Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby

Dr. Bobby Dubois
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Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby

Let's explore how you can Live Long and Well with six evidence based pillars:  exercise, good sleep, proper nutrition, mind-body activities, exposure to heat/cold, and social relationships.  I am a physician scientist, Ironman Triathlete, and have a passion for helping others achieve their best self.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    #21: What is your health type and why does it matter?

    Send us a textIn this episode, I dive into a new way to think about wellness—your unique Health Type. Unlike traditional advice that tells us what to do to stay healthy, I explore how we approach our health, which is just as crucial for long-term well-being. By understanding your personal Health Type, you can make lifestyle choices that align with who you are, making it easier to stick to routines and prioritize what truly benefits you.Take the Health Type Quiz here:Join the Mastermind Worksh...

    26 min

  2. NOV 5

    Are you happy with your doctor? What might make it better?

    Send us a text Managing your health is a team effort, and partnering with a good doctor is essential. We’ll explore what defines a productive visit and a meaningful doctor-patient relationship. Today, it is typical to wait weeks to see your primary care doctor and months to get a specialist visit. 1. Why You Visit Your Doctor: Different Types of VisitsNew Symptoms: When you’re feeling unwell and need answers.Ongoing Care: Managing chronic conditions like high blood press...

    36 min

  3. OCT 21

    #19: Seed oils: true harm, or just another food fear fad?

    Send us a textAre seed oils the dietary villain social media makes them out to be, or is this just another food fear fad? Join me, Dr. Bobby Dubois, as I unravel the truths and myths surrounding seed oils like canola and safflower. There are NO randomized clinical trials comparing people who eat a diet with seed oils vs a diet consisting of non-seed oils like avocado, coconut, or olive. Since we lack the key studies that we desire, I explore the topic based upon the following quest...

    38 min

  4. OCT 8

    #18 Can We Reduce Our Risk of Heart Disease? Good News and Better News!

    Send us a textHeart disease is the number one cause of death in the US; we understand the risk factors for it, and there are 7 key steps you can take to reduce that risk. Here is a risk calculator that will give you your 10 year risk (and test how that might fall as key problems are addressed).1. Treat the treatable causes like hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and obesity.2. Get exercise: the most powerful way to reduce your cardiac risk based upon key studies. And mor...

    35 min

  5. SEP 26

    #17: Should you rest or stay active when you feel sick?

    Send us a textIt used to be when you got sick, you were advised to "take it easy". But, does the evidence support this approach? And, it isn't just an academic question since, on average, we get 2-4 colds/year and many of us will have an episode of low back pain. And, how about COVID? Rest or stay active?1. Low back pain: a key randomized clinical trial showed that prolonged bed rest did not do better than usual activities. Now we advise patients to continue acti...

    22 min

  6. SEP 17

    #16: To measure or not to measure: who better to study than yourself?

    Send us a textIn this episode, we explore wearables and self-monitoring tools like step counters, sleep trackers, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). We'll dive into the science behind these devices and share how they can help you gain insights into your health, track progress, and personalize your wellness journey. We discuss the value of self-monitoring, backed by scientific studies, and how these tools can help motivate behavior change.Key Topics:Step counters (smart watches, FitBit)St...

    34 min

  7. SEP 4

    #15: What do we know/not know about losing weight?

    Send us a textHave you ever wondered why weight loss seems so elusive despite following strict diets and exercise routines? Obesity rates have skyrocketed, and we are eating more, likely due to 3 key factors:portion sizes are larger than ever before, often doubling what we ate 30 years agothe foods on our plate are more calorie dense than everFoods we buy often have the perfect combination so that we crave them: fats, carbohydrates/sugar, and salt (chips, pizza, ice cream)My key thought...

    36 min

  8. AUG 26

    Episode #14: eight glasses of water/day-important guidance or urban myth?

    Send us a textOur bodies are 60% water and water is really important. But, It is not clear the origin of drinking 8 glasses of water per day. There were no studies that scientifically show that this number is the correct amount. I vote that it is an "urban myth." Good report summarizes important information about how our body uses waterBut, water is crucial for us, just not that mythical amount. Our body uses water in the following ways:urine to excrete byp...

    29 min
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Let's explore how you can Live Long and Well with six evidence based pillars:  exercise, good sleep, proper nutrition, mind-body activities, exposure to heat/cold, and social relationships.  I am a physician scientist, Ironman Triathlete, and have a passion for helping others achieve their best self.

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