Weekend workouts count. Short bursts count. And that sports drink? You probably don’t need it. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Voltaire warned us: the great is the enemy of the good. Nowhere does that warning ring truer than in exercise. Most of us carry a mental image of what a “proper” workout plan looks like. […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Nearly half of American adults — 49%, according to a 2023 Gallup poll — report they frequently experience stress. That number has risen 16 percentage points over the past two decades, reaching the highest level Gallup has ever recorded. And the wellness industry is ready for you. There’s a supplement, […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Got a scratchy throat or a kid sniffling on the couch? Before you stock up on “miracle” cures, let’s separate cozy folklore from what actually moves the needle. Today, I’m pairing the best clinical evidence with something many of us grew up with: Grandma’s wisdom. Where the science supports her, […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Here’s the paradox I see every week: exercise is the single most powerful intervention for healthy aging—yet one poorly timed injury can erase months (even years) of progress. Where’s the line between “use it or lose it” and unnecessary risk? As a physician, scientist, and Ironman triathlete in my late […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube We’ve all heard the heartfelt reassurances—“I’ll pray for you,” “Your positive spirit will beat this,” or “Just stay optimistic.” These sentiments are comforting, but when serious illness strikes, the real question becomes: Does the power of positive thinking actually help? Let’s explore what the evidence says—starting with an area where […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Do you find yourself reaching for a second helping even when you’ve eaten quite a few calories? Or struggling to cut back on calories, only to feel constantly unsatisfied? You’re not alone—and it turns out that how much we eat is heavily influenced by what we eat. I’ve personally seen […]

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Do you ever feel like wellness requires a spreadsheet, a stopwatch, and a second career? Between supplements, sleep tracking, cold plunges, organic meals, screenings, and meditation apps—not to mention avoiding sugar, alcohol, and ultra-processed everything—it’s enough to make anyone want to throw in the towel. I get it. In this […]