In this episode, Dr. Matthew Kettman tackles one of the most common complaints in healthcare: fatigue. He opens with gratitude and dives into why persistent tiredness shouldn’t be brushed off as normal aging. Dr. Kettman urges listeners to pursue proper medical evaluation, noting that fatigue often points to deeper issues worth investigating.

He outlines how doctors rule out serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer through exams, bloodwork, and imaging, while also considering medication side effects. Common but overlooked causes like B12 and D deficiencies, anemia, and thyroid problems are discussed, with a strong warning against self-diagnosis or supplementing without medical guidance.

The episode also explores fatigue tied to depression and sleep apnea—two conditions that can go unnoticed but have a major impact on energy. Dr. Kettman closes by championing lifestyle changes like exercise, which has been shown to outperform medication in some cases. His message is clear: fatigue is treatable, and help is available.

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In Part Two of this conversation on Better Outside the Box Healthcare, Dr. Rock teams back up with Dr. Gesme to dig deeper into breast cancer prevention. Dr. Gesme breaks down how lifestyle changes, preventive surgeries, and estrogen-blocking medications can dramatically lower risk — especially for high-risk patients.

They also dive into the power of genetic testing, sharing real stories of how early detection can change lives. Dr. Rock and Dr. Gesme encourage listeners to be proactive about screenings, family history, and risk assessments, reminding everyone that taking action now is the key to peace of mind later.

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In this episode of Better with Dr. Rock: Outside the Box Healthcare, Dr. Matthew Ketman shares a quick but powerful message about a simple test that could save lives: the coronary artery calcium screen. It’s a fast, low-dose CAT scan that checks for plaque buildup in your heart’s arteries—something that could point to hidden heart disease long before symptoms show up.

Dr. Rock explains who this test is for, highlighting people with a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, or other risk factors—even if they feel totally fine. He’s clear that it’s not meant for those with current symptoms like chest pain, but for folks who want to be proactive about their heart health.

He also breaks down some of the limitations, like the chance of false positives, but stresses that it’s a great tool when used in the right situations. As always, Dr. Rock encourages listeners to stay curious, talk with their doctors, and keep looking for ways to take control of their health—before problems start.