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 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, […]