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Prescription for Life

Prescription for Life

Prescription for Life

Prescription for Life | Breast cancer

Monica Robins sits down with the Cleveland Clinic to discuss the importance of breast cancer awareness and early detection. Plus, we look at the latest treatments.
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Prescription for Life | Healthier Halloween treats

Monica Robins sits down with an expert on how to have a healthier Halloween while still enjoying the sweets. Plus, the other alternatives to candy.
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Prescription for Life | Long COVID causes, symptoms & treatments

Host, Monica Robins talks with an expert about Long COVID including the causes, symptoms and treatments available.
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Prescription for Life | Back-to-school health and wellness

Host, Monica Robins talks with an expert about what parents need to know about the health and wellness of their children as they head back to school.
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Prescription for Life | Kids & Sports: How much is too much?

As students head back to school, Monica Robins talks with an expert about kids and sports, including how much is too much and the mental toll.
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Prescription for Life | Sports and how athletes can preserve their mental health

Monica Robins sits down with a sports psychologist to talk about the challenges athletes face with preserving their mental health.
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Prescription for Life | Hope for millions living with lupus

Monica Robins talks with experts about lupus and hope on the horizon for millions of patients.
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Prescription for Life | What to know about vasectomy

Monica Robins talks with an expert to learn more about vasectomy. Why more men are seeking vasectomies and busting myths around the procedure.
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Prescription for Life | Protecting your brain health

Monica Robins sits down with an expert to discuss brain health. From warning signs of dementia to tips to stay healthy, there is advice for all to consider.
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Prescription for Life | LGBTQ+ health disparities

Monica Robins sits down with an expert to discuss the health disparities the LGBTQ+ community faces. Plus, a closer look at gender-affirming care.
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Prescription for Life | How to exercise safely in the summer heat

Monica Robins talks with a doctor on how to exercise safely during the summer heat. How to avoid stress on the heart and the signs of heat exhaustion and illness.