Health 360 with Dr. ‪G‬ health360podcast

In this episode, Dr. G is joined by Kate Johnson, MD, assistant professor and board-certified psychiatrist at Loyola University Medical Center, and Daryl Wilson, MD, board-certified emergency medicine physician at Edward-Elmhurst Health, to discuss the hidden health dangers of loneliness and isolation.


Can feelings of loneliness lead to mental or physical health problems?


Social connection is a basic human need and it’s important to explore its natural (sometimes complicated) link to good health. What people have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic has really underscored how much people need each other.


Humans have an inherent need for meaningful human connection—it’s as important as food, water and shelter. Isolation can not only lead to mental illness such as depression, it can manifest in physical illness such as heart disease.


Can isolation or loneliness lead to illness? What’s a healthy way to cope with loneliness? Fortunately, humans are resourceful. People can find creative ways to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation and maintain a healthy mind-body connection.


 


Guests


Kate Johnson, MD - assistant professor and board-certified psychiatrist, Loyola University Medical Center.


Daryl Wilson, MD - board-certified emergency medicine physician, Edward-Elmhurst Health.


 


Resources:


How to combat loneliness and protect your health


Depression can take a toll on your body, too


Never a reason: talking with your teen about depression


Depression doesn’t discriminate


Is depression a normal part of getting older?


Laughter as medicine


How to cope with COVID-19 until you get the vaccine


Are you socially well?


Get social new moms. It’s for your own good.


Do you need a social media break?


How introverts and extroverts are handling the pandemic


The first step to feeling better is identifying the problem. Linden Oaks Behavioral Health can help.


Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.

In this episode, Dr. G is joined by Kimberley Darey, MD, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and Chief Medical Officer at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, IL; and Syeachia Dennis, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, and Community Medicine Curriculum Director at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, to discuss health issues women would rather avoid talking about.


Can women prevent breast cancer? How can you tell if you’re having a heart attack? If you’re pregnant, should you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Can you breastfeed if you’ve had a beer? When will the hot flashes END?


It’s not weird to have questions about sex, aging or symptoms you’ve never felt before. Women have unique health needs but they’re often busy with family and career, and tend to skimp on personal wellness to focus on caring for others, so they don’t ask. Dr. G and his guests want women to feel empowered to be their own health advocate and ask their doctors those important questions.


Women: invest in your health. Your family and loved ones depend on you, so the gift you give them is your own good health.


 


Guests


Kimberley Darey, MD, FACOG - Board-Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist; Chief Medical Officer, Elmhurst Hospital, Edward-Elmhurst Health.


Syeachia Dennis, MD, MPH, FAAFP - Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine; Community Medicine Curriculum Director; University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.


 


Resources:


When should I get a mammogram?


Top 10 reasons women avoid mammograms, and facts to change your mind


My Pap test came back abnormal. Should I be worried?


Fact or fiction: 10 misconceptions about the HPV vaccine


10 questions women should ask about heart disease and stroke


Heart attack signs in women


Choose the right plant-based diet for your heart


What’s normal during pregnancy


Tips to stay healthy during pregnancy


Hot flashes anyone? Answers to your questions about menopause


Your baby, your way. Learn more about our Family Birthing Centers.


Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.


Drive your health forward at Edward-Elmhurst Health & Fitness.

In this episode, Dr. G is joined by Steven Lome, DO, double board-certified cardiovascular specialist, and Todd Fink, CADC, certified alcohol and drug counselor at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, to discuss the fundamentals of healthy living.


What is the secret of a healthy life? Good health has many facets, and they’re all important. Regular exercise, food choices, mindfulness and spirituality are just the tip of the iceberg. The first step to better health? Making the choice to start the transformation.


But where (and how) to begin pursuit of a healthy lifestyle? Start small. No one can transform their health overnight, and that’s okay. It’s a lifelong process that involves failure, learning and commitment.


How can we boost our immune system? How much exercise do we really need? How can we tell whether we’re stressed? Is spirituality the same as religion (and why is it relevant to health)? Dr. G’s experts tackle these questions and share some tips to help you set yourself up for success.


Are you ready to transform your body, mind and spirit?


 


Guests


Steven Lome, DO - Double board-certified Cardiovascular Disease and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula.


Todd Fink, CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, artist and TEDx speaker.


 


Resources


7 ways to make friends with your worries


Are you socially well?


Choose the right plant-based diet for your heart


What’s so bad about the white stuff?


Working stiff: how to keep moving all day


When it comes to fitness, baby steps are best


Start your path to recovery today. Learn more about Linden Oaks Behavioral Health.


Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.


Drive your health forward at Edward-Elmhurst Health & Fitness.

Health 360 with Dr. G is a new podcast featuring conversations with health experts that aims to inform and inspire a healthy lifestyle. During each episode, Dr. G, a board-certified internal medicine physician with Edward-Elmhurst Health and his guests take the complex topics and break them down into simpler terms. From physical health to mental health, Dr. G digs into every angle to explain tough topics and inspire healthier living. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when a new episode drops at www.Health360Podcast.com.