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 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 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 […]