Mayo Clinic Health Matters

Is drinking bad for you now?

Drinking has been part of life for longer than recorded history. But these days, many are skipping that beer or glass of wine to protect their health. So is drinking totally bad now? And if not, how much is actually OK? On this episode of Health Matters, we're talking with psychiatrist Dr. Bhanu Kolla about the long-term effects of alcohol and whether it's time to break up with drinking. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu].

Bunions: To treat or not to treat?

Do you see a bony bump when you look down at your feet? If so, you might have a bunion. And if you don’t, you probably want to keep it that way. On this episode of Health Matters, we’re talking with podiatrist Dr. Martin Ellman about how to care for your feet, whether high heels cause bunions and whether it’s actually better to go barefoot. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu].

When you need a hormone panel – and when you don’t

It seems like everyone's talking about hormone panels. But are they worth the hype — and the cost? And are your hormones really the problem? On this episode of Health Matters, endocrinologist and women's health expert Dr. Ekta Kapoor explains what a hormone panel can — and can't — tell you about your health. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.   Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu].

Can you trust health news?

Breaking news! This podcast episode is going to change everything you thought you knew about health … or is it? Catchy headlines and viral videos are everywhere — but can you trust them? On this episode of Health Matters, registered dietitian Joy Heimgartner guides us through all the twists and turns research results can take as they move from the lab to your For You Page. She explains how studies become headlines, the red flags of health misinformation, and how to separate evidence-based advice from hype. Page. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu].

How to tame chronic inflammation

Some inflammation is helpful, but too much can do more harm than good. These days, chronic inflammation is linked to a wide range of health conditions, from joint pain and digestive issues to heart disease and fatigue. So how do you know whether chronic inflammation is contributing to your health concerns — and what can you do about it? On this episode of Health Matters, we talk with rheumatologist Dr. Vanessa Kronzer about what drives inflammation, how we can do a better job preventing and treating it, and steps we can all take to help reduce inflammation in our bodies. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu].