最佳Medicine ReMixed播客 (2024)

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Protein 101: How Much Should You Really Be Eating? 33:33

4d ago33:33

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Got protein on your mind? Join us for an in-depth, lively discussion on all things protein! Learn exactly how much you need based on your age and activity level, and steer clear of possible risks like kidney stones. We debunk myths, unveil marketing tricks like 'protein washing,' and provide practical tips for maintaining muscle and optimizing over…

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The Race to Save a Life: A Doctor's Heroic CPR Rescue at the Berlin Marathon 37:23

11d ago37:23

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Our Berlin Marathon Experience: A Life-Saving Moment In this podcast episode, we share the incredible story of our friend, Dr. Eliza Pierko, a sports medicine physician. During her fifth marathon in Berlin, we were amazed to learn how she stopped at mile 21 to administer CPR to a fellow runner who suffered cardiac arrest. Despite this unexpected ch…

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Alkaline Water: Miracle or Marketing? 36:38

18d ago36:38

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Alkaline water is EVERYWHERE! But is there really any benefits behind the booming business? In this episode we explore higher pH water and its supposed impact on hydration, acid reflux, bone health, and even cancer prevention. Through discussions on acidity, alkaline diets, and the Warburg effect, we aim to separate fact from marketing, highlightin…

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Calling 988: The Underused Lifeline 33:46

25d ago33:46

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In this episode, we discuss the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We examine public unfamiliarity with the service, despite its crucial role in providing immediate help for mental health crises, substance abuse issues, and suicidal thoughts. We explore the history of the lifeline, its purpose, operation, and how people can better understand and util…

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Your Ultimate Guide to Cold and Flu Season: COVID, Flu, and RSV, Oh My! (with Rob Citronberg MD) 41:02

1M ago41:02

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Get ready for cold and flu season with this entertaining and informative episode! Dive into everything you need to know about staying healthy this fall. From the latest on COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to understanding the rise of RSV, we've got you covered. Learn the importance of testing, find out the best time to get your vaccines, and discover …

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Do Backpacks Cause Back Pain in Kids? Expert Insights & Tips for Parents 23:19

1M ago23:19

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Have you noticed how heavy kid's backpacks are? It seems like a no-brainer that this could cause back pain. But does it? Your Doctor Friends give you the expert insights into whether back pain is actually worsened by backpacks and give parents actionable tips to make it better. We review key research findings, discuss practical solutions for reduci…

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Keeping Kids Safe From Traumatic Brain Injuries in Football 38:20

2M ago38:20

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Can you feel it?!? The energy, the excitement, the smell of fresh-cut grass—football season is back! From Friday night lights to Sunday tailgates, there’s nothing quite like it. The thrill of the game, the hard hits, the big plays, the rivalries—we wait all year for this. It’s the heartbeat of fall. But behind the touchdowns and tackles, there’s a …

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Am I Aging Faster? I Feel Like I'm Falling Apart (with Michael Snyder, PhD) 35:49

2M ago35:49

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We're back!!! And we're here to talk about GETTING OLD! We often hear people say something along the lines of, “I feel like once I turned 60, everything went downhill.” Or “It feels like all of a sudden in my mid-40s, I am falling apart.” Does this sound familiar? Historically, as physicians, Your Doctor Friends generally reassure those folks that …

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YDF Remix #1: Staying Safe in the Heat (with Josh Blomgren, DO) 48:46

3M ago48:46

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re-re-re-re-REEEEMIXXXXX TIME! Your Doctor Friends decided to follow the trend set by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark of the My Favorite Murder podcast, and upcycle a classic episode with a fun new twist! We've pared down our July 2023 episode about heat illness and added updates and commentary for your education and enjoyment, friends! YDF w…

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YDF Greatest Hits: Is "Multitasking" Possible? - Summer Refresh Edition (with Gloria Mark, PhD) 55:21

3M ago55:21

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Feeling tethered to your screens? Doomscrolling much? Have you gotten that little message from your phone, ratting you out, informing you that "you spent an average of XX hours and xx minutes daily of screen time"?? Do you wish you could set some better boundaries with tech/social media/screens in general? Let's face it, our devices are here to sta…

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Am I Damaging My Tendons? (with Jill Cook, PhD) 1:14:43

3M ago1:14:43

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Achilles. Rotator cuff. Patella. Hamstring. They're all structures involving tendons, and you probably either know someone who's injured them, or have experienced the dreaded tendon injury yourself. Aaron Rodgers experienced an acute Achilles tendon rupture on Monday Night Football in September 2023, just 4 plays into his first season as QB for the…

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Am I "Winning" at Fitness? (V02 max and MORE with Phil Skiba, DO) 1:12:58

4M ago1:12:58

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Do you remember "Presidential Physical Fitness” testing from youth? Can you name all 6 of the “classic” tests it included? Fun fact: (according to a Feb. 2024 NYT article) Born of Cold War-era fears that America was becoming “soft,” the test was first introduced by President Lyndon Johnson in 1966. The goal was to improve the fitness of the nation’…

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UPDATE: Is Gun Violence a Public Health Problem? (with Garen Wintemute, MD, MPH) 1:03:51

4M ago1:03:51

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The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, declared this week that gun violence in the US is a public health crisis. Dr. Murthy publicly stated, in a 39-page advisory, that the U.S needs to treat gun violence in the same way we have tackled smoking or car crashes. Deaths caused by guns rose to the highest in three decades in 2021. In 2020…

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Am I Doing Sunscreen Wrong? (with Vidya Shivakumar, MD) 48:59

4M ago48:59

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We know we are supposed to wear sunscreen. We know sun exposure can increase our risk for skin cancer. So how do we reconcile our desire for that "desirable summer glow" with the risk of medical harm? Your Doctor Friends get these texts all the time, especially post-summer solstice: "If I wear sunscreen, what SPF should I use? Is chemical or minera…

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YDF Greatest Hits: What is Gender Affirming Surgery? (with Loren Schechter, MD) 54:13

4M ago54:13

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HAPPY PRIDE, FRIENDS! This week we are re-releasing an episode that makes us proud; when we interviewed the amazing Dr. Loren Schechter to learn about and discuss gender-affirming surgery. The conversation was as helpful and poignant last year as it is now, so we thought it would be smart to give it another go :) In general, surgical interventions …

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Should I Wear Compression Stockings? 57:08

4M ago57:08

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Do your legs swell sometimes? Have you ever considered wearing compression socks? Are you seeing targeted ads on social media or in your inbox from sock companies enticing you to buy their compression stockings? Well, YDF SUPER LISTENER, Amanda M. did! We got a message on Instagram from @akmargie asking about compression socks, she specifically ask…

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Bigorexia: Is it Muscle Building or an Eating Disorder? (with Jason Nagata, MD) 1:03:41

5M ago1:03:41

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Have you heard of the term, "bigorexia"? It is a form of body dysmorphic disorder, similar in ways to anorexia. Bigorexia is used to describe muscle dysmorphia, a condition exhibited mostly by boys/men and characterized by excessive weight lifting, a preoccupation with not feeling muscular enough and a strict adherence to eating foods that lower we…

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I Have a Brain Tumor, Can It Be Removed? (with Edjah Nduom, MD) 1:13:12

5M ago1:13:12

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EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BRAIN TUMORS! We try to keep it simple here on YDF, but today it IS brain surgery! We are rounding out Brain Tumor Awareness Month! Building on our conversation last week with Alyx Porter, MD, re: how to know if you could have a tumor, this episode focuses on the other side of the conversation. Let's explore…

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I Have a Headache, Do I Have A Brain Tumor? (with Alyx Porter, MD) 56:47

5M ago56:47

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It's Brain Tumor Awareness Month! Have you ever felt perhaps "too aware" - letting your imagination run amok and ponder if its reaaally just a headache, or maybe something a bit more serious? Most folks can relate. Sometimes we jump to "worst case scenario" when appraising our symptoms, as a defense mechanism. We want to feel prepared, feel like we…

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I Get Dizzy Standing Up, Do I Have POTS? (with Camden Hebson, MD) 54:31

5M ago54:31

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Have you ever stood up quickly and felt a little lightheaded or felt your heart racing? What if, out of the blue, that started happening EVERY TIME YOU STOOD UP? This can be reality for folks with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), or other forms of "orthostatic dysfunction". It can be quite debilitating, especially since it seems to…

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Does My Child Have Scoliosis? (with Chris Dewald, MD and Lauren Higginson) 1:24:30

6M ago1:24:30

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Do you remember "scoliosis check" during middle school? That embarrassing moment where, as a 12/13 year old, you had to do a shirtless forward fold in front of the school nurse?? MORTIFYING. Perhaps you never had to live through this torture. Or perhaps, even WORSE, you were told by said nurse that your screen was POSITIVE, and now your parents had…

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PREVIEW Aliquot #106: The Science of Longevity Vitamins: Taurine, Ergothioneine, and PQQ 35:17

6M ago35:17

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Get more Aliquots! Become an FMF Premium Member and get full access to our members-only podcast, The Aliquot, plus live Q&As with Rhonda, every-other-week Science Digest emails, and more. Learn more about The Aliquot podcast here Vitamins are substances that our bodies need to develop and function normally. When considering vitamins, we tend to thi…

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How Do I Protect Myself From Colorectal Cancer? (with Meena Sadaps, MD) 51:38

6M ago51:38

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PART 2 of our coverage of young-onset colorectal cancer! This week our guest is an Oncology expert, here to give us in-depth information about colorectal cancer, with actionable items on how we can protect ourselves. Colorectal cancer in younger folks (under 50 years old) is unfortunately on the rise. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, in…

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Are Young People Getting More Colon Cancer? 1:01:47

6M ago1:01:47

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Colorectal cancer in younger folks (under 50 years old) is unfortunately on the rise. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, in the US, about 10% of colorectal cancer cases are diagnosed in people under 50. Those numbers are rising about 1-2% percent each year, and researchers are still finding out why. Young adults are the only population gr…

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Can I Protect Myself From Breast Cancer? (with Liz O'Riordan, MD) 53:27

6M ago53:27

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What happens when you turn 40 (and you also have boobs)? Well, since May 2023, the USPSTF has recommended that women at average risk for breast cancer start screening with mammograms beginning at age 40, and undergo mammography every other year. These updated recommendations are still “in progress” and the USPSTF cites the urgent need for more rese…

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Is the Aluminum in Antiperspirants Harmful? 55:57

7M ago55:57

55:57

In the 1990s, a chain email circulated around the series-of-tubes we called the internet, suggesting that aluminum-containing antiperspirants clogged your sweat pores, thus disallowing your body to “purge itself of toxins”, and those "toxins" would accumulate in your axillary lymph nodes, and increase your risk of breast cancer. Yikes. Predating th…

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