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 […]

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 […]