ChatGPT: Is AI Ready to Be Your Doctor?
Artificial intelligence has become everywhere in our daily lives, and experts suggest that we have only begun to explore its full potential. One AI application that has garnered a lot of attention is ChatGPT. The question on everyone's mind is whether ChatGPT can substitute for a doctor. Let's get into it.
Do I Need to Warm Up Before Exercise? What The Science Tells Us
Do you have a warm-up routine before you exercise? Warm-ups (and stretching) are something we've always been taught to do - supposedly to improve athletic performance and to prevent injuries. But is this accurate? Let's talk about what science tells us about the pros and cons of warming up before exercise…and how to do it!
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Quit Smoking... Advice From a Lung Doctor
I always tell my patients that it’s never too late to quit smoking. No matter how long you’ve smoked for, know this – the minute you quit, you will start accumulating gains. So what happens to your body when you quit smoking? Let’s get into it!
Intermittent Fasting: How to Flick Your “Metabolic Switch”
Many people are asking about intermittent fasting – does it work? Or is it just another fad diet? Actually, science tells us that the benefits may extend beyond just weight loss. More than just a diet, in many ways this is a lifestyle choice. Want to learn more? Let's get into the science behind intermittent fasting!
Ozempic – Hollywood’s Secret… Is It the Next Big Thing?
Did you know that…at any one time, about half the world’s population is trying to lose weight. Yet, 95% of people who diet fail to lose that weight and keep it off!
Doctor Reacts: Does Hollywood Get Poisonings Right?
We’ve seen tons of poisonings on TV and in the movies as it’s a pretty suspenseful and dramatic way of getting rid of a character! But the question is…are these poisonings anywhere close to reality? Or are they just…Hollywood magic?! Let’s get into it…from a real doctor's perspective.
Doctor Reacts: Did TV Get COVID Right?
During COVID-19, people's impression of what was happening in hospitals was shaped by what they saw on television. But did TV get COVID right?! Let's go through some of the top medical TV shows…from a real doctor's perspective.
Creatine 101, Without the Bro Science
Many people believe that protein supplements improve weightlifting and athletic performance and promote muscle growth. But what does science tell us?
Do Protein Supplements Work for Weightlifting? This Is What Science Says
Many people believe that protein supplements improve weightlifting and athletic performance and promote muscle growth. But what does science tell us?
Do Fitness Trackers Actually Work? What Science Says...
Are you using a fitness tracker? More and more people are tracking their activities with a smart watch, fitness band, or even a smart ring.
Monkeypox: Everything You Need to Know
We are in a monkeypox outbreak. There is local transmission happening all around the world. In fact, The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. And the number one question I’m getting is” Where does Monkeypox come from?”
COVID Claims We Need to Talk About: The Virus Spreads Through 5G
Does COVID-19 spread through 5G? (Yes, I’m talking about cell phones!). You might have heard this one - and although it sounds bizarre - there are MANY people out there who think that the virus spreads through 5G (the technology that carries our mobile data).
So What is the Problem with Vaping?
Yes, e-cigarettes may play a role in helping smokers to quit, but they also contain harmful substances. In fact, the long-term effects of vaping remain unknown.
COVID Claims We Need to Talk About: Does Ivermectin Cure COVID?
When early lab studies showed that ivermectin inhibited the virus from replicating in a test tube, this naturally created a lot of buzz. However, doses used in lab studies were 50 to 100 times higher than what’s used in actual people!
Can Vaping Help You Quit Smoking?
Here’s a question I often hear from my patients who smoke — can vaping help you quit smoking?
COVID Claims We Need to Talk About: Once You’ve Had COVID, You Can’t Get it Again
Here’s a COVID claim we need to talk about. Once you’ve had COVID, can you get it again? You can, and much more so with Omicron. Omicron is very different from previous variants, which means it not only makes vaccines less effective, but it also makes natural immunity from past infection less effective.
Is Vaping Harmful?
Vaping is popular. And a lot of people assume that if it’s legal, it must not be dangerous. But is this really the case? When you vape, you inhale that vapour into your body... but what’s actually in it? And what are some of the short-and long-term effects of inhaling those substances?
COVID Claims We Need to Talk About: Is Omicron Mild?
“Omicron is Mild.” We all hear this often. But is this claim actually true? Just because it’s less mild than the Delta variant doesn’t mean it’s mild. At its peak, the first Omicron wave killed more people every day than the Delta wave did.
Is Vaping addictive?
How addictive are vapes exactly? E-cigarettes were initially conceived of as a replacement for cigarettes, which contain nicotine. Most e-juice cartridges also contain nicotine. But the question is, are vapes as addictive as cigarettes? Let's get into it.
Long COVID... What Is It and What Can I Do About It?
With over 500 million people having had COVID worldwide, some are experiencing what’s called “Long COVID”. Long COVID is when symptoms of the virus persist past the four-week mark. In this video we describe Long Covid, why we think people get it and what they can do about it.