Health questions, answered by clinicians and coaches
These answers come from practitioners explaining mechanisms and trade-offs on their own shows. They are general education, not a diagnosis, and anything that concerns you belongs in front of your own doctor.
7 health questions answered
Do you still need a lead apron for dental X-rays?
Dental hygienist Irene Iancu of the Tooth or Dare Podcast explains why newer guidelines dropped the lead apron requirement, and when shielding still makes sense.
Answered on Tooth or Dare Podcast
Why does one bad night of sleep make the next day so hard?
Sleep coach Daniel Erichsen explains why the day after a bad night feels awful, and why the meaning you give lost sleep matters more than the hours.
Answered on The Sleep Coach School Podcast
What is HoLEP surgery for an enlarged prostate?
Urologist Garrett Pohlman and HoLEP surgeon Austen Slade explain on The Prostate Health Podcast how laser enucleation treats BPH and how it compares to TURP.
Answered on The Prostate Health Podcast
What should you eat during menopause?
Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber of The Midlife Feast explains an add-don't-subtract approach to menopause nutrition: more protein, fiber, calcium and omega-3s, no food rules.
Answered on The Midlife Feast
Should you do physical therapy before ACL surgery?
Physical therapists Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen of The E3 Rehab Podcast explain what ACL prehab is, the five priorities before surgery, and when you might skip surgery.
Answered on The E3 Rehab Podcast
How much fish should you eat per week?
Most guidelines say one to two servings of fish a week. Sigma Nutrition Radio's Danny Lennon and Alan Flanagan explain where that number comes from and who it helps.
Answered on Sigma Nutrition Radio
Is sleep more important than exercise for longevity?
Performance coach Drew Griesel tells Live Long with Peter Bowes why sleep is the foundation that makes exercise pay off, and how to fix it with small steps.
Answered on Live Long with Peter Bowes