The Shift with Dr. Slagel

Dr. Slagel explains the misconception that our bodies absorb the nutrients we eat.

Dr. Slagel explains how science depends on empiricism, which may be very problematic.

Dr. Slagel reveals the strange truth about taste.

Dr. Slagel explains the sense of smell and some strange things about it.

Dr. Slagel explains this weird sense, how it works, and the correct answer to "if a tree falls and there is no one to hear it, does it make a sound?"

Dr. Slagel explains how sight works and why it is way weirder than you think.

Dr. Slagel starts off a new series on the 5 senses, starting with touch. How touch works might surprise you, and the tactile illusions at the end are super weird to try!

Dr. Slagel explains why migraines happen and how to actually fix them.

Dr. Slagel explains how migraines and back pain are NOT inherited or genetic, even though many times they are more common in some families than others. The reason why this is important is because this means they are FIXABLE!

Dr. Slagel explains why calorie counting is a bad approach to health and weight loss.