Health 360 with Dr. G

11/08/2023

If a parent senses stress overload in their teen, how soon should they contact their school's counselor or administrator for support?

Find out in Episode 77 with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Merigan Neben, LCPC, Assistant Principal of Student Services at Naperville Central High School.

Full episode out now on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

10/08/2023

Is it true that teens can decrease stress by building a network of friends?

Find out in Episode 77 with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Merigan Neben, LCPC, Assistant Principal of Student Services at Naperville Central High School.

Full episode out now on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

09/08/2023

Today’s teens are just as stressed as their parents. Stress in teens can lead to various health issues and no matter the circumstances, stress needs to be taken seriously so it can be handled in a healthy way.

Teens can get stressed by a number of things, including activities they’re excited about. It can be anything from academics or their part-time job to relationships and even beloved extracurricular activities.

Get detailed information and tips in Episode 77, where Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Merigan Neben, LCPC, Assistant Principal of Student Services at Naperville Central High School, examine ways parents can identify stress in teens and talk about practical strategies to help them manage it.

Catch our new episode out now on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

07/08/2023

Is there a way to tell when a teen is overwhelmed by stress? What should parents ask teens and when should they be concerned?

Get detailed information and tips in Episode 77, where Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Merigan Neben, LCPC, Assistant Principal of Student Services at Naperville Central High School, examine ways parents can identify stress in teens and talk about practical strategies to help them manage it.

Catch out our new episode out Wednesday on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

05/08/2023

Which food and food components should be reduced in our diet?

Find out in Episode 76, with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Colin Zhu, DO, and founder of thechefdoc.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

04/08/2023

Is it possible to reverse a variety of diseases through diet?

Find out in Episode 76, with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Colin Zhu, DO, and founder of thechefdoc.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

02/08/2023

Food is more than fuel – it plays an integral role in our lives, including social, emotional and spiritual components.

Most people know nutrition is important for good health and well-being. The difficulty lies in changing well-worn habits that include fast, easy, processed, unhealthy food choices.

Check out Episode 76, where Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Colin Zhu, DO, and founder of thechefdoc, talk about how to build a balanced diet plan that can help protect you from disease and promote a healthier state of being.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

31/07/2023

Nutrition may seem complicated, but it’s not. The hard part is breaking free of unhealthy habits.

Get detailed information and tips on sticking with a healthier everyday diet in Episode 76, where Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Colin Zhu, DO, and founder of thechefdoc, talk about how to build a balanced diet plan that can help protect you from disease and promote a healthier state of being. Out Wednesday!

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

27/07/2023

Myth or Fact: Months of recovery in bed are required after spine surgery.

Find out in Episode 75, with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Jimmy Zhu, MD, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Healthy Driven.

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25/07/2023

How does the doctor determine if I need open surgery or if minimally invasive surgery will be my best option?

Find out in Episode 75, with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Jimmy Zhu, MD, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Healthy Driven.

Catch the new episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

19/07/2023

What makes a spine surgeon cringe? What’s the best way to keep your spine in good condition? How much does bad posture affect your spine?

The human spine is more complex than you may realize, including a layered terrain of bone, discs, muscles, ligaments, tendons and other tissues.

Learn more in Episode 75, with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Jimmy Zhu, MD, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Healthy Driven.

Catch the new episode our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

17/07/2023

Spine surgery has been around for more than 100 years. It’s safe to say that today’s spine surgery is vastly different from the early days.

Wednesday, learn more in Episode 75, where Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Jimmy Zhu, MD, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Healthy Driven, discuss technological advancements in spine surgery, reasons someone would need surgery and answer FAQs.

Catch out our 75th episode out Wednesday on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

07/07/2023

When should people begin having discussions about end-of-life care?

Find out in this clip from Episode 74, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Michael Sigman, MD, board-certified hospice and palliative care physician and medical director of palliative services at Elmhurst Hospital.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

06/07/2023

Why is palliative care important?

In this clip from Episode 74, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Michael Sigman, MD, board-certified hospice and palliative care physician and medical director of palliative services at Elmhurst Hospital, discuss why.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

05/07/2023

Most people haven’t talked about their own death or dying with anyone. But it’s never too early to talk about it with your loved ones, to share your concerns, fears and what’s important to you.

In Episode 74, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Michael Sigman, MD, board-certified hospice and palliative care physician and medical director of palliative services at Elmhurst Hospital, discuss why it’s important to plan the end of life and how to go about it.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

It feels weird to think about planning what will happen at the end of your life. But when you get past those natural feelings, it makes perfect sense. How ea...

03/07/2023

How early should people begin having discussions about end-of-life care? What is palliative care and how is it different than hospice care? It feels weird to think about planning what will happen at the end of your life. But when you get past those natural feelings, it makes perfect sense.

Wednesday, in Episode 74, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Michael Sigman, MD, board-certified hospice and palliative care physician and medical director of palliative services at Elmhurst Hospital, discuss why it’s important to plan the end of life and how to go about it.

Catch the new episode here on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

23/06/2023

Myth or Fact: Most athletes stressors are related to their sport.

Find out in this clip from Episode 73, with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Stephanie Aylward, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

22/06/2023

Is there a psychological burden from retirement of sport?

Find out in this clip from Episode 73, with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Stephanie Aylward, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

21/06/2023

Mental health challenges, just like physical health challenges, affect everyone.

When it comes to athletes, there’s pressure to be strong, push through pain, pull through for their teams and to win. Mental health often takes a back seat.

In Episode 73, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Stephanie Aylward, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem, discuss why mental health is important for athletes (and everyone) and what athletes can do to stay healthy.

Catch the full episode here on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

20/06/2023

When it comes to athletes, there’s pressure to be strong, push through pain, pull through for their teams and to win. Mental health often takes a back seat.

Depression and anxiety are common disorders, yet the stigma about mental health prevents people from talking about it or seeking help.

Tomorrow, in Episode 73, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Stephanie Aylward, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem, discuss why mental health is important for athletes (and everyone) and what athletes can do to stay healthy.

Catch the full episode here on our page, our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

02/06/2023

In this clip from Episode 72, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Kousik Krishnan, MD, FHRS, FACC, double board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at Midwest Cardiovascular Institute, discuss the bigger role wearable and implantable technology will play in monitoring heart failure patients.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

01/06/2023

Myth or Fact: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will likely see it's biggest steps forward in cardiology for point-of-care triage apps and wearables cardiac monitoring devices.

Find out more in Episode 72 with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Kousik Krishnan, MD, FHRS, FACC, double board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at Midwest Cardiovascular Institute.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

31/05/2023

In honor of , we're revisiting our podcasts that touch on the topic. This week we're highlighting "When eating habits become unhealthy": Symptoms & support:

Eating disorders can be secretive, hidden from family and even physicians. They’re dangerous, but help is readily available.

31/05/2023

The fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States is one of the reasons technology companies continue to invest billions into research and development of what may be some of the most influential game changers the healthcare industry has ever seen.

In Episode 72, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Kousik Krishnan, MD, FHRS, FACC, double board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at Midwest Cardiovascular Institute, discuss breakthroughs in heart technology and what it means for patients.

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Catch the full episode here on our page, our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

30/05/2023

When it comes to groundbreaking new technology, the field of cardiology has always seemed to be at the forefront.

This is good news for people with heart disease, as there are many treatment options for conditions that previously had less promising prognoses. The tech also allows physicians to catch and treat conditions earlier, which leads to better outcomes and fewer hospitalizations.

Tomorrow, in Episode 72, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Kousik Krishnan, MD, FHRS, FACC, double board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at Midwest Cardiovascular Institute, discuss breakthroughs in heart technology and what it means for patients.

Catch the full episode here on our page, our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

26/05/2023

Parents can encourage their kids to aim for a healthy weight in non-judgemental ways.

Learn how in this clip with Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Jenny Hasler, MD, IBCLC, board-certified pediatrician and international board-certified lactation consultant with Swedish Hospital.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

25/05/2023

Does breastfeeding reduce a child's obesity risk?

In this clip, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Jenny Hasler, MD, IBCLC, board-certified pediatrician and international board-certified lactation consultant with Swedish Hospital, discuss the answer.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

24/05/2023

In honor of , we're revisiting our podcasts that touch on the topic. This week we're highlighting Episode 27, "Beyond Baby Blues: When it's time to seek help":

In this episode, Dr. G and his guests discuss postpartum depression and when it’s time to seek help.

24/05/2023

Childhood obesity is common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, between 2017-2020, the prevalence of obesity among kids and adolescents ages 2 to 19 was 19.7 percent, affecting about 14.7 million people.

In Episode 71, Dr Mark Gomez and his guest, Jenny Hasler, MD, IBCLC, board-certified pediatrician and international board-certified lactation consultant with Swedish Hospital, discuss how to help children achieve a healthy weight, including how parents can address their child’s health without judgement or shame.

Catch the full episode here on our page, our YouTube channel, at health360podcast.com or listen on your favorite app!

Weight is a sensitive topic for everyone, and kids and teens are especially aware of the stigma that can come with carrying extra pounds.Childhood obesity is...