Good posture is key to having a healthy spine and reducing back pain. Orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Benjamin Streufert discusses the key to a healthy spine is to maintain good posture which builds a good foundation for your overall body. 

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It's important to have strong healthy bones at every stage of one's life. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Patrick Mixa gives us tips on keeping our bones healthy. 

Part of our endocrine system, the thyroid is an important gland that produces hormones to regulate much of what we do. ENT and endocrine surgeon Dr. Dipan Desai joins us to explain what happens when the thyroid develops nodules and when it's under or overactive. 

Raising a teenager can be challenging as parents navigate this critical developmental stage. Pediatric nurse practitioner Danielle Lettieri shares valuable insights on how parents can strengthen their relationship with their teenagers.

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In this episode, seasoned lactation consultant Dawn Baltz discusses the important aspects of breastfeeding that every new mother should understand. Learn how to effectively support your baby during their first week of feeding with practical advice from a trusted healthcare professional.

Explore the reasons behind the high incidence of injuries in non-professional athletes. Dr. Vaswani will explain how conditioning, muscle pulls, and improper training contribute to the problem, offering advice to help minimize risks.

Uncover the reasons behind why certain children seem to catch every bug going around while others remain healthy. Dr. Espinosa dives into factors like nutrition, lifestyle, and vaccinations that contribute to immune system strength. This episode is a must-listen for parents looking to boost their children's health and protect them from common illnesses.

Golfing is a popular sport in Florida, and injuries are common. Learn about these common injuries and how you can prevent them with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Bodine.

Treatment is available and recovery is possible for those struggling with addiction. In Part 2 of this two-part series, addiction psychiatrist Dr. Jason Fields shares the variety of treatment options available and how spirituality can help recovery.

Listen to Part 1 of our addiction series on The Science Behind Addiction

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If you or a loved one is experiencing addiction, get connected with a BayCare provider at (877) 850-9613 or call 211 for resources.

Addiction is a multifactorial disease process that affects far too many people. In Part 1 of this two-part series, addiction psychiatrist Dr. Jason Fields explains the science behind addiction, what it does to the brain and the history of the opioid crisis.

Listen to Part 2 of our addiction series on Treatment and the Role of Spirituality in Recovery

Learn more about behavioral health services at BayCare

If you or a loved one is experiencing addiction, get connected with a BayCare provider at (877) 850-9613 or call 211 for resources.