Docs in a Pod presented by WellMed

Are you worried about your brain health as you get older? You're not alone. As we age, our brains naturally start to decline, but there are things we can do to help keep them healthy.

Dr. Kevin Shih, from WellMed at McDermott explains ways to keep your brain sharp and active for life. Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Has your doctor ever written you a prescription for exercise? Edwin Davila, DO, a senior resident physician of internal medicine at the Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research in San Antonio, Texas, explains the benefits of exercise for patients with chronic diseases, how exercise can be prescribed and the role of dietetics.

Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz Eisenberg and Olivia Rahma, NP from WellMed at Ninth Avenue.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM, The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Whether you are trying to build muscle mass or reach your goal weight, keeping track of your progress is an important part of staying motivated. Stefan Arias, FNP-C, from USMD in Fort Worth, Texas, explains how to track your fitness and other preventive health habits you need to know.

Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz Eisenberg and Olivia Rahma, NP from WellMed at Ninth Avenue.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

April is Occupational Therapy Month. But what is occupational therapy, and how does it compare to physical therapy? Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C from Homecare Dimensions, breaks down everything you need to know.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square. 

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Can you lower your risk of diabetes-related complications? This week co-hosts Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square and Ron Aaron discuss how to prevent or delay diabetes complications and how to improve overall health.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1:30 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health disparities that affect minority populations and promote efforts to improve the health of all Americans.

Dr. Brooke Mobley, associate medical director over skilled nursing care in Tampa Bay, Florida, and associate medical director of North Pinellas Hospitalist Medicine for Optum Care of Florida, explains how you can bring awareness to minority health issues and improve your overall health.

Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz Eisenberg and Olivia Rahma, NP from WellMed at Ninth Avenue.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an illness that causes stomach pain and problems with bowel movements. Do you think you may have IBS? Sheri Nieto, NP from WellMed at Kenworthy, details everything you need to know about IBS. Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz Eisenberg and Olivia Rahma, NP from WellMed at Ninth Avenue.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

There is no universal rule as to when you should visit the emergency room. However, there are certain medical conditions that typically require immediate medical attention.

Join Gabriela Trevino, DNP, FNP-C from WellMed at Medical Tower for a discussion on emergency room utilization. Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz Eisenberg and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square to learn how to be prepared in case of an emergency.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier.

Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Why am I so nervous for my doctor's appointment?

The best way to handle doctor office anxiety is to just do it. Family Nurse Practitioner Sai-Han Yu, from WellMed at Grissom, explains why you should not have any fear seeing your physician.

Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Can’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with sleep issues, and the causes can be complex. Dr. Marwa Abd Alla from WellMed at Cullen Park explains the different types of insomnia, what causes them and how to get a good night’s sleep.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Audrey Baria from WellMed at 9th Avenue North.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)