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A place to learn, discuss and participate in healthy living: healthcare, nutrition, fitness, wellness, prevention, exercise, interventions, healthy living, weight-loss, inspiration.

Vicki Doe Fitness

Niles, Ohio


    • Apr 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 205 EPISODES

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    The It's All About Health & Fitness podcast is an incredible show that I highly recommend to anyone interested in learning about health, fitness, and overall well-being. Hosted by Dr. Vicki Haywood Doe and Dr. Dee, this podcast truly stands out from the rest due to its engaging and empathetic hosts.

    The best aspect of this podcast is undoubtedly the hosts themselves. Dr. Vicki and Dr. Dee are incredibly easy to talk to and have a great ability to make their guests feel comfortable. Their organization and attention to detail are unparalleled, making each episode effortless, easy, and fun for both the guests and the listeners.

    I also appreciate the timeliness and informative nature of the episodes. The topics discussed on this podcast are relevant to current health issues, providing listeners with valuable information that they can apply to their own lives. The hosts cover a wide range of subjects beyond traditional health and fitness topics, including mental health, finances, and other nonconventional areas that impact overall well-being.

    Although it's challenging to find any negatives about this podcast, one potential downside could be that it may not appeal to those solely looking for traditional fitness content focused on workout routines or diet plans. However, I believe that the broad range of topics covered in this podcast actually adds depth and more comprehensive perspective to health discussions.

    In conclusion, The It's All About Health & Fitness podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in improving their health and overall well-being. With engaging hosts who bring a refreshing energy to every episode, timely and informative content, as well as an inclusive approach to various aspects of health, this show offers something for everyone. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply someone looking for valuable insights into living a healthier lifestyle, this podcast is sure to leave you informed and inspired.



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    Latest episodes from It’s All About Health & Fitness

    #306. Self-discovery and Transformation through expressive movement with Toni Bergins M.Ed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 73:02


    We talk about self-discovery and transformation through expressive movement. Joining us is Toni Bergins, M.Ed., a renowned movement artist and founder of Journey Dance. She will talk about her book, "Embody: Feel, Heal and Transform your life through Movement". She will also give us tips on how we can achieve healing and power through movement.

    #305. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Eleven

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 50:37


    We talk about hot topics and research articles. What do you give someone for any of the love holidays such as Sweetest Day, Valentine's Day or any of the other special moments if your special one has allergies or asthma? Most especially if they are allergic to the classic gifts such as a "box of chocolates" or a bouquet of flowers.

    #304. What is Hypertension?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 60:03


    What is high blood pressure? We will discuss in detail what hypertension is, what are the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the treatment of high blood pressure and most of all how to control it and even prevent it either with medications and a healthy lifestyle.

    #303. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 52:57


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. Regular flossing can prevent strokes and heart disease. People who floss at least once a week have 22% lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot. 

    #302. Exercising at night; Is it better for your heart health?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 42:16


    Research suggests that working out later in the day may be especially beneficial for individiuals who are overweight or obese, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and protect heart health.  We'll explore the pros and cons to see if evening exercise might be the right fit for you!

    #301. Sleep Deficit and Long-term health problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 65:32


    We talk about the long-term health problems that come with not getting enough sleep. According to NIH, in the U.S. about one-third of adults do not get enough sleep.  Thirty-five percent of adults sleep less than seven hours per night. Lack of sleep is detrimental for our health and well-being.

    #300. How to start working out and sticking to it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 50:19


    We talk about how to start a workout regimen and stick to it. We will discuss at least nine tricks that can help you get started with your workout plan and that will help you stick with it!

    #299. What’s New? Hot Topics # One Hundred and Nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 58:13


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. Mindful breathing may ease cancer-related pain and anxiety.  A research study showed that cancer patients who participated in a 20 min. mindful breathing session had an immediate reduction in pain.  What can this mean for the use of pain killers?

    #298. Strength training in women over 40 with Rachel Cosgrove NSCA-CSCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 66:16


    We talk about strength training in women over 40. Joining us is Rachel Cosgrove NSCA-CSCS a renowned personal trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist.  She will talk about her book "Age Strong: A Woman's guide to feeling athletic and fit after 40".

    #297. Autoimmune disease and functional nutrition with Risa Groux, CN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 75:58


    We talk about autoimmune disease and functional nutrition. Joining us is Risa Groux, CN a functional nutritionist and certified autoimmune coach.  She will talk about her health journey in fighting against an autoimmune disease and how functional nutrition helped her and healed her. Risa will also talk about her book-"FoodFrame: Diet is a Four-letter word"

    #296. What’s New? Hot Topics # One Hundred and eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 60:28


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. What are the benefits of an intermittent fast or (IF)? We revisit the health benefits of following the intermittent fasting or time-restricted fasting way of eating.  Is it more beneficial than the other diets for improving our health?

    #295. Erectile Fitness and Cardiac Health with Elliot Justin, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 81:40


    We talk about erectile fitness and cardiac health. According to the CDC, erectile dysfunction(ED) affects millions of men worldwide. In the US up to 30 million men. Joining us is Dr. Elliot Justin, MD, a physician, health tech consultant, CEO and Founder of FirmTech, a pioneering company in the rapidly growing sextech industry.

    #294. The Power of Empathy and Healing with Judith Orloff MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 75:22


    We talk about empathy and its healing power. Joining us is Dr. Judith Orloff MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and a New York Times bestselling author.  She will talk about her new book "The Genius of Empathy; Practical skills to heal your sensitive self, your relationships and the world" She will give us tips on how we can learn to practice empathy to receive health and healing.

    #293. Cannabis and Fitness:Exploring the Science with J Derek Kingsley PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 92:31


    We talk about cannabis and its use as an enhancer of energy and better recovery. Joining us is Dr. J Derek Kingsley PhD, a professor in the School of Health Sciences within the Dept. of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology at Kent State University.  He will discuss his latest research on the use of cannabis as an ergogenic aid; its effectiveness and safety.

    #292. Transforming Health through Lifestyle Medicine with Harriet Lemberger- Schor MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 79:37


    We talk about transforming lives through Lifestyle Medicine. Research has shown that the lifestyle medicine approach can address up to 80% of chronic diseases. Joining us is Dr. Harriet Schor MD, a family practice physician, skilled and trained in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Schor will discuss the transformative power of Lifestyle Medicine, its benefits for managing chronic diseases and how we can live more healthier lives.

    #291. What’s the Latest? Updates on Treatments for HIV/AIDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 67:08


     We talk about updates on the newest treatments for HIV/AIDS and the prevention treatment PREP. Our co-host Dr. Dee Banks presents to us the latest new drugs, long-lasting therapies, and research on preventative measures all on how we can prevent, treat and live with HIV/AIDS.

    #290.What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 62:26


    We talk about hot topics and research articles. Financial psychologists are saying that folks who experience economic hardship or medical expenses can have distorted feelings and behaviors around money causing them to sabotage their financial futures. This is called financial trauma. How should we deal with it?

    #289.Health and Nature Approach to Healthy Living with Udo Erasmus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 75:00


    We talk about health and nature and their relationship to health and well-being. Joining us is Udo Erasmus, a best-selling author and founder of Udo's Choice, a healthy oils, digestive enzymes, greens, and other cutting edge health product line.  Udo will share with us his story and discuss his 8-step process that integrates health and nature for improvements in physical and mental health.

    #288. What is Mindful Parenting? Are there benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 68:02 Transcription Available


    We talk about mindful parenting; What it is and the benefits of it. We are going to look at ways to foster everyday mindfulness in the context of parenting and parenting training  so that we can improve our effectiveness of mindful parenting.

    #287. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 57:15 Transcription Available


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. Legalized cannabis edibles bring more poisonings among older users. The amount of legal edible forms of cannabis has triggered a sharp rise in emergency dept. visits among seniors.

    #286. Boost your walking regimen with the Top walking shoes for women

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 68:22 Transcription Available


    We talk about how to boost your walking regimen with wearing the proper walking shoes. Research has shown that exercise walking has many benefi8ts for our overhealth.  It helps control weight, blood sugar, and cholesteral levels.  However, we can't forget that wearing proper walking shoes is a MUST.

    #285. Walking;Benefits, Myths and Truths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 63:35


    We talk about walking; benefits, myths, and truths. Research has shown that there are many health and fitness benefits from participating in a walking exercise program. We will focus on the key components that should in a walking regimen and some of the myths of walking which are NOT true.

    #284. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 72:01


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. Some older women need extra breast scans. Why is it that Medicare won't pay?

    #283. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Four

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. Gastroplasty can be more affordable and more effective than weight loss drugs. In the long term, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy cost more and lead to less weight loss.

    #282.What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Three

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. Can you build muscle in old age? Yes, you can. We will see what the experts are saying about how to build muscle most effectively and safely.

    #281. Diet Culture; What it is and effective ways to cope with it

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 63:33


    We have been programmed to participate in crash diets, toxic behaviors, fat talk which is rooted in what is called "diet culture".  This diet culture for decades has shaped the way we approach weight loss, nutrition and what we consider healthy living.

    #280. Empowering Women: Unlocking Health and Wealth through Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 60:15


    We talk about empowering women by unlocking our health and wealth through practicing inclusion. We will focus today on the health effects of exclusion on all of us and how inclusion is essential for women's health.

    #279. What’s New? Hot Topics # One Hundred and Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 68:55


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. How do we stop muscle cramps fast? We will find out!

    #278.What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 73:55


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. Doctors, want patients to lose weight? Research shows that patients are more likely to participate in the recommended program and shed pounds if doctors presented obesity treatments as an "opportunity". The upbeat approach!

    #277. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 67:40


    We talk aboout research articles and hot topics. Research says that each day an estimated 10 t0 20% of adults in the U.S. skip breakfast. Nutrition experts say that maybe a mistake!

    #276. Healthy Weight Loss with Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition with Amy K Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 77:46


    Joining us is Amy K Wilson, a board-certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach. She will talk about her platform the FASTer way to fatloss and how she has helped so many people transform their lives by following the principles of healthy weight loss through lifestyl change, exercise, and nutrition.

    #275. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety-nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 58:24


    We talk about research articles and hot topics.  What are the 10 best and worst foods to eat when you are taking weight loss drugs? Add healthy foods to your grocery list to feel your best, prevent nutrient deficiencies so that your medicated weight loss is healthier.

    #274. Strength Training and Muscle Health for Health & Longevity with Gabe Sanders, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 73:05


    Joining us is Dr. Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS, an Assitant Professor in the School of Human Services at the Univ. of Cincinnati. Dr. Gabe Sanders research focuses on sport science and human performance, wearable technology, daily workloads and fatigue in athletes. He will share with us the importance of strength training and muscle health and give us tips on how we can combat chronic diseases and age gracefully!

    #273. Taking care of our teeth as we age gracefully! with Teresa Yang, DDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 59:17


    We talk about taking care of our teeth as we age gracefully! Joining us is Dr. Teresa Yang, DDS, a dentist who has been in practice for more than three decades in Los Angeles. She will be discussiing her new book, "Nothing but the Tooth- An Insider's Guide to Dental Health".

    #272. NEW CDC Life Expectancy data, Slow rebound from COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 50:28


    We talk about the new CDC life expectancy data. It looks like we are rebounding slowly from the pandemic. Life expectancy in 2022 rose more than a full year to 77.5 years according to data released by the CDC.

    #271. Foods that help fight your sugar cravings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 71:26


    We talk about foods that you can eat that will help fight your sugar cravings. Research has shown that reaching for healthy foods high in nutrients like protein and fiber can help stave off unhealthy cravings. 

    #270. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety-eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 72:01


    We talk about hot topics and research articles. Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance.  What's the difference? Most people do not have to give up gluten entirely, but if you suffer from either celiac disease or gluten intolerance your restriction of gluten will be different!

    #269. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety-seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 81:39


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. A new study has shown that time-restricted dieting may be a better way for people with Type 2 diabetes to lose weight than counting calories.

    #268. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety-six

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 70:34


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. The FDA plans to ban hair straightener products with formaldehyde, which are often marketed to Black women, because of the link to an increased risk of uterine cancer. 

    #267. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety-five

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 59:07


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. A special report came out focusing on the GLP-1 Agonist plateau which no one is talking about. Patients who are taking semaglutide injections such as Ozempic and Wegovy are hitting a plateau after months of losing weight. This is not a surprise to physicians but patients are surprised.

    #266. Breaking the silence; Suicide Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 66:08


    Our co-host Dr. Dee Banks will give a brief presentation on the latest information about suicide awareness and on what we can do right now if we need help. We want to emphasize that if you or your family member need someone to talk to immediately, Call the hotline crisis number 988.

    #265. We need Sleep! 6 Ways to Stay Up Late Safely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 55:29


    We talk about quality sleep and why we need it. We are going to discuss some of the proven ways that you can stay up late if you have to and how to do it safely without sabotaging your health.

    #264. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety-four

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 74:17


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. There's evidence that how you eat affects how you sleep; maybe eating that pizza before you go to bed is not a great idea!

    #263. Why weight loss gets harder as we age

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 68:30


    We talk about why weight loss gets harder as we age. Research says that as we get older our bodies do not respond the same way to our weight loss efforts or weight maintenance.

    #262. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety-three

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 70:25


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. What are the signs that you are eating too much sugar? Having an upset stomach, being irritable, and not being able to sleep can all be warning signs.

    #261. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety-two

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 61:32


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. Beauticians and hairdressers may be at greater risk for ovarian cancer. Researchers identified certain chemicals used in these jobs that are associated with higher ovarian cancer risk.

    #260. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety-one

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 57:58


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. We take a look at some of the health screenings that men need to protect themselves and live healthily. We look at men's mental health symptoms, treatments, and where they can find help.

    #259. Muscle Mass Loss: Understanding the Causes and Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 60:07


    We talk about muscle mass loss- sarcopenia and look at understanding the causes and solutions. Losing muscle mass and strength occurs naturally as we age and it can have a variety of negative effects on our health and well-being.

    #258. What’s New? Hot Topics #Ninety

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 61:13


    We talk about hot topics and research articles. Researchers for the first time find brain signals of chronic pain. The study linked chronic pain to activity on the orbitofrontal cortex; how will this affect treatment in dealing with chronic pain?

    #257. What’s New? Hot Topics #Eighty-nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 78:51


    We talk about research articles and hot topics. According to the latest research, cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death among those 65 and older and disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic communities; we are going to discuss what is needed to help and treat this community.

    #256. America’s 4th leading cause of death

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 57:51


    We talk about America's 4th leading cause of death. According to new research, poverty is the 4th greatest cause of death in the United States.  It's estimated that poverty was associated with 183,000 deaths in 2019 among people 15 yrs. and older.

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