Episodes

Alkaline Water: Miracle or Marketing?
October 08, 202400:36:38

Alkaline Water: Miracle or Marketing?

Alkaline water is EVERYWHERE! But is there really any benefits behind the booming business? In this episode we explore higher pH water and its supposed impact on hydration, acid reflux, bone health, and even cancer prevention. Through discussions on acidity, alkaline diets, and the Warburg effect, w...

Calling 988: The Underused Lifeline
October 01, 202400:33:46

Calling 988: The Underused Lifeline

In this episode, we discuss the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We examine public unfamiliarity with the service, despite its crucial role in providing immediate help for mental health crises, substance abuse issues, and suicidal thoughts. We explore the history of the lifeline, its purpose, operat...

Your Ultimate Guide to Cold and Flu Season: COVID, Flu, and RSV, Oh My! (with Rob Citronberg MD)
September 24, 202400:41:02

Your Ultimate Guide to Cold and Flu Season: COVID, Flu, and RSV, Oh My! (with Rob Citronberg MD)

Get ready for cold and flu season with this entertaining and informative episode! Dive into everything you need to know about staying healthy this fall. From the latest on COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to understanding the rise of RSV, we've got you covered. Learn the importance of testing, find out...

Do Backpacks Cause Back Pain in Kids? Expert Insights & Tips for Parents
September 17, 202400:23:19

Do Backpacks Cause Back Pain in Kids? Expert Insights & Tips for Parents

Have you noticed how heavy kid's backpacks are? It seems like a no-brainer that this could cause back pain. But does it? Your Doctor Friends give you the expert insights into whether back pain is actually worsened by backpacks and give parents actionable tips to make it better. We review key researc...

Keeping Kids Safe From Traumatic Brain Injuries in Football
September 10, 2024
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Keeping Kids Safe From Traumatic Brain Injuries in Football

Can you feel it?!? The energy, the excitement, the smell of fresh-cut grass—football season is back! From Friday night lights to Sunday tailgates, there’s nothing quite like it. The thrill of the game, the hard hits, the big plays, the rivalries—we wait all year for this. It’s the heartbeat of fall....

Am I Aging Faster? I Feel Like I'm Falling Apart (with Michael Snyder, PhD)
August 27, 2024
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Am I Aging Faster? I Feel Like I'm Falling Apart (with Michael Snyder, PhD)

We're back!!! And we're here to talk about GETTING OLD! We often hear people say something along the lines of, “I feel like once I turned 60, everything went downhill.” Or “It feels like all of a sudden in my mid-40s, I am falling apart.” Does this sound familiar? Historically, as physicians, Your D...

YDF Remix #1: Staying Safe in the Heat (with Josh Blomgren, DO)
July 30, 2024
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YDF Remix #1: Staying Safe in the Heat (with Josh Blomgren, DO)

re-re-re-re-REEEEMIXXXXX TIME! Your Doctor Friends decided to follow the trend set by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark of the My Favorite Murder podcast, and upcycle a classic episode with a fun new twist! We've pared down our July 2023 episode about heat illness and added updates and commentar...

YDF Greatest Hits: Is "Multitasking" Possible? - Summer Refresh Edition (with Gloria Mark, PhD)
July 23, 2024
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YDF Greatest Hits: Is "Multitasking" Possible? - Summer Refresh Edition (with Gloria Mark, PhD)

Feeling tethered to your screens? Doomscrolling much? Have you gotten that little message from your phone, ratting you out, informing you that "you spent an average of XX hours and xx minutes daily of screen time"?? Do you wish you could set some better boundaries with tech/social media/screens in g...

Am I Damaging My Tendons? (with Jill Cook, PhD)
July 16, 2024
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Am I Damaging My Tendons? (with Jill Cook, PhD)

Achilles. Rotator cuff. Patella. Hamstring. They're all structures involving tendons, and you probably either know someone who's injured them, or have experienced the dreaded tendon injury yourself. Aaron Rodgers experienced an acute Achilles tendon rupture on Monday Night Football in September 2023...