# health check (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover health check. Page: Feed: --- ## Cardiac PET CT Improves Heart Disease Care at Centra _2026-08-12 · & so much more_ A clearer heart scan can change more than an image, it can change a decision. We talk with Jared Vest, who oversees nuclear cardiology and PET CT at Centra, about the arrival of cardiac PET CT and why it’s a major leap forward for diagnosing heart disease closer to home. We walk through SPECT versus PET in plain language, then dig into what makes PET CT the new gold standard: higher-quality… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/19577109-cardiac-pet-ct-improves-heart-disease-care-at-centra.mp3) ## [S1E151: What your blood pressure reading misses](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/what-your-blood-pressure-reading-misses) _2026-07-13 · Health Check_ Discover why standard clinical checks might miss critical heart risks, and the vital role of fat loss over weight loss. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. For millions of people worldwide living with hypertension, keeping blood pressure numbers in the normal zone is the ultimate goal. But what if that peace of… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/f166d438-4614-4e7f-aaea-b48300704ec8/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## [“I just don’t want to put the drugs in my body”.](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/i-just-dont-want-to-put-the-drugs) _2026-06-26 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ What one patient taught me about the cholesterol conversation. ## [S1E150: Palliative care is for living, not just dying: Talk about it sooner](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/when-to-start-the-conversation-palliative-care-is-for-living-not-just-dying) _2026-06-08 · Health Check_ Your guide to a kinder end-of-life journey in the ICU. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Tan Tock Seng Hospital and National University Hospital recently launched a new initiative called A Kinder ICU that is supported by a 3.93 million grant from the Lien Foundation. The aim is to integrate palliative care into… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/94150c34-022d-4cba-af33-b463003b0781/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## [Download Your Free Heart Health Guide. Prevention explained on one page](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/download-your-free-heart-health-guide) _2026-05-16 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ Why read a whole article when you can get it in an infographic? ## [S1E149: Slow ageing with exercise and diet: Geriatrician's tips](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/slow-aging-with-exercise-and-diet-tips-from-a-geriatrician) _2026-05-11 · Health Check_ We are living longer, but are we living healthier? Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Singapore is one of the fastest-ageing nations in the world. By 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 and above. There are also more Singaporeans living past 100 today. We are living longer, but are we living healthier? And, what does "ageing… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/1fcbe6dd-0ced-4dc5-8425-b44700867ca6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## [Inside your Heart Health Check - Part 3 - How to lower your cholesterol](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/resources-to-lower-cholesterol) _2026-04-29 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ Resources I give my patients to help them lower their cholesterol. ## [Inside your Heart Health Check - Part 2](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/inside-your-heart-health-check-part) _2026-04-25 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ The actions you can take today to reduce your chance of a heart attack in the future. ## [Inside your Heart Health Check - Part 1](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/inside-your-gp-heart-health-check) _2026-04-20 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ You may be eligible for a healthy heart check. Have you had one yet? ## [S1E148: Health insurance riders: Buy one, downgrade or drop It?](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/should-you-buy-a-health-insurance-rider-downgrade-your-old-rider-or-drop-it) _2026-04-13 · Health Check_ Navigating Singapore's evolving health insurance landscape. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. The rules for Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders changed on Apr 1, 2026. New mandates from the Ministry of Health mean that riders that offer nearly full coverage can no longer be sold. They have been replaced by plans… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/2d0d7f35-d0eb-47d2-866f-b42800bb4fd3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aeCCTmX1yYe2) _2026-04-13 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Weight loss is not a physical problem. It’s psychological.](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/weight-loss-is-not-a-physiological) _2026-04-12 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ Less focus on calories and more focus on knowledge, mindset and mental health will help you reach your goals. ## [Using AI as a patient will empower you. As a doctor I encourage you to use it.](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/using-ai-as-a-patient-will-empower) _2026-04-05 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ Doctor's not using AI will be left behind. ## [This explanation will break down what your cholesterol really means.](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/heres-how-to-better-understand-your) _2026-03-31 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ An explanation through Dr Kiran Sodha's own cholesterol tests from Mayfair Medical Centre in the NHS. ## [This swollen knee led to a viagra prescription](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/this-swollen-knee-led-to-a-viagra) _2026-03-21 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ When reactive care becomes proactive care ## [Important cholesterol tests your doctor isn't telling you about.](https://drkiransodha.substack.com/p/important-cholesterol-tests-your) _2026-03-17 · Dr Kiran Sodha, MD MBA · Finding Health with Dr Kiran Sodha_ Get to grips with your cholesterol just like this patient, so you can become an expert in your health. ## [S1E147: Is your psychologist actually qualified? How to check in Singapore](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/is-your-psychologist-actually-qualified-how-can-you-tell) _2026-03-09 · Health Check_ Clearing the air on what different types of psychologists do. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. The Ministry of Health has announced that five key psychological subdisciplines will be registered under the Allied Health Professions Act, with details expected to be out in early 2027. This move aims to enhance the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/b0de8384-3863-4b4b-a950-b40500d1be3d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## From Pain To Possibility, Diane's Brain & Spine Story _2026-02-17 · & so much more_ A stiff back and aching leg can look like a simple lower spine problem until the real culprit hides higher up. We share Diane’s journey from conservative care to targeted injections and, finally, two precisely timed surgeries that unlocked lasting relief. Along the way, our interventional pain specialist and neurosurgeon walk through how they think, starting with imaging and exam, testing… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18665347-from-pain-to-possibility-diane-s-brain-spine-story.mp3) ## Reimagining Virginia Baptist Hospital With Community Voice _2026-02-10 · & so much more_ What should a 30-acre, 537,000-square-foot hospital become after a century of care? We sit down with Centra’s Denise Woernle, urban planner Suzanne Schulz, and Lynchburg’s economic development director, Marjette Upshur, to map a community-first path for reimagining Virginia Baptist Hospital. The conversation unpacks adaptive reuse in plain terms: listen first, decide later. Together, we walk… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18617952-reimagining-virginia-baptist-hospital-with-community-voice.mp3) ## [S1E146: Is it safe to exercise with joint pain? An orthopaedic surgeon explains](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/is-it-safe-to-exercise-with-joint-pain-an-orthopedic-surgeon-explains) _2026-02-09 · Health Check_ Resting too much can weaken muscles, worsening joint pain in the long run, says an expert. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Problems affecting bones, joints, muscles, and tendons are the leading contributor of disability among all ages worldwide. These problems arising from musculoskeletal disorders comprise diverse conditions… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/9e9d53bf-9910-43df-998d-b3dd005feac5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## Why A Family Doctor Who Treats Mind, Body & Spirit Changes Outcomes _2026-01-14 · & so much more_ A stronger primary care relationship can be the difference between constant crisis and steady health. That’s the throughline of our conversation with Dr. Detwiler, the incoming Director of Osteopathic Medicine at the CMG Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Detwiler brings rural roots, 25 years of family practice and a clear mission, to train physicians who treat mind, body and spirit while… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18502918-why-a-family-doctor-who-treats-mind-body-spirit-changes-outcomes.mp3) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hCLc7icyKfo7) _2026-01-14 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [S1E145: OCD (Pt 2): 4-day treatment and the Bergen approach](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/ocd-part-2-the-hidden-reality-and-a-new-way-out) _2026-01-12 · Health Check_ The science of getting unstuck from OCD in four days. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD is often misunderstood. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is frequently misunderstood. Although the term is often used casually, it is a potentially severe disorder that can drastically… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/28397fb2-3ece-4761-93a8-b3cc008aa05c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## [S1E144: OCD (Pt 1): The hidden reality and a new way out](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/the-hidden-reality-of-ocd-and-a-new-way-out-part-1) _2026-01-06 · Health Check_ OCD is more than a quirk. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD is often misunderstood. Although the term OCD is often used casually, it is a potentially severe disorder that can drastically disrupt a person's life. However, it is highly treatable. Yet, many people remain… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/12658d61-5a15-44ed-844f-b3ca00612c89/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## Centra’s Digital Journey: The Digital Future of Scheduling and Registration _2025-12-03 · & so much more_ Healthcare has entered the digital chat, and Centra’s step into digital registration and online self-scheduling shows our dedication to patient care. We sit down with Jen Halikman, our Vice President of IT Applications, to share how digital registration is rolling out now and how online self-scheduling lands in 2026. The focus is simple: give you control of check-in from your phone, reduce wait… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18286478-centra-s-digital-journey-the-digital-future-of-scheduling-and-registration.mp3) ## [S1E143: Helping children understand and manage their emotions](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/helping-children-understand-and-manage-their-emotions) _2025-12-02 · Health Check_ A psychiatrist's guide to your child's emotional well-being. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Many parents spend time teaching their kids essential skills like reading or spelling but they often forget to teach them a key skill that will determine their success, their relationships, and their overall happiness.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/f8532ef0-689b-4b58-9e77-b3a6009acd9b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## Adolescent Mental Health: Part 2, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Counselors _2025-12-01 · & so much more_ What if the morning “I feel sick” isn’t a dodge but anxiety talking through the body? We invited two seasoned clinicians to unpack why elementary struggles often snowball in middle school, how neurological growth and puberty raise the stakes and what parents and educators can do to steady kids when the school day feels impossible. From the jump, we map the path from early reading gaps and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18276162-adolescent-mental-health-part-2-psychiatry-behavioral-health-counselors.mp3) ## Adolescent Mental Health: Part 1, School Counselors _2025-11-19 · & so much more_ The school day doesn’t start at the first bell, it starts the night before, inside group chats where one message can snowball into a full day of distraction. We sat down with counselors from Lynchburg City Schools to unpack what kids are carrying into class: anxiety amplified by social media, conflicts that live on through phones and the quiet ways embarrassment and fear shape learning. Together,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18204546-adolescent-mental-health-part-1-school-counselors.mp3) ## When is Weight Loss Surgery the Right Answer? _2025-11-12 · & so much more_ Most people are told to “try harder” while fighting a disease their biology is trying to keep. We sit down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Joshua Alley to cut through stigma and explain how modern metabolic care actually works: minimally invasive procedures, powerful new medications, and a full-circle support system that treats obesity as the chronic condition it is. The goal isn’t a number on a scale;… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18179142-when-is-weight-loss-surgery-the-right-answer.mp3) ## Clarity & Care: Understanding Medicare Changes _2025-11-04 · & so much more_ The headlines are loud, the mailers are confusing and the clock is ticking. We’re making one thing simple: Centra will leave the Humana Medicare Advantage network on January 1, 2026, and you can protect your care by choosing the right plan during open enrollment. With our Chief Revenue Officer, Robert Boos, we walk through exactly who’s affected, how this differs from traditional “red, white, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18134691-clarity-care-understanding-medicare-changes.mp3) ## [S1E142: Boys with nine hours of sleep are less likely to grow fat](https://omny.fm/shows/health-check-1/boys-with-nine-hours-of-sleep-are-less-likely-to-grow-fat) _2025-11-04 · Health Check_ Boys who slept nine hours or more every night had a lower obesity risk and less dangerous fat. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. A recent A\*Star study found that boys who slept at least nine hours every night had a 51 per cent lower obesity risk and less abdominal fat. Abdominal fat, particularly fat around… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d9486183-3dd4-4ad6-aebe-a4c1008455d5/7b9454a5-2183-42b4-882a-abdb0017cb67/f80758f3-2d76-49d9-aac8-b38a008ffcd2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4a788df0-c9e7-49c2-bf28-abdb0017cb6c) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AxiKPU2DcIER) _2025-11-04 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Nicole's Cancer Journey: Healing, Hope and a Little Help from April Sweetie](https://www.centrahealth.com/news/2025-10-29/nicoles-cancer-journey-healing-hope-and-little-help-april-sweetie) _2025-10-29 · & so much more_ A frightening diagnosis can steal the air from a room. Nicole’s story gives it back. From the shock of hearing “breast cancer” to the rhythm of surgery, sixteen chemo infusions and now the daily focus of radiation, she lets us into the real work of getting through it: making plans, asking for help and finding bright spots inside the hard days. As a mother of two and a community leader, she talks… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18092518-nicole-s-cancer-journey-healing-hope-and-a-little-help-from-april-sweetie.mp3)