#18: Can We Reduce Our Risk of Heart Disease? Good News and Better News!
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US; we understand the risk factors for it, and there are 7 key steps you can take to reduce that risk. Here is a risk calculator that will give yo...
8 Okt 202435min
#17: Should You Rest Or Stay Active When You Feel Sick?
It used to be when you got sick, you were advised to "take it easy". But, does the evidence support this approach? And, it isn't just an academic question since, on average, we get 2-4 colds/year an...
26 Sep 202421min
#16: To Measure Or Not To Measure: Who Better To Study Than Yourself?
In this episode, we explore wearables and self-monitoring tools like step counters, sleep trackers, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). We'll dive into the science behind these devices and share h...
17 Sep 202434min
#15: What Do We Know/Not Know About Losing Weight?
Have you ever wondered why weight loss seems so elusive despite following strict diets and exercise routines? Obesity rates have skyrocketed, and we are eating more, likely due to 3 key factors: porti...
4 Sep 202436min
#14: Eight Glasses Of Water A Day: Important Guidance Or Urban Myth?
Our bodies are 60% water and water is really important. But, It is not clear the origin of drinking 8 glasses of water per day. There were no studies that scientifically show that this number is th...
26 Aug 202429min
#13: We Can Lower Our Risk Of Cognitive Decline
Approximately 40% of the risk for cognitive decline is preventable through lifestyle changes and proactive measures. Nearly 7 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer's, with numbers expected to do...
12 Aug 202442min
#12: To Test or Not To Test?
We’re bombarded with advertisements for all sorts of tests these days: comprehensive blood panels for a few hundred dollars, total body MRI scans for cancer detection, heart calcium scans, and even te...
30 Juli 202428min
#11: Try To Sit Less And Move More
Key Takeaways Sit Less, Move More: The evidence is clear—reducing sitting time and increasing movement are crucial for health.Exercise Isn't a Substitute for Moving: While exercise is beneficial, sitt...
18 Juli 202436min
