637: Telomeres and Aging with Dr. Richard Allsopp

If you're interested in meditation and have downloaded an app or purchased a book, yet fail to consistently follow through, this week's podcast is for you. We'll discuss meditation for average people ...

13 Mars 202435min

The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships. While most people would probably agree with that statement, they would also admit that their relationships are often trouble...

6 Mars 202434min

Health education is lacking in most school systems, to the extent that most high school graduates can't name 10 muscles in their own bodies. Anatomical learning has historically been seen as boring, c...

28 Feb 202442min

I'm an introvert. In my private life, I don't talk much and am mostly in my head. But since the forced isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, I've come to re-appreciate the power of community. Every sing...

21 Feb 202428min

There is no such thing as a perfect human diet because we are all unique and have unique objectives. The bodybuilder eats to build mass, the dieter plans meals to lose weight, while others use food to...

14 Feb 202446min

"I don't know the meaning of life, but I know the purpose of life: to survive and procreate." This quote was from a biologist on the podcast eight years ago, and it stuck with me because if he's right...

7 Feb 202439min

You've got a bum knee or wonky hip. Your doctor says you're a candidate for a joint replacement, and your insurance has approved the procedure - but you're not sure if you're ready for that. You know ...

31 Jan 202437min

Osteoarthritis, the wear and tear inflammation of your joints, is so common that some research suggests half of us over the age of 65 will be affected. You've probably heard that movement is medicine,...

24 Jan 202440min