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Neuroscientist V. S. Ramachandran is internationally renowned for uncovering answers to the deep and quirky questions of human nature that few scientists have dared to address. His bold insights about the brain are matched only by the stunning simplicity of his experiments - using such low-tech tools such as cotton swabs, glasses of water, and dime-store mirrors.

A perfect blend of medical drama and spiritual insight, Gray Matter is a fascinating account of Dr. David Levy's decision to begin asking his patients if he could pray for them before surgery. Some are thrilled. Some are skeptical. Some are hostile, and some are quite literally transformed by the request.

Agapi’s meditations feel like practical wisdom passed down for generations. In this short piece, she helps you focus on your breath and anchor yourself with a sense of gratitude. The ultimate goal of this meditation is to create a sense of space between you and your stress, the perfect way to wind down after a long day and welcome a night of deep, restorative sleep.

Dr Aseem Malhotra, a leading NHS cardiologist, has led the way in citing obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease as frequent factors in those hospitalised with coronavirus. He shows how they result from poor metabolic health, including an over-dependence on ultra-processed foods, which seriously affects our immune response. In this life-changing 21-day plan he brings us the good news that we can reverse our health and rapidly improve our resilience to infection and disease through just a few simple lifestyle changes - to our diet, how we exercise, sleep and reduce stress.

A CREOG study podcast for the busy Ob/GYN resident! 10 minutes of knowledge for your drive into work or while you’re savoring that cup of Joe. Make sure to find us on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or Spotify as well!

Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the 20-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics.

The thyroid is the new hot topic in health. Across age groups, from baby boomers (and their parents) to millennials, more and more people - women especially - are hearing that their thyroids are to blame for their fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, memory issues, aches and pains, insomnia, hair loss, hot flashes, sensitivity to cold, and more. Everyone wants to know how to free themselves from the thyroid trap. As the thyroid has gotten more and more attention, though, these symptoms haven’t gone away - people aren’t healing.

When the journey of caregiving begins, and the road ahead feels too rugged to walk alone, this book will be your gentle guide and friend, lighting the path and sharing the load. Stepping into the role of a caregiver for someone with dementia is like setting sail into uncharted waters. Each day, you may find yourself juggling tasks, from managing medications to navigating mood swings.

For those who could read between the lines, the censored news out of China was terrifying. But the president insisted there was nothing to worry about. Fortunately, we are still a nation of skeptics. Fortunately, there are those among us who study pandemics and are willing to look unflinchingly at worst-case scenarios. Michael Lewis’ taut and brilliant nonfiction thriller pits a band of medical visionaries against the wall of ignorance that was the official response of the Trump administration to the outbreak of COVID-19.

A silent health crisis is impacting one third of the American population - nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Because its symptoms often don't manifest until the liver is seriously compromised, many people are not aware that they are at risk. Did you know that if you have fatty liver disease, you are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and potentially several devastating conditions such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer? Did you know that fat is as dangerous as alcohol to the liver?

Dreaming is one of the most deeply misunderstood functions of the human brain. Yet recent science reveals that our very survival as a species has depended on it. This Is Why You Dream explores the landscape of our subconscious, showing why humans have retained the ability to dream across millennia and how we can now harness its wondrous powers in both our sleeping and waking lives.

Hi, I'm Dhru (like Drew), and every week, I interview the top experts in health, medicine, and mindset to provide you with in-depth, step-by-step protocols to take your health to the next level.

Welcome to The Wound Pros Podcast Channel, where we bring you the latest insights and advancements in wound care management. Hosted by The Wound Pros website, this podcast channel brings to life the rich content and unique perspectives that The Wound Pros is known for, transforming written articles and blog posts into captivating audio experiences. Each episode delves into various aspects of wound care, from cutting-edge treatments and technologies to best practices for preventing and managing chronic wounds. The Wound Pros Podcast Channel is dedicated to promoting education and awareness in ...

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Send us a Text Message.Disordered eating, including eating disorders, are more common in physicians than you know. It’s yet another area of silent, shameful struggle for many people.Today I am thrilled to be joined by a leader in this area, Dr Siobhan Key, a fellow Family and Obesity Medicine Physician, as well as a Physician Coach who specialized in helping physicians end their weight loss struggles. Siobhan’s podcast, Thriving As a Physician, was one of my first exposures to coaching in the physician space (as in physicians coaching physicians), and in this episode you’ll hear her ...

Herzlich Willkommen bei digiTREATS, dem psychoedukativen Podcast der Universität Augsburg zum Thema Depression. Die wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeitender Emanuel Wiese und Alexander Lassner wollen dich hier auf eine Reise mitnehmen zu mehr Informationen zum Thema der depressiven Erkrankungen. Hierfür haben sie in jeder Folge eine depressions-betroffene Person als Gast und ordnen das Gespräch anschließend mit Behandler:innen aus dem Bezirkskrankenhaus Augsburg ein. Die Folgen umfassen Hintergrundwissen, Behandlungsmethoden und Vieles mehr – immer mit dem Krankheitsbild der Depression als ...

In diesem Podcast spreche ich mit Medizinerinnen und Medizinern, die eine besondere Geschichte zu erzählen haben. Als Arzt haben mich Geschichten fasziniert, die mir gezeigt haben, wie vielseitig unser Beruf ist. Daher spreche ich mit Menschen, die inspirieren und es schaffen einen neuen Blickwinkel auf die Medizin zu eröffnen.

A series of podcasts with world famous medical researchers discussing specific medical conditions and available clinical trials.