This is a re-cast of an episode originally aired in June of 2020. This was an incredible episode that deserves to be heard by all new listeners! In this episode we discuss the role of resistance training for both patients and as a prescription by providers, the evidence behind various practices in prevention, the harms of over-screening, and much more!. Whether in the hospital inpatient floors or his clients in the gym, Dr. Baraki brings evidence-based information and suggestions to help those he works with. Dr. Baraki is board certified in Internal Medicine, an assistant professor of medicin ..read more

It’s 2023. It’s time we separate our weight from our health. Everywhere we look, health and weight has been synonymous leading to body dysmorphia, poor relationships with food, and many other issues. Well, there’s many more benefits to eating well and physical activity!  In this podcast, I go over some of the highlights from the podcast for the last year, some of my life events from 2022, podcast goals for this year, and then dive into dividing out health from fitness and nutrition. Ragav’s Social Media: Instagram Twitter Link Show Notes Top Episodes Links:  Dealing with Burnou ..read more

The holidays is a time for getting together with family, relaxation, and celebration until it’s not. There are many instances of holidays being ruined by preventive injuries and many unfortunate mortalities. In this episode, I take you through common holiday causes of morbidity and mortality for things to keep in mind during this festive time. Ragav’s Social Media Instagram Twitter Link Show Notes: Toy related injuries – https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fspublic/ToyRelatedDeathsandInjuries2021.pdf Transportation related Injuries – https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/home-and-community/safety-topic ..read more

There is a lot more to health to health than what happens in an examination room. The decisions that are made at the municipal, state, and national levels make incredible impacts that often times can either make or break the health of a population at large. In fact, preventive medicine at the highest level has more to do with politics and policy than the supplement being touted on your feed as a miracle.  In this episode, I talk with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed who has had many roles throughout his career; so many that he has a wikipedia page! Dr. El-Sayed trained as a physician with a gap to com ..read more

Hospitals do a lot for their patients, but what about others in the community? The Boston Medical Center has made it it’s mission to provide healthcare to everyone despite ability to pay; furthermore, the Health Equity Accelerator to transform the landscape of health equity within the Boston community. Led by Dr. Elena Mendez-Escobar and Dr. Thea James, the Health Equity Accelerator focuses its resources on maternal and child health, infectious diseases, behavioral health, chronic conditions, oncology, and end-stage renal disease through reaching those who otherwise would not receive as ..read more

Science has gone under attack and many silly or harmful ideas have taken hold in society under the guise of “science.” The thing is, there’s a lot more to science than just claiming something to be scientific. In this episode, you’ll hear all about what it means to follow the scientific method, what it means to be scientific, and what to do about those who erroneously claim science.  Dr. Grimes earned his PhD in ultraviolet radiation physics followed by a post doctoral fellowship in medical physics and oncology but now largely operates as a science communicator. He is the author of the b ..read more

Climate change has been happening for some time and, while we may not actively notice it, has been harming the health of millions across the globe for some time now. Dr. Kristie Ebi is a professor of Global Health and Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington and a globally renowned expert in the effect of heat on our health.  In this episode we dive into how climate change impacts our health, why the heat is so dangerous, who and where the majority of the effects take effect. We also talk about how to prepare from the individual level all the way t ..read more

Most of us are very privileged when it comes to healthcare. We expect not only to get better from whatever ails us, but that we have easily accessible care equipped with all the necessary medicines, diagnostic tools, and staff. Unfortunately, many parts of the world have much less in the way of healthcare!  Dr. James Sanders is a global health expert having practiced in setting such as Zambia, The Republic of Georgia, and Southeast Asia among other locations. In this episode, Dr. Sanders shares his insights on what preventive care, or just medical care in general, looks like in various p ..read more

Science has gone under attack and many silly or harmful ideas have taken hold in society under the guise of “science.” The thing is, there’s a lot more to science than just claiming something to be scientific. In this episode, you’ll hear all about what it means to follow the scientific method, what it means to be scientific, and what to do about those who erroneously claim science.  Dr. Grimes earned his PhD in ultraviolet radiation physics followed by a post doctoral fellowship in medical physics and oncology but now largely operates as a science communicator. He is the author of the b ..read more

Not only is he an oncologist, but a survivor of cancer himself. Dr. Lewis completed his training in hematology and oncology at the Mayo Clinic before becoming a cancer specialist focusing on gastrointestinal tumors. However, not only did Dr. Lewis learn about cancer from the physician standpoint, but from the patient standpoint himself as he was diagnosed and treated for a rare cancer himself while in training. Given his unique perspectives, Dr. Lewis is able to provide incredibly valuable insight into what we can and can't do about our cancer risk. In this episode, we discuss the basics ..read more