The Habit Healers

Why You Should Never Trust a Percentage in a Headline

Relative risk vs absolute risk: it’s the one distinction that changes how you read every health headline. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to read a medical s

How do you get stronger when your old workout routine no longer fits?

Menopause joint pain can change how exercise feels almost overnight. In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, I sit down with sports scientist and personal trainer P

How do you get stronger when your old workout routine no longer fits?

I ran a personal best at the Boston Half Marathon with my daughter. Shortly afterward, around the time of my last period, I developed horrible joint pain. Activities I ha

One Plum, Three Very Different Dishes

Chef Martin Oswald placed each halved plum skin-side down across a crumbly walnut crust. That one small move kept the juice inside the fruit as it baked, but it also expl

Why the Two-Pound Phone Was Better for Your Brain

Smartphone addiction isn’t a willpower problem. In this episode, I explain why you can’t stop checking your phone, what all that screen time is doing to your brain, your

Did Your Brain Accidentally Decide You're Out of Willpower?

Is willpower really a limited resource that runs out by the end of the day? If you’ve ever said “I’ve got nothing left” right before giving in at night, this episode on t

Her DEXA Scan Said Bone Loss. She Used My Osteoporosis Protocol. The Next One Said Bone Gain.

Osteopenia, a DEXA scan showing bone loss, and a prescription for Fosamax: that’s where Peggy was at 69. Two and a half years later, her bone density scan showed a 6.2 pe

Getting Older Barely Lowers Testosterone. So What Does? (Audio)

Low testosterone isn’t just about age. If your lab results came back low, you’ve probably been told it’s simply part of getting older. In this episode, I break down what

Did Your Sugar Ban Accidentally Start the Binge?

Is sugar addictive, or is something else driving your sugar cravings and binge eating? In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, I look at the famous rat studies behi

What Keeps a Butternut Squash Muffin Moist the Next Day?

Thank you DrLinJo SHE HEALS, Olamide Amosu, Michal Tal, Anna Kilmurray, MB Parker, and many others for tuning into my live video with Chef Martin Oswald! Join me for my n

Can Sitting by a Window Steady Your Blood Sugar?

What if the health benefits of spending time outside reach all the way to your blood sugar? In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, I count down five studies showin

The 30 Day Bowl Challenge. Here Is How to Lose Fat Without Counting Calories (Audio)

Want to lose weight without counting calories or feeling hungry all the time? On this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, I’m Dr. Laurie Marbas, and I’m walking you thr

The Guide to Spotting Junk Science

Why do health studies contradict each other so often, and how do you know which headlines to trust? In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, I’m teaching you how to

Do you really need heavy weights to build muscle, or can light weights and bodyweight work?

Can lifting light weights build muscle? If you’ve been doing three sets of ten with the same small dumbbells for years and seeing no change, this episode is for you. I’m

Your Muscles Are Not Sore From Lactic Acid. So What Is Making Them Hurt?

Sore muscles two days after a workout? That delayed ache, known as DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness, isn’t caused by lactic acid, and it isn’t proof your workout wor

If Your Family Won’t Get On Board With Eating Better, Stop Asking Them To

Trying to eat healthy when your family doesn’t want to change? If you’re cooking two dinners every night or giving up on your own goals to keep the peace, this episode of

How Do You Turn a Basic Lentil Soup Into Something You’ll Want to Make Again?

Chef Martin Oswald put onions and carrots into a dry pan, let them begin to brown, then added just enough water to lift the browned bits from the bottom. He let that wat

Why Is Your Cholesterol Still High When You Are Eating Right? (Audio)

Why is my cholesterol still high after changing my diet? If you’ve cut saturated fat, eaten more plants, and your LDL cholesterol barely moved, this episode of The Habit

What Should You Change First to Protect Your Memory? A Clue From 102 Nuns’ Brains

High blood pressure may be the most overlooked risk factor for dementia, and it’s the one you can actually check at home. In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, I

If Heart Disease Runs in Your Family, Do Your Habits Matter?

If heart disease runs in your family, does changing what you eat even matter? In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, I share my own family history of early heart a