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The Forging Iron Podcast with Griffin JaworskiBuilt to Move: Rethinking Training, Aging, and Health-span with Dr. Howard Luks M.D.I’m really excited to share this episode with Dr. Howard Luks. Dr. Luks is an orthopedic surgeon by trade, but his writing, whether it’s his book Longevity Simplified or Substack called Built to Move: Born to Heal, encompasses so much more than fixing broken bones.This episode takes special meaning for me now, as just this week I lost a grandparent. He’s undoubtedly in a better place now, but a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go help him and spent some time in a memory care facility. Between my grandpa and the ot...
2026-02-111h 01
Three BoneheadsLabral Tears of the Shoulder... The Three Boneheads PodcastEpisode TitleLabral Tears After 40: Why Your MRI Is Lying to YouPodcastThe Three BoneheadsHoward Luks, MD · Jeffrey Berg, MD · Jonathan Hirsch, MDEpisode SummaryIf you’re over 40 and have shoulder pain, there’s a very good chance your MRI report mentions a labral tear. And there’s an even better chance that tear has nothing to do with your pain.In this episode, three experienced orthopedic surgeons unpack one of the most common—and most misunderstood—MRI findings in adult shoulders: superior labral (SLAP) tears. Drawi...
2026-01-3018 min
Three BoneheadsThe Rotator Cuff: The Three Boneheads PodcastRotator cuff tears. MRIs. Fear. Surgery.Three words that often get tangled together—and usually in the wrong order.In this episode of The Three Boneheads, we unpack why MRI findings often matter far less than people think, how age-related “abnormalities” are frequently normal, and why pain, function, and real-life goals should drive decisions—not radiology reports.Please leave a comment. We need to know your thoughts about these podcasts. We would also like to know which topics interest you. We talk about:• Why many people with massive tears have little pain—and o...
2026-01-2236 min
Three BoneheadsWhy Some Surgeries Fail — Even When the Surgery Was Done RightAfter more than 30 years in practice, one truth has become impossible to ignore: a technically successful surgery does not always lead to a successful outcome.In this episode, we unpack why “failed surgery” is often the wrong question—and why outcomes are shaped by far more than what happens in the operating room. From biology and inflammation to expectations, secondary gain, recovery, and communication, we explore why surgery should be viewed as an opportunity, not a guarantee.This is a candid, nuanced conversation about what really determines success after surgery—and how both patients and surgeons...
2026-01-0840 min
The ACL Athlete Podcast254 | An Orthopedic Surgeon's Perspective on What Matters More: Surgery vs. RehabIn this episode, we break down a powerful message from orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks - a message every ACL athlete needs to hear. After more than 30 years in the operating room, Dr. Luks says something surprising: "surgery is often the least important part of recovery — rehab is what truly shapes your outcome." We unpack this statement, share why even a “perfect surgery” can fail when rehab is inconsistent, and explain how an average procedure paired with great rehab can lead to outstanding results. Through personal experience, athlete stories, and evidence from the broader orthopedic world, this episode reframes ACL re...
2025-12-1116 min
Three BoneheadsMeniscus Tears: Podcast Episode 9Meniscus tears are among the most common reasons people walk into an orthopedic office, and also among the most misunderstood. The word tear carries a psychological weight that often sends people straight to panic mode—and straight to a surgeon—before anyone has examined them, before we know if the tear even matters, and before they understand that many tears have nothing to do with their pain. In this episode, the three of us walk through what meniscus tears really mean, what they don’t mean, and why the overwhelming majority of these findings do not require surgery.We a...
2025-12-1139 min
Three BoneheadsEpisode 8: What We Would Tell Our 25 Year Old Selves About Building A Sustainable Career As A Surgeon.The Three Boneheads sit down to answer one question: What would you tell your 25-year-old self about building a career that lasts? The answer isn’t what you’d expect. It’s not about technical skill or case volume. It’s about protecting your humanity while doing hard work for decades. It’s about the sleepless nights that never stop, the weight of worrying about every patient, and learning that you can’t pour out compassion endlessly without refilling yourself. It’s about holding onto your values when the healthcare system shifts around you, learning to listen in a...
2025-12-0426 min
Three BoneheadsWhy Our Tendons Hurt: The Three Boneheads Podcast.A month or so ago, I wrote a post about why our tendons hurt. The most common reason is a process known as tendinopathy. It can be caused by excessive or insufficient use. Believe it or not, insufficient use is more common. Your metabolic health plays a significant role in whether you experience tendon pain, how severe it is, and how long it lasts. Read the post below for some background information. In today’s podcast, we touch on this topic. It’s not a small topic, and there’s a lot of nuance. We’ll have...
2025-11-2039 min
Three BoneheadsPain... A Fascinating Conversation About a Frustratingly Complex TopicPain is not a linear equation. This is an incredibly complex topic. I think you’ll like it. At least you’ll learn something about a subject that all three of us think about a lot. We can see the same pathology in various people, yet their expression of pain will be vastly different. Why is that? Is pain more prevalent today? Is pain more severe today?When is pain adaptive? When is pain maladaptive? Furthermore… is pain always dangerous? Do we always need to rest? Why...
2025-11-1336 min
Three BoneheadsHigh-Tech Low Touch Medicine... Not a Great Trend: Episode 5The emergence of a high-tech, low-touch healthcare environment is not beneficial to the human condition. The second quote from my portion resonates deeply… but it’s at the end of the pod ;-). “… Visits have become transactions and volume is the currency… but volume without value is noise…”“… We (3) still believe in traditional medicine… where visits go back to where it belongs… in a space between two people, one who is suffering and one who is listening…That’s where the art still lives. And if we don't protect that… all the AI, robotics, and precis...
2025-10-3027 min
Three BoneheadsImaging. The Three Boneheads, Episode 4Only a handful of you received this yesterday, so I am republishing it to everyone this morning. Sorry… Your comments will drive the topics and quality of this podcast. So, thank you, and keep them coming.Many people come to the office expecting… or even insisting on an MRI. It seems like a high-tech tool worth considering. But sometimes it’s not. Can you be harmed by seeing a result? Yes, many can. Can it alter how you feel about playing in your evening tennis game? Yes. C...
2025-10-2423 min
Three BoneheadsEpisode 3: Why We Operate Far Less Than We Thought We WouldIn episode 3, Jeff, Jon, and I start to peel back the layers on what wisdom looks like at the tail end of our orthopedic careers. We see things far differently than we used to. We operate far less than we used to. We discuss the reasons that have led to this realization and perhaps teach you how to think about your own orthopedic issues when confronted with the option for surgical intervention. As we continue to evolve this format we look forward to your questions, comments and suggestions. This is for you! ...
2025-10-1612 min
Three BoneheadsThe Three Boneheads... Episode 2We’ve been doing this for decades. We talk to each other a lot. We are surgeons. We were taught to operate and trained accordingly. But decades later, we operate far, far less than we used to. Why is that? The first reply is from Jeff Berg. He’s a sports medicine doctor in Northern Virginia. The second reply is from Jon Hersch. He’s a sports medicine doctor in Boca Raton, Florida. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with o...
2025-10-0915 min
Three BoneheadsEpisode 1Jon, Jeff, and I are three Orthopedic Surgeons with 75+ years of experience between us. We have a lot to say… but finding time for all three of us to sit together to record a podcast is challenging. We wanted to gauge your thoughts on this format. In this format, I posed a question to them. They each answered asynchronously, then I answered. The podcast contains our answers, but with no back-and-forth between us. Please… Please take a moment to share your thoughts on this format. We could continue like this… or, if necessary, try to have a...
2025-09-3013 min
The E3 Rehab Podcast214. A Surgeon's Take on Pain and Rehab w/ Howard LuksChris Hughen sat down with Howard Luks to discuss his perspective as an orthopedic surgeon. We dive into the importance of rehabilitation, understanding joint pain and metabolic health, navigating conversations with patients, collaborating with surgeons and rehab providers, the state of orthopedic surgery, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Qv7a7mCJEaw Episode Resources: Howard's Twitter / X Howard's Instagram Howard's Website --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3reha...
2025-08-1953 min
Three BoneheadsA New Podcast... The Three BoneheadsThis should be interesting. 3 Orthopedic Surgeons with 60 years of experience between us. We have a lot to say… and a lot to share. This is the welcome message about the format and structure. Stay tuned for our first episode coming soon. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howardluksmd.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-1501 min
Three BoneheadsHow to prepare if you're about to undergo surgery.Attention to detail before surgery has a significant impact on your ability to recover and your risk of complications. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howardluksmd.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-0802 min
Pain CoachDr. Howard Luks: The Surgeon Who Says We Do Too Much Surgery“To say that many surgeries we do shouldn’t be done is a bold statement”—and today’s guest stands firmly behind it. In this episode of Pain Coach, we’re joined by Dr. Howard Luks, a leading orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulders and knees. Dr. Luks brings decades of clinical experience and personal insight to a conversation that challenges conventional thinking around pain, aging, and the role of surgery.Dr. Luks understands firsthand what it means to move through pain. He shares how his own journey helped him reevaluate long-held medical advice—like bed rest for back pain—and...
2025-05-311h 01
Three BoneheadsHoward injures himself... again.Exercise is the risk you take to avoid the consequences of being still. In the past, I often had issues or injuries related to improper load management, either ramping up too quickly or adding too many activities into a day. Some folks tolerate amazing load rates…, but that’s never been me. I learned many lessons in the past because of these injuries… but I still have some work to do. My middle son got me into rock climbing a while back. It’s a lot of fun… a terrific challenge… and a great way to...
2025-05-1307 min
Helping.MomMovement IS Medicine, by Howard Luks, MDContact Helping.Mom (we don’t spam)
I follow Howard Luks, MD on X. He is one voice I listen for each day. He is an Orthopedic Surgeon n NYC. All thoughts today are his, so let me give him credit.
Your fitness is your safety net, not $, insurance, govt program. (my words: "All the kings' horses & all the kings' men cannot put us together again at our age). Money will not matter if I am immobile.
Exercise is not taking time away from your family--its adding years of time to them.
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2025-04-0309 min
Relish The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.Longevity...Simplified by Howard LuksPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/76420to listen full audiobooks.
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2025-03-205h 22
Optimized: Orthopedic Patient Outcomes & Practice SuccessHoward Luks, MD - The Role of Lifestyle Health and Patient Education in OrthopedicsIn this episode of the Optimized Podcast, Dr. Howard Luks, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and author of Longevity Simplified, shares his expertise on the intersection of orthopedic health, longevity, and patient optimization. Dr. Luks discusses the importance of proactive care, the impact of lifestyle choices on surgical outcomes, and how movement and nutrition play a critical role in recovery and injury prevention. He explores the role of patient education, digital content, and emerging trends in conservative orthopedic care. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how small, sustainable lifestyle changes can lead to better orthopedic health and overall well-being.
2025-03-0632 min
Three BoneheadsLow heart rate or Zone 2 training... why it's important, and what we get wrong. A podcastZone 2 training is an overused term. It is important, especially for people with poor endurance abilities. More importantly, low heart rate training is the best way to improve overall health and limit the consequences of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. Google recently released NotebookLM, a fascinating AI platform that can synthesize various sources and produce a two-host podcast. I fed NotebookLM my writings on low heart rate training, which resulted in this 20-minute podcast. As I improve how I utilize this technology, these will be for paid subscribers only...
2024-10-1520 min
The Anthony Walsh PodcastSimplifying Health and Longevity With Dr. Howard LuksToday, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Howard Luks with us. Regular listeners know I’ve been on a quest for answers about longevity and health, and Dr. Luks is one of the most insightful experts I’ve come across. As a renowned orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, he’s also a trailblazer in leveraging digital platforms and social media to make complex medical topics accessible and engage a broader audience in healthcare decision-making. In today’s conversation, we’ll explore practical advice on how to live a long, healthy, and happy life, covering both what to do—and what to av...
2024-08-1250 min
The Strength Running PodcastHealthy Knees Masterclass: Knee Health Myths & Injury Prevention with Dr. Howard LuksAs a runner, it's almost guaranteed that somebody has told you, "Running is bad for your knees!" Spoiler alert: It's not. Dr. Howard Luks has the education and experience to prove it. Howard spent more than 20 years as the Chief of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at New York Medical College, specializing in athlete care. As a board certified orthopedic surgeon, he focuses on a variety of joints but focuses on knee health. In this episode, Howard and I talk about: Squats for knee health: form and variety Functional strength training...
2024-06-2746 min
The Dad Strength PodcastSe.02 Ep. 21 - Healthspan with Dr. Howard Luks - The Dad Strength PodcastDr. Howard Luks is a seasoned orthopaedic surgeon and Sports Medicine specialist who really walks the talk. Howard’s known for his exceptional patient-centred approach and science-based advice about health and longevity, and he’s compiled a lot of that wisdom into his book, Longevity…Simplified: Living A Longer, Healthier Life Shouldn’t Be Complicated. As the title implies, Howard is great at cutting through the popular pseudoscience and social media trends to get at what’s really important when it comes to healthspan and living your best, healthiest life, for as long as possible.In our i...
2024-05-1338 min
The Roadman Cycling PodcastLiving Longer and Healthier with Dr. Howard LuksToday, we're excited to welcome Dr. Howard Luks. Regular listeners know I've long sought answers about longevity and health. Dr. Luks stands out as one of the most insightful voices I've encountered. A renowned orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert, he's also a pioneer in using digital platforms and social media to simplify complex medical topics and engage with a wider audience on healthcare decision-making. In today's conversation, we delve into practical advice on what to do—and avoid—if you aim to live a long, healthy, and happy life.
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2024-05-1352 min
Three BoneheadsExercise is the risk you take to avoid the consequences of sitting still This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howardluksmd.substack.com/subscribe
2024-04-2209 min
Simplavida: Simplified LongevityHow to Read Medical Research Without Losing Your Mind (Free Preview)This is a free public preview of our latest podcast episode, about how to "consume" medical research. We want you to be skeptical, but not cynical, and able to tell when some new medical research matters vs. it just being preliminary, or even noise. The full version of this episode, available to premium subscribers, contains a complete transcript.
2024-04-0508 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityFear: Why Everyone is Afraid of Everything, and What You Can Do About itThis episode (abridged from the full, premium version) discusses the widespread fear of health-related issues, particularly around medication, vaccines, and exercise, and its impact on physical activity levels. The hosts challenge these fears, emphasizing the importance of movement for maintaining health and debunking myths that exercise leads to joint problems. They also critique the overreliance on health-tracking devices, suggesting it contributes to unnecessary anxiety. The conversation underscores the need for a better understanding of risk and the body's capacity for adaptation, arguing against the normalization of a sedentary lifestyle and highlighting the benefits of staying active for overall health...
2024-02-2109 min
Move Without Limits41| Dr. Howard Luks: We Don't Treat X-Rays, We Treat PeopleToday we are joined by Dr. Howard Luks. Howard is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine and has been the Chief of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at New York Medical College for over 20 years.Howard teaches us why it's important to not fear exercise, but rather to fear being sedentary. We dive into...How pain is a symptom of poor metabolic healthExercise is our best bet to combat poor metabolic healthThe truth about imagingOsteoarthritis and how to educate a client who is worried about harming the joints if they exercise or runAerobic conditioning...
2024-02-2138 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevitySimplifying Simplicity: Back to Fitness & Health BasicsIn this free preview of a premium episode, Paul and Howard discuss the paralysis caused by health & fitness information overload. Having too many options can leave people feeling overwhelmed, leading them to either disengage completely or obsess over minute details to the detriment of their overall health. Paul and Howard talk about how to return to basics, advocating for simple, foundational activities like walking and lifting everyday objects over complex routines and excessive supplementation. Paul & Howard critique societal pressures, influencers,and misconceptions that deter physical activity, emphasizing the importance of building a physical activity base gradually to prevent injuries...
2024-02-1309 min
Physiologically SpeakingA Conversation on Simplifying Longevity with Dr. Howard LuksThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.physiologicallyspeaking.comDr. Howard Luks is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, chief of sports medicine and arthroscopy, and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at New York Medical College. Dr. Luks's focus is on injuries that involve the shoulder, knee, ankle, and elbow. You can find him on X at the handle @hjluks.In addition to his expertise in sports medicine, Dr. L…
2024-02-0520 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityCholesterol, Residual Risk, and the Statin "Conspiracy"Cholesterol, Residual Risk, and the Statin "Conspiracy"In this free preview, Paul and Howard talk about cholesterol management, its complexity, and the changing guidelines over the years. They explore both the negatives and positives of cholesterol, its part in cardiovascular disease, the impact of lifestyle factors, and the role of medications like statins. They also emphasize the importance of a tailored, individualistic approach towards its management based on unique risk profiles. Further, they cover how misinformation and misunderstanding about cholesterol can sometimes lead to inappropriate testing or treatment decisions. The conversation is driven by their shared belief...
2023-12-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityThe Role of Lifelong Exercise in Aging: A Conversation with Scott TrappeThe Role of Lifelong Exercise in Aging: A Conversation with Scott Trappe (Free preview)In this free preview of a longer premium discussion, Scott Trappe, a professor at the Human Performance Laboratory at Ball State University, explains the impact of exercise on improving the quality of life, particularly for the aging population. Scott highlights the research conducted at the laboratory including muscle biopsy studies and comparisons between lifelong athletes and non-exercisers across different ages. He shows that continuous and consistent exercise can better preserve VO2 max, lung function, and muscular capabilities. Furthermore, Scott shares empirical evidence showing...
2023-12-0816 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityThe Physical Activity Paradox: Why Leisure Activity Helps, But Work Activity Doesn'tIn this abridged "newsletter-to-podcast" episode, free subscribers can listen to an excerpt from our new post about the "physical activity paradox". The paradox describes how and why work and leisure exercise affect the body so differently, often in opposite ways. We are learning a great deal about this paradox, and the more we learn the more troubling it becomes, especially in a world where work and work-related activity are so central. Premium subscribers get additional papers and show notes, as well as well as access to the entire archives. You can upgrade at Simplavida.com.
2023-11-2812 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityThe Case of the 92-Year-Old World Champion RowerIn this latest episode, Paul talks to Dr. Lorcan Daly, a sports physiology researcher and the co-author of a recent paper about a 92-year-old, four-time world champion indoor rower. While there are a few surprises, which I won't spoil here, the main topics include:How to preserve fitness across a lifetimeThe importance of goals and objectivesWhy it's never too late to start, unless it's too late to startWhy VO2max matters more than ever in one's later years, but oxygen kinetics is too often overlookedHere is a link to the paper in a recent issue of...
2023-11-2005 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityZone 2 Training: The Mechanics (Abridged)Zone 2 Training: The MechanicsThe most frequent questions we get about low-intensity training aren't generally about the benefits. They are about the mechanics, i.e., the gear and the protocols. People want to know: What gear do I need, what workouts should I do, and how do I combine gear and workouts to do this? In this episode, we go into all of that in detail—in a simple way. You don't need to think so hard: Just get on with things. Get your heart rate up regularly, at least to the point where you...
2023-11-0706 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityRunning, Knees, and OsteoarthritisPaul and Howard talk running, knees, and osteoarthritis.Topics:Does running cause arthritis? Can I run if I have degenerative osteoarthritis? Biomechanical models of the kneeRepairing the kneeWhat we can learn from professional athletes, if anythingBios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.Music & Disclaimers:Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Marty Gots A Plan...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityUnlearning Medicine: Reversals, Placebos, and Natural ExperimentsPaul and Howard discuss how medicine is changing, and how some common procedures and ideas that were once accepted practice are being abandoned. They also talk about the merits of shouting at your legs, and whether it's possible to mainline red wine.Topics:Why some procedures become accepted practice, despite poor evidenceThe "six weeks" myth in recovering from a soft tissue injuryExamples of common procedures being rethought, or abandoned altogetherSome candidates for future medical reversalsHow the coronavirus is creating a natural experiment in which procedures are necessaryReadings:Fear and surgical decision makingMedical...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityThe Fine Art of BalancingPaul and Howard talk about balancing, but not the financial kind.Topics:How we balance Why balance is overlooked but so important to health and fitnessWhy falls are so common and so hard on people as we ageMyths about balancingHow to improve your balanceReadings:Resistance and balance exercise to live longer and healthierBalance exercisesBios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.Music & Disclaimers:Crossing the Chasm b...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityI'm Injured, You're Injured, We're Injured: Some Personal PerspectivesPaul and Howard talk about their own current injuries, how and why they happened, why it's frustrating, and what they're doing to get past it. Maybe.Topics:What happened to Paul (plantar fasciitis) and to Howard (stress fracture)Why these injuries happenedHow we respond to injuries, a phases of grief model, with some shoutingGetting to the other side of being an injured athleteReadings:Ginger Runner: I'm Injured, and It's Ok! Running. Back to Basics. Base BuildingBios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is a...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityImaging Injuries, or Why You Can't Unsee an MRIPaul and Howard talk about sports injury imaging, from x-rays and MRI, to ultrasound. Topics:What are the main tools for imaging injuries?When are these tools most useful? When are they not? Why Paul thinks he should be on a frequent imaging programThe future of imaging, from machine learning, to handhelds, to potentially doing it less routinelyReadings:You cannot unsee your MRI reportShould We MRI All Patients With Joint Pain?Video: How dangerous are magnetic things near an MRI?Bios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, wh...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityLifespan & Healthspan: The Science(s) of Healthier Aging, From Cells to CentenariansPaul and Howard talk about healthy aging, from cell death, to diet, to centenarians, and exercise in-between. Financial geek that he is, Paul sneaks in a little riff about pension fraud too. There is a fairly crap transcript here.Topics:Healthspan vs lifespan, squaring the curveCellular housekeeping and whether it can be catalyzedDiets -- good, bad, and simpleWhat we can learn from centenarian studies, and where are their flawsReadings and Books Mentioned:Muscle mass and longevitySquaring off the lifespan curve Metabolic health and our muscles, tendons, and jointsSupercentenarian and remarkable age records e...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityAir & Exercise: Breathing in an Age of Wildfires and CoronavirusPaul and Howard talk about air, exercise, lung function, and breathing in an age of wildfires and coronavirus. There is a fairly crap transcript here.Topics:Viruses and exerciseA primer on lung function during exerciseHow much outdoor exercise is safe when air quality is lousyBest ways to limit your pollutant exposureRelated Readings:Can air pollution negate the health benefits of cycling and walking?Air Pollution–Mediated Susceptibility to Inflammation and Insulin Resistance: Influence of CCR2 Pathways in MiceShould You Stop Exercising During Wildfire Season?Ambient Particulate Air Pollution and Daily Mortality in 652 Ci...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityA Brief Audio Footnote: A Deeper Dive into Pulmonary Function and WildfiresWe got lots of questions on our recent episode about air, exercise, and wildfires, so here is a short, deeper dive into the topic. We gave Howard the episode off, so I have a special guest, Christopher T. Migliaccio, a Research Assistant Professor in Immunology at the University of Montana. His main research interest is how environmental particulates in the respiratory system affect pulmonary immunology, and he is doing ongoing work on the effect of wildfires on pulmonary function. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here. Topics:Lung immunology and the role of macrophagesThe medium-term heal...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityRotator Cuffs: Why They Go Awry, and What You Should Do About It. Or Not.Paul and Howard talk about rotator cuffs, those four muscles around your shoulder that often go awry and sometimes really hurt. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.Topics:What are rotator cuffs anyway? Tossing, tools, and trees: the evolutionary history of shoulders What happens if part of your rotator cuff goes, you know, missing?Pretty much everyone over 45 has rotator cuff problems. Most don't notice. The future of fixing -- and/or not fixing -- rotator cuff problemsRelated Readings:Shoulder MRI Findings in People with NO Shoulder Pain: Are Some Tears “Normal”...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityInside the Black Box of Anesthesia: Why We Do It, How It's Changing, and What the Future Looks LikePaul and Howard talk about surgical anesthesia with a special guest: Jon Bauman, Chief of Anesthesiology at St. John's Riverside Hospital in Westchester, New York. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.Topics:What is anesthesia? Are you asleep? Where does your brain go? What do anesthesiologists do when patients are out? Local, regional, and general anesthesiaThe future of anesthesia, both in terms of technology and anesthesiologist careersRelated Readings:The Butchering Art, by Lindsey Fitzharris A history of anesthesiology, Wood Library-Museum of AnesthesiologyBios:Paul Kedrosky is a freq...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityAthletic Shoes: Their History, Benefits, and ConsequencesPaul and Howard talk about shoes and their consequences. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.Topics:Why do we wear shoes? The evolutionary history of the footThe anatomic consequences of shoe wearMistakes people make buying athletic shoesThe explosion is athletic shoe varieties, from minimalist shoes, to maximalist shoes, and everything in-betweenCommon shoe-related foot injuriesRelated Readings:Born to RunDaniel Lieberman's Skeletal Biology labA history of the running shoeKiss, God of ThunderBios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. How...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityMitochondrial Health: The Path to Longevity and PerformancePaul and Howard have a special guest, the amazing Dr. Inigo San Milan from the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, one of the top researchers in the world on this topic. We talk about all aspects of mitochondrial health, from what that means, to what we can do about it, to how mitochondrial health differs between us and top athletes. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.Topics:What are mitochondria and what do they doMitochondrial health for longevity and for performance How top athletes differ from you and me in terms of...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityMuscle Mass, Strength, and LongevityPaul and Howard talk about the relationship between muscle mass, strength, and longevity. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.Topics:Why muscle mass is important, and not just for bodybuildersThe loss of muscle with age, the technical term for which is sarcopeniaThe many consequences of loss of muscle tone are many, from strength, to metabolic syndrome, to Alzheimer's How you can preserve muscle tone without going to a gym, and do it as efficiently as possibleRelated Readings:Muscle mass, strength, and longevityChanges in Body Composition Measures With Risk of Heart Failure and...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityAMA on Strength, Longevity and FitnessPaul and Howard take listener questions about strength, longevity, and fitness. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.Topics:How to stay motivatedWhat being fit meansHow to sneak in enough activityRelated Readings:Muscle mass, strength, and longevityWhich Comes First, Cardio or WeightsBios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.Music & Disclaimers:Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm Licen...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityMetabolic SyndromeIn the first of a multi-part series, Paul and Howard talk about metabolic syndrome, from its rise, to its prevalance, to its causes, and its consequences. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.Topics:What is metabolic syndrome?How is it diagnosed?The causes of metabolic syndromeThe rise to prevalence of metabolic syndromeRelated Readings:How diet affects our metabolic healthMetabolic syndromeLDL and ApoB Exposure and the evolution of heart disease 10 Techniques To Help You Thrive With Knee ArthritisBios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityRest, Recovery, and Exercise AddictionWe have a new podcast episode out: Rest, Recovery, and Exercise Addiction. Overview:Paul and Howard talk about rest, recovery, and exercise addiction. We range across its causes, diagnosing it, and its consequences. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here, as well as—drum roll!—a tool we created to help you assess how fatigued you are from your exercise program.Topics:What is exercise addiction? Who has it?How do I know if I'm fatigued?What is rest anyway?How is rest different from recovery, if at all?Reading...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityManaging Metabolic SyndromeIn the second of a two-part series, Paul and Howard talk about metabolic syndrome, in particular about how its effects can be reduced, and even eliminated. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.Topics:What metabolic syndrome is, a reviewHow "area under the curve" influences fixing the problemThe relative role of diet, exercise, drugs, and surgery in managing some of the causes of metabolic syndromeRelated Readings:How diet affects our metabolic healthMetabolic syndromeBios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a ve...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityWhy Does My Knee Hurt?In a continuing series, Paul and Howard talk about parts of the body that sometimes hurt. This time we're on about Why Knees Sometimes Hurt. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.Topics:What pain in the knee meansWhere the most common injuries meanWhy surgery isn't generally requiredArthritis and the kneeRelated Readings:Knee injuries and treatment informationExercise and knee arthritis pain Bios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon....
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityFitness and Heart Rate: What You Should Track -- and WhyIn this episode, Paul and Howard talk about fitness and heart-related measures, from resting heart rate to heart rate variability. We will get into this topic in much more detail in some upcoming episodes. Topics:Recovery heart rate: Why it matters and how to measure itResting heart rate's importance in health and fitnessHeart rate variability as a proxy for stress and fitnessRelated Readings:Heart rate variability (HRV) for monitoring healthZone 2 heart rate training for longevity and performanceBios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't r...
2023-10-1210 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityAMA (Ask Me Anything): Mostly Zone 2AMA (Ask Me Anything), with Paul and Howard.Topics:Zone 2Rest daysRecoveryBest home exercisesBios:Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.Music & Disclaimers:Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Disclaimers apply and can...
2023-10-0312 min
Joint ActionShould I have an arthroscopy for my knee osteoarthritis? Insights from expertsOn this week's special episode, we will hear from experts in arthroscopy and surgery including content from:Chris Vertullo and Teppo Järvinen - Should I have an arthroscopy for my knee arthritis? (Season 1, Episode 9)Howard Luks - Do you really need surgery for your knee osteoarthritis? (Season 2, Episode 20)Teppo Järvinen - Arthroscopy, past time to stop the harm (Season 4, Episode 4) CONNECT WITH USTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis fr...
2023-06-2536 min
LEVELS – A Whole New Level#215 - How diet affects joint health, arthritis, & longevity | Dr. Howard Luks & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)We often think that arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, and degenerative joint issues are an inevitable result of aging—but this is far from the truth. Good metabolic health can have significant positive effects on bones, muscles, and joints, and can improve longevity. Conversely, poor metabolic health accelerates the degeneration of joints and tissues for many reasons, like the impact of high uric acid levels, lipid or cholesterol deposits, chronic inflammation, and poor blood flow to tissues. Surgeon Dr. Howard Luks and Levels Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Casey Means discuss musculoskeletal health, how it is related to longevity, how it...
2023-06-021h 38
The Neuro ExperienceLongevity Simplified. Living A Longer, Healthier Life Shouldn’t Be Complicated. Dr Howard Luks, MDIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of improving your longevity, you're not alone. But we're here to tell you that it doesn't have to be complicated.Today, we have a very special guest, Dr. Howard Luks, who is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. When I first met Howard he was giving so much advise to his large following on longevity., I mean, an orthopaedic surgeon giving longevity advice? Well it turns out that Howard is the author of the best selling book- Longevity Simplied. MOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEURO
2023-02-2252 min
LEVELS – Metabolic InsightsThe direct metabolic links to arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, and healingWhy Dr. Casey Means opted against surgery for a knee injury, and what we know about using optimal metabolic health to support healthy joints
Author: Casey Means, MD
Reviewer: Howard Luks, MD
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-direct-metabolic-links-to-arthritis-musculoskeletal-pain-and-healing
Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights
Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog
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2022-12-2023 minLEVELS – A Whole New Level#193 - How diet affects joint health, arthritis, & longevity | Dr. Howard Luks & Dr. Casey MeansWe often think that arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, and degenerative joint issues are an inevitable result of aging—but this is far from the truth. Good metabolic health can have significant positive effects on bones, muscles, and joints, and can improve longevity. Conversely, poor metabolic health accelerates the degeneration of joints and tissues for many reasons, like the impact of high uric acid levels, lipid or cholesterol deposits, chronic inflammation, and poor blood flow to tissues. Surgeon Dr. Howard Luks and Levels Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Casey Means discuss musculoskeletal health, how it is related to longevity, how it...
2022-12-091h 40
Prime Life03 - Increase Your Health Span with Howard LuksLiving a long life is not necessarily the same as living a healthy life. Widely respected orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and author of Longevity Simplified: Living a Longer Healthier Life, Howard J. Luks, MD joins us today. We learn from Howard why we should focus on having a longer health span, not lifespan. He shares how making simple changes with the food we eat, getting exercise, and sleep can increase our longevity and more importantly, how well we live. Howard Luks, MD LinkedIn Profile Howard's Book on Amazon
2022-11-1543 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Living Longer and Busting Medical Myths: Dr. HJ LuksLegends about the Fountain of Youth have existed for millennia. In spite of rumors about discovery in Florida, the real fountain of youth comes from tapping into the growing research on longevity – the practical steps any of us can take to improve the quality – and potentially quantity – of the years we have remaining in this thing called life.Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today’s guest is Orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Howard Luks. I first discovered Dr. Luks on Twitter. I’ve known hundreds of orthopedic surgeons over my 30+ years as a physical t...
2022-10-1752 min
Stay Off My Operating TableHoward J Luks - #48People come to Dr. Howard J. Luks because of shoulder or knee pain, but his findings led him to advise his patients about their metabolic health. As an orthopedic surgeon, he has studied the links between metabolic health disorders and their consequences on bones, cartilage, and soft tissues. His book “Longevity… Simplified” focuses on the root cause of chronic diseases and how to live a longer and healthier life. He continues to work with his patients to improve their metabolic health and to make sure that they stay off his operating table.Quick guide:00:51 Guest...
2022-07-1935 min
The B.rad PodcastDr. Howard Luks: Preserving Muscle Mass For Longevity, And Why You Don't Need An MRIDr. Howard Luks makes an appearance to talk about the importance of preserving muscle mass for health, disease prevention and longevity, and why not to get an MRI. An orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Luks is also an expert in shoulder, knee, and other sports injuries, and is widely known as one of the country’s best orthopedic surgeons. But this guy is off the beaten path! He wants to embrace a broader, more holistic perspective about health, fitness, and healing, so you actually stay OUT of his office, instead of continuing to come back in...
2022-01-181h 10
wise athletesMake Your Joints Last a Lifetime - Howard Luks, MDMy Talk with Dr. Luks
Dr. Luks is a top Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician who is also a masters endurance athlete. Dr Luks knows all too well how hard it can be and how important it is to remain athletic for the pleasures it brings to life as well as for the many health and longevity benefits that cannot be obtained in any other way.
In our discussion we cover a set of topics that are of interest to all older endurance athletes, including:
How do I interpret that joint pain that...
2021-12-3053 min
wise athletes podcast#52 -- Make Your Joints Last a Lifetime - Howard Luks, MD
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My Talk with Dr. Luks
Dr. Luks is a top Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician who is also a masters endurance athlete. Dr Luks knows all too well how hard it can be and how important it is to remain athletic for the pleasures it brings to life as well as for the many health and longevity benefits that cannot be obtained in any other way.
In our discussion we cover a set of topics that are of interest to all older en...
2021-12-3053 minwise athletes podcastMake Your Joints Last a Lifetime - Howard Luks, MDMy Talk with Dr. Luks
Dr. Luks is a top Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician who is also a masters endurance athlete. Dr Luks knows all too well how hard it can be and how important it is to remain athletic for the pleasures it brings to life as well as for the many health and longevity benefits that cannot be obtained in any other way.
In our discussion we cover a set of topics that are of interest to all older endurance athletes, including:
How do I interpret that joint pain that...
2021-12-3053 minwise athletes podcast#52 -- Make Your Joints Last a Lifetime - Howard Luks, MDMy Talk with Dr. Luks
Dr. Luks is a top Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician who is also a masters endurance athlete. Dr Luks knows all too well how hard it can be and how important it is to remain athletic for the pleasures it brings to life as well as for the many health and longevity benefits that cannot be obtained in any other way.
In our discussion we cover a set of topics that are of interest to all older endurance athletes, including:
How do I interpret that joint pain that...
2021-12-3053 min
Joint ActionDo you really need surgery for your knee osteoarthritis? with Dr Howard LuksThe number of surgical procedures for musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis has increased exponentially over the past years, some of which are unnecessary and leave patients no better off than they were before. Knee replacement surgery can be a wonderful and cost-effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis but only when less invasive treatments have failed. There are many factors driving the alarming rates of increased surgery ranging from system-level factors such as inadequate reimbursement for physiotherapy treatment to personal-level factors such as individual beliefs and education of patients and their health care providers. Frequently referrals are made to surgeons as...
2021-11-1439 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dr. HJ Luks: Busting Orthopedic Surgery Myths! (Hidden Gem)What if your orthopedic surgeon suggested you skip the MRI? Or if she suggested that knee scope probably isn’t worth pursuing? Or pointed out your arthritis is not due to your activity? Would you look back at the sign on the door to make sure you were actually in a surgeon’s office?Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching podcast – one of our classic Hidden Gem episodes! I’m your host, Dr. Bradford Cooper and thanks to the magic of twitter, I discovered Dr. Howard Lucks, a respected orthopedic surgeon who didn...
2021-09-2050 min
Simplavida: Simplified LongevityFitness and Heart Rate: What You Should Track -- and WhyIn this episode Paul and Howard talk about fitness and heart-related measures, from resting heart rate to heart rate variability. We will get into this topic in much more detail in some upcoming episodes.
Topics:
Recovery heart rate: Why it matters and how to measure it
Resting heart rate's importance in health and fitness
Heart rate variability as a proxy for stress and fitness
Related Readings:
Heart rate variability (HRV) for monitoring health
Zone 2 heart rate training for longevity and performance
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete...
2021-04-1931 min
Simplavida: Simplified LongevityWhy Does My Knee Hurt?In a continuing series, Paul and Howard talk about parts of the body that sometimes hurt. This time we're on about Why Knees Sometimes Hurt. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
What pain in the knee means
Where the most common injuries mean
Why surgery isn't generally required
Arthritis and the knee
Related Readings:
Knee injuries and treatment informaton
Exercise and knee arthritis pain
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports or...
2021-04-0128 minLEVELS – Metabolic InsightsHow metabolic health affects your jointsDiet and lifestyle matter more to your joints than you might think. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks explains the link and what you can do about it.
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
The factors that can cause joint and tendon problems aren't limited to the traditional scapegoats like overuse—research shows metabolic health plays a significant role.
Cholesterol deposits can affect tendons just as they do arteries: buildup can weaken their structure and increase injury risk.
Inflammation is another culprit and can be driven by those lipid issues or by other mechanisms.
The good news is that the diet an...
2021-03-3108 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityMetabolic Syndrome, Part II: Managing Metabolic SyndromeIn the second of a two-part series, Paul and Howard talk about metabolic syndrome, in particular about how its effects can be reduced, and even eliminated. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
What metabolic syndrome is, a review
How "area under the curve" influences fixing the problem
The relative role of diet, exercise, drugs, and surgery in managing some of the causes of metabolic syndrome
Related Readings:
How diet affects our metabolic health
Metabolic syndrome
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is al...
2021-03-0333 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityRest, Recovery, and Exercise AddictionWe have a new podcast episode out: Rest, Recovery, and Exercise Addiction.
Overview:
Paul and Howard talk about rest, recovery, and exercise addiction. We range across its causes, diagnosing it, and its consequences. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here, as well as—drum roll!—a tool we created to help you assess how fatigued you are from your exercise program.
Topics:
What is exercise addiction? Who has it?
How do I know if I'm fatigued?
What is rest anyway?
How is rest different from recovery, if at all?
Readings:
...
2021-02-2331 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityMetabolic Syndrome, Part IIn the first of a multi-part series, Paul and Howard talk about metabolic syndrome, from its rise, to its prevalance, to its causes, and its consequences. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
What is metabolic syndrome?
How is it diagnosed?
The causes of metabolic syndrome
The rise to prevalence of metabolic syndrome
Related Readings:
How diet affects our metabolic health
Metabolic syndrome
LDL and ApoB Exposure and the evolution of heart disease
10 Techniques To Help You Thrive With Knee Arthritis
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, wh...
2021-02-1229 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityCoronavirus and Fitness: One Year LaterPaul and Howard talk about personal fitness and mental health, one year after coronavirus lockdowns began. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
Assessment through quick condition tests
The importance of having fitness objectives
What have we learned about injuries and therapies because of pandemic
Mental health, the other epidemic
Related Readings:
Niall Moyna's minimum fitness test
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.
Music & Disclaimers:
Cr...
2021-02-0134 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityEp 20: AMA on Strength, Longevity and FitnessPaul and Howard take listener questions about strength, longevity, and fitness. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
How to stay motivated
What being fit means
How to sneak in enough activity
Related Readings:
Muscle mass, strength, and longevity
Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.
Music & Disclaimers:
Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-c...
2020-12-0500 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityMuscle Mass, Strength, and LongevityPaul and Howard talk about the relationship between muscle mass, strength, and longevity. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
Why muscle mass is important, and not just for bodybuilders
The loss of muscle with age, the technical term for which is sarcopenia
The many consequences of loss of muscle tone are many, from strength, to metabolic syndrome, to Alzheimer's
How you can preserve muscle tone without going to a gym, and do it as efficiently as possible
Related Readings:
Muscle mass, strength, and longevity
Changes in Body Composition Measures With Risk of...
2020-11-1000 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityMitochondrial Health: The Path to Longevity and PerformancePaul and Howard have a special guest, the amazing Dr. Inigo San Milan from the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, one of the top researchers in the world on this topic. We talk about all aspects of mitochondrial health, from what that means, to what we can do about it, to how mitochondrial health differs between us and top athletes. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
What are mitochondria and what do they do
Mitochondrial health for longevity and for performance
How top athletes differ from you and me in te...
2020-11-0200 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityAthletic Shoes: Their History, Benefits, and ConsequencesPaul and Howard talk about shoes and their consequences.. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
Why do we wear shoes?
The evolutionary history of the foot
The anatomic consequences of shoe wear
Mistakes people make buying athletic shoes
The explosion is athletic shoe varieties, from minimalist shoes, to maximalist shoes, and everything in-between
Common shoe-related foot injuries
Related Readings:
Born to Run
Daniel Lieberman's Skeletal Biology lab
A history of the running shoe
Kiss, God of Thunder
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he...
2020-10-0900 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityEp 16: Inside the Black Box of Anesthesia: Why We Do It, How It's Changing, and What the Future Looks LikePaul and Howard talk about surgical anesthesia with a special guest: Jon Bauman, Chief of Anesthesiology at St. John's Riverside Hospital in Westchester, New York. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
What is anesthesia? Are you asleep? Where does your brain go?
What do anesthesiologists do when patients are out?
Local, regional, and general anesthesia
The future of anesthesia, both in terms of technology and anesthesiologist careers
Related Readings:
The Butchering Art, by Lindsey Fitzharris
A history of anesthesiology, Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology
Bios:
Pa...
2020-09-2931 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityRotator Cuffs: Why They Go Awry, and What You Should Do About It. Or Not.Paul and Howard talk about rotator cuffs, those four muscles around your shoulder that often go awry and sometimes really hurt. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics:
What are rotator cuffs anyway?
Tossing, tools, and trees: the evolutionary history of shoulders
What happens if part of your rotator cuff goes, you know, missing?
Pretty much everyone over 45 has rotator cuff problems. Most don't notice.
The future of fixing -- and/or not fixing -- rotator cuff problems
Related Readings:
Shoulder MRI Findings in People with NO Shoulder Pain: Are Some Te...
2020-09-2432 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityEpisode 14 (A Brief Audio Footnote): A Deeper Dive Into Pulmonary Function and WIldfiresWe got lots of questions on our recent episode about air, exercise, and wildfires, so here is a short, deeper dive into the topic. We gave Howard the episode off, so I have a special guest, Christopher T. Migliaccio, a Research Assistant Professor in Immunology at the University of Montana. His main research interest is how environmental particulates in the respiratory system affect pulmonary immunology, and he is doing ongoing work on the effect of wildfires on pulmonary function. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.
Topics Covered:
Lung immunology and the role of...
2020-09-1810 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityAir & Exercise: Breathing in an Age of Wildfires and CoronavirusPaul and Howard talk about air, exercise, lung function, and breathing in an age of wildfires and coronavirus. There is a fairly crap transcript here.
Topics:
Viruses and exercise
A primer on lung function during exercise
How much outdoor exercise is safe when air quality is lousy
Best ways to limit your pollutant exposure
Related Readings:
Can air pollution negate the health benefits of cycling and walking?
Air Pollution–Mediated Susceptibility to Inflammation and Insulin Resistance: Influence of CCR2 Pathways in Mice
Should You Stop Exercising During Wildfire Season?
Ambient Particulate Air Pollution and Da...
2020-09-1628 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityLifespan & Healthspan: The Science(s) of Healthier Aging, From Cells to CentenariansPaul and Howard talk about healthy aging, from cell death, to diet, to centenarians, and exercise in-between. Financial geek that he is, Paul sneaks in a little riff about pension fraud too. There is a fairly crap transcript here.
Topics:
Healthspan vs lifespan, squaring the curve
Cellular housekeeping and whether it can be catalyzed
Diets -- good, bad, and simple
What we can learn from centenarian studies, and where are their flaws
Readings and Books Mentioned:
Muscle mass and longevity
Squaring off the lifespan curve
Metabolic health and our muscles, tendons, and joints
...
2020-09-1231 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityThe Doubt Industry, Coronavirus, and Dr. GooglePaul and Howard talk about the doubt industry, medical skepticism, and Dr. Google as a force for good. Sometimes. Maybe.
Topics:
How views of medicine have changed over the last hundred years
What is causing the current wave of medical skepticism? Data democratization vs ... other stuff
Effect sizes, blockbuster therapies as parachutes, and the decline thereof
The future of medical democratization
Readings and Books Mentioned:
‘But I Saw It on Facebook’: Hoaxes Are Making Doctors’ Jobs Harder
Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke...
2020-09-0229 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityImaging Injuries, or Why You Can't Unsee an MRIPaul and Howard talk about sports injury imaging, from x-rays and MRI, to ultrasound.
Topics:
What are the main tools for imaging injuries?
When are these tools most useful? When are they not?
Why Paul thinks he should be on a frequent imaging program
The future of imaging, from machine learning, to handhelds, to potentially doing it less routinely
Readings:
You cannot unsee your MRI report
Should We MRI All Patients With Joint Pain?
Video: How dangerous are magnetic things near an MRI?
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently...
2020-08-2230 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityI'm Injured, You're Injured, We're Injured: Some Personal PerspectivesPaul and Howard talk about their own current injuries, how and why they happened, why it's frustrating, and what they're doing to get past it. Maybe.
Topics:
What happened to Paul (plantar fasciitis) and to Howard (stress fracture)
Why these injuries happened
How we respond to injuries, a phases of grief model, with some shouting
Getting to the other side of being an injured athlete
Readings:
Ginger Runner: I'm Injured, and It's Ok!
Running. Back to Basics. Base Building
Music & Disclaimers:
"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...
2020-08-1232 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityWhy Do Injuries Happen, How Do You Know, and How Do You Make Them Go away?Paul and Howard talk about injuries, how and why they happen, and why they keep coming back.
Topics:
Why injuries happen
Acute vs chronic injuries
The origins of overuse problems
Training errors and injury cycles
Becoming a resilient athlete
Readings:
Running. Back to Basics. Base Building
Training Errors and Other Causes of Tendinopathy in Runners
Music & Disclaimers:
"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Disclaimers apply and can be heard at the end of the episode.
2020-08-0532 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityThe Fine Art of BalancingPaul and Howard talk about balancing, but not the financial kind.
Topics:
How we balance
Why balance is overlooked but so important to health and fitness
Why falls are so common and so hard on people as we age
Myths about balancing
How to improve your balance
Readings:
Resistance and balance exercise to live longer and healthier
Balance exercises
Music & Disclaimers:
"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Disclaimers apply and can be heard at the...
2020-07-2728 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityUnlearning Medicine: Reversals, Placebos, and Natural experimentsPaul and Howard discuss how medicine is changing, and how some common procedures and ideas that were once accepted practice are being abandoned. They also talk about the merits of shouting at your legs, and whether it's possible to mainline red wine.
Topics:
Why some procedures become accepted practice, despite poor evidence
The "six weeks" myth in recovering from a soft tissue injury
Examples of common procedures being rethought, or abandoned altogether
Some candidates for future medical reversals
How the coronavirus is creating a natural experiment in which procedures are necessary
Readings:
Fear and...
2020-07-2228 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityRunning, Knees, and OsteoarthritisPaul and Howard talk running, knees, and osteoarthritis.
Topics include:
Does running cause arthritis?
Can I run if I have degenerative osteoarthritis?
Biomechanical models of the knee
Repairing the knee
What we can learn from professional athletes, if anything
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete and a venture capitalist. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.
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Music:
"Crossing the Chasm"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Disclaimers apply...
2020-07-1027 minSimplavida: Simplified LongevityCoronavirus, exercise, and injuryPaul and Howard talk about the effects of the current epidemic on exercise, fitness, and injury. Topics include:
The difficulty some people have had getting enough exercise
Overuse injuries
The worried-well and over-thinking things
Going to gyms in a pandemic
Hikers with sharp sticks
Lung function and pulse oximeters
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete and a venture capitalist. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.
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Music:
"Crossing the Chasm"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By...
2020-06-0637 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Myth-Busting: Orthopedic Surgeon Style! (HJ Luks, MD)Is arthritis due to overuse? Is arthroscopic surgery the best answer for knee issues? Should I get an MRI on my shoulder when it's painful? Is running bad for my knees? Do my food choices affect my joint pain?These are just a few of the questions we discussed with Dr. Howard Luks, a well-known surgeon who doesn't always sound like a surgeon. You will LOVE this episode - do not miss it!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https...
2020-02-1051 min
Healthy Wealthy & SmartDr. Howard Luks, Knee OsteoarthritisOn this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Dr. Howard Luks on the show to discuss knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Howard Luks, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon practicing in Westchester and Dutchess Counties in New York. He specializes in the management of complex knee and shoulder injuries with a focus on ACL injuries, Patella Dislocations and Shoulder Instability. In this episode, we discuss: -What is knee osteoarthritis and how is it diagnosed? -Modifiable risk factors for developing knee osteoarthritis -Indications for a total knee replacement
2020-01-2036 min
SMARTER Team TrainingDr. Howard Luks: A STT ExclusiveDr. Howard Luks is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at New York Medical College. Dr. Luks serves as the Chief of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at University Orthopedics, PC and Westchester Medical Center, where Howard am entrusted with the training of the next generation of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Luks believes that "Your quality of life is of paramount importance." He treat patients, and not MRI findings. That simply means your values, desires, goals and expectations are critical to the decision making process where you are part of your own care team!The...
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