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.

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. 

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.

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.

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: https://weillcornell.org/mashal-khan-md

Resources to quit vaping:
https://mylifemyquit.com/
https://teen.smokefree.gov/
https://truthinitiative.org/
https://www.thetruth.com/
https://www.nysmokefree.com/
1-866-NY-QUITS

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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.

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.

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. 

(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.

(1:32) defining man flu, (2:16) the role of hormones, (3:44) genetics and evolution, (5:40) Dr. Singh's conclusion. 

(1:44) what complex family planning is, (4:26) the least and most effective contraception, (8:43) pregnancy options counseling, (10:43) medication abortion and procedural abortion, (18:42) inequality and access to care, (24:57) the medical community's view on abortion, and (27:20) abortion misconceptions. 

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We do a deep-dive into obstetrics and gynecology as we broach the subject of abortion. Our guest is Dr. Stephen Chasen, Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Vice Chair for Education and Director of Obstetrics Ultrasound. Together we cover:

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(1:26) distinguishing between tendonitis and tendonosis, (4:42) diagnosing tendonitis and tendonosis, (7:14) treatment options, (8:48) importance of stretching and ice, and (10:37) interventional options.

(1:42) what inflammation actually is, (4:02) chronic inflammation, (4:38) preventing inflammation, (6:22) three beverages that can help with inflammation, and (10:05) foods to avoid when it comes to inflammation.

We welcome back Dr. Ashley Brissette to discuss how social media and the internet is impacting eye care trends and how we can do a better job when it comes to taking care of our eyes. We also cover:

(2:19) a hair-raising TikTok beauty trend, (3:30) causes and prevention for dark circles under our eyes, (8:23) safety of cosmetic products, (8:59) the benefits of Eye Revive and Daily Practice, (14:04) eye care mistakes, (20:22) eye whitening eye drops, red eyes and allergy season.

Learn more about Dr. Brissette here: https://www.brissettemd.com/

You can find more information about Daily Practice and Eye Revive here: https://www.dailypractice.com/

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