Beating Holiday Stress
The Back Story
Dr. Singh shares tips to help minimize stress and anxiety over the holidays. We cover: (1:45) being realistic, (3:12) sticking to a budget, (4:15) saying 'no', (5:11) a perfectly-timed snack, and (5:50) taking a breather.
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The Difference Between Being Thankful and Grateful
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What is the difference between being thankful and being grateful? You may think both are similar, but gratitude can have multiple positive impacts on your health.
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Ricky's Dare
The Back Story
Dr. Singh candidly discusses the impact of completing the TCS New York City Marathon. Did he agree to do the marathon on accident? And how did it change his life? We cover: (1:16) how he decided to run in the marathon, (3:21) changes since training for the marathon, (4:21) training confessions, (8:29) lessons learned, and (13:41) Ricky's dare to the listeners.
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How to Train the Week Before a Marathon
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With the TCS New York City Marathon less than a week away, Dr. Singh breaks down how you should prepare the week before a big race. He covers: (1:11) the importance of de-stressing, (3:05) tips to make sure you're getting enough sleep, (4:01) nutrition and "carb loading" properly, (5:53) hydration, (6:46) planning tips, and (8:43) recovery tips.
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Up in Smoke: Health Risks of Vaping
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We take a look at vaping and the health risks that surround it with Dr. Mashal Khan, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and part of the Addiction Psychiatry Team at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. We also cover: (3:28) smoking and vaping trends for teens and young adults, (4:56) the rise of e-cigarettes, (7:33) nicotine and its impact on your body, (14:30) building a tolerance to vaping, (16:52) effects of chronic nicotine use,(19:23) vaping and marijuana, and (23:00) steps to quitting. Learn more about Dr. Khan here:...
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Back Story Beat: Intermittent Fasting
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On this month's Back Story Beat feature, we spotlight intermittent fasting and consider the question: just how much does it matter when you eat? We also cover: (1:34) common intermittent fasting methods, (2:20) JAMA study on fasting, (4:25) fasting study results, and (6:28) what happens inside your body when you fast.
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Mental Toughness is a Muscle
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We discuss mental toughness or "grit" and its impact on success. We explore how we can strengthen or improve our own mental toughness. We also cover: (1:55) defining mental toughness, (2:17) research on grit and outcomes, (5:37) real world examples of mental toughness, (7:00) small wins, and (8:08) building habits.
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Vitamin D: Boosting Your Health and Your Immunity
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We explore what role vitamin D plays in our bodies and look into its benefits. We also cover: (1:01) what is vitamin D and what are some of the health benefits? (3:46) which vitamin D supplements should you take? (7:00) optimal levels of vitamin D levels, (7:51) benefits of vitamin D, (9:20) vitamin D and fighting seasonal depression, and (10:14) vitamin D and its role in fighting cancer.
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Staying Hydrated is Staying Healthy
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As the summer heat bears down on us, we focus on water just how much we should be consuming to stay healthy and hydrated. We cover: (1:58) why you aren't drinking water just to quench your thirst, (3:09) hydration and joint pain relief, (4:31) how much water do you need?, (4:51) signs you are dehydrated, (5:47) beverages to avoid when you need to rehydrate, and (6:28) recommendations for staying hydrated.
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Man Flu: Do Men Experience Sickness Differently Than Women?
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We take a look at the science behind 'man flu' and examine if men really do handle illness differently than women. We cover: (1:32) defining man flu, (2:16) the role of hormones, (3:44) genetics and evolution, (5:40) Dr. Singh's conclusion.
info_outlineWe introduce a new monthly feature: Back Story Beat where we explain new medical findings and what they mean to you. This episode looks at a new study regarding how effective opioids and non-opioid medications are in terms of pain management after surgery.
See the full study here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)00582-7/fulltext