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Ask Nurse AliceAuthor: Nurse Approved Network
Health is personal. Healthcare is complicated. And sometimes you just need someone to help you make sense of it all. Ask Nurse Alice is where we talk about the health issues that actually affect your life, from the latest medical news and changing healthcare policies to prevention, medications, mental health, relationships, aging, caregiving, and the everyday choices that influence how you feel. Each week, Nurse Alice breaks down whats happening in health and healthcare in a way thats clear, relatable, and useful. What does that new study really mean for you? Should you be concerned about the health story everyone is talking about? What questions should you be asking at your next appointment? And how do you take better care of yourself when work, family, and life keep competing for your attention? Youll hear candid conversations with experts, newsmakers, and celebrity guests, along with personal conversations about the parts of health we dont always talk about enough. Nothing is off the table when it comes to helping you better understand your body, your health and the healthcare system you depend on. Some episodes will teach you something. Some will make you rethink something. Others may simply remind you that taking care of yourself deserves a place on your to-do list, too. Real talk. Real health. Real life. Ask Nurse Alice gives you the information, conversations, and practical takeaways to help you become a more informed and confident participant in your own health. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Are Colonoscopy Preps Full of Crap? What You Need to Know
Episode 5
Tuesday, 6 October, 2026
Is the prep actually worse than the procedure? When Nurse Alice talks to patients about colorectal cancer screening, dreading the prep is a major reason people put off their appointment. In this episode, Nurse Alice gets real about colorectal cancer screening while actively sipping her own bowel prep solution on the eve of her own procedure. She tackles the 3 most common reasons people dodge getting a colonoscopy—from pure embarrassment to dreading the prep and breaks down the exact tips, tricks, and clinical reasons why taking the right prep is the only way to get a clear, life-saving result. One night on the throne is worth a lifetime of peace of mind. Listen in, and let's get smart about your health. Have a Health Question for Nurse Alice? Submit your questions directly at AskNurseAlice.com. Your question could be featured on an upcoming episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
