Clearing the Traffic for Treating Major Depression
On this week's episode, we show an increased drive into vagus nerve stimulation clinical research. This FDA-approved therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD) is undergoing further trials in an effo...
19 Jan 5min
Big Clinical Trials on the Horizon for Obesity
On this week's episode, we look into the calculations being made to develop new obesity treatments. We go into the history, current best practices, body changes, and some possible new solutions in the...
12 Jan 5min
Don’t drop the ball on your New Year’s Resolution
In this week's episode, originally written in 2022, we look at some of the science behind creating and maintaining a successful New Year's resolition. We explore how language, habit, and brain science...
5 Jan 6min
Clinical Research Is a Care Option
In this week's episode, written by guest author Chase Berger, we explore the positive health benefits of clinical research beyond the obvious. We look at how those who can particiapte in clinical rese...
29 Dec 20253min
The Science of Gift Giving
In this week's episode, which revisits a topic from several years ago, we go deep into the brain to explore what happens inside whe nwe give gifts. We explore a few studies which have looked at brain ...
22 Dec 20254min
How to Avoid Holiday Heart Syndrome
In this episode we explore the less cheery side of the holidays: holiday heart syndrome. This syndrome is defined as irregular heartbeats that occur as a result of binge drinking, the type of which is...
15 Dec 20254min
Gout Isn’t Purely a Problem Of Passing Purine
In this week's episode, we explore the stream of causes that can lead to the painful inflammatory condition gout. We look at the risks, progression, mechanics, and solutions available for this most co...
8 Dec 20257min
The Placebo Effect Uses Fake Medicine to Get Real Results
In this week's episode, we talk about placebos, which are inert "medications" used to compare with active drugs. We talk about how the use of medications that "do nothing" can provide pain relief, cha...
1 Dec 20254min
