Today we’re talking about the limits of diet and exercise with Dr. Adam Cifu.

Adam is one of our nation’s top thinkers about medicine and how to provide more effective medical care. He recently wrote a post for Sensible Medicine called “Coming Out Against the Healthy Lifestyle.”

It criticizes what he calls “the cult of the healthy lifestyle,” and investigates the limits of diet and exercise. Michael and Adam cover:

* Why Adam wrote the post and the rise of the cult of the healthy lifestyle.

* The benefits, realities, and limits of adopting healthy lifestyle changes.

* How believing that all of health boils down to a better diet and exercise can lead patients to wrongly believe they are responsible for all of their health issues.

* Why criticism of modern medicine is on the rise.

* How “medical reversal” highlights the need for evidence-based medical practices.

* The rise of longevity and why many longevity practices often lack robust evidence.

* Why personalized healthcare is essential for effective treatment.

* Problems with over-medicalization.

* How finding the right doctor can be a challenging process.

* The Sensible Medicine Substack and how it aims to promote thoughtful healthcare discussions.

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