Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube When we think about life-threatening health risks, heart attacks often dominate the conversation. But strokes—equally devastating—deserve just as much attention. In fact, nearly as many strokes occur each year as heart attacks, and the aftermath can be more debilitating. About 800,000 people experience a stroke annually in the U.S., with […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube It’s easy to get swept up in the promise of the latest wellness trend. Maybe it’s vitamin infusions, red light therapy, or the supposed miracle of hyperbaric oxygen for fatigue. The claims sound compelling—rooted in real science, supported by a few glowing anecdotes. But when we chase what “might” help […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Everywhere you turn, there’s another “miracle cure.” A new supplement, a “doctor-secret” detox, or a high-tech device promising to fix your mitochondria or reboot your microbiome. It all sounds compelling—because it’s designed to. But as I often remind listeners and patients alike: just because something makes sense biochemically doesn’t mean […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Wouldn’t it be incredible to live to 100? Not just survive but thrive with energy, purpose, and joy? This question inspired my recent podcast episode exploring whether the so-called Blue Zones—those much-publicized regions where people are said to live exceptionally long lives—offer us meaningful, evidence-based guidance, or if they’re more […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube I love bacon. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner—it’s always a welcome guest at my table. And I’ll admit, a hot dog or slice of salami occasionally finds its way into my life too. But what’s the trade-off? Should I stop eating a food I love because of vague warnings, or […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Tim had a plan. Thirty minutes in the car, paddle in hand, he was ready for a few games of pickleball. But instead of his usual warm-up, he was rushed onto the court. A few points in, he felt the unmistakable snap—a calf strain. It’s a familiar story for many […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube We all want to live long and well. But how much time do we really have—and how many of those years will be good ones? It’s a question that’s both deeply personal and wildly complex. And it’s one I’ve been thinking about more often lately—not just as a physician, but […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube There’s something deeply empowering about realizing that the most potent tool we have for health and longevity isn’t tucked away in a clinic or pharmacy—it’s already in your hands. Or, more accurately, in your legs, heart, and lungs. Exercise is our most powerful lever for living long and well. And […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube For decades, conventional wisdom warned us to stay away from saturated fats—especially those found in full-fat dairy. Skim milk was in, butter was out, and low-fat yogurt became a supermarket staple. But as I explored in a recent podcast episode with cardiologist Dr. Anthony Pearson, the science has evolved—and in […]

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 […]