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Living Better, Living Longer

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Expert physicians from Harvard Medical School offer their perspective on health and wellness for people with questions and concerns, from Harvard Health Publishing.

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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Thoughts on COVID-19 during this year's flu season

October 9th, 2020

13:42

With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, and the annual flu season fast approaching, what can people expect when these two illnesses collide? Are we …

Heat-related illness: A danger even as summer ends

September 28th, 2020

27:36

Recent record temperatures in the U.S. suggest that heat-related illness isn’t confined to the dog days of summer. Dr. Aaron Bernstein, the interim director of the Center for Climate Health and the Global Environment at …

Taking a Tour of the Male Genitourinary System

September 8th, 2020

31:10

Right up there on the list of unpleasant medical topics best avoided includes problems that can befall the male genitourinary system. Despite its prosaic purpose, the machinery associated with eliminating waste and …

Are You Taking Too Many Medications?

August 17th, 2020

13:45

Your daily dose of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or supplements can add up quickly. But as you take more pills, you increase your risk for potential problems. Harvard Health Letter

Shortcuts to improve your concentration

August 3rd, 2020

17:35

Information overload, aging, underlying conditions—they can all cause your concentration to become fragmented. And if you’re wondering how to focus enough to get through your work or chores, we have the answers. Harvard …

Back to School: It’s Never Been More Complicated

July 30th, 2020

25:25

Sending kids back to school in the fall is always a hopeful time in America. For most families, school is a vital part of the community. With the …

Walking for health: Doing it right means thinking it through

July 9th, 2020

25:33

If you thought creating a good walking program was as easy as slipping on your sneakers, think again. Sure we’ve all been walking since toddlerhood, but taking advantage of walking’s lifelong health benefits also means …

Coronavirus Update: We’re facing the start of a second wave

June 11th, 2020

22:14

Dr. Ashish K. Jha, head of the Harvard Global Health Institute, offers information on where we are where we’re going with the COVID-19 outbreak. Some …

Curious about Tai Chi? This basic Q&A will get you started

May 29th, 2020

21:13

The slow, steady, coordinated movements associated with the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi provides a remarkable mind-body exercise for people of any age. Harvard’s Dr. Peter Wayne has studied Tai Chi’s myriad …

Getting a good night’s sleep: Make lifestyle changes a priority

May 20th, 2020

36:42

Sooner or later, most of us have difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep. If that sounds like you, rest assured there are ways of meeting the …

Your doctor is worried you might have diabetes. For the newly diagnosed what comes next?

May 20th, 2020

31:25

You’re in for your annual physical and you hear the words “pre-diabetes” or “diabetes,” based on an elevated A1C value in your blood test. This pivotal indicator has suddenly got your attention. But rest easy. Dr. David …

To stay sharp, challenge your brain. You can learn a new skill anywhere, anytime

May 13th, 2020

18:33

We’re all looking for ways to build cognitive fitness and resiliency. The pathway to achieving that goal can be found in laying down new memories through skill building. It turns out it’s never been easier to learn new …

COVID-19 and underlying conditions: Why symptoms may be more severe for people with chronic disease.

May 6th, 2020

27:21

People who have diabetes, a heart condition, cancer, kidney disease or other underlying condition are impacted more severely if they contract the …

Entendiendo como afecta la infección por COVID-19 a personas con enfermedades crónicas subyacentes

May 5th, 2020

25:58

Las personas que tienen diabetes, una afección del corazón o de los riñones u otra enfermedad crónica subyacente se ven afectadas más severamente si contraen el coronavirus. El Dr. Enrique Caballero, endocrinólogo de la …

Angry? A global pandemic will do that. Here’s how to handle it.

April 29th, 2020

29:24

The sudden release of the stress hormone cortisol can help you get out of the way of a speeding bus. But the toxic effects of non-stop cortisol has a …

Got that stay-at-home bulge? Explore the mental side of weight loss

April 22nd, 2020

8:49

In this reprise from last fall, Kathy McManus, director of nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital, discusses changing behavior as a pathway to weight loss in this conversation with Harvard's Dr. Mallika Marshall. …

A COVID-19 Re-run: How can we make ourselves happier?

April 15th, 2020

14:15

There is solid, scientific evidence that being happy leads to direct health benefits. So that begs the question: How can we brew some of this magic …

COVID-19 therapies update: There are three potential pathways forming a bridge to a vaccine

April 13th, 2020

17:45

You’ve probably heard the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroqine is getting a hard look as a potential therapeutic agent in the fight against …

COVID-19: An urgent care doctor describes how to prepare

April 9th, 2020

23:32

We asked Dr. Mallika Marshall, medical reporter for CBS-affiliate WBZ TV in Boston and an instructor at Harvard Medical School, how we should react …

Coping with coronavirus: How to get some exercise—safely—at home while sheltering in place.

April 8th, 2020

27:30

We all know we need to try to keep moving during these unusual times of social distancing, but where do we start? We consulted Heidi Godman, …

Prostate cancer treatment milestones: A pioneer looks back

April 1st, 2020

17:53

Dr. Marc Garnick is the Gorman Brothers Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the editor in chief of Harvard Health Publishing’s Annual …

The gift of caring for a sick or elderly loved one

March 25th, 2020

29:52

All of us will have to step up to the plate at one time or another. But with some sensitivity and advanced planning, this phase of life can be uplifting for both the care recipient and the care giver. The key is …

How to conquer your anxieties during the COVID-19 outbreak

March 23rd, 2020

42:19

Your feelings arise from a misaligned ratio of stress to resiliency. The more resilient you become the less stress you’ll feel. Dr. Greg Fricchione, director of the Benson-Henry Mind Body Institute at Massachusetts …

The front lines of COVID-19: A doctor's eye view

March 20th, 2020

22:14

Dr. Todd Ellerin is an infectious diseases physician at South Shore Health in Weymouth Massachusetts, and an instructor in medicine at Harvard …

Coronavirus status report: Harvard public health expert Dr. Ashish K. Jha fills us in on where we are and where we’re headed

March 19th, 2020

23:49

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused markets to collapse and worldwide health systems to become overwhelmed. When there’s a global pandemic, it’s nice to …

COVID-19 and the vulnerable: How we can help the sick and the elderly

March 17th, 2020

13:49

There’s a lot we don’t know about the novel coronavirus that’s shutting down the world. But we do know this: The sick, the elderly, the …

Stress and anxiety in the time of Covid-19. A Harvard psychiatry professor weighs in.

March 13th, 2020

39:33

Dr. Greg L. Fricchione is the Mind Body Medical Institute Professor of Psychiatry at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Here he places …

Update: A Harvard infectious diseases doctor looks at Covid-19

March 3rd, 2020

25:27

Dr. Todd Ellerin is on the front lines of infectious disease containment and mitigation as the director of infectious diseases at South Shore Health in Weymouth, Massachusetts. He’s an instructor at Harvard-affiliated …

Sensitive Gut: A review of major conditions and concerns

February 26th, 2020

28:54

Harvard professor Lawrence S. Friedman describes the primary gut problems we may be heir to, from ulcers to colorectal cancer. He is the faculty …

State of the art: How medical science can handle your enlarged prostate

February 19th, 2020

9:54

The handy euphemism for an enlarged prostate gland—which constricts the urethra and makes it harder to void—is weak stream. It’s just one of the conditions tackled each year in Harvard’s annual Prostate Disease Guide. …

Boosting Energy: Safe, easy steps for feeling your best

February 12th, 2020

26:49

You feel alive, energetic, at the peak of your game. Don’t you wish you could bottle it? For those of us who would like to boost our energy level, …

Mindful eating begins with switching quantity with quality

February 5th, 2020

11:28

If you find losing weight difficult, don't worry about how much you consume. Instead concentrate on eating quality foods like fruit and vegetables, …

This year, resolve to challenge your brain

January 29th, 2020

10:31

Finding healthy, satisfying mental stimulation is one key to establishing a cognitive reserve, an essential component in staving off cognitive …

How to take control of your blood pressure today

January 22nd, 2020

11:33

Home blood pressure monitoring is an easy way to spot trends and establish targets, especially if you want to measure the effectiveness of your anti-hypertension medications. And you can use that information to gauge …

Do you or a loved one have prostate cancer? You'll want to listen to this

January 15th, 2020

22:50

There was a time when a diagnosis of prostate cancer meant a rush to perform radical prostatectomy to remove the prostate and the tumor along with it—with all the ensuing complications of incontinence and erectile …

Digestion and the brain. A gut grand tour

January 8th, 2020

17:20

Most of the time your digestive tract toils silently in the background, routinely taking in nourishment and expelling waste. But here’s a key takeaway: Your brain is a critical part of maintaining this smoothly running …

Resolved to lose weight this year? Make it stick with these simple changes

January 1st, 2020

10:24

All of us at one time or another are concerned about excess pounds. If shedding those pounds is part of your New Year's resolution, take heart that …

The gift of clear vision. The life-changing benefits of cataract surgery

December 25th, 2019

18:01

Clouded vision caused by cataracts is another consequence of aging. But surgery, while always serious, is becoming routine. And there's the side …

A happier you. Exploring the amazing power of mindfulness

December 18th, 2019

11:54

Closing out our three-podcast series on the science of happiness, Dr. Ronald D. Siegel discusses the health benefits of living in the moment. If …

Blood pressure control begins with proactive steps

December 11th, 2019

11:39

Here’s a tactical approach to managing blood pressure that will put you back in control. Harvard’s Dr. Randall Zusman explains that, with time and …

Pass the turkey. Hold the heartburn

November 27th, 2019

14:41

Here’s the essential Harvard guide to taming the annual onslaught known as gastro esophageal reflux disease, GERD for short. Your instructor is Dr. …

High blood pressure? Join the Club. Management starts with knowledge

November 20th, 2019

11:59

The threshold for high blood pressure has moved from 140/90 to 130/80, and this change means millions of Americans are now considered "hypertensive." …

The link between healthy and happy

November 13th, 2019

12:51

Positive psychology shows us the clear connection between happiness and wellness. In this first of three podcasts, Harvard professor Dr. Ronald D. …

Want a healthy brain? Build a healthy heart

November 6th, 2019

10:52

The link between heart health and brain health is clear and unbreakable. For optimum brain health, start working on cardiovascular wellness. It's as …

Flu symptoms? It’s shaping up to be a tough season. Here’s a Harvard special report.

October 31st, 2019

18:17

We’ve all been hit with flu symptoms at one time or another, and the aches, fever and chills can last for days, with a cough often lasting much longer. Here’s Harvard Health Publishing Chief Medical Editor Dr. Howard …

What that pain in your leg might mean

October 30th, 2019

14:14

Swelling, skin ulcers, varicose veins in our legs might mean our health generally could need a closer look. Harvard's Dr. Rob Shmerling, faculty …

Bad back? You're not alone. Here's what you can do

October 23rd, 2019

15:22

It's estimated 80-percent of us suffer from some kind of back ailment, ranging from sciatica and nerve pain to muscle spasms. But Harvard professor Dr. Jeffrey N. Katz says there are some things you can do to ease pain …

Inflammation's trials and tribulations

October 16th, 2019

13:00

Your body heals when it's injured through the process of inflammation. But when the inflammation response goes unchecked, it can cause a wide variety of disease across all body systems. Harvard's Dr. Rob Shmerling …

How to boost your brain power

October 9th, 2019

9:59

Harvard neurologist Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone offers the six pillars of cognitive fitness, and describes how all of us can develop cognitive reserve. …

Special Edition: Health in the news. Red meat less risky? And Zantac recall

October 4th, 2019

13:10

We've been told for years it's wise to dial back on the consumption of red meat, especially processed red meat. But a study in the Annals of Internal …

The smart way to start exercising

October 2nd, 2019

13:55

Dr. Howard LeWine, chief medical editor of Harvard Health Publishing, recommends that men who haven't exercised in a while begin at the beginning. Just take a walk. Any kind of activity will aim you in the right …

Improving memory: First the good news

September 18th, 2019

9:59

Harvard doctors Mallika Marshall and neurologist Kirk Daffner discuss the upside of growing older when it comes to your memory. We become wiser. But …

Introducing Harvard Health Publishing's Podcast

September 13th, 2019

3:57

Every Wednesday Harvard Health Publishing will interview Harvard physicians at the forefront of health, wellness, and medical research.

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