But here’s the thing, it doesn’t have to be this way.

There are steps you can take right now to cut your risk of colon cancer in half but there’s a problem, there's a gap between what the research shows and what most people know.

I’m Dr. David Zodda, a board-certified physician, and my mission is to close that gap.

I translate the latest research into clear, practical strategies that you can start using today to live a healthier, longer, and more fulfilling life.

In Act I, we’ll explore why colorectal cancer rates are increasing among younger adults. We’ll break down what makes this disease so unique. We’ll review the key risk factors and help you understand how they apply to you. We’ll also go over the early and often subtle symptoms of this particular cancer, so you’ll know exactly what to look for.

In Act II, we focus on prevention. I’ll walk you through three practical strategies to help keep your gut healthy and strong. We’ll break down the different screening options, which ones are most effective, and when and how often you should get screened. You’ll learn which foods support a healthy gut and which ones you want to limit. We’ll then wrap up with some exciting new research highlighting the dramatic impact that exercise and physical activity plays in cancer prevention.

Resources to help you find and pay for colorectal cancer screening:

DOH for each state: https://www.usa.gov/state-health

Colorectal Cancer Alliance: https://colorectalcancer.org/resources-support/resources/financial-assistance

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When firefighter James Rae discovered his cholesterol was more than 300, his fellow firefighters hatched a plan to literally save his life. The firefighters at Engine #2 in Austin Texas adopted a dietary strategy that in less than a month helped James cut his cholesterol in half.

The cholesterol-lowering diet the firefighters employed is an evidence-based strategy backed by research from the American Heart Association and today I get to share it with you.

In today's podcast, we explore what cholesterol is, why our bodies need it, and what happens when our levels get too high. We’ll cover why the dogma of good and bad cholesterol is flawed and discuss ApoB and LP(a), two essential cholesterol labs that are a better predictor of your heart health. We then dive deep into the science-backed approach the firefighters at Engine #2 used to lower their cholesterol, lose weight, and improve their overall health.

When it comes to your health and wellbeing, you have great agency and control. And when you combine that agency with evidence, you can do great things.

author: David Zodda, MD board-certified physician fellowship trained in knowledge translation and evidence-based medicine

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Brittany Williams tried everything to lose weight, Weight Watchers, counting calories, fasting, paleo, juicing, nothing worked. That was until Brittany finally found a diet that worked.

In less than a year, Brittany lost more than one hundred pounds!

Beyond the weight loss, Brittany’s overall health improved. Gone was her insomnia, hair loss, and chronic fatigue. Her whole family got healthier and her low thyroid levels that had plagued her since she was a teenager improved so much that she was able to get off all of her meds.

The diet Brittany used is backed by the American Heart Association and today, I get to share her strategy with you.

In this episode of The Better Medicine Podcast, you'll learn why whole foods offer powerful biological advantages, how preparing more meals at home can help trim your waistline, and how certain foods can improve your mood, your energy, and your lifespan.

author: David Zodda, MD board-certified physician fellowship trained in knowledge translation and evidence-based medicine

peer reviewer: Ellie Krieger, RD New York Times Best Selling Author and two-time James Beard Foundation Award Winner

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Like most of us, Grace struggled with her sleep. She tried everything, magnesium, melatonin, counting sheep, nothing worked. And then one night while on the Reddit insomnia board, Grace noticed one particular strategy that kept coming up. So she tried it.

In less than a week, Grace had transformed her relationship with sleep. She went from six, to seven, to eight hours of peaceful, deep, and restorative sleep every single night. As her sleep improved, so did her mood and her relationship with husband and kids felt the best they had in years.

And here’s where it gets crazy. Simply by getting her sleep right, she lost weight and her blood sugar levels improved so much that in just six months she was able to get off all of her meds.

The strategy Grace used is based on the research of Dr. Charles Czeisler, tenured professor at Harvard Medical School. They call him The Sleep Doctor. He’s advised everyone from NASA astronauts to Fortune 500 executives and today, I get to share his strategy with you.

In today's episode, we dive deep into why we sleep revealing the surprising effects sleep has on our physical and mental health. We’ll discuss how sleep consistency may be more important than how many hours you sleep. We’ll explore the essentials of sleep hygiene, the role of exercise, and whether naps are good for us.

If you're looking for a science-backed way to optimize your sleep, this episode is for you.

author: David Zodda, MD board-certified physician fellowship trained in knowledge translation and evidence-based medicine

peer reviewer: Eric Sklar, MD board certified physician in sleep medicine and director of the Inova Health Systems Sleep Disorders program

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