For decades we’ve been yanked around over alcohol: one day it’s actually good for us, the next day it’s a killer. And recently there’ve been reports that even a little bit of booze is bad for you overall. We first looked into this back in 2019, and since then the research has evolved faster than a nanobrewery’s tap list. So today we’re diving back into the s ... Show More
Nov 20
Never Put Meatballs on Spaghetti, with Samin Nosrat
Every day we’re all doing a little bit of chemistry: when we bake potatoes, add a little salt to our pasta, or even bake a box cake. And award-winning chef Samin Nosrat just loves to nerd out over all this. She's the author of the best-selling book “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” and has ... Show More
55m 49s
Nov 6
Seed Oils: Should You Switch to Butter?
We’ve been told that foods like butter and bacon are bad for us — because they're packed with saturated fats. And top dogs in nutrition say that a better option is vegetable oil, like canola oil. But lots of people, including HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are saying hold o ... Show More
43m 40s
Mar 2022
Alcohol: Can it ever be healthy?
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, a ... Show More
42m 34s
Mar 2024
What Alcohol Does to Your Body: Harvard’s Dr. Sarah Wakeman With the Medical Facts You Need to Know
<p>Today you’re getting a masterclass from one of the most renowned and respected experts on alcohol.</p><p>She’s here to give you the latest research and science of how alcohol impacts your body, brain, and mind. She’s going to give you facts, dispel myths, and help you be infor ... Show More
55m 18s
Apr 2021
Alcohol (with Comedian Matt Donnelly)
This episode was so much fun! Dr Matt & Dr Mike talk everything alcohol with Vegas comedian, magician, and podcaster, Matt Donnelly. They discuss; types of alcohol, history of alcohol, how it is produced, absorbed, blood alcohol limits, metabolism, its effects on the body (short ... Show More
1h 39m
Nov 2022
Tips to Maximize Recovery and Minimize the Negative Effects of Alcohol with Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo
<p>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 discuss ... Show More
31m 50s
Jun 2014
Ep. 12: Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Life Extension, Performance, and More
<p>My guest this episode is Rhonda Perciavalle Patrick, Ph.D., who works with Dr. Bruce Ames, the 23rd most-cited scientist across ALL fields between 1973 and 1984 (!).Dr. Patrick also conducts clinical trials, performed aging research at Salk Institute for Biological S ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 2019
Pro athletes and coaches discuss how alcohol impacts their bodies and their training, as well as the insights they’ve gained from WHOOP data, in a Sober October compilation episode.
<p>In a special Sober October compilation episode:</p><ul><li>NBA champ Marc Gasol says WHOOP helps him understand alcohol's effect on sleep (3:19)</li><li>Gold medalist Ginny Thrasher details how even small amounts impact her data (6:15)</li><li>Pro street skater Neen Willi ... Show More
32m 49s