Do you know... hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate various functions and processes in the human body? They influence everything from metabolism and menopause, to reproduction, mood, and weight. An endocrinologist is a doctor who focuses on hormones and the glands that produce them. Martha's guest in this podcast is Dr. Rekha Kumar - a board-certified endocrinologist who practices at the prominent Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. She's a leading voice in the field of obesity medicine and has brought her expertise into telehealth as a chief medical officer of Found, a resource for weight management. Martha and Dr. Kumar talk about the importance of hormonal balance and wellness, some of the most common hormone-related problems and conditions, and ways to restore hormonal stability within the body's systems. Take a listen.

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What do you look for when selecting a personal doctor? Years of experience? Hospital affiliation? Expertise and specialty? Martha's latest guest began her journey into medicine as a young student with a passion for science, biology, and the deep desire to impact the lives of others. With more than 40 years in practice and medical research, Dr. Caren Behar is changing the way women look at health and wellness. As a general internist and the medical director of the Joan Tisch Center for Women's Health, Dr. Behar treats a wide variety of conditions, with a focus on preventive care and health maintenance. She caters to the unique needs of women, consolidating annual medical and GYN exams, mammograms, bone density, medical subspecialties, women's orthopedics, dermatology, and cancer risk, all in one place. In this podcast, Dr. Behar talks to Martha about her approach to women's care, the latest advice on women's imaging and testing, the importance of mental health, and what she wishes all her female patients to know as they enter their later years. Be sure to listen.

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Everybody wants to know – what are Martha’s secrets for keeping her skin in glowing good health? In this episode, she introduces her partner in her new skincare business, Elm Biosciences, Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, to talk about the science behind their new products, five years in the making, as well as skincare essentials, myths and misconceptions. They are joined by Dr. Raja Sivamani and Dr Saranya Wyles, two of several hundred board-certified dermatologists who are on Elm Biosciences’ medical advisory board. You, too,can capture Martha’s signature glow!

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