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Health and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#75: Are Superfoods Really That Super?Send us a textOn this episode, our Season 6 finale, we’re giving you the lowdown on superfoods. What exactly makes a food … super? Should we believe everything we hear about this? How can you get more nutrient-packed foods overall into your day? And will Lanre and Lisa succeed in their chocolate petition? All this and more coming right up! And thank you so much for all your support and another incredible season — can’t wait to talk to you again soon!Support the show*************************************Connect with us...2025-01-1416 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#74: How Can Caregivers Take Care of Themselves, Too?Send us a textOn this episode, we’re talking about caregivers. It can be devastating when someone you love receives a challenging diagnosis. What are the most important things you can do to help them? And while doing so, how can you make sure your own tank doesn’t run dry? Oncologist and researcher Dr. Vu Duong joins us today to share all that and more.Dr. Vu H. Duong is an associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. His clinical focus is in acute leuk...2024-12-3121 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#73: Can You "Stay On Beat" and Use CPR to Save Someone's Life?Send us a textOn this episode, Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah joins us to teach you how to save a life with CPR. How does CPR work? Do you have what it takes to help a stranger or a loved one whose heart suddenly stops beating? And what does all of this have to do with playlists and staying on beat? Keep listening to find out!Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine and the medical director of Prehospital and Emergency Medical Services at The University of Pittsburgh Medical...2024-12-1027 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#72: Is It Our Imagination, or Are Lice Getting Harder to Treat?Send us a textOn this episode, we’re tackling a health topic that might make you scratch your head: lice! Is it our imagination, or are lice getting harder to treat? We’ll get into the itchy details, bust some myths, and guide you through a panic-free way to get rid of those pesky buggers. Deep breaths!Support the show*************************************Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest!And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and...2024-11-2615 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#71: How Do We Teach Wellness to Children? with Dr. Mary AlvordSend us a textWe’ve all heard that today’s youngsters are dealing with a lot of anxiety. So how do adults teach them to optimize their wellness? Are there techniques we can model and use to prepare kids and teens to handle whatever comes their way? Psychologist and author Dr. Mary Alvord joins us today to enlighten us on all that and more.Dr. Mary K. Alvord, PhD is an adjunct associate professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC, and is the founder of Alvord, Bake...2024-11-1223 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#70: Why Do Female Athletes Have More ACL Injuries Than Males?Send us a textOn this episode, we’re asking: Why do female athletes have more ACL injuries than males? What is the biological explanation for this bizarre phenomenon? We’re giving you the inside scoop, including tips on how everyone can keep their hard-working knees healthy for life.Support the show*************************************Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest!And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other peop...2024-10-2914 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#69: When Can Food Be Medicine? with Dr. Sabrina FalquierSend us a textBy now, you’ve probably heard everyone from doctors to social media influencers talking about “food as medicine.” But what does that really mean? Can eating a celery stick help you ditch some pills? What steps can you take to make sure that what you put in your mouth is actually working with and not against the only body you’ve got? We’re talking with physician and culinary medicine expert Dr. Sabrina Falquier about all of that and more.Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS is a physician who is board certified...2024-10-0826 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#68: Can You Outrun a Bad Diet? with Dr. Priyanka VenugopalSend us a textOn this episode, we’re asking: Can you outrun a bad diet? If you want to get healthy but can’t quite say no to those Cheetos and Twix bars, can an intense exercise routine make up for it? We’re talking to physician and weight loss coach Dr. Priyanka Venugopal who answers that question and more.Dr. Priyanka Venugopal is an OB-GYN physician-turned-coach for high-achieving professional moms who want to lose weight without a calculator and create more sustainable ease at work and home. Over 10 years, she has talked with thousa...2024-09-2423 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#67: Can Friendships Make You Live Longer?Send us a textOn this episode, we’re asking: Can friendships make you live longer? We all know having friends is important, but do they really affect your health? And how can we find more friends for our village, whether as a kid or an adult? Keep listening for all that and more.Support the show*************************************Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest!And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it he...2024-09-1017 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#66: What Is "Ozempic Face"?Send us a textWelcome to Season 6! This season, we're tackling a specific question each episode and finding the answer. In our season premiere, we’re asking a burning question about popular weight loss drugs. What is "Ozempic face," and what other side effects should you know about before jumping into the weight-loss drug craze? Keep listening for all of that … plus a bonus question!Support the show*************************************Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest!And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subs...2024-08-2711 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#65: Style and Error: Common Parenting Styles and Finding the One that Works for YouSend us a textOn our Season 5 finale, we’re talking about parenting styles. What are the most common types, and how can you determine what your main style is? Are those social media posts on parenting based on science, or just passing fads? And how can parents navigate this pressure to conform to the right parenting style … after all, is there a right one? Keep listening to find out! As always, thanks so much to all of you for your incredible support; we'll be back this summer with Season 6! Support the show2024-01-0921 minHealth and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#64: The World of Credit Card Points Travel with Dr. Devon GimbelSend us a textOn this episode, we’re getting an intro lesson on traveling with credit card points. Do you see friends taking amazing trips on points and wonder how on earth they’re doing it? Think the only way to do it is by racking up debt? Or are you interested but have no idea where to start? Our guest today is a points travel expert who wants us all to get excited about a new way to look at traveling the world.Devon Gimbel, MD, is a double-board-certified physician and founder and owne...2023-12-1947 min