Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube We’ve all seen the headlines—“Fix your gut and fix your life,” “The microbiome controls everything from your mood to your metabolism.” The claims are sweeping, the promises grand. But what does the evidence actually say? Is it truly the fountain of health, or are we just not sure yet? As […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Can something as simple as flossing your teeth actually reduce your risk of having a stroke? The headlines certainly make it sound like a breakthrough. Some recent news stories claim flossing can reduce stroke risk by as much as 50%, especially for certain types of strokes. But is this true—or […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Investing in your health is a lot like investing in an IRA for retirement. Resilience is key! The earlier you start, the better prepared you’ll be for the challenges that come with aging. Building muscle and bone strength now can create a reserve (resilience) that sustains you in the years […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Getting a brain MRI should be simple, right? The test provides a clear image, helps answer medical questions, and reassures you that everything is okay—or at least, that’s the hope. But when my own brain scan revealed an unexpected finding, I found myself in a position many of us will […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Would you be willing to endure some social sneers if it meant increasing your pain tolerance by 20% and your athletic performance by 8%? According to research, swearing every few seconds during physical exertion can do just that. But this isn’t just about amusing scientific studies—it’s a powerful window into […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Does Light Therapy Really Work? Here’s What Science Says Everywhere you turn, there’s a new claim about light therapy. Red light therapy promises to rejuvenate your skin, reduce inflammation, and even boost cognitive function. Blue light blocking glasses are marketed as the key to better sleep. Sunlight exposure is said […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Total body cleanses (detox) promise renewed energy, sharper focus, and a “clean” body, but the science often tells a different story. From juice fasts to sauna sweats, let’s dive into the research to uncover what’s hype and what’s helpful. The Allure of Detoxing: Why It Appeals The detox industry flourishes […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube What if the pill you took, the treatment you received, or the belief you held about your health wasn’t doing the work—but your mind was? This is the fascinating phenomenon of placebos and their equally powerful counterpart, nocebos. Understanding these effects can help you make better-informed decisions about your health, […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube As the new year rolls in, the tradition of setting resolutions comes alive. Forty-four percent of us make a New Year’s Resolution.  Yet, despite our best intentions, most resolutions falter before spring. Why? The answer may lie in how we approach them. With a focus on personalization and an evidence-based […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube 0:11 Introduction 9:35 Alcohol’s potential benefits 11:00 Harms associated with alcohol 22:57 Alcohol Consumption Risk-Benefit Analysis 32:05 Balancing Alcohol Consumption for Health As the holiday season approaches, many of us wonder: is it best to avoid alcohol entirely, or are small amounts okay? This question becomes even more challenging when […]