Cleveland Clinic Health Talk Podcasts

Osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative arthritis) is the most common type of arthritis. It may affect one or more joints anywhere in the body. Osteoarthritis usually occurs later in life and commonly affects the hands and larger weight-bearing joints, such as hips and knees.

People are meant to move and physical therapy is all about movement. The goals of orthopaedics and physical therapy are to treat pain through movement, restore mobility and enhance quality of life. Physical therapist Lester Goetz talks about what you can expect with your physical therapy and how it will help maximize your functional ability.

Dr. Joseph George offers a quick rundown on exactly how arthritis happens, and how to best manage the resulting stiffness, pain and inflammation. Low-impact exercise, medications and other non-surgical treatments can often be enough help keep you moving. When they are not, repair and replacement of the joints may be needed. Dr. George reviews the latest in hip, knee and other joint replacement options.

Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens and is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. Find out more about how these surgeries have changed over the years.

Macular degeneration can lead to loss of central vision. Risk factors may include high blood pressure, exposure to direct sunlight over a period of years, and not smoking.

During an eye appointment, several types of eye tests may be performed. In addition to a complete eye examination, based on your likely diagnosis, your doctor may want to order one of the special tests.

Addiction is a treatable disease. Research shows that combining treatment medications (where available) with behavioral therapy is the best way to ensure success for most patients.

There is no cure for osteoarthritis. Although many of these medications are available in over-the-counter preparations, individuals with osteoarthritis should talk to a healthcare provider before taking the medications. Some medications may have dangerous or unwanted side effects and/or may interfere with other medications that are being taken.

Long-term success in treating pain has not arrived in the form of a magic pill and many are disappointed.

We should all protect our feet, but it is especially important for diabetics. Find out why it’s important and how to do it.

You can make a difference in your blood glucose control. To keep your blood glucose levels within goal range, balance what you eat and drink, diabetes medications (if taken), and physical activity.

Controlling blood sugar and yearly eye exams help to prevent damage to blood vessels in the eyes. Laser surgery can preserve sight for many.

Along with healthy eating and being physically active, your healthcare provider may order medications to keep your blood sugar in the target range.

Whether you have already had hip and knee replacement or are considering it, here is the latest information on what is new in the field. As always, any joint replacement procedure depends on you and your lifestyle.

What patients go through with physical therapy after total joint replacement can vary widely. Listen to honest insights on the physical therapy journey and get the info you need.

That sharp pain you feel shooting through your hip – why are you having it, and what can you do about it? When you and your doctor figure out the source of your pain, you have taken the first step toward relieving it.

Aerobic exercise provides cardiovascular conditioning. The term aerobic actually means with oxygen, which means that breathing controls the amount of oxygen that can make it to the muscles to help them burn fuel and move.

Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance only found in animal products. Too much cholesterol leads to a build-up of fatty materials and debris (called plaque) on the walls of the arteries supplying blood to the heart and other organs.

Simple forgetfulness and being slower to recall names, dates, places and events can be part of the normal aging process. But aging can affect our memory in different ways, and it’s not always easy to know what’s normal and what’s not. Here are some things to know about memory loss.

Aging is inevitable, but no need to let your skin do it prematurely. John S. Anthony, MD, looks at proven, effective ways to protect your skin from the effects of the sun’s harmful rays. Yes, sunscreen is a must -- but find out what more you can do to help you skin look its best.

How do you sort out myth from fact when it comes to your skin care? Aesthetic specialists Melody Carl and Brittany Ballachino discuss what you need to know about anti-aging, the right sunscreen, and battling that old enemy, acne. Here’s some guidance to get you through the confusing world of proper skin care.

Hate to burst your bubble, but real guys have hearts. You might just not know how to take care of yours! In this episode, host Ryan Berglund, MD, grabs time with world-renowned cardiologist Steven Nissen, MD, to give you the bare minimum you need to know to protect yourself against heart disease.

Guys, we need to talk. Yes, really. Don’t miss this episode in which Host Ryan Berglund, MD, sits down with sexual health expert Linda Bradley, MD, to find out everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask! We’ll cover the top reasons women don’t want to have sex (it’s not always you!), issues with intimacy and more.

Being a man (let alone taking care of your health) doesn’t come with instructions. But we’ve got the next best thing. In our introductory episode hosted by Ryan Berglund, MD, you’ll get a crash course from Edmund Sabanegh, MD, on all those health issues you’ve silently worried about — and those that’ve never crossed your mind (but should!)

You didn’t overdo it at the gym. So how do you explain this nagging back pain? Our host Ryan Berglund, MD, chats with chiropractor Andrew Bang, DC, to find out the causes of many of our daily discomforts (and when you should seek help)!

Have you ever thought about your prostate? If not, you’re not alone. Host Ryan Berglund, MD, has a frank conversation with Eric Klein, MD, about what men of all ages need to know about prostate health (from eating meat and dairy to when to start screening for prostate cancer). Dr. Eric Klein and prostate cancer survivor Mitch Luxenberg.

Dr Levy presents nutritional approach to prostate cancer. In parts of the world that consume a plant-based diet with little or no saturated fats, prostate cancer is an uncommon disease.

Dr Levy presents high intensity focused ultrasound therapy for prostate cancer. One in five men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. When cancer is found in the prostate, one treatment option is high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).

Peggy Zeller presents healthy food choices for managing blood pressure

Dr Priya Kalahasti presents am I at risk for chronic kidney disease

Nancy Adams presents physical therapy for low back pain

Dr Santhosh Thomas presents medical management of back pain

Dr Gandhivarma Subramaniam presents back pain when is surgery appropriate

Dr Jeffrey Brown presents High Blood Pressure What Should My Blood Pressure Be

Dr Eric Moyer presents shingles facts

Michelle Angie presents incontinence gaining control of your bladder

Karen Tucker presents are you having anxiety or depression

Dr Ajit Krishnaney presents should I consider back surgery

Dr Augusto Hsia presents what you need to know about back pain

Dr Thomas Torzok presents getting relief with spinal manipulation

Dr Amory Starkey presents physical therapy for low back pain

Dr Fredrick P Wilson presents why does golfing cause back pain

Dr Jason Savage presents is minimally invasive and laser spine surgery the answer

Edge Jeffrey Ciolek presents golf fitness and rehabilitation

Dr Tony Reisman presents will sinus surgery cure my sinus problems

Dr Ann Guzauskas Hansen presents hearing aid technology what are the latest devices and trends

Dr Katie Geelan Hansen presents basics of hearing loss

Dr Leighanne Hustak presents what is my best blood pressure

Dr Michael Rollins presents what you need to know about cholesterol

Dr Caroline Casserly presents heart attack are you at risk