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36. Cancer Treatment: Include Exercise to Improve Survival

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

Release Date: 06/20/2025

42. Are Red Dye, High Fructose Corn Syrup, and Fancy Tests Health Distractions?

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

In this episode of Walk Don’t Run to the Doctor, Miles Hassell MD unpacks the common health “distractions” that steal attention, money, and energy from what really matters for your well-being. From the sugar wars (high fructose corn syrup vs. cane sugar), to food dyes, celebrity health fads, and fancy but questionable medical tests, we explore how to separate hype from evidence. Key Takeaways: High fructose corn syrup and cane sugar are equally harmful—what matters is cutting refined sugars overall. Food dyes aren’t the main problem—we shouldn't be eating the ultra-processed...

41. Your letters: Listeners Avoiding Surgery

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

In this episode, Miles Hassell, MD answers heartfelt listener letters about gallbladder disease and knee pain—sharing real-life stories of patients who successfully avoided major surgeries through lifestyle medicine. From tackling gallstones with diet and exercise to managing osteoarthritis without knee replacement, Dr. Hassell highlights how small, consistent changes—like removing sugar, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, incorporating probiotic foods, and staying active—can dramatically improve health outcomes. Key Takeaways: Gallbladder health: Slow weight loss, high-fiber foods...

40. The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods and Your Child’s Health

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

In this episode, Miles Hassell MD, an internal medicine physician from Portland, Oregon, dives deep into one of the most important responsibilities of parenthood—feeding your kids well. He tackles the real-life challenges families face in a world dominated by ultra-processed foods, marketing traps, and busy schedules. Learn how simple, home-cooked meals can drastically improve your child’s mental and physical health, prevent chronic diseases, and build lifelong habits. From breakfast hacks to family cooking tips, this episode is a practical and inspiring guide for every parent. Key...

39. The Truth About Vegetable Oils

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

In this episode, Miles Hassell MD breaks down the often misunderstood world of cooking oils. From olive oil to avocado oil, he explains which fats support long-term health—and which ones belong in the trash. Key Takeaways: Extra virgin olive oil is the only widely available oil with strong evidence supporting real health benefits. Avocado, canola, and other industrial oils are ultra-processed, taste terrible without the help of BigFood processing techniques, and lack nutritional value. Avocados are good food though...thinly sliced, they top any meal or snack nicely. Don’t be...

38. Constipation: Fix It Naturally – No Pills, Just Real Solutions

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

Are you or someone you know struggling with constipation? In this episode, Dr. Miles Hassell MD of GreatMed.org explores the real impact of constipation on health and quality of life—and how to fix it without relying on Big Pharma. What You’ll Learn: The health risks and causes of chronic constipation Lifestyle-based solutions that are safer and more effective than over-the-counter meds The role of fiber, fluids, probiotics, and movement in restoring colon health Practical tips: foods to eat, supplements to consider, and travel-friendly strategies Why addressing constipation is a...

37. Make Your Own Ozempic

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

Is there a better, safer, FREE alternative to Ozempic (and other GLP-1 drugs)? In this episode of Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor, Miles Hassell MD reacts to the growing buzz and shares a time-tested, evidence-based 3-step plan that outperforms popular weight loss drugs in the long run. As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro surge in popularity, Dr. Hassell offers critical insight into their risks—like muscle loss, pancreatic complications, and long-term unknowns—while proposing a practical, natural alternative for lasting weight loss and better metabolic health. Key...

36. Cancer Treatment: Include Exercise to Improve Survival

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

What if a free, side-effect-free therapy could significantly improve your cancer survival— and even help prevent recurrence? In this episode, we explore the powerful, research-backed role of exercise in cancer prevention and treatment, centered around the recent CHALLENGE trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Here is the link to that study: Dr. Hassell shares groundbreaking findings showing that moderate, consistent exercise significantly reduces cancer recurrence and mortality — particularly in colon cancer survivors — when added to conventional treatments. More...

35. Fight Cancer with Every Meal: The Power of Home Cooking

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

In Episode 35, we sit down with Miles Hassell, MD—internal medicine physician, author, and advocate for lifestyle-based health interventions—to explore the transformative power of cooking at home. Drawing from both clinical experience and personal practice, Dr. Hassell shares evidence-based insights into how preparing your own meals can support cancer survivorship, improve long-term health outcomes, and reduce the burden of chronic disease. Summary: Dr. Hassell emphasizes the crucial role that home-cooked, whole-food meals play in cancer prevention and recovery. He unpacks the science...

34. The Power of Muscle: Strength Training for Real Life Health (Part 2)

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

Ep 34 – The Power of Muscle: Strength Training for Real Life Health Part 2 In this powerful follow-up episode of Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor, Dr. Miles Hassell and Jennifer Smith of Starting Strength Beaverton dig deeper into the mindset behind fitness—and how strength training can be a surprising antidote to loneliness, mental fatigue, and life’s hardest decisions. Key Takeaways: “Everything we do, we do twice—first in our mind, then in action.” Jen explores how mental preparation is just as vital as physical strength. Decision fatigue is real—but strength training helps...

33. The Power of Muscle: Strength Training for Real Life Health (Part 1)

Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD

Some experts insist we should ditch the dumbbells and pick up a barbell. Are they right? Welcome to Walk, Don’t Run to the Doctor with Miles Hassell, MD. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of strength training—not just for fitness, but for long-term health and independence. Whether it be dumbbells, barbells, a toddler, or heavy backpack, add any kind of weight-bearing exercise every day for muscle mass benefits. Our guest, Jennifer Smith, owner of Starting Strength Beaverton, shares her personal journey into barbell training and how it became her calling to...

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Here is the link to that study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2502760

Dr. Hassell shares groundbreaking findings showing that moderate, consistent exercise significantly reduces cancer recurrence and mortality — particularly in colon cancer survivors — when added to conventional treatments. More than just prevention, movement is positioned as a critical treatment tool that enhances immunity, reduces inflammation, balances hormones, and even boosts mental health.

Key Takeaways:

Exercise led to a 37% lower risk of death in colon cancer patients (CHALLENGE trial).
Benefits appear as early as 1 year into a structured program (as little as brisk walking!).
Sedentary lifestyles are now considered nearly as dangerous as smoking.
Even 1-minute workouts a few times a day can start improving immune function.
The “number needed to treat” for exercise is dramatically better than many standard medical therapies.
Physical activity also reduces risk of diabetes, heart disease, depression, frailty, and more.
Social, playful exercise (like frisbee or ping pong) boosts both body and mind — and reduces loneliness.

Watch now to discover how just a few minutes of movement a day could change — or even save — your life.

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