Twice each week, orthopedic surgeon and media medical expert Dr. David Geier hosts a live show discussing the latest medical research and information you need to feel better and live longer. He shares new studies, tips or guidelines that can improve your
In the December 15, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss osteoarthritis and a potentially beneficial treatment that could help prevent or treat osteoarthritis called exosomes. I'll explain what exosomes are, the different types of exosomes, and what role they appear to play so far as a treatment for arthritis. Subscribe to Better […] The post 78. How exosomes might improve cartilage in osteoarthritis appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the December 8, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss a relatively new advance in the treatment of osteoarthritis called α2-macroglobulin. We talk about what it is, how it appears to work, and what it's role in the treatment of arthritis could be. Subscribe to Better Than Ever Live! Remember, if you […] The post 77. How α2-macroglobulin appears to stop cartilage breakdown and improve arthritis appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the December 1, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss osteoarthritis and a potentially beneficial treatment that could help prevent or treat osteoarthritis called exosomes. I'll explain what exosomes are and the theories and evidence available as of now as to their use for patients with knee arthritis. Subscribe to Better Than […] The post 76. Why exosomes might be the future of osteoarthritis treatment appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the November 17, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss a very popular peptide called BPC 157. I'll explain what BPC 157 is and how it might work. Then I'll share a study looking at its use injected into the knees of patients with knee pain to see if it could be […] The post 75. How BPC 157 might help relieve knee pain appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the October 27, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss a medication receiving more and more attention as a treatment for osteoarthritis called pentosan polysulfate. We are going to look at a recent study that examines why this medication might be helpful for a patient with knee arthritis. Subscribe to Better Than […] The post 74. How pentosan polysulfate relieves arthritis pain appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the October 13, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss exosomes – what they are, and how they might work. Then we will look at their use for – and how they might potentially help for – a patient with a rotator cuff tear. Subscribe to Better Than Ever Live! Remember, if […] The post 73. How exosomes might help a rotator cuff tear heal appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the October 6, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss steroid injections – namely cortisone shots – for knee arthritis. Even though these are the most common treatments offered by orthopedic surgeons for osteoarthritis of the knee short of knee replacement, we will discuss a study showing that they have much worse […] The post 72. Why cortisone injections are bad for your knees appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the August 25, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how protein can help you eat healthier, how only a small percentage of adults have good cardiometabolic health, weekend warriors can still lower their risk of early death, taurine supplements could help reverse the aging process, males vs. females in sleep quantity, […] The post 71. Males vs. females in sleep, taurine supplements and aging, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the August 18, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss why we gain the most weight early in adulthood, why you can't exercise your way out of a bad diet, the Western diet is linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, the ketogenic diet versus the Mediterranean diet, how adding salt to […] The post 70. Keto vs. Mediterranean diet, trying to exercise past a bad diet, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the August 11, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how nutrients in your diet affect your mental and physical health, omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins, fruits that decrease obesity and the risk of diabetes, your diet quality and breast cancer risk, drinking water before bed and your health, and how […] The post 69. Brushing your teeth and drinking water before bed affect your health and longevity and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the July 28, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss an eye exam that might predict heart attacks, how almost everyone overestimates the quality of their diet, a lack of vitamin D might lead to dementia, how your brain practices while you sleep, the benefits of vagus nerve exercises, and why showing […] The post 68. Vagus nerve exercises, being more likable at work, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the July 14, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how feeling younger improves medical recovery, the demographics who gained the most weight in the last decade, how sitting increases risk of disease and death, why intense exercise deplete the body of calcium, how intense exercise might decrease hunger, and whether pickleball […] The post 67. Pickleball as exercise, feeling younger to recover better, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the July 7, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss a study that shows less bedroom light leads to better health, air pollution increases your risk of early death, the link between oxidative stress, shorter telomeres, and aging, a balance test that predicts longevity, why optimistic women live longer, and how finger […] The post 66. Finger length and longevity, bedroom light and health, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the June 30, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss a diabetes drug that helps people lose significant weight, how supplemental vitamin D has been linked to slower aging, how even occasional binge drinking is linked to health problems, why exercise might lower cancer risk and help if you get cancer, how […] The post 65. Diabetes drug for weight loss, walking helps knee arthritis, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the June 16, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss the best time of day for women and men to exercise, how HIIT training changes your metabolism, why antibiotics hurt your sports and exercise performance, why eating certain foods might increase your risk for depression, whether adults sleep better alone or with […] The post 64. The best time of day to exercise, how your sleep affects others' attractiveness and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the June 9, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss why strange dreams might be good for you, how remembering your dreams improves creativity, a dietary change that might decrease antibiotic resistance, the best diet for stress, the best diet to improve your mood, and the worst sleeping positions for facial wrinkles. […] The post 63. The worst sleeping positions for wrinkles, diets for stress and mood, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the June 7, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how cranberries improve memory and protect your brain, the worst type of milk for your brain, the benefits of sitting one hour less each day, how exercise helps your brain, whether compression garments improve muscle recovery, and whether pre-workout supplements improve your […] The post 62. The effect of pre-workout supplements and compression garments on workouts and recovery and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the May 26, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss foods that can increase your risk of early death, how insomnia now might hurt your brain later in life, lifting weights to lose weight, how much – or how little – exercise you need to lower your chances of future cardiovascular disease, […] The post 61. Foods that increase your risk of early death, insomnia hurts your brain, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the May 24, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss fecal transplants to slow or reverse aging, glucosamine supplements possibly lowering your risk of death, why taking ibuprofen with blood pressure medications might harm your kidneys, how antioxidants have been linked to lower risk of dementia, why the Longevity Diet might increase […] The post 60. Eating only during the day, fecal transplants for aging, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the May 12, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how your headphones might be causing you to lose hearing, why seven hours of sleep appears optimal for adults, what the “Longevity Diet” is, mistakes you make with exercise that could shorten your life, how exercise protects your brain, and how Oscar-winning […] The post 59. The longevity diet, how your headphones are harming your health, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the May 5, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss a study linking college football to cognitive impairment, how sleep can improve your memory, how even small amounts of exercise prevent depression, helpful and harmful ways to recover from workouts, why intense workouts might be better than walking 10,000 steps, and how […] The post 58. Good and bad ways to recover from workouts, sleep can improve your memory, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the May 3, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how cutting the use of your phone by an hour a day improves your mental health. We also discuss why intermittent fasting might not improve weight loss, how salt substitutes lower stroke and heart attack risk, how exercise lowers cravings for fatty […] The post 57. Less phone use improves mental health, the type of wine matters and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the April 26, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss face yoga and how it potentially makes you look younger. We also discuss a technique that makes skin cells younger, the link between your epigenetic age and your brain, how krill oil might improve athletic recovery, pushing through pain during exercise, and […] The post 56. Face yoga makes you look younger, improving athletic recovery and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the April 14, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss running as a form of exercise, and whether running worsens osteoarthritis present in your knee. Since exercise is recommended to improve your health as you get older, we discuss whether running is appropriate for someone with knee arthritis, or if he or […] The post 55. Running does not worsen arthritis, the benefits of avocado and aged garlic and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the April 12, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss senolytics – medications and supplements that appear to play a role in the aging process. We also talk about how exercise keeps our muscles from aging, how to overcome coffee consumed late in the day, and the benefits of matcha tea vs. […] The post 54. Senolytics and aging, matcha vs. green tea, and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the April 5, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss whole-body vibration therapy and how it might be helpful for a common cause of knee pain. We also discuss why Americans can't stick to an exercise routine, the mental health benefits of music, the heart benefits of chocolate, and how sleep predicts […] The post 53. Whole-body vibration therapy, how sleep affects our risk taking and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the March 31, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss a relativity new peptide called MOTs-C. We discuss what MOTs-C is proposed to do and how it might help patients. Then we look at a study examining its potential role in improving fitness and athletic performance. Subscribe to Better Than Ever Live! […] The post 52. Use of MOTs-C to improve athletic performance and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the March 29, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss cryotherapy. We talk about standing in those chambers, exposing your body to very cold temperatures, why that might be good for you, and look at a study to show its effects on injury recovery. Subscribe to Better Than Ever Live! Remember, if […] The post 51. The role of cryotherapy in injury recovery and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the March 24, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss a popular peptide called Thymosin Beta 4. If you haven't heard about it, we will discuss what TB4 is, how it works, what conditions it might help treat, and talk about how to potentially use it and where to get it. Subscribe […] The post 50. Thymosin Beta 4 for injury recovery and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the March 22, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss NAD – what it is, why it's thought to be involved in the aging process, and ways to possibly increase your NAD+ levels. Subscribe to Better Than Ever Live! Remember, if you are watching this show on YouTube or Facebook, and you […] The post 49. The role of NAD+ in aging and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the March 10, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss osteoarthritis and some common nutritional supplements that might help the disease process in osteoarthritis. We'll look at scientific studies to see how effective these supplements are in arthritis to help you consider if you might take them for your hip or knee […] The post 48. Supplements for osteoarthritis and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the March 3, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss visceral fat – what it is, why it's so dangerous to our health, why you accumulate visceral fat, and ways to reduce your visceral fat. Subscribe to Better Than Ever Live! Remember, if you are watching this show on YouTube or Facebook, […] The post 47. The dangers of visceral fat and how to lose it and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the March 1, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss high-intensity interval training, what it is, why it has become so popular, and how effective it is in terms of weight loss and physical fitness compared to more traditional steady-state cardiovascular exercise. Subscribe to Better Than Ever Live! Remember, if you are […] The post 46. High-intensity interval training vs. continuous training exercise and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the February 24, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss sleep and how a lack of sleep might increase your risk for injuries in sports and exercise. We'll talk about how much sleep you need to lower your injury risk and just how long you might be at risk if you don't […] The post 45. The role of sleep in your risk of injury and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the February 22, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss intermittent fasting. This has become a hot topic in recent years. We'll talk about what it really means and the different ways to do it. Then we will look at the scientific research to see if it can be an effective strategy […] The post 44. Intermittent fasting for weight loss and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the February 17, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss PRP, or platelet-rich plasma. Unlike last week, when we talked about PRP for tendon and ligament injuries like tennis elbow and rotator cuff tears, today we are going to look at its use for people with arthritis in their knee, hip, shoulder […] The post 43. PRP as a treatment for osteoarthritis and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the February 10, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss PRP, or platelet-rich plasma – what it is, why it might work, and what injuries PRP might be especially useful for – namely tendon and ligament injuries, like tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, patellar tendinitis, and more. Subscribe to Better Than […] The post 42. PRP for tendon and ligament injuries and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the February 8, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss the gut, and specifically the gut microbiome. What is it, and why should athletes and active people care about it? What sports and exercise benefits can possibly come from having a healthy gut, and how can you take steps to improve you […] The post 41. The importance of the gut microbiome for athletes and more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the February 3, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss a potentially exciting and important development for the over 32 million people currently fighting osteoarthritis – exosomes. l talk about what they are and how they might work, and look at the current scientific research on their effectiveness. And I discuss a […] The post 40. Exosomes and their role in arthritis and much more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the February 1, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss the ketogenic diet and its effect on athletic performance – strength, endurance, speed and fatigue. And I share a few new health studies to help you feel and perform Better Than Ever! Subscribe to Better Than Ever Live! Remember, if you are […] The post 39. The ketogenic diet for athletic performance and much more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the January 27, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss hyperbaric oxygen treatments for muscle injuries, like contusions, strains or tears of the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and more. We talk about the research on the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen as a treatment modality, as well as side effects and treatment regimen. Subscribe […] The post 38. Hyperbaric oxygen for muscle injuries! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the January 25, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, what the disease is and isn't, why current arthritis treatments might be less than ideal, and then talk about a potential new treatment for arthritis. I explain what pentosan polysulfate is and how it might work, […] The post 37. The role of pentosan polysulfate as a treatment for osteoarthritis! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the January 20, 2022 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss why sleep is so important for athletic performance. Whether you are an elite athlete or you just like to work out on your own, learn how getting too little sleep affects your health and your performance. Learn how a few extra hours […] The post 36. The role of sleep in athletic performance! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the January 10, 2021 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss the health benefits of coffee – cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, and depression. Plus, we will talk about regular coffee vs. decaf, side effects of caffeine, how much caffeine you can or should drink, and coffee […] The post 35. The health benefits of coffee! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the January 6, 2021 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss why female patients have worse outcomes with male surgeons, male crash test dummies and the effects on women, proximity to nature might combat PMS, the health warning sign from reenacting your dreams in your sleep, lack of sleep and running performance, the […] The post 34. Lack of sleep and running performance, exercise and weight loss, and much more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the January 4, 2021 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss weight loss benefits of avocados, mood benefits of chocolate, health benefits of salmon, the risk of insufficient vitamin D, the rise in obesity among young adults, moving more helps older adults lose weight and keep it off, and healthy habits to consider […] The post 33. Healthy habits for 2022, the weight loss benefits of avocados, and much more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the December 28, 2021 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how school desks affect kids health and learning, going to bed after midnight harms metabolic health, the drop in intimacy during the pandemic, Viagra might lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease, an anti-inflammatory diet cuts the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, […] The post 32. How to develop a workout habit, gratitude improves your health, and much more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the December 23, 2021 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how exercise cuts the risk of death from pneumonia, losing your temper and intense physical activity linked to strokes, turmeric might boost weight loss, cut inflammation, and improve mental health, a low-carbohydrate, high-saturated fat diet might be good for your heart, the […] The post 31. Elevating your endurance with laughter, the sports that increase life expectancy, and much more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the December 21, 2021 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how women earn millions less as doctors during their career, women in healthcare suffer burnout more than men, eating during the day may reduce health risks of working at night, one-third of college freshmen have mental health issues, marijuana can disrupt your […] The post 30. Tips for better sleep, reducing the health risks of working at night, and much more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the December 9, 2021 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how long you can overeat before your health suffers, the failed war on obesity, healthy eating for obese children, how a simple exercise goal keeps the pounds off, the link between inflammation, excess weight, and gum disease, the best workout to combat […] The post 29. The perfect job, using fear of death as fitness motivation, and much more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.
In the December 7, 2021 episode of Better Than Ever Live!, I discuss how plastics are linked to high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, proteins that kill superbugs, eating too much seafood, why parents shouldn't give babies juice, one-third of people suffering with eating disorders are male, alcohol triggers abnormal heart rhythm, an unusual heart attack […] The post 28. The best sleep position, exercise and coffee improve brain health, and much more! appeared first on Dr. David Geier - Feel and Perform Better Than Ever.