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A century of data, some of the most important drugs in modern medicine, and a Wild West of unregulated products being sold online with claims that outrun the evidence. That’s the peptide world right now. Part of the...

Hundreds of thousands of patients. Decades of data. Some of the strongest evidence in modern medicine. And yet — statins are still one of the most argued-about medications out there. Why? Part of it is the internet...

Most people think fat is passive — something to lose, shrink, or eliminate. Dr. Deborah Clegg explains why that mindset is incomplete. Fat is an active endocrine organ. It produces hormones, regulates metabolism, and...

Dr. Huff recaps his 12-day mountaineering expedition in Ecuador — from acclimatization climbs to summiting Cotopaxi (19,347 ft) and pushing to 19,000 feet on Chimborazo before turning back due to avalanche risk. Dr...

Rick Lybarger spent nearly three decades guiding families through high-stakes financial decisions. On the outside, everything looked successful. Internally, the pace was unsustainable. Instead of pushing harder, he...

Many people are either terrified by a non-zero calcium score or falsely reassured by a score of zero. Neither reaction is helpful. In this episode, Dr. Chris Huff breaks down the science behind coronary artery calcium...

If you’ve ever failed a New Year’s health resolution, this episode is for you. The problem isn’t discipline—it’s strategy. In this episode, we walk through why dramatic overhauls almost always fail and how to design...

Dr. Chris Huff is joined by Dr. Matthew Nagra for a grounded discussion on nutrition that stays rooted in physiology and long-term outcomes, not online trends. They begin by clarifying what “plant-based” means and why...

In this solo deep dive, Dr. Chris Huff addresses what stress really is: a full-body cascade driven by the amygdala, hypothalamus, and adrenal glands—not just a feeling. He explains how the “fight-or-flight” response...

In this episode, Dr. Huff unpacks the science, misconceptions, and practical strategies surrounding hypertension—affecting nearly half of U.S. adults and living up to its name as the “silent killer.” Drawing from the...

In this solo episode, Dr. Huff shifts the spotlight from VO₂ max and strength training to muscular endurance—the unsung hero of fitness and everyday life. He opens with a story about his wife’s marathon experience...

In this solo episode, Dr. Huff tackles one of the most overlooked elements of peak performance: recovery. While training hard often gets the spotlight, Dr. Huff emphasizes that real progress happens during rest and...

When people hear “lifestyle medicine,” they often picture rejecting traditional care in favor of kale and meditation. But as Dr. Rachele Pojednic explains, lifestyle medicine isn’t about replacing contemporary...

When most of us think of saunas, we picture a spa or maybe a gym—somewhere to unwind after a workout. But what if those sweaty minutes could lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and even dementia? In this episode...

Mount Rainier is a 14,411-foot challenge of steep slopes, heavy packs, and unpredictable weather. But the real test? Pushing through the moments when your mind says “quit” and your body screams “enough.” In this...