It’s All About Health & Fitness
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Episodes
- #335. Protecting Your Heart; Why flu prevention is key!
This episode discusses heart protection, highlighting the importance of flu prevention and vaccination. Recent studies suggest the flu vaccine can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by half, even if one contracts the flu post-vaccin…
- #334.What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Twenty-five
This episode covers recent research articles and hot topics, including a new plan to track microplastics in U.S. drinking water and potential significant funding cuts to the HHS budget.
- #333. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Twenty-Four
This episode of It's All About Health & Fitness, titled "What's New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Twenty-Four," focuses on exercise for better health. It references studies indicating that even one exercise session can boost memory through…
- #332. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Twenty-Three
This episode of It's All About Health & Fitness discusses chemotherapy side effects and their treatment, the wide-ranging effects of hypertension on the body, and the comeback of nine diseases, including measles, citing research articles f…
- #331. Are You Sick? Reclaiming your health at the “root” cause with Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith, a certified health coach and founder of the Ultimate Health Model, joins the podcast to discuss his approach to reclaiming health by identifying and addressing the root causes of disease. He shares insights from his book, "…
- Bonus: Kidney Health Matters
This bonus episode of It’s All About Health & Fitness features a discussion on kidney health and care, prevention, and awareness. It includes insights from a Black K.A.R.E. Kidney Health Matters forum with Dr. Nathaniel S Doe, a kidney and…
- #330. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Twenty-two
This episode of It's All About Health & Fitness, taped on February 18, 2026, covers hot topics including hair extensions, hair loss, and hair care. The discussion delves into the potential risks of toxic chemicals found in hair extensions,…
- #329. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Twenty one
The episode covers research linking lower salt in prepared foods to improved heart health and discusses the prevalence of uncontrolled high blood pressure in Americans, its potential risks for heart disease and dementia, and related dietar…
- #328.Take Charge of Your Health with Matt Fontaine DC
Dr. Matt Fontaine, DC, joins "It
- #327.Lifestyle change starts in the Mind with Jonathan Boulware
Jonathan Boulware, a lifestyle behavior change specialist, joins "It’s All About Health & Fitness" to discuss how lifestyle changes begin with a positive mindset, not just physical activity. He shares insights from his personal journey and…
- #326. Your Metabolic Health Matters
This episode of It's All About Health & Fitness discusses metabolic health, defining it as the body's ability to efficiently convert food to energy while maintaining balanced blood sugar, insulin, blood pressure, and cholesterol. The episo…
- #325. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Twenty
This episode of It's All About Health & Fitness covers the current flu season, citing CDC data on illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. It explores "superflu" symptoms, regional case increases, and CDC guidance on antiviral treatments.…
- #324. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Nineteen
This episode of It's All About Health & Fitness discusses the health benefits of forgiveness, referencing articles on practicing forgiveness for better mental and physical well-being.
- #323.Simple Steps to Natural Health, Understanding Supplements with Jared St. Clair
In episode #323, Jared St. Clair, an herbalist and host of Vitality Radio, discusses simple steps to natural health and lasting energy. He shares insights on understanding supplements, including his "Vital 5", based on over 30 years of exp…
- #322.What’s New? Hot Topics # One Hundred and Eighteen
This episode covers recent research, including a study suggesting the shingles vaccine may slow dementia, findings on how home-delivered healthy food can impact blood pressure in areas with limited grocery stores, and activities that might…
- #321. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred & Seventeen
This episode discusses the flu shot, covering its effectiveness and duration. Potential benefits mentioned include decreased brain inflammation, reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, protection against heart harm, and avoidance of complicat…
- #320. Strong Future: Reversing Osteoporosis with John Neustadt ND
In episode #320, Dr. John Neustadt explains how osteoporosis affects bones and shares insights on preventing and reversing the condition through lifestyle and functional medicine. The discussion aims to reduce fracture risk and support hea…
- #319. Does Fasting transform Health & Longevity? with William Hsu MD
In episode 319, Dr. William Hsu, an endocrinologist, joins the podcast to discuss how fasting and healthy eating, including intermittent fasting and the fasting mimicking diet, can transform health, reduce chronic diseases, and promote lon…
- #318.What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and sixteen
Episode #318 of It's All About Health & Fitness covers research articles and hot topics, including whether drinking water can lower blood sugar levels and the role of water-rich foods. The discussion references information from Everyday He…
- #317. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Fifteen
This episode of It’s All About Health & Fitness covers recent research and trending topics. Discussions include the potential of homecare cooperatives, significant racial disparities in heart failure onset among Black Americans, and a fact…
- #316.Gut Health:The Key to Lasting Wellness with Anu Simh NBC-HWC
Anu Simh discusses the connection between gut health and overall wellness, referencing research on its link to diseases. She shares insights from her book "Flourish from within" on sustainable lifestyle factors to maintain gut health.
- #315.The Secrets to Radiant Longevity with Julianna Lindsey MD,MBA
Dr. Julianna Lindsey, a physician and founder of Radiant Longevity, discusses the secrets to radiant longevity. She explains how healthy lifestyle behaviors like not smoking, stress management, exercise, healthy eating, and sleep can slow…
- #314. Finding Your Wildflow with Waldemar Franco
Episode#314-Taped August 6, 2025 We talk about how to achieve optimal health, our physical and our personal health. How do we find our “Wildflow”? How do we fulfill our health and wellness desires to be healthier, stronger, and increase ou…
- #313. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Fourteen
Episode#313-Taped July 23, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Acupuncture and Acupressure can make IVF more comfortable, a study says. The practice significantly reduced pain, stress, and anxiety. Retiring abroad may lead…
- #312. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and thirteen
Episode#312-Taped July 2, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Building strength may take less exercise than you think. You might NOT need to spend hours upon hours in the gym to get the health and strength benefits that yo…
- #311.Biohack your genes for a healthier life with Sharad P Paul MD
Episode#311-Taped June 25, 2025 We talk about biohacking your genes for a healthier life. Biohacking is about hacking your body to achieve better health and vitality through self-directed interventions. Interventions such as lifestyle adju…
- #310. Educate Her. Empower Her. Educating Mothers for a Healthier Future
Episode#310-Taped June 18, 2025 We talk about the power of an educated mother. Education gives mothers the tools to break poverty cycles, promote wellness, and lead our communities into greater equity, empowerment and prosperity. There is…
- #309. Healthy Body Workplace Safety; The Health-Fitness Connection
Episode#309-Taped April 16, 2025 We talk about being healthy and fit in the workplace and how health and fitness plays a crucial role in reducing injury risks, improving workplace performance, and enhancing overall health and well-being. H…
- #308. Stepping out with confidence with Radhika Cruz MA
Episode#308-Taped April 09, 2025 We talk about how to overcome challenges and setbacks and to confidently do the things that we were destined to do. Joining us is Radhika Cruz, an author and respected leadership facilitator. She will talk…
- #307. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Twelve
Episode#307-Taped March 26, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Research has shown that colon cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women today. Early detection is critical for women. Studies have shown tha…
- #306. Self-discovery and Transformation through expressive movement with Toni Bergins M.Ed.
Episode#306-Taped March 05, 2025 We talk about self-discovery and transformation through expressive movement. Expressive movement is a type of dance or therapeutic movement that creates freedom of expression and body- mind connection. Rese…
- #305. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Eleven
Episode#305-Taped February 19, 2025 We talk about hot topics and research articles. What do you give someone for any of the love holidays such as Sweetest Day, Valentine's Day or any of the other special moments if your special one has all…
- #304. What is Hypertension?
Episode#304-Taped February 12, 2025 We talk about high blood pressure. What is high blood pressure? Or as it is called hypertension? Research has shown that hypertension is a chronic condition and it is a major risk factor for heart diseas…
- #303. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and ten
Episode#303-Taped February 5, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Regular flossing can prevent strokes and heart disease. People who floss at least once a week have 22% lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot. Research…
- #302. Exercising at night; Is it better for your heart health?
Episode#302-Taped January 22, 2025 We talk about exercising at night. We're diving into an intriguing question-could exercising at night be better for your health? Research suggests that working out later in the day may be especially benef…
- #301. Sleep Deficit and Long-term health problems
Episode#301-Taped January 15, 2025 We talk about the long-term health problems that come with not getting enough sleep. According to NIH, in the U.S. about one-third of adults do not get enough sleep. Thirty-five percent of adults sleep le…
- #300. How to start working out and sticking to it!
Episode#300-Taped December 11, 2024 We talk about how to start a workout regimen and stick to it. Research has shown that exercising regularly improves our cardiovascular system, our sleep quality, our energy levels, and lowers the risk fo…
- #299. What’s New? Hot Topics # One Hundred and Nine
Episode#299-Taped November 13, 2024 We talk about research articles and hot topics. A report states that well-being disparities are happening depending on where you live. The South and the Rust Belt have the lowest well-being and the highe…
- #298. Strength training in women over 40 with Rachel Cosgrove NSCA-CSCS
Episode#298-Taped October 9, 2024 We talk about strength training in women over 40. Research has shown that women typically start to lose muscle mass and strength at a rate about 3-8% per decade after age 30. Strength training has been sho…
- #297. Autoimmune disease and functional nutrition with Risa Groux, CN
Episode#297-Taped October 2, 2024 We talk about autoimmune disease and functonal nutrition. In the United States, approximately 50 million people have an autoimmune disease, making it the third most common disease category. Does nutrition…
- #296. What’s New? Hot Topics # One Hundred and eight
Episode#296-Taped September 25, 2024 We talk about research articles and hot topics. What are the benefits of an intermittent fast or (IF)? We are revisiting the health benefits of following the intermittent fasting or time-restricted fast…
- #295. Erectile Fitness and Cardiac Health with Elliot Justin, MD
Episode#295-Taped September 18, 2024 We talk about erectile fitness and cardiac health. We are discussing one of the most common problems concerning men. According to the CDC, erectile dysfunction(ED) affects millions of men worldwide. In…
- #294. The Power of Empathy and Healing with Judith Orloff MD
Episode#294-Taped August 28, 2024 We talk about empathy and its healing power. Empathy is the ability to see things from another's perspective and feel their emotions. Empathy is important because it allows us to have compassion for others…
- #293. Cannabis and Fitness:Exploring the Science with J Derek Kingsley PhD
Episode#293-Taped August 14, 2024 We talk about cannabis and its use as an enhancer of energy and better recovery for athletes and regular folks after exercise. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis or marijuana…
- #292. Transforming Health through Lifestyle Medicine with Harriet Lemberger- Schor MD
Episode#292-Taped July 31, 2024 We talk about transforming health through lifestyle medicine. Research has shown that the lifestyle medicine approach can address up to 80% of chronic diseases. Joining us is Dr. Harriet Schor MD, a family p…
- #291. What’s the Latest? Updates on Treatments for HIV/AIDS
Episode#291-Taped July 24, 2024 We talk about updates on the newest treatments for HIV/AIDS and the prevention treatment PREP. Our co-host Dr. Dee Banks presents to us the latest new drugs, long-lasting therapies, and research on preventat…
- #290.What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and seven
Episode#290-Taped July 17, 2024 We talk about hot topics and research articles. How does financial stress affect your health? A nationwide survey of more than 3,000 adults found that 90% reported that money was a source of stress. And fina…
- #289.Health and Nature Approach to Healthy Living with Udo Erasmus
Episode#289-Taped July 10, 2024 We talk about health and nature and their relationship to health and well-being. Research has shown that exposure to nature not only makes us feel better emotionally, it contributes to our physical well-bein…
- #288. What is Mindful Parenting? Are there benefits?
Episode#288-Taped June 5, 2024 We talk about mindful parenting; What it is and the benefits of it. Mindful parenting is a practice that alleviates stress and helps prevent problems like depression and anxiety. It is designed to help parent…
- #287. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Six
Episode#287-Taped May 22, 2024 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Legalized cannabis edibles bring more poisonings among older users. The amount of legal edible forms of cannabis has triggered a sharp rise in emergency dept. v…