Approaches to Menopause - Dr. Sobia Khan | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:44:01 | |
Join certified Functional Medicine and Women's Health expert Dr. Sobia Khan as she discusses the functional medicine approach to hot flashes, insomnia and other midlife maladies. | |||
| Why Estrogen Matters - Dr. Philip Sarrel | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:46:16 | |
Join Emeritus Professor Philip Sarrel to understand how to Advance Health After Hysterectomy and why estrogen is key to treating symptoms, reducing disease risks and prolonging life in women post hysterectomy. | |||
| Considerations for Hormone Therapy - Dr. Camille Moreno | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:36:44 | |
CME interview with Women’s Health and Menopause specialist Dr. Camille Moreno on menopausal symptoms, indications for hormone therapy use, the WHI vilification of HT and updated NAMS guidelines on the use of HT. | |||
| Individualizing Menopausal Management - Dr. Mary Jane Minkin | 11 Feb 2023 | 00:40:05 | |
Join this podcast discussion with menopause expert Dr. Mary Jane Minkin of Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Minkin reviews all the individualized options for menopausal management, including hormonal and nonhormonal for women, health clinicians and other allied healthvwho want to find the most helpful option for their patients with a particular focus in cancer survivors. | |||
| The Skylight 2 Study Findings - Dr. Nanette Santoro | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:28:06 | |
Join researcher and clinician Dr. Nanette Santoro to review the findings of the Skylight 2 study on fezolinentant and her expectations of approval of a 45 mg daily oral dose to treat VMS in women. After listening to this podcast, please visit menopauselearning.com to claim your free CME accreditation. | |||
| Catching up with Nurse Lillie | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:25:17 | |
In this Speaking of Women's Health Podcast episode, host Dr. Holly L. Thacker talks with recent retiree Lillie McKinney LPN. Lillie was a nurse at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Specialized Women's Health for more than a decade and prior to that worked at several other hospitals in Northeast Ohio. | |||
| NK3 and NK1 Antagonism in Treatment of Hot Flashes - Dr. James Simon | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:36:43 | |
Join Dr. James Simon to understand the two neurokin receptor antagonists being studied for the non-hormonal treatment of hot flashes in menopausal women. | |||
| Why Women Crave Chocolate | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:34:27 | |
Host Dr. Holly Thacker talks about why we crave chocolate and explains why the brain neurochemicals in chocolate can help improve mood and fight cancer and other diseases. | |||
| Why Women Need Vitamin D | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:19:51 | |
Low vitamin D levels can lead to an increase in respiratory infections amongst other conditions including seasonal depression, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and increased risk of some cancers. | |||
| Kicking Off Podcast 1 and Talking All Things Iron | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:32:37 | |
Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker, kicks off the very first podcast episode introducing the Speaking of Women's Health program and sharing tips on how women of all ages can ingest more iron. | |||
| Are you Getting Enough Vital Vitamins From Your Diet? | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:40:07 | |
Are your meals giving you all the nutrients you need for vibrant health, or could you be missing out on vital essentials? Join Host Dr. Holly Thacker as she unravels the complex web of vitamins and minerals that should be on your plate. | |||
| Discover the Health Benefits of Apigenin: A Powerful Antioxidant | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:39:07 | |
Can food really be your medicine? Listen to Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Hot Dr. Holly Thacker as she unpacks the incredible health benefits of apigenin, a potent antioxidant found in everyday foods like celery seeds, spinach, marjoram, and rosemary. | |||
| In the Kitchen With Chef Jim: How to Get Started on Eating Healthier | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:43:39 | |
Executive Chef Jim Perko, Sr., CEC, AAC joins guest host Leigh Klekar on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to discuss how food is used as medicine. He also shares some of his most popular recipes and the correct way to use a knife in the kitchen.
Please call 440.613.2447 to schedule an appointment with the Culinary Medicine team. | |||
| All Things Cataract | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:35:20 | |
Host Holly Thacker, MD interviews Scott Wagenberg, MD, one of "The Best Doctors in America," to talk all things cataract and care for your eyes as you age. | |||
| Celebrating July 4th with Food, Fun, Family and Friends | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:34:11 | |
On this podcast episode, host Holly Thacker, MD talks about how to celebrate July 4th with fun food recipes, friends and family as July is Social Wellness Month. | |||
| Know the Signs of Alzheimer's Disease | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:42:37 | |
June is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and guest host Leigh Klekar shares the 10 signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. | |||
| It's Hot Out There! Tips for Staying Safe in the Summer | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:36:23 | |
Battling the summer heat can be a challenge. Join Dr. Holly Thacker as she shares crucial tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related illnesses, and ensure water safety for children and pets. | |||
| Hormone Therapy After 65: Discover the Truth and Benefits | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:38:05 | |
Join Host Dr. Holly Thacker as she discusses the groundbreaking study from the Journal of Medicine involving over 10 million American women aged 65 and older. Despite Medicare’s recommendations, this study shows that initiating systemic hormone therapy within a decade of menopause can lead to remarkable health benefits, including lower mortality rates. | |||
| Make Bladder Leakage A Thing Of The Past | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:39:04 | |
Millions of women experience involuntary loss of urine called urinary incontinence - in fact up to 1 in 3 women involuntarily leak urine. | |||
| The Latest on Treatments for Hair Loss, Hair Thinning and Alopecia | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:45:57 | |
Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD shares how women (and men) can help improve hair thinning, hair loss and alopecia. She shares tips, tricks and the latest vitamins, treatments and medications. | |||
| Sexual Health Tips From a Certified Sex Therapist | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:40:00 | |
Theresa Callard-Moore, Ph.D., a Sexual Health Specialist, shares how sex therapy can help improve your sexual health and how you can make sexual activity more comfortable and pleasurable. | |||
| Insider Tips on Making Doctor's Appointments - How to Get In Quick | 29 May 2024 | 00:40:02 | |
The average wait for an appointment seems like it's five months! Listen for tips and tricks to get in to see primary care physicians, specialists and other healthcare clinicians in a timely manner. | |||
| Osteoporosis FAQs: Your Top Questions Answered | 22 May 2024 | 00:47:18 | |
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month and Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD answers the most frequently asked questions about osteoporosis from speakingofwomenshealth.com. | |||
| Tackling Seaonal Allergies: Tips for Relief and Prevention | 17 May 2024 | 00:21:04 | |
Wave goodbye to the sniffles and itchy eyes that allergy season brings! Host Holly Thacker, MD shares strategies for tackling the sneeze-inducing, eye-watering marathon that is spring 2024's allergy season. | |||
| Should You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Together? And What is Vitamin K2? | 15 May 2024 | 00:18:41 | |
Recent research shows taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together may reduce the risk of dying from cancer, but may raise the mortality risk for cardiovascular disease. | |||