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This show is the antidote to health fads, hype, and misinformation. Dr Chana Davis chats with experts in science and medicine to help you make informed choices. Learn about nutrition, fitness, vaccines, happiness, women’s health, and more.
Episodes
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Topics and guests:
- 11) GMOs and our food supply (Dr. Anastasia Bodnar, SciMoms & Biology Fortified)
- 12) COVID-19 and your immune system (Dr. Galit Alter, Harvard, MIT & MGH)
- 13) COVID-19 vaccine development (Dr. Galit Alter, Harvard, MIT & MGH)
- 14) Building a Healthy Plant-Based Diet (Dr. Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD)
- 15) Body Weight Goals and Plant-Based Diets (Dr. Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD)
- 16) COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Programs (Dr. Zoe McLaren, University of Maryland)
- 17) Why processed is not a dirty word (Food Science Babe)
- 18) Debunking the dirty dozen (Food Science Babe)
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Topics and guests:
- 1) COVID-19: What to do and why (Dr. Jennifer Gardy, Gates Foundation)
- 2) Building a Healthy Gut Microbiome (Dr. Brett Finlay, University of British Columbia)
- 3) Toxicology Basics & Healthy Food Choices (Dr. Alison Bernstein, Michigan State University and SciMoms)
- 4) Which diet is best? It depends! (Dr. Christopher Gardner, Stanford University)
- 5) The science of COVID-19 - Strains, testing and transmission (Dr. Bronwyn MacInnis, Harvard University & MIT)
- 6) Evidence-based health entertainment (Dr. Maya Adam, Stanford University)
- 7) Vaccines- Informed choices save lives (Dr. Yvonne "Bonnie" Maldonado, Stanford University)
- 8) How To Be Happier: Science-Based Tips and Insights (Prof. Elizabeth Dunn, University of British Columbia)
- 9) Exercise For Better Health (Dr. Rachele Pojednic, Simmons University )
- 10) COVID-19 - Know your risk (Dr. Caroline Buckee, Harvard School of Public Health)
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, a leading obesity expert, discusses weight bias and weight stigma.
As an obesity physician, Dr. Stanford treats people with obesity daily, and sees the challenges they face due to weight bias and weight stigma. This conversation exposes the origins of these biases, why they are so harmful, and how we all have roles to play in defeating them - especially as parents and family members. Dr. Stanford also speaks to the parallels between racism and obesity discrimination.
This episode is the second of a two part conversation. Part one explores the complex causes of obesity and Dr. Stanford's personalized approach to treatment.
Dr. Fatima Stanford is also an internationally recognized physician, scientist, educator, and policy maker, affiliated with Mass General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School. She holds a Medical Degree, a Master's in Public Health, and a Master's of Public Administration. She completed a fellowship in obesity medicine & nutrition and a residency in internal medicine and pediatrics.
Links
- Test Your Weight Bias: Harvard Implicit Test
- Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford's Harvard profile webpage
Book: Facing Overweight and Obesity: A Complete Guide for Children and Adults
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Get Real Health is hosted by Chana Davis, PhD a scientist with a passion for helping others make informed choices.
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford challenges the way we think and talk about obesity. In this episode, she discusses obesity causes, treatments, and how to support loved ones battling this disease.
Dr. Stanford explains why obesity should be viewed, treated, and talked about as a disease process. She sheds light on why overweight and obesity have become so common, why it's not as simple as "eat less, move more" and why popular diets rarely offer a solution.
Dr. Stanford holds an MD from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, a Master's in Public Health from Emory University, and a Master's of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She completed her Obesity Medicine & Nutrition Fellowship at MGH/HMS after completing her internal medicine and pediatrics residency at the University of South Carolina.
Learn more about Dr. Stanford on her Harvard profile page.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Get Real Health is hosted by Chana Davis, PhD a scientist with a passion for helping others make informed choices.
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Lindsey Leininger, PhD, a public health scientist and educator, shares advice on how to deal with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and pandemic denial.
She dishes practical tips for engaging with others who hold different beliefs, in a way that is respectful, impactful, and rooted in science. She invites all of us to join the anti-misinformation army, armed with effective communication skills and solid facts.
Dr. Leininger is on faculty at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College where she teaches courses on making sense of medical data. She holds a PhD in health policy from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. As part of an all-female team of “Nerdy Girl” scientists, she helps run the @Dear Pandemic platform on social media, with over 900 answers to questions from the public.
This episode is the second of a two part conversation. In part one, Drs Leininger and Davis share tips for separating fact from fiction by boosting your scientific literacy, data literacy and media literacy.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Get Real Health is hosted by Chana Davis, PhD a scientist with a passion for helping others make informed choices.
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Lindsey Leininger, PhD, a scientist and educator, shares tips for making sense of health headlines, and separating fact from fiction.
She believes that access to accurate, digestible, science-based information is a right, and a strong social determinant of health. Her tips span scientific literacy, data literacy and media literacy. While the conversation centers on COVID-19, it applies to all health topics.
Dr. Leininger is a public health scientist and educator, who is on the front lines of COVID-19 science communication. As part of an all-female team of “Nerdy Girl” scientists, she runs the COVID-19 educational campaign @Dear Pandemic on social media, with over 900 answers to questions from the public.
Dr. Leininger is on faculty at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College where she teaches courses on making sense of medical data. She holds a PhD in health policy from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.
This episode is the first of a two part conversation. Stay tuned for part two - all about vaccine hesitancy, anti-vax, and COVID-19 denial.
Links:
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Get Real Health is hosted by Chana Davis, PhD, a scientist with a passion for helping others make informed choices.
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Join Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, a scientist and nutrition coach, to learn about intuitive eating and the benefits of "weight neutral" approaches to eating.
Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro is a certified health and sports nutrition coach with a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech.
Through science and personal stories, she explains why rehabilitating our relationship with food, and lifting self-imposed bans on "bad" foods, can be both liberating and healthy. Fundaro describes the basic principles of intuitive eating, how it intersects with mindful eating, and who may benefit from this approach.
This episode is the second piece of a two part conversation. In part one, Dr. Fundaro sheds light on the anti-diet movement, weight stigma, and the (imperfect) link between health and body size.
Find more of Dr. Fundaro's work on social at @vitaminphd and at https://www.vitaminphdnutrition.com/
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Get Real Health is hosted by Chana Davis, PhD, a scientist with a passion for helping others make informed choices.
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD, a scientist and nutrition coach, takes us on a whirlwind tour of diet culture and the anti-diet movement.
Dr. Fundaro advocates for a broad view of wellness, and provides an evidence-based view of both the risks and benefits of intentional weight loss. She shares a brief history of diet culture and the anti-diet culture, and an introduction to the Health At Every Size (HAES) movement and the emerging concept of "healthism".
This conversation is the first of a two part conversation. In the next episode, Dr. Fundaro discusses weight neutral dietary approaches, including intuitive eating.
Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro is a certified health and sports nutrition coach with a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech.
Find more of Dr. Fundaro's work on social at @vitaminphd and at https://www.vitaminphdnutrition.com/
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Get Real Health is hosted by Chana Davis, PhD, a scientist with a passion for helping others make informed choices.
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Dr. Nicola Guess, PhD, MPH, RD shares advice for preventing type 2 diabetes through diet and nutrition. As researcher and dietitian, her insights on reducing risk through diet, are both practical and data-driven.
Dr. Nicola Guess runs a private clinical practice as a registered dietitian (RD) focused on type 2 diabetes. She is also an Associate Professor at the University of Westminster, a Research Fellow at King’s College London, and co-director of CityDietitians. In addition to her RD training and experience, Dr. Guess holds a PhD in Diabetes Prevention and a Master's of Public Health.
This episode is the second of a two part conversation. Check out part one for Dr. Guess' insights on type 2 diabetes management.
Learn more about Dr. Guess and her work through City Dieticians
DISCLAIMER: This conversation does not constitute personal medical advice.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Get Real Health is hosted by Chana Davis, PhD, a scientist with a passion for helping others make informed choices.
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Nicola Guess, PhD, MPH, RD, is a leading expert on type 2 diabetes prevention and management. In this conversation, she explains why our diets can radically impact the course of type 2 diabetes, and how she helps her patients find what works for them.
Dr. Guess runs a private clinical practice as a registered dietitian (RD) focused on type 2 diabetes. She is also an Associate Professor at the University of Westminster, a Research Fellow at King’s College London, and co-director of CityDietitians. In addition to her RD training and experience, Dr. Guess holds a PhD in Diabetes Prevention and a Master's of Public Health.
This episode is part one of a two part conversation. Check out part two for insights on dietary strategies for type 2 diabetes prevention.
For more from Dr. Nicola Guess follower her on social at dr__guess and check out City Dieticians
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Get Real Health is hosted by Chana Davis, PhD, a scientist with a passion for helping others make informed choices.
Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)