Dependency is a biological problem; whereas addiction is a behavioral one. They each often start while managing pain. The opiate overdose crisis is the 3rd largest US epidemic since 1900. In this episode learn what opiates are,
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Every person in the US needs the information in this episode. First, to learn how to make informed and efficient health care decisions for themselves in our current insurance system. And second, to gain an understanding of how the current system works …
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Like pain or pleasure, depression has varying degrees and causes. A psychologist (Part 1) and a psychiatrist (Part 2) cover the nuts and bolts of depression and suicide issues, and the tools and specialists that provide support. With this support,
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Reasons, support, empathy, data, apps, and resources for not smoking or quitting smoking are abundant (thank you public health!), and covered in this episode. While tobacco use has declined, the use of high tech nicotine delivery devices—ecigarette…
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For both weekend warriors and serious athletes, sports injury prevention involves managing injury risk—with knowledge, proper technique, and personal safety equipment. A second key to injury prevention is not ignoring problems or ‘pushing through …
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In this 2-part episode, learn how the health of your gut, from intake to exit, depends on your personal medical history and diet, and, we are now learning, the diversity and character of your gut bacteria — the microbiome.
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Take home messages from this heart-rending episode: First, we need to normalize talk about testicles, with frank talk and humor. Second, Carpe Testes! — guys should start regularly checking the health of the family jewels at puberty.
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Male fertility potential is influenced by genetics, lifestyle, environment and health. Learn the statistics and basics, hear about the great strides medicine has made treating male-factor infertility, and check out the tips,
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Learn what guys ought to know about prostate cancer, including some surprising risk factors (related to female relatives), in this frank discussion by prostate cancer experts. Hear about standard detection and treatment methods,
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– – Description: Pathogens are notorious for not respecting national borders, or species borders, or personal borders. Vigilance, vaccines and Purell can do a lot to protect you, at home and when traveling. – Guest: – Elizabeth Talbot, M.D.,
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