In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey is joined by Dr. Kevin Rossiter, a kidney specialist. They start by talking about what is dialysis and how it is used for patients with kidney failure. They then talk about about how to prevent dialysis by reviewing the two most common causes (diabetes and high blood pressure). They then return to talking about misconceptions about dialysis and what life is like on dialysis. They close with some thoughts on when to stop dialysis. 

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Running can be one of the best exercises for your physical and mental health. But it can pretty challenging to get started. In this episode, Dr. Tookey is joined by Margaret Ho, a local runner with many of years of experience. She shares some great tips for someone who is looking at starting running or getting back into running regardless of their current level of fitness.  

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Have you even been told to check your blood pressure at home? In this episode, Dr. Tookey goes over how to choose the right blood pressure cuff that fits well and how to make sure you get a good, accurate reading at home. 

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In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey is joined by Gideon Wolbrink in a review of whether athletes should consider creatine supplementation to enhance their sports performance. They also cover so how to do this safely and effectively. 

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In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey is joined by Gideon Wolbrink who provided some field reseach on what beverages many high schoolers are drinking. They cover the suprising amount of sugar in these beverages as well as caffeine content. At the end, they make a case for drinking more water and getting more sleep. 

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In this episode Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink review how to prevent “Runner’s Toe”. Even if you don’t run,  learn how to prevent nail pain and bleeding with this episode. They also describe the last resort of changing how you lace your shoes as demonstrated in this link. 

https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/blog/how-to-tie-your-laces.html 

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When to treat high cholesterol with medicine is a common question. In this episode Dr. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink talk about “the ASCVD score” and how it is calculated. Many patients will use this tool when talking with their health care provider to determine if they should start a medicine to lower their cholesterol and lessen their risk of heart disease or stroke. They also address who should NOT use it in their decesion making.  

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In this episode, Dr. Wolbrink and Dr. Tookey each share three thoughs on how to maximize benifit from a New Years Resolution. 

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The college semester doesn’t always end smoothly. If you are a college student who had a rough end to the semester or maybe have a friend or family member in that situation this is the episode for you.   In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey is joined by Margaret Ho, Academic Counseler from Western Technical College. We cover what to do when things aren’t going well. Who can help and what resources are available? Is dropping a class something to consider? Academic withdrawal even? 

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In this episode, Dr. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink talk about help your provider figure out those tricky medical conditions that seam to come and go. Examples include occasionaly cough, headaches, abdominal discomfort and intermittent pain. By listening to this episode, we hope to give you an idea of what to watch for and write down to get the most out of your visit with your provider. 

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