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Today’s teens are just as stressed as their parents. Stress in teens can lead to various health issues and no matter the circumstances, stress needs to be taken seriously so it can be handled in a healthy way.
Teens can get stressed by a number of things, including activities they’re excited about. It can be anything from academics or their part-time job to relationships and even beloved extracurricular activities. 
Looking for changes in their behavior and listening to their concerns can help tip off parents to a higher stress level. Believe it or not, teens tend to trust their parents and value their relationship and support.
Is there a way to tell when a teen is overwhelmed by stress? What should parents ask teens and when should they be concerned?
Get detailed information and tips in Episode 77, where Dr. G and his guest, Merigan Neben, examine ways parents can identify stress in teens and talk about practical strategies to help them manage it.
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Guest
Merigan Neben – Assistant principal of student services, Naperville Central High School.
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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” -- Hippocrates
Food is more than fuel – it plays an integral role in our lives, including social, emotional and spiritual components.
Most people know nutrition is important for good health and well-being. The difficulty lies in changing well-worn habits that include fast, easy, processed, unhealthy food choices.
Nutrition may seem complicated, but it’s not. The hard part is breaking free of unhealthy habits. The standard American diet is filled with processed food, refined grains, sugar, carbs and sodium, which promote an inflammatory state. (We know it’s bad for us, but it’s so easy, fast and tasty, right?).
So, how do we stick with a healthier everyday diet? 
Get detailed information and tips in Episode 76, where Dr. G and his guest, Colin Zhu, DO, talk about how to build a balanced diet plan that can help protect you from disease and promote a healthier state of being.
 
Guest
Colin Zhu, DO, DipABLM, Chef – Double board-certified family practice, osteopathic manipulative treatment and lifestyle medicine physician; Chef; Author and health coach; Founder and owner of TheChefDoc, an online wellness and lifestyle education platform; Host of the Thrive Bites podcast; Co-Host of Love, Scrubs & Stories podcast; Author of “Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life.”
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The human spine is more complex than you may realize, including a layered terrain of bone, discs, muscles, ligaments, tendons and other tissues.
Spine surgery has been around for more than 100 years. It’s safe to say that today’s spine surgery is vastly different from the early days, even from techniques in use 20 years ago.
In fact, spine surgery has become common, with about 1.6 million spine surgeries done each year in the United States. Even so, facing the possibility of spine surgery can be scary, and there are several myths about spine surgery that can affect people’s decisions. But the goal of spine surgery is to restore function and quality of life.
What makes a spine surgeon cringe? What’s the best way to keep your spine in good condition? How much does bad posture affect your spine?
Find out in Episode 75, where Dr. G and his guest, Jimmy Zhu, MD, discuss technological advancements in spine surgery, reasons someone would need surgery and answer FAQs.
 
Guest
Jimmy Zhu, MD – Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group, Edward-Elmhurst Health.
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It feels weird to think about planning what will happen at the end of your life.
But when you get past those natural feelings, it makes perfect sense. 
Creating an end-of-life plan while you’re still able-bodied ensures you have control over what happens to you and it eliminates the stress those decisions would create for your family.
Most people haven’t talked about their own death or dying with anyone. But it’s never too early to talk about it with your loved ones, to share your concerns, fears and what’s important to you.
How early should people begin having discussions about end-of-life care? What is palliative care and how is it different than hospice care?
In Episode 74, Dr. G and his guest, Michael Sigman, MD, discuss why it’s important to plan the end of life and how to go about it.
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Guest
Michael Sigman, MD – Board-certified hospice and palliative care physician; medical director of palliative services at Elmhurst Hospital, Edward-Elmhurst Health. 
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Mental health challenges, just like physical health challenges, affect everyone.
Mental health problems are more common than heart disease, lung disease and cancer combined. And they’re often underdiagnosed, mismanaged, or worse, ignored.
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 takes a back seat.
Depression and anxiety are common disorders, yet the stigma about mental health prevents people from talking about it or seeking help.
In Episode 73, Dr. G and his guest, Stephanie Aylward, PhD, discuss why mental health is important for athletes (and everyone) and what athletes can do to stay healthy.
 
Guest
Stephanie Aylward, PhD – Clinical neuropsychologist at NorthShore Comprehensive Concussion Clinics, NorthShore University HealthSystem.
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When it comes to groundbreaking new technology, the field of cardiology has always seemed to be at the forefront.
The fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States is one of the reasons technology companies continue to invest billions into research and development of what may be some of the most influential game changers the healthcare industry has ever seen.
A smartwatch can collect heart data. Monitors can be implanted to collect heart failure symptoms and alert a patient’s physician of a cardiac event. And those examples are just the tip of the iceberg. 
This is good news for people with heart disease, as there are many treatment options for conditions that previously had less promising prognoses. The tech also allows physicians to catch and treat conditions earlier, which leads to better outcomes and fewer hospitalizations.
In Episode 72, Dr. G and his guest, Kousik Krishnan, MD, discuss breakthroughs in heart technology and what it means for patients.
 
Guest
Kousik Krishnan, MD - Double board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, Midwest Cardiovascular Institute.
 

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