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Episode 128
Tick bites and concerns about Lyme disease are increasing, especially during warmer months. In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison …
6 hours ago
What Does Kindness Do for Your Health?
Episode 127
Kindness may seem simple—but it has powerful effects on our health, relationships, and longevity.
In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Al…
2 weeks ago
How Can You Protect Your Joints?
Episode 126
Joints play a critical role in how we move, stay active, and maintain independence—but joint pain and arthritis can make everyday activities challeng…
4 weeks ago
What is Inflammation, and Why Does it Matter for Your Health?
Episode 125
Show Notes
Inflammation is one of the body’s most important defense mechanisms—but when it doesn’t shut off, it can quietly contribute to serious hea…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Allergies Happen and How to Find Relief
Episode 124
Why do allergies happen—and why do they seem to be getting worse every year? In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison sits down with …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Gut Health, Fiber, and the Microbiome, Explained
Episode 123
What does your gut really do—and how can you keep it healthy? In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison sits down with Dr. Haley Zylbe…
2 months, 1 week ago
How Do Endocrine Disruptors Impact Our Health?
Episode 122
Dr. Mary Rosser, obstetrician gynecologist and director of Fazzalari Women’s Health at NewYork-Presbyterian The One and Columbia, joins us to explain…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Diet and Your Heart: Can What You Eat Improve Your Numbers?
Episode 121
How much can what you eat really influence your heart health — and how quickly can you improve your blood pressure or cholesterol through diet? In th…
3 months, 1 week ago
Is ‘Cozy Cardio’ as Effective as High-Intensity Workouts?
Episode 120
In this episode, host Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Jessica Hennessey, cardiologist at NewYork‑Presbyterian and Columbia, about the trend of cozy …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How Does Alcohol Change Your Brain?
Episode 119
What really happens in your brain when you drink alcohol — and what are the long-term effects over a lifetime? In this episode of Health Matters, hos…
4 months ago