For many of us, it's a ritual to help us wind down after a long day, an excuse to catch up with friends, or a lubricant to an awkward social situation. Alcohol can be delicious, but our relationship with it is often complicated.
Good times with friends aren’t without sacrifice, and many of us feel the morning after impact of a few too many drinks. For an un ... Show More
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Are you at high risk of breast cancer? Follow this early detection guide | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
Do you really know your breast cancer risk? Many women think they do – trusting family history, regular checkups, and mammograms to keep them safe. But what if these measures leave dangerous blind spots, leading to later, more aggressive diagnoses? Today's episode is a powerful w ... Show More
53m 27s
Jul 3
Can a traditional African diet help protect against inflammation? | Quirijn de Mast & Tim Spector
In this groundbreaking episode, Jonathan, Tim, and guest researcher Professor Quirijn de Mast explore a landmark clinical trial conducted in partnership with Tanzanian scientists and community members at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC). Published in Nature Medicin ... Show More
59m 50s
Aug 2022
What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
In this episode, I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain and body at different levels of consumption and over time. I also describe genetic differences that predispose certain individuals to alcoholism, binge and habit-drinking. I explain alcoho ... Show More
1h 57m
Jul 2022
#137 - Can I drink alcohol and reach my body and health goals with Craig McDonald
In this podcast, we’re talking about booze! If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I used to drink a lot, I was a loose cannon 🤣 For a long time I used it to have fun and as a coping mechanism.I still love alcohol but I don't love how excessive drinking makes me feel ... Show More
19m 9s
Nov 2021
Ep 85 Alcohol: Beer for Thought
To say that alcohol is a part of human culture is a bit of an understatement. The relationship our species has with alcohol can be traced so far back that we see evidence of it in our DNA, in the way that humans, somewhat unique among mammals, gained the ability to more efficient ... Show More
1h 49m
Nov 2022
Tips to Maximize Recovery and Minimize the Negative Effects of Alcohol with Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo
After wrapping up Sober October, we’ve brought back a fan favorite to dive deep into the effects of alcohol on the body, sleep, and recovery. VP of Performance Science Kristen Holmes and SVP of Data Science and Research Emily Capodilupo break down all things alcohol by discussing ... Show More
31m 50s
Aug 2022
Does One Less Drink Matter? How Timing and Quantity of Alcohol Affects Your Biometric Data
Emily Capodilupo, WHOOP SVP of Data Science & Research, joins Will Ahmed to share recently analyzed data on alcohol consumption patterns and what we see happen to the body physiologically with each and every drink. Emily shares what we're trying to achieve with recovery (2:28), t ... Show More
25m 19s