Season 5 Episode 41: Sitting is Bad, Busting Cat Myths and The Liver with Dr. Kaveh Hoda

Ready to challenge what you think you know about cats? Or perhaps you're intrigued by the alarming effects of a sedentary lifestyle on the heart? Set aside the remote, stand up, and join us for a deep dive into these and more fascinating topics in this episode of the Science Podcast. We're busting popular myths about our feline friends and revealing how they're more social than you might believe. We're also unveiling findings of recent research that underscores the importance of movement for heart health, and we're not just talking about vigorous exercise. Ever wondered what it's like to be a gastroenterologist or hepatologist? We're lucky to have Dr. Kaveh Hoda, liver expert, who'll be sharing his journey, from college through to fellowship, and his passion for medicine. Get a glimpse of the complexities of gastroenterology and the importance of the liver in our well-being. Plus, Dr. Hoda lets us in on the increasing prevalence of alcoholic liver disease amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.We're not stopping there, though. We're touching the frenzy world of medical shows, with Dr. Kaveh who's giving us the lowdown on how medicine is usually portrayed in Hollywood – how much of it is fact and how much is fiction. You'll also get a sneak peek into the making of our podcast "House of Pod" and some intriguing Persian history. We even have a couple of personal stories to share, from our struggles with our dogs to a spooky encounter with coyotes. So, are your ears perked up yet? Join us and let's enrich our minds together in this episode of the Science Podcast!Dr. Hoda's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod-a-medical-podcast/id1225096382Dr. Hoda on X: https://twitter.com/thehouseofpod Bunsen and Beaker Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the Show.For Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd