Brain Over Belly | Aging
We all age. It’s inevitable, and it’s normal.
But something else is developing that’s far from normal, and it started five years ago - before COVID.
For the first time since World War II, life expectancy in the U.S. is declining. And that’s despite advancements in medicine & technology.
For such a troubling statistic, few people are discussing it. Is COVID a factor? Sure, but the story is much bigger, and we could just be at a tipping point of a crisis long in the making.
Heart Disease Part 2: Prevention
Did you know that the most common first symptom of heart disease is sudden death? 50% of Americans with heart disease – hundreds of thousands of people each year – die before they even know they have a problem..
Heart Disease Part 1: The 12 Steps to a Heart Attack
100,000 is just the gap between heart disease, the #1 killer in America, and the next most common cause of death. 700,000 people died last year of heart disease, continuing a decades-long trend that simply isn’t improving. And the most common symptom is sudden death. Not much we can do after that
Heart disease is such an important, deadly topic that one episode just wouldn’t be enough to cover it. So we’re doing two, starting with a fresh look at the cause of heart disease.
Ketogenic Diet
Ten years ago, few people had heard of the ketogenic diet. Now, few people haven’t heard about it thanks to its positive results. Dr. Brown has seen success after success with his patients at Idaho BMI and Everest Surgical Institute. Why? The power in burning fat instead of sugar as your body’s primary fuel. Here are the top five reasons you should give it a try.
Brain Over Belly | Answering Your Most Asked Questions About Weight Loss Surgery
Permanent weight loss through bariatric surgery is a big commitment that can come with a lot of apprehension and questions. With surgery being one of the most popular ways patients seek to lose weight, there is a lot of misinformation and half-truths floating around out there. As Dr. Brown and host Rick Dunn embark on the second season of the Brain Over Belly podcast, they take some time out to answer the most common questions from our listeners. Here are answers to the top three - tune in to hear them all!
Brain Over Belly | Long Term Success
Rick and Dr. Brown dive right into discussing how bariatric surgery is not some one-and-done quick fix that magically locks someone into a healthy weight. In fact, the vast majority of patients that don’t commit to the post-surgery habits and exercises won’t see their surgical weight loss last.
Find out how to achieve Long Term Success.
Imagine losing more than half of you!
Colin is 23 years old. 6 feet tall. 430 lbs. He has struggled with weight since he was a little kid, but things took a turn for the worse at the end of high school when he stopped playing sports and broke up with his high school sweetheart.