As awful a disease it is, there is new research on ALS is happening, so let’s keep the hope! Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive muscle weakness over time. Often times, the breathing muscles eventually go, the person cannot breathe and he/she dies. It’s a horrible disease, and there is […]
We all dream…but did you ever wonder what is the function of dreams? Why did evolution make dreaming an integral part of our existence? These questions and more get answered in a recent Causes or Cures Podcast. Not by me, of course, but by my guest who has studied dreams for more than 25 years. […]
Hello all. I’m sharing this because it’s health communication at its finest! ;) Also, living in a building with the slowest, smallest elevator in the world…in which there is little to no ventilation, Lord does this resonate. Anyhow, don’t be afraid to be funny in your health comms! Public health shouldn’t be so stiff and […]
What is the best exercise for high blood pressure? Let’s just say… not what I would have guessed! I’ve had several doctors come on the podcast to discuss the dangers of high blood pressure. One cardiac doctor referred to it as a “silent epidemic.” The problem with high blood pressure is that it can remain […]
What is the hidden cause of Chronic Pain? In a recent episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. David Clarke about the hidden cause of chronic pain and something he refers to as “the biggest blind spot” in the healthcare community. He discusses how adverse childhood experiences, traumas and stresses create chronic […]
I had no idea that tobacco companies controlled food companies once upon a time. It even appears that they weren’t just successful at getting us hooked on cigarettes but junk food as well. Imagine being so, um, multitalented? In a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Tera Fazzino about her research […]
I just read a book by Dr. Jay Joshi, and boy! It’s a fascinating story. I enjoy hearing all sides of the opioid epidemic. And while it is easy to put the blame on certain entities, for example opioid-prescribing physicians, the epidemic is complex. On a recent Causes or Cures Podcast, Dr. Jay Joshi offers […]
Is there an epidemic of loneliness? Not too long ago, the surgeon general released an 81 page report on America’s epidemic of loneliness & isolation. If you’re lonely and have nothing else to do, you might even read it all. ;) Of course, there is a distinction between feeling lonely and being alone. You can […]
What’s the healthiest diet and workout? That question gets asked a lot, mainly because people struggle with both. There are many opinions on what the healthiest diet and workout are, and it can get really reductive and personalized, depending on one’s level of motivation and other factors such as access, available time, and income. If […]
Are chemicals in everyday products that we all use causing an increase in cancer rates? Are they damanging our health in some other way? In a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with journalist Kristina Marusic about her book A New War on Cancer, the Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. In the podcast, Kristina discusses […]
Did you ever wonder why some people don’t get sick from COVID? I think we all have. Or we’ve all witnessed the scenario where a family gets hit with COVID but one person in the house doesn’t get any symptoms. What’s their secret?!? Well, as it turns out, it may be in their genes. In […]
I didn’t know anything about dry fasting in Siberia before I read Michelle B. Slater’s book. Her PR rep sent me an email and asked me if I’d like to read the book and consider Michelle for the Causes or Cures Podcast. I was intrigued…but I was also hesitant to pursue the topic for the […]
Gene therapy for chronic pain might sound science-fiction for some, but researchers are looking into it. In a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Raj Khanna, director of NYU’s Pain Research Center and professor of molecular pathobiology at NYU School of Dentistry, about his and his team’s new research on potential […]