Aug 13, 202623 minS5
When you forget a name, misplace your keys, or walk into a room and completely blank on why you went there, your immediate assumption is often that your memory is declining. In reality, neuroscientists have found that...
About this Podcast:
Health can be a lonely journey, often paved with private battles and quiet discipline that the rest of the world never sees. This podcast focuses on debunking common myths and exploring scientific questions, often taking a "fact vs. fiction" approach to everyday health and wellness topics.
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What is Why is That? about?
Health can be a lonely journey, often paved with private battles and quiet discipline that the rest of the world never sees. This podcast focuses on debunking common myths and exploring scientific questions, often taking a "fact vs. fiction" approach to everyday health and wellness topics.
Who hosts Why is That??
Why is That? is hosted by WEZ. The show has published 75 episodes to date.
What has Why is That? covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why your memory is not actually failing. S5 E10" (13 August 2026, 23 minutes), "New Breakthroughs for Regrowing Joint Cartilage. S5 E9" (13 August 2026, 22 minutes), and "How ultra processed foods fuel Alzheimers disease. S5 E8" (13 August 2026, 23 minutes).
How often does Why is That? publish?
Why is That? publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 75 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Why is That??
Booking probability for Why is That? is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Why is That? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Why is That?'s contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Why is That??
The strongest fits for Why is That? are Health & Wellness Services. Why is That? has a health audience.
About the host
WEZ hosts Why is That?, a health podcast with 75 episodes published.
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- Aug 13, 202622 minS5
Articular cartilage has historically been considered impossible to regrow naturally because it lacks blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic drainage. When damaged by injury or osteoarthritis, the body defaults to laying...
- Aug 13, 202623 minS5
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—characterized by industrial formulations of additives, refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and isolated food extracts—do not merely contribute to metabolic dysfunction; they act as multi-vector...
- Aug 13, 202622 minS5
ust as physical mechanical tension triggers muscle hyper-adaptation, mental friction —the effortful strain experienced when working through complex, novel, or frustrating tasks—is the primary driver for building...
- Aug 13, 202622 minS5
Lifting weights does far more than build muscle—it triggers a direct, profound restructuring of your central nervous system. Before your muscle fibers ever grow (hypertrophy), the initial gains in strength are almost...
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- May 28, 202623 minS5
educing dopamine and serotonin to mere "happy hormones" is one of the greatest oversimplifications of modern pop-psychology. In reality, neither of these neurotransmitters was evolutionary designed to make you feel...
- May 28, 202620 minS5
This is arguably the most critical piece of medical advice for anyone suspecting they have gluten issues, yet it is missed by a massive number of people. If you cut out gluten before being tested for Celiac disease...
- May 28, 202657 minS5
Resetting a highly dysregulated, hyper-aroused nervous system requires moving beyond general "stress relief" to focus on deliberate physiological overrides. When your body is stuck in a chronic sympathetic...
- May 28, 202646 minS5
Lowering cortisol isn't about crushing the hormone to zero. Cortisol is a vital circadian driver—you actually want a sharp spike first thing in the morning to wake you up and anchor your energy. The goal is to blunt the...
- May 28, 20261 hourS5
The connection between adrenaline (epinephrine), septic shock , and Alzheimer's disease centers on how the body's ultimate acute stress response interacts with long-term brain health. While they look completely...
- Apr 28, 20261h 1mS4
Your biology is not a static blueprint; it is a dynamic system that is constantly being "edited" by the world around you. This process happens through epigenetics , a biological mechanism that acts like a series of...
- Apr 28, 202655 minS4
The transition from a conscious effort to a subconscious habit isn’t just a psychological shift; it involves a physical restructuring of your neurological and biological systems. Whether it is a physical skill or a...
- Apr 28, 20261h 12mS4
The phrase "Migraines Are Not Just Bad Headaches" highlights that a migraine is a complex neurological disease , not simply a high-intensity tension headache. While a typical headache is usually a symptom of muscle...
- Apr 28, 202652 minS4
The episode delves into the neurobiological impact of prolonged stress. While short-term stress can be a survival mechanism, chronic activation of the stress response triggers a physical transformation in the brain's...
- Apr 4, 202651 minS4
The biological impact of wireless earbuds is a subject of ongoing scientific research, primarily focusing on two areas: Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation and auditory health . While current consensus...
Episode #11
The biology of cat scratch disease. S4, E11
Apr 1, 202649 minS4Despite its whimsical name, Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) is a legitimate bacterial infection that serves as a classic example of how zoonotic diseases (illnesses jumping from animals to humans) operate.
- Apr 1, 20261h 33mS4
Fiction has a long history of romanticizing or dramatizing health habits, often prioritizing aesthetics or plot over actual medical efficacy. While some of these habits have roots in reality, others are purely the...
- Mar 28, 20261h 2mS4
The idea of "rusting" is actually a very accurate chemical metaphor for what happens in the human vascular system. In the world of chemistry, rust is oxidation . In the human body, a similar process— oxidative stress...
- Mar 28, 20261h 7mS4
Your heart is a mechanical masterpiece, tasked with pumping a viscous fluid (blood) through a pressurized piping network that, if laid end-to-end, would stretch 60,000 miles . To achieve this, it relies on the laws of...
- Mar 28, 202659 minS4
Your digestive system is a high-efficiency, 30-foot-long industrial processing plant. It isn't just a "tube"; it is a chemical disassembly line designed to break complex structures into their smallest molecular...
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