Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts

"Flexibility and stretching are an important part of your overall fitness, but did you know that they can help set the stage for better heart health? Kerry Stewart, an exercise physiologist at Johns Hopkins, says that although stretching workouts don’t …

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"You’re pregnant, and you’re hungry all the time. You might feel like saying, “Hey, I’m eating for two, pass the ice cream. And the chips. And those other chips.” But while occasional indulgences are certainly fine, snacks are not created …

If you’re pregnant, what should you do about food cravings? Read more »

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What is traction alopecia? It is a gradual form of hair loss, which may be caused by some popular hairstyles such as pony tails or braids that may pull at the hair root, causing excessive hair loss and damage. Dermatologist …

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If you’re a millennial and a woman, you may think you’re too young to worry about heart disease. But think again, says Johns Hopkins cardiologist Roy Ziegelstein. Unlike conditions such as strep throat that take only days to cause symptoms, …

If you are a millennial woman, are you too young to think about heart health? Read more »