It’s something that all women must face at some point in their lives - menopause. The dreaded change. When men have a mid-life crisis they end up with fast sports cars. When women hit mid-life we end up with hot flashes and hair loss. But don’t despair - help is out there.

Today’s expert, Dr. Holly Thacker, women's health hormone specialist at Cleveland Clinic. She’s going to walk us through all the hormone replacements available today - and answer once and for all just how safe they are - and if there’s really any change in your risk of cancer if you take hormones. Plus the good side effects you didn’t know about.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

It's that time of year! The beginning of the holiday weight gain and sugar binges. Does everyone around the office have candy on their desk and you just can't help yourself? Or how many times have you bought Halloween candy this year, but it never makes it past a few days because it's haunting you from the pantry? You're not alone, and while this episode is targeted to help parents deal with the kids and candy, there are quite a few tips that will help the adults fight the fear too. We have options and strategies that won't scare you!

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Nearly half a million Americans die from cardiac arrest every year – and the bulk of those cardiac arrests happen outside the hospital. If CPR is administered immediately, it can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. With numbers like that – why isn’t EVERYONE certified in CPR? Why don’t we make this more of a priority?

More than 70% of CPR is administered at home. Followed by 15% in a public space. So this is really something families should be talking about – you’re most likely to need to give CPR to a family member or close friend in your home – not a stranger. This episode walks us through the reasons why you need CPR and AED training.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

With fall right around the corner and winter not too far behind, it's time to bolster up our immune systems against illnesses.

Covid cases are up nationally, and experts are concerned about flu and RSV cases. 

Could it be another case of the Tripledemic this year?

Last season, we saw all three of those viruses peak at the same time.

Doctors say staying on top of your health is the easiest way to prevent serious illness and the best tool is to get vaccinated.

Today, we're talking about the best protections against the Big 3.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

It doesn’t care who you are, where you live or how much money you make. 

Addiction can take ahold of anyone, significantly impacting families and communities.

Alcohol and/or drug addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a chronic disease of the brain that can happen to anyone--like any other chronic disease such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.

 Since 1999, more than one million Americans have died from overdose deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Our expert explains how treatment has changed, how medical care has adapted since the opioid crisis and how to find help.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

You’ve all heard the statistic - 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. But is that number real? And if it is, what can you do to keep your marriage from becoming part of that statistic? If you’re struggling in your relationship, today’s show is for you. 

It was this headline that caught our attention - five signs you need marriage counseling. What are the five signs? What if you only have one of them? What if you have all five? We asked the author of this article - a relationship expert - to sit down with us and tell us everything we need to know about marriage and relationships - how to know if you should double down on trying to make it work or if it’s time to walk away. All that and more, in this episode of Health Yeah!

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Today we are talking about something that impacts every single one of us - our mental health. If the pandemic taught us anything - it’s that we all need to be more mindful, take time to reach out to those struggling, and be a little kinder to ourselves and each other.

If you are experiencing your own mental health issues - you’re not alone. In fact, one in five adults in this country experience mental illness each year. And it’s not just us grown ups - one in six kids also experience mental illness.

Sometimes it’s situational. Sometimes it’s genetic. Sometimes it’s a short-term struggle and sometimes it’s a struggle you’ll deal with for the rest of your life.

We unpack it all today - and get some advice from our expert on how to manage anxiety, stress and depression - and when to know when it’s time for medical intervention.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Going back to school can be a stressful time for both students and parents.

From starting a new school and getting good grades to simply trying to fit in can be challenging for students. 

As a parent how do you help them cope? How do you find out what's going on in their lives? And what role does social media play?

Everything you need to know about mental health and your kids on this edition.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

We are talking all things men’s health today and it’s a big topic so get ready to take some notes!

We look at why so many men just won’t go to the doctor - and why it’s so important to make those preventative appointments. Plus, what all men should be screened for and when. And the biggest risk factors for diseases that you should be watching for now. Plus sexual health and mental health.

And this will not surprise the women out there watching - but men are less likely than you to go to the doctor. Men are also fifty percent more likely to suffer from heart disease than women - in fact, it’s the number one killer of men - and men, on average, die five years before women. So what are the most important screenings all men should be getting - and what are the most likely health issues men will develop. We’ll tell you the signs and what to look for and answer all your questions when our expert joins us here in a moment.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

It’s back to school! Which means back to routines, back to normal schedules and back to packing school lunches! 

Today we are talking all about your kids’ lunches and snacks - and how to make them as healthy as possible without spending a ton of money or time.

We have all the tips and tricks you need to know to keep your kids eating well this school year.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.