Dr. Michael Twyman: A Deep Dive into Cardiovascular Health

Dr. Michael Twyman: A Deep Dive into Cardiovascular Health

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by guest Dr. Michael Twyman to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

  • What are the roles of the endothelium and the glycocalyx in cardiovascular health and how can their function be optimized to prevent heart disease and manage blood pressure?
  • How do advanced diagnostic tools like CT angiograms, magneto cardiography, advanced lipid panels, and genetic testing contribute to personalized medicine in cardiology and the early detection of cardiovascular risk factors?
  • What are the lifestyle changes that can significantly influence cardiovascular health, and how can practices such as improving diet, enhancing nitric oxide levels, maintaining a healthy oral microbiome, adjusting light exposure and sleep patterns, and patient education help manage heart health?

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Reshaping Your Sleep Schedule to Beat Sleep Deprivation + Boost REM Sleep

Reshaping Your Sleep Schedule to Beat Sleep Deprivation + Boost REM Sleep

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Ted Achacoso and Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

  • Why is sleep essential for both our physical and mental health and what techniques can be employed to optimize sleep quality?
  • How to improve sleep quality and which supplements help?
  • What changes in lifestyle can cause alterations in an individual's chronotype and sleep patterns?

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Dan Pardi: Understanding GHB, the Four-Part Model of Behavior Change + How to Define and Measure Health

Dan Pardi: Understanding GHB, the Four-Part Model of Behavior Change + How to Define and Measure Health

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dan Pardi joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

  • How does GHB affect sleep and longevity and what is its role as an allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors?

  • What is the four-part model of behavior change and why is it important to note that knowledge alone isn't enough to bring about lasting change?

  • How can tracking our behavior help us stay mindful of our daily habits and what are the benefits and potential pitfalls of this approach?

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