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Professor Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nassau Community College Nursing Department discusses health issues concerning all of us.
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26 MAY 2026 · Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Colorectal Cancer, because a new study by the American Cancer Society shows that -- while overall cancer deaths in people younger than 50 in the United States has decreased since their last study -- only colorectal cancer mortality has increased, advancing it from the fifth most common cause of cancer death in the early 1990s to the first in 2023, seven years earlier than predicted. She speaks with Dr. Pascale M. White, a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
19 MAY 2026 · Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Julie Stevens, who at 43 years old, was given a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis—and only a 14% chance of survival.  She hosts the podcast MOJO Rising... How to Make Cancer Suck Less - and is the author of MOJO Healing... How to Build a Holistic Healing Strategy and Maximize Joy. Julie is also the founder of Vedalife, a health tech startup developing "Ginger," an AI-powered nutrition platform designed to help people optimize their health through comprehensive bio marker tracking and personalized insights.
12 MAY 2026 · One overlooked element of long-term success is proactive health planning, including fertility. Many people set goals for career, finances, and fitness, but rarely set goals for reproductive health until it becomes urgent. So why is fertility planning a success strategy, and what steps can you take RIGHT NOW to protect your fertility?  Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk with Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, a National Institutes of Health–trained reproductive endocrinologist, and the author of The Quest for Fertility. She is also an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at George Washington University, and host of the Fertile Talks podcast.
5 MAY 2026 · Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about bigorexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia. While many people think of eating disorders as wanting to be smaller, this condition flips that idea, with individuals believing they’re never muscular enough, no matter how strong they become. So how do you recognize it — and when does healthy fitness cross the line?  They speak once again with Kara Becker, a certified eating disorder therapist and the National Director of Eating Disorder Programs at Newport Healthcare, which provides nationwide treatment for teens, young adults, and families struggling with primary mental health issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
28 APR 2026 · Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. From warning signs you might miss, to the physical and emotional toll they take, we’re opening up an honest conversation - whether it’s for yourself or. someone you care about.  They speak with Kara Becker, a certified eating disorder therapist and the National Director of Eating Disorder Programs at Newport Healthcare, which provides nationwide treatment for teens, young adults, and families struggling with primary mental health issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse.Â
21 APR 2026 · Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Irritable Male Syndrome, where mood swings, low energy, and even a short fuse can be linked to hormonal changes like declining testosterone. We will find out exactly what it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it!  My guest today is Dr Justin Houman, Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
14 APR 2026 · Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about menopause and midlife health — that magical stage of life where one minute, you’re fine, the next minute, you’re opening every window in the house because of a hot flash in January.  They speak with Dr. Vanessa Soviero, the Director of the Center for Menopause & Midlife Medicine of the Katz Institute of Women’s Health, Eastern Market. She is also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and the Site Medical Director at the Northwell Health Physician Partners in Islandia.
7 APR 2026 · Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk with Owen Marcus, the founder and CEO of MELD - Men's Emotional Leadership Development. That’s an organization dedicated to improving men's emotional health and leadership through peer support and training.  He developed the MELD Method to help men cultivate emotional intelligence, enhance relationships, and reduce reactive leadership. He is also the author of Grow Up: A Man's Guide to Emotional Maturity.
31 MAR 2026 · Millions of people are suffering from some kind of muscular pain daily.  Many have tried medications or shots that only cover the pain. Some do Physical Therapy but, they try to strengthen that muscle, however, it is already short and tight. So, what can be done to eliminate muscular pain?  Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk with Diane Cherico, a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Medical Massage Practitioner and an Active Isolated Stretch Specialist, and the owner of GET THE KNOTS OUT MASSAGE THERAPEUTIC CENTER in Midland Park, New Jersey. She is also the author of Stretch Your Pain Away in 10 Minutes a Day.
24 MAR 2026 · Today we’re talking about what to expect when you’re expecting… at the hospital!! From check-in to check-out, contractions to cuddles, we’re walking you through what maternity patients should expect to experience.  Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk with Petrinea McAlpine, a registered nurse who works in the maternity department at Katz Women's Hospital at LIJ Medical Center at Northwell Health. Petrinea is also a graduate of the nursing program here at Nassau!Â
Professor Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nassau Community College Nursing Department discusses health issues concerning all of us.
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