Dr. Jeanine Cook Garard learns that hormonal shifts during menopause don’t just affect sleep and mood — they also change how the brain functions. But what can be done to improve memory, stress levels, and mental clarity for midlife women?  She speaks with Dr. Therese Huston, a cognitive neuroscientist and the author of Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science.  She is here to help women feel more focused, less overwhelmed, and more like themselves again—using science-backed strategies.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter. They provide vital resources, support, and advocacy for families facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.  They speak with Lori Maldavir, the Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter Director of Program Outreach.

Dr. Joan Buckley and Pandora Groth learn about SIDS—Sudden Infant Death Syndrome—a heartbreaking and often misunderstood condition.  Joining us is a leading voice in the field, Dr. Matthew Harris, the Medical Director of Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Support at Cohen’s Children's Medical Center, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell.

Prof. Joan Buckley learns about the Northeast College of Health Sciences to see how they’re training the next generation of health care professionals — from chiropractors to nutritionists and beyond.  She speaks with Daryon Ray, the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and an Instructor at the Levittown Health Center, and the Interim Director of the Long Island Campus of the Northeast College of Health Sciences, and two students from the school.

Prof. Joan Buckley and Pandora Groth learn about Type 2 Diabetes - how it’s diagnosed, treated, and managed. And don’t worry — this show is sugar-free... but packed with plenty of sweet info!  They speak with Dr. Daniel J. Cox, a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine, at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center.

Today, we’re turning up the heat… and for some women, you’ll see that we are doing so quite literally! We’re talking about menopause — the natural life stage that brings hot flashes, mood swings, and the occasional urge to put your freezer to better use. But don’t sweat it — Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Peggy Margetson, a pioneering leader in women’s health, who is a Board-Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience. Dr. Peggy is the Founder and CEO of Trust Women’s Healthcare—with locations in Brooklyn and Deer Park.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about diverticulitis. It’s a condition that affects the digestive tract and can cause some serious discomfort. So, if you’ve ever wondered why your gut seems to have a mind of its own — or why beans might be giving you more drama than your in-laws — stay tuned! She speaks with Dr. Marc Greenwald, the chief of colorectal clinical services and surgeon-in-chief at North Shore University Hospital, part of Northwell Health. He is a double board-certified colorectal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and sphincter sparing techniques to treat a wide range of diseases and disorders of the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus, including diverticulitis.

A new movie has been created by a local filmmaker that presents, what it calls a raw and powerful journey into the unspoken struggles of new parents. It’s called Behind the Joy - and it exposes the hidden realities of postpartum depression.  Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Jamal Smart, the writer and director of the film, as well as Dr. Allen W. Toles, the Chief of Community and Population Health and Equity of Care, and the Immediate Past Vice Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about chronic kidney disease — a serious condition that affects more than 1 in 7 adults in the U.S., often without any early symptoms. We’ll talk about what causes it, who’s at risk, and how it can be detected and managed before it leads to kidney failure.  Let’s learn how to protect your kidneys and take control of your health from her guest, Dr. Stephen Fishbane, Chief of Division of Medicine for Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital, part of Northwell Health. He is also a Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about asthma—a condition that affects over 25 million Americans, including many children. Whether you or a loved one live with asthma, or you're just curious about triggers, treatments, or how to breathe easier, this episode is for you.  So take a deep breath, and listen as her guest, Dr. Maria Santiago, the Chief of Division of Pediatrics specializing in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cohen Children's Northwell Health
Physician Partners, answers your questions.  She is also an Associate Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a topic that affects millions of women but often flies under the radar: autoimmune diseases. These conditions can be life- altering—and women are far more likely to be affected. Why is that?  She speaks with Dr. Christine Stamatos, a New York-based nurse practitioner, and the Director of the Fibromyalgia Long Covid Clinic, working in the Division Rheumatology department at Northwell Health, which collaborates with the health system’s Katz Women’s Institute for Health, and she is an Assistant Professor at the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.  Joining Christine is Dr. Amber Garrick, a rheumatology nurse practitioner also with Northwell Health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about eye care—specifically, cataracts and the surgical options available to restore clear vision. Learn about what causes cataracts, how they affect your sight, and what you need to know about cataract surgery.  She speaks with Dr. Daniel Charles Hamou, an Ophthalmologist at the Northwell Health Eye Institutes at Port Jefferson, Ridge and Riverhead, NY.

Many of us have been to an urgent care center, which were created to lessen the burden on local emergency rooms for every day ailments. But some of them have become expensive, and not all of them accept every insurance available. But, Harmony Healthcare Long Island provides affordable, evidenced-based, quality health services to everyone in the neighborhood, regardless of insurance status or the ability to pay.  Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with David Nemiroff, the President & CEO of Harmony Healthcare Long Island.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about autism, because a new report shows that rates of autism diagnoses have increased.  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was determined to find the cause of the rise, including what he calls the ”environmental exposures" behind the rise.  Jeanine talks with Raina Townsend, the CEO & Founder of AutiServe Consulting, an Educational Consulting Business based in Melville that provides support and guidance to special needs children and their families, while expanding community resources.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about children’s mental health. From anxiety and depression to the impact of social media and school stress, we learn about the signs, the science, and the support systems every family should know. She speaks with Kathy Rivera, the CEO and Executive Director of the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, a not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island that is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children from birth through age 24 and their families.

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 5-and-a-half million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the US. Many of those cancers are highly preventable. In addition, though, about 100 thousand news cases of melanoma are diagnosed each year, making skin cancer the most common cancer in the US.  Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Bhuvanesh Singh, surgical director of the Skin Cancer Program at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. A board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon with extensive experience in oncological and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Singh has published over 190 articles in major journals, is a co-editor of two medical textbooks, and has received numerous research grants.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Elizabeth Anne Wood, a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences here at Nassau Community College. Dr. Wood is also a death doula - and unfortunately, dealing with death can sometimes be a sad reality when thinking about our health. Dr. Wood has volunteered at the Palliative Care and Inpatient Hospice Unit at her local hospital, where she is exploring the creation of including doulas on their palliative care and
inpatient hospice team.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard meets Scott Reich, a father from Port Washington who had to face the horrible news that his very young son, Eli, was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition that severely impacts the brain called FOXG1 Syndrome – a devastating condition caused by a mutation in the FOXG1 gene that reduces the amount of a protein critical for brain development. There’s no cure. There are no clinical trials. Existing research is limited.  This is why Scott created Believe In a Cure, a non-profit foundation that is working relentlessly to find and fund a cure for FOXG1 Syndrome.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about ways to keep our hearts beating happily - and the effect that a plant-based diet may have on our heart health.  She speaks with Dr. Harold Alberto Fernandez, a cardiac surgeon with Northwell Health, with an office in Bay Shore, Long Island, and a professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

People who smoke a half-a-pack of cigarettes each day often consider themselves to be “light” or “moderate” smokers. But like those who are “heavy” tobacco product users, they can save upwards of $2,500 a year by quitting. Although adult usage is at historic lows in New York State, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease, and negatively affects nearly every organ in the body. Despite these facts, some people continue to struggle with quitting due to the product’s highly addictive nature.  Dr. Jeanine Cook Garard learns about the New York State Quitline, who wants to remind you about the many free tools available to make a quit-attempt and to sustain success. She speaks with Darlene Drake, Tobacco Treatment Specialist and Senior Supervisor, and Tony Astran, PR and Communications Manager, with the New York State Quitline.