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The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

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Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.
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OldGuyTalksToMe

Winject Studios

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Orest is a 70-year-old podcaster and men's life coach at https://www.thestandard.academy and a former periodontal regenerative surgeon that lives in Las Vegas, NV with his wife. They are empty nesters with two college graduates and employed children. Get his free digital magazine to create that life you want at www.thestandard.academy/magazine. Orest is looking to live the next stages of his life full of kick ass stuff. He wants to share those experiences with you and wants to hear about you ...
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emDOCs.net subscribes to the Free Open Access Meducation (FOAMed) initiative. Our goal is to inform the global EM community with timely and high yield content about what providers like YOU are seeing and doing everyday in your local ED. Join us as we review our high-yield posts from our website emDOCs.net.
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Learn all about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) with your hosts Tallene & Sirak! We are a husband and wife duo who specialize as a PCOS dietitian & a PCOS personal trainer to help break down the root causes of PCOS and provide you the best information on PCOS treatments, supplements, and much more! www.PCOSweightloss.org
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Sophia Davis, Senior Editor at The Lancet Psychiatry, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explores their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to the journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from premature mortality in people with mental illness to cranial electrostimulation therapy for depression, the importance of first-person stories to psychological therapy for sleep problems in young people at ris ...
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Evidence Based Hair

Dr Jeff Donovan

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Evidence based hair is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr Jeff Donovan, a Canadian dermatologist and hair specialist. Each week, Dr. Donovan highlights recently published hair loss research from around the world.
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A Small Dose

A Small Dose

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A Small Dose is a podcast aimed at arming you with information about medication so you can make the best decisions about your health. Learn how your medication effects your body with these mini summaries of different drugs each week
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Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair

Lifespan Communications LLC

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Join Dr. David Sinclair, Ph.D. in Lifespan, a popular health podcast that brings the cutting edge of aging and longevity science straight to you. Hear about the latest developments in aging research, lifestyle practices for longevity, exercise and nutrition science, and more. This podcast is distinct from Dr. Sinclair's teaching and research roles at Harvard Medical School. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for med ...
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Welcome to the OptiLounge podcast! Join your hosts, Dr Laura Redman (Vascular Specialist Surgeon) and Jenna-Lee Garbers (LAOSA Lymphoedema Therapist) in the OptiLounge, where we have casual conversations about important medical topics. We look forward to seeing you in the OptiLounge! Much lymph love, Laura and Jenna
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As the number of Americans living with diabetes continues to rise, staying up to date on the latest diabetes research is more essential than ever to help patients achieve glucose control. With Diabetes Discourse, you’ll hear from diabetes and endocrinology experts on emerging research, diagnostic and treatment strategies, and various elements that impact a patient’s disease course, including risk factors, vitamin and mineral supplementation, physical activity, and kidney disease. Because whe ...
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Last Week in Medicine

Stephen Jenkins, MD, Austin Rupp, MD

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Wouldn't it be nice if someone reviewed all the latest internal medicine literature and distilled it into a brief podcast you could listen to on your way to work? Get updates from the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA Network, Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of Hospital Medicine, Journal of General Internal Medicine, Lancet and more.
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Each week, Kevin Bass examines the forces that bend truth inside our institutions, from ideology to bureaucracy, and talks with thinkers working to restore integrity, honesty, and courage to modern science and medicine.
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We have assembled a devoted team, to dive deep into the latest medical news and research studies in order to provide you with the knowledge to take charge of your health and your life. Not only are we here to present the facts but also to bring you the information in an entertaining way using segments like the Wheel of Medicine, My Blank Hurts, and 3 Shots.
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Editors at The Lancet Healthy Longevity, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to this open access journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from dementia prevention to older people in the criminal justice system, the haematological malignancies in older people to the link between physical activity, sleep duration, and cognitive ageing, and more.
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A weekly podcast by Health@Home by Mega Lifesciences that helps you to stay informed and healthy. Visit us at https://healthathome.digital/ . Health@Home providing people with the tools they need to take charge of their health. Developing digital solutions for preventive, promotive, and curative treatment as needed.Health@Home was created by a dedicated group of medics, engineers, and healthcare industry experts from Southeast Asia and Africa. While our experience allows us to grasp the doma ...
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Metformin is a widely prescribed Type 2 diabetes drug that works by lowering liver glucose production and improve insulin sensitivity A 16-week Rutgers trial in 72 adults found that metformin dulled exercise benefits, reducing the usual improvements in aerobic fitness Long-term risks for prolonged metformin use include vitamin B12 deficiency, rare …
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Welcome to the emDOCs.net podcast! Join us as we review our high-yield posts from our website emDOCs.net. Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long (@long_brit), we cover metformin toxicity. To continue to make this a worthwhile podcast for you to listen to, we appreciate any feedback and comments you may have for us. Please let us know! Subscribe to…
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An animal study found that the smell of fatty foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding, even without eating them, can alter a child's brain development and make them more prone to obesity later in life Mice exposed to bacon-scented diets in the womb and through milk developed insulin resistance and gained more weight in adulthood, despite eating th…
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Kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish, is rich in diverse lactic acid bacteria, bioactive compounds, and fibers that support gut integrity, microbial balance, immune signaling, and overall metabolic resilience A recent study published in npj Science of Food used single-cell RNA sequencing to map how daily kimchi intake influences im…
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Your circadian rhythm controls vital organ functions, including how your liver processes nutrients and filters toxins. Exposure to artificial blue light disrupts this rhythm, triggering a chain reaction that destabilizes liver health German researchers found that long-term artificial light exposure alters liver gene expression and melatonin product…
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Dr. Dominic D’Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2) is a tenured associate professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and a Visiting Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. This episode is brought to you by: Gusto simple and easy payro…
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Welcome to the emDOCs.net podcast! Join us as we review our high-yield posts from our website emDOCs.net. Today on the emDOCs cast, Jess Pelletier and Brit Long cover benzodiazepine-refractory status epilepticus. To continue to make this a worthwhile podcast for you to listen to, we appreciate any feedback and comments you may have for us. Please l…
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Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join to discuss the January 2026 edition of Retinal Physician, including OCT angiography, wearables for retinal health, heads-up display for retinal surgery, and endogenous fungal endophthalmitis.By Jayanth Sridhar
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#292: What if everything you've been told about weight loss with PCOS is wrong? Taylor believed harder workouts would finally help her lose weight after years of struggling with PCOS, irregular periods, and fibromyalgia. Instead, the high-intensity training was keeping her stuck. In this episode, she shares how discovering the cortisol-PCOS connect…
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In a recent study, 71% of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) patients tested had abnormal breathing patterns like hyperventilation or dysfunctional breathing, which were not seen in healthy controls Dysfunctional breathing was found in 42% of ME/CFS participants, leading to erratic, inefficient breathing during exertion, often without the person rea…
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Americans spend about nine hours sitting and nearly five hours on their phones daily, contributing to a sedentary way of life In a featured study presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), researchers found that muscle shape, not size, may reveal early metabolic changes and even signal disease risk The World Health Organization …
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Ultraprocessed foods alter DNA methylation patterns, silencing protective genes and activating harmful ones, creating cellular dysfunction that begins before visible health problems appear in both adults and children A study of 30 adult women revealed those consuming 45% of their daily calories as ultraprocessed foods showed hypomethylation in 80 g…
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This episode is part of a series called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry Shukman, has been on my podcast twice before. He is one of only a few dozen masters in the world authorized to teach Sanbo Zen, and now, he’ll be your teacher. In addition to my long-form interviews each week, every Monday I’ll bring you a short 10-minute or so meditation…
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Tinnitus isn't just a ringing in your ears — it can interfere with memory, mood, and sleep, affecting your overall well-being when left unmanaged A Phase II clinical trial found that low-intensity sound therapy (LINTS) can reduce tinnitus symptoms without blocking out real-world sounds, helping the brain tune out the ringing naturally Sound therapy…
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Butyrate is an essential short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) that fuels colon cells, supports gut barrier function and promotes a balanced microbiome. Colon cells rely on butyrate for up to 80% of their energy needs, helping maintain normal gut function and a healthy intestinal lining Your gut bacteria produce butyrate by fermenting fiber from whole food…
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A groundbreaking study of over 300,000 adults found that smoking just two to five cigarettes daily raises your risk of heart failure by 50% and death by 60% They also found that dropping from 20 cigarettes to two per day did not produce a proportional drop in danger, concluding that there is no safe limit when it comes to smoking Smoking damages ne…
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Information overload crisis — Today's endless data flood overwhelms the mind, triggering instability and reliance on simplistic narratives — ancient meditation practices build the inner stability needed to navigate this chaos clearly Filters create reality — The mind adopts filters to simplify reality into something the conscious mind can process, …
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Eye washing with preservative-free sterile saline removes pollen from the eye surface, easing itching, tearing, and redness throughout the allergy season People who wash their eyes experience steadier symptom control, more symptom-free days, and better daily comfort compared to those who do not Younger allergy sufferers use eyewash more often than …
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Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. 200,000 people receive his weekly 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter, and he recently released The Essentialism Planner: A 90-Day Guide to Accomplishing More by Doing Less. Sponsors: Momentou…
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Emerging research shows that human egg cells resist mitochondrial aging, challenging the idea that menopause is irreversible Scientists have successfully reactivated dormant ovarian follicles in women with premature ovarian insufficiency using stem cell strategies and metabolic interventions Mitochondrial health, not egg depletion, may be the key t…
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A new JAMA Network Open study found that cutting down social media use to roughly 30 minutes per day had measurable effects on mental health, reducing anxiety by about 16%, depression by about 25%, and insomnia symptoms by 15% Loneliness scores did not change much, which shows that social media can be a lifeline for connection as well as a source o…
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Fluoridated water has shaped U.S. dental policy since the 1940s, when officials began adding fluoride to public water supplies in an effort to reduce childhood cavities.1 As of 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 72.3% of Americans on community water systems (about 62.8% of the entire population) received f…
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Your gut's nervous system directly influences whether you tolerate foods or react to them, making it a key factor in food sensitivities and allergy risk A tiny nerve messenger called the vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) tells your gut stem cells how to rebuild the intestinal lining; when VIP drops, your gut produces too many tuft cells that trig…
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About 24.2% of U.S. men today screen positive for erectile dysfunction (ED), while global rates range from 3% to 76.5%, showing it's a common health problem that affects men of all ages A 2025 study in the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology found that ED is influenced by genes that also raise risk for obesity, diabetes, heart dis…
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Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by E. coli strains that originated in contaminated meat, confirming what earlier research has shown Poultry is the main source of these dangerous bacteria, with chicken and turkey accounting for more than 74% of meat-linked UTI cases, while all retail meats showed high contamination levels Th…
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This time around, we have an experimental format, featuring the first episode of a brand-new podcast launching next week, Drug Story. I rarely feature episodes from other shows, but I think this one is well worth your time. It changed how I think about allergies, especially as someone who carries an EpiPen and has wondered: why on earth have food a…
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A 2025 analysis of over 13,500 knee MRI scans revealed that men have more anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears overall, including ACL plus meniscus combinations, contrary to earlier data focused on female athletes Men under 40 were more likely to have trauma-driven medial collateral ligament (MCL) and meniscus injuries, while women over 40 had a …
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Cold weather worsens arthritis symptoms by thickening joint fluid, slowing blood flow, and tightening muscles, which amplifies pain and stiffness Drops in barometric pressure cause tendons and muscles to expand, adding extra pressure to already inflamed joints and increasing discomfort Reduced sunlight during winter lowers vitamin D levels, weakeni…
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Low-fat protein after exercise delivers amino acids into your bloodstream faster, giving your muscles a stronger signal to repair and grow High-fat meals slow digestion and weaken your muscle-building response, even when the total amount of protein is the same A stronger and faster leucine surge from lean protein helps activate muscle repair more e…
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Butyrate, produced by gut bacteria when they ferment dietary fiber, acts as a signaling molecule in the gut-brain axis, influencing stress, pain tolerance, immunity, and brain health Through multiple mechanisms, including specific enzyme inhibition and NF-κB pathway regulation, butyrate reduces neuroinflammation and protects against neurodegenerati…
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The Filtrate Joel Topf‍ ‍@kidneyboy.bsky.social (COI) Sophia Ambruso @sophia-kidney.bsky.social Swapnil Hiremath @hswapnil.medsky.social and on LinkedIn Special Guests Jonathan Barratt Professor of Renal Medicine, University of Leicester Google Scholar (COI: all the companies) Editing and Show Notes by Nayan Arora @captainchloride.bsky.social The K…
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The Filtrate Joel Topf‍ ‍@kidneyboy.bsky.social (COI) Pedro Teixeira @nephcrit.bsky.social Ana Gaddy @AnnaGaddy Nayan Arora @captainchloride.bsky.social Special Guests David Goldfarb Professor of Medicene, NYU (COI) Editing by Pedro Teixeira The Kidney Connection written and performed by Tim Yau Show Notes BICARBICU 2018 (Lancet) BICARBICU-2 2025 (…
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Early treatment within the first week after a moderate or severe head injury sharply lowers your long-term risk of Alzheimer's disease and related cognitive decline Neurorehabilitation — including physical, occupational, cognitive and speech therapy — strengthens your brain's ability to reorganize itself, improving recovery and long-term function a…
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Phlegm color shifts give you immediate clues about what's happening in your airways, helping you judge whether irritation, inflammation or infection is building before symptoms intensify Yellow and green tones reflect immune activity, while pink, red, brown or black phlegm signal bleeding, long-standing lung issues or fungal infection, giving you c…
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Athletes using infrared saunas post-workout experience faster reductions in soreness, improved strength recovery, and better neuromuscular performance within 24 hours compared to passive rest Using infrared saunas immediately after exercise yields stronger results than delayed sessions, as it extends the body's natural repair window when circulatio…
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Black cumin supports several root causes of chronic illness — including oxidative stress, inflammation, and poor metabolic control — giving your body broad protection where it needs it most Thymoquinone, black cumin's most active compound, drives strong antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory actions that help stabilize energy, immunity, …
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Inulin is a naturally occurring, non-digestible fiber stored in many plants. It acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria that influence how the body handles sugar, fat, and inflammation A 2025 animal study found that inulin helped reverse fatty liver disease by prompting small-intestinal microbes to clear fructose and redirect liver met…
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Modern children's content (especially fast-paced YouTube shows like CoComelon) is engineered to maximize watch time through rapid cuts and constant dopamine triggers, creating addictive patterns in toddlers that lead to overstimulation, irritability, and severe tantrums, and when screens are removed This deliberate design exploits the brain's orien…
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Early signs of brain damage linked to obesity are already showing up in young adults, decades before symptoms like memory loss or confusion begin Having low levels of choline, a nutrient most people don't get enough of, is strongly connected to inflammation, liver stress, and neuron injury in people with obesity Women are especially vulnerable to b…
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Exercise trains your immune system to respond faster and recover more efficiently, helping you stay energized and more resistant to illness Years of consistent moderate training reshape how your immune cells produce and manage energy, keeping them youthful and resilient as you age Active adults maintain steadier inflammation and bounce back quicker…
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A ketogenic diet improves weight loss, insulin sensitivity, and blood sugar control initially, but these gains typically level off after six to 12 months of adherence Long-term keto can elevate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, particularly during rapid weight loss, raising cardiovascular concerns especially in healthy young adults …
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A recent Osteoporosis International review summarized multiple studies showing that microplastics have been detected in human bone tissue, where they disrupt bone cell activity, trigger inflammation, and weaken structural integrity Laboratory and animal studies show microplastics accelerate osteoclast activity and alter bone microarchitecture, link…
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More than one in 10 adults experience dysfunctional breathing symptoms like air hunger and chest tightness, even without having diagnosed lung disease People who currently smoke, or have a history of smoking and respiratory illness, face a dramatically higher risk of developing dysfunctional breathing patterns Dysfunctional breathing leads to overu…
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Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder where people severely restrict food due to fear, sensory sensitivities, or low interest — not body image concerns — causing significant health and social problems Unlike normal picky eating, ARFID involves intense distress, extremely narrow food choices, nutritional deficiencie…
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Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. His next book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, will be released on March 31, 2026. This episode is brought to you by: Humann’s SuperBeets Sport for endurance and recov…
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#291: Feeling overwhelmed by meal prep? This episode breaks down exactly how to get started with PCOS-friendly meal prepping, without the stress or spending hours in the kitchen. Why meal prepping matters for PCOS: Your body is extra sensitive to blood sugar swings and inflammatory foods. Skipping meals or under-eating spikes cortisol, which worsen…
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A new Intermountain Health study presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions found that adults with heart disease who optimized their vitamin D levels cut their risk of another heart attack by 52% Most participants began the trial with low vitamin D levels, showing that deficiency is common in people with cardiovascular d…
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