Mayo Clinic Health Matters

A chronic condition can be with you anywhere from a long time to a lifetime. So how do you stay grounded when your health is constantly threatening to take over your life?

On this episode of Health Matters, health policy advocate, chronic illness patient and author Gwen Mayes joins us with her cardiologist, Steve Ommen, M.D. Together, they share what 20 years of working together have taught them about chronic illness.

You can find Gwen's book, "More Person Than Patient: Finding Your Purpose and Power with Chronic Illness,” here: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/product/more-person-than-patient

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The gut microbiome is one of the great medical discoveries of our time. It could revolutionize the way we treat GI issues, autoimmune diseases, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases and even mental health. But has the internet started getting ahead of what the science actually says?

On this episode of Health Matters, gastroenterologist Purna Kashyap, M.B.B.S., helps us understand what the research says, what we're hoping to find out and the best way to invest in your gut health based on what we know so far.

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No one wants to hear their doctor say "you have cancer." But if that happens, the conversation will affect your life for years to come.

On this episode of Health Matters, medical oncologist Pooja Advani, M.D., pulls back the curtain on what those early conversations look like and gives us advice on how to handle such an overwhelming diagnosis.

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Strokes seem sudden, but they can actually be years in the making. In fact, 80% of strokes are preventable. So what can you do today to help prevent a stroke further down the line?

On this episode of Health Matters, we talk with radiologist David Miller, M.D., about the stroke risk factors you can control.

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One of the biggest challenges with vaginal health is feeling like we can't talk about it. There’s a lot of shame, embarrassment and misinformation surrounding this part of our bodies.

On this episode of Health Matters, we talk with internist and women’s health specialist Jewel Kling, M.D., about everything from anatomy and sexual pleasure to sexual dysfunction.

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