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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Food as medicine: Eating for health | Episode 76
Food is more than fuel – it plays an integral role in our lives, including social, emotional and spiritual components. Most people know...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Mental health playbook for athletes | Episode 73
When it comes to athletes, there’s pressure to be strong, push through pain, pull through for their teams and to win. Mental health often...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
May 24, 20231 min read
Childhood obesity challenge: What parents can do today | Episode 71
Childhood obesity is common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, between 2017-2020, the prevalence of obesity...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
May 10, 20231 min read
Time is brain: Stroke warning signs to know | Episode 70
Strokes are the leading cause of serious disability among adults and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. May is Stroke...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
May 3, 20231 min read
The human-pet bond: Exploring the health benefits | Episode 69
The human-pet bond: Exploring the health benefits | Animal assisted therapy
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Creative arts therapy: Healing through art & music | Episode 68
Creative arts therapy offers engaging ways to boost awareness of the arts and promote healing. It can help increase our awareness of...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Foot health facts: Common conditions & how to manage them | Episode 66
When our feet aren’t properly cared for, we’re setting ourselves up for injury and other challenges. The best way to maintain foot health...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Joint replacement 101: Timing & techniques | Episode 65
Are you or someone you love contemplating joint replacement surgery? Joint replacement can help relieve pain and enable you to live a...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Living with arthritis: Move more with less pain | Episode 64
As we age, our bodies sometimes develop conditions that let us know we’re not as young as we used to be. Arthritis is one of those...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Feb 20, 20231 min read
When eating habits become unhealthy: Symptoms & support | Episode 63
Weight is a topic that sparks an emotional reaction in almost everyone. But for some, weight and eating can become the focus of a serious...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Jan 16, 20231 min read
What's new in weight loss: Surgical & non-surgical options | Episode 60
It’s understandable, given the societal stigma of obesity, to feel offended if your doctor raises the issue of weight. But your doctor...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Nov 21, 20221 min read
What's behind that smile? Dental health 101 | Episode 57
The same way it’s important to check in with your primary care physician for an annual physical, it’s important to visit the dentist. If...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Nov 7, 20221 min read
Heads up! Get the facts about concussions/ TBIs | Episode 56
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are all too common in the United States. In fact, they are a contributing factor in...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Oct 31, 20221 min read
What makes us sick? Breakdown of infectious diseases | Episode 55
Monkeypox. COVID-19. RSV. Influenza. Antibiotics aren’t going to treat these viral infections. Besides the misconception that antibiotics...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Oct 18, 20221 min read
Breast Cancer: What every woman should know | Episode 53
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. There are about 264,000 new cases diagnosed in women in the U.S. each...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Back-to-school health & wellness: Top Trends | Episode 51
Childhood vaccines, school learning struggles and mental health: These topics have been top of mind for parents since early 2020. Now...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Aug 22, 20221 min read
Mental health help: We need it now more than ever | Episode 49
This may have been the most important episode I’ve ever done or will ever do. We need mental health help now more than ever. We need...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Aug 15, 20221 min read
No more leaks: Building strong pelvic floor health | Episode 48
The National Institutes of Health reports that almost 25 percent of women have pelvic floor disorders. Men can also experience pelvic...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Aug 2, 20221 min read
Functional medicine: Getting to the root of illness | Episode 47
Functional medicine is definitely not a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s figuring out how someone’s external influences, life choices and...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
Jul 25, 20221 min read
Youth sports - injury prevention, game-time pressures and more | Episode 46
Young athletes need special attention and care when participating in sports. Is it okay for a growing child to train year round? How can...
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