In this episode, Dr. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink review what is a calorie and how someone should think about it in their approach to a healthy diet. They also discuss one of the more helpful resources they have found for someone looking to loose weight: The Bodyweight Planner (https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp) 

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In this episode, Dr. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink review Shingles (a painful rash caused by the same virus as chicken pox). They cover what symptoms you can experience as well as how to treat it. More importantly, they talk about the vaccine to prevent it and who should get it. 

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In this episode, Dr. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink review Chicken Pox (varicella). They cover what symptoms you can experience as well as how to treat it. More importantly, they talk about the vaccine to prevent it and why it is so important. 

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Why is it that so often our lab values fall outside the normal range but your provider isn’t worried? In the age of seeing our labs online highlighted in red it can be odd to see your health care provider comment “nothing to worry about”. 

In this episode, Dr. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink take a deep dive into some common reasons why so many labs fall outside the normal range for patients but at the same time aren’t anything to worry about. They do cover a lot of specific examples, but the key take way is having a provider who knows you review your labs is essential for accurate interpretation. 

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In this episode, Christopher Tookey, M.D. and Rose Wolbrink, M.D. discuss an interesting study where a group of patients looking for weight loss had chocolate cake for breakfast every morning as part of their diet. While the key finding sadly isn't to eat more chocolate cake to loose weight, there are some great take aways from this study. 

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In this episode, Christopher Tookey, M.D. and Zach April, D.O. discuss recent developments with Monkeypox. They talk about what is it, how is it spread, and how it is different from other recent viral outbreaks. Of note, this episode is based off recommendations and data from the start of August, 2022. 

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In this episode, Christopher Tookey, M.D. and Rose Wolbrink, M.D. talk about how a family member of a person heading off to college can help them prepare from a health perspective. They also cover some common health challenges new college students can face and steps to prepare for those situations. 

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In this episode, Christopher Tookey, M.D. and Rose Wolbrink, M.D. talk about some steps to take if you find yourself struggling with excessive sweating. They cover some daily life tips, over the counter options and even dive into perscription medications and devices. 

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In this episode, Christopher Tookey, M.D. and Rose Wolbrink, M.D. talk about what causes warts and how you can treat them at home. We also talk about when to get a provider involved 

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In this episode, Christopher Tookey, M.D. and Rose Wolbrink, M.D. talk about obstructive sleep apnea. This is a common condition that can leave someone feeling sleepy and exhausted as well as many other symptoms. They also discuss testing and treatment options. 

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