On HEALTH YEAH!, Dr. Allison McLarty, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Stony Brook Medicine, speaks with a panel of heart experts to discuss symptoms and early warning signs of heart valve disease, causes, treatment options and more.

Then, Josephine Connolly-Schoonen, executive director of the nutrition division at Stony Brook Medicine, joins registered dietitians Sotiria Everett and Leah Holbrook for a discussion about nutrition and healthy eating, including ways to find healthy meals and snacks that will meet their nutritional needs. This conversation was recorded in January 2025.

HEALTH Yeah! is a production of Stony Brook Medicine.

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*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.