What if … you could get a better night’s sleep? Welcome to Sleep Eazzzy with HIF, the podcast dreams are made of. Join hosts Guy Rowlison, Kelly Petering and our expert guests, as they challenge myths and misconceptions about sleep, identify determining factors that are hindering people from getting a decent night’s shut eye and provide practical tips on how to catch those elusive zzzs. We know there are a lot of podcasts out there focussed on helping you actually fall asleep. What we hope i ...
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Join us as Healthcare professionals discuss how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Our most recent work focuses on the influence of vision and respiration on human performance and brain states such as fear and courage. He also works on neural regeneration and directs a clinical trial to promote visual restoration i ...
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Given the current events in Lebanon, Lebanese physicians working there have been in the news extensively lately. Some have chosen to leave in search of a more stable life; some have chosen to stay, and some have chosen not to move back to Lebanon in the first place. We will interview Lebanese physicians working in Lebanon and beyond to get their opinions about the events taking place in Lebanon, the future of medicine in Lebanon, and the role Lebanese physicians play worldwide in their respe ...
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Episode 121: Leading the way: Women in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
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31:11In this episode with Dr. Rania Esteitie, Assistant Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Central Michigan, and a strong advocate for women in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in Michigan and at the American Thoracic Society, we share her journey, challenges, and triumphs in a field historically dominated by men.…
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Episode 120: Gender Perspectives in Kidney Care with Dr. Farah Wehbe
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29:04Join us in this interesting episode with Dr. Farah Wehbe, Advanced Nephrology Fellow at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver as she discuss herpublication in #CJASN—“Sex and Gender in Science, Medicine, and Nephrology: Where Are We and Why Does It Matter?” In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and experiences faced by men and…
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Episode 119: Healing Horizons: Navigating the US Medicine Match and the ILMA Research Program
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20:50Join us in this episode of the podcast where we host Lebanese students of diverse backgrounds discussing their match process after participating in the International Lebanese Medical Association Research Program. In this episode, we hosted students who have matched in internal medicine and general surgery and we discuss with them the ILMA Research …
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Episode 118: Resilience in the Face of Trauma: A Conversation with Dr. Myriam El-Khoury Malhame
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25:03Have you ever wondered why some people always maintain a positive attitude independent of what life brings to the table, and other people find it difficult to cope? Join us for an enlightening episode as we delve into theme of resilience and the power of positive attitudes in the face of trauma. In this discussion with Dr. Myriam El Khoury Malhame,…
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Episode 117: Breaking Barriers: Women in Medtech
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19:07In this episode with Doreen Bedrossian Samaha, Global Clinical Application Manager at Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH, we explore the dynamic and evolving landscape of medical technology through the lens of a woman who is making significant contributions in the field. Listen to this inspiring conversation with a female leader and innovator in the field, h…
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Episode 116: Oryx Dental: Bridging Technology and Oral Health
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25:39In this engaging discussion with Khaled and Rania Saleh, the founders of Oryx Dental, we delve into the transformative world of dental technology and the innovative start-up behind it - Oryx Dental. We explore the inception of this pioneering company which is revolutionizing dental care through its cutting-edge software solutions. In this episode, …
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Episode 115: Legs that won't rest: A Deep Dive into Restless Leg Syndrome Diagnosis and Care
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29:14In this podcast episode with Dr. Elias Karroum, director of the RLS Center of Excellence at the University of Virginia, we discuss the complexities of Restless Leg Syndrome, a disease which causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs and affects quality of life. We discuss the symptoms and challenges of living with this disease and we cover the …
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Episode 114: Dental Care Redefined: Iolokis and the AI Revolution
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34:55Join us for this exciting episode with Iolokis founder Fady Abboud who is only 22 years old. Iolokis was founded Station F, one of the largest business and start up incubators in the world. In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of dental care through the lens of artificial intelligence. In this episode, Fady shares his journey with…
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Episode 113: The Future of Medicine: AI and Clinical Informatics
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49:24Latest episode with Dr. Anwar Jebran, director of Population Health Informatics at Oak Street Health, a part of CVS Health. In this episode, we explore the intersection between technology and medicine. We delve into the innovative world of clinical informatics and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of healthcare. We discuss t…
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Episode 112: Bio-printing Breakthroughs: The Art of Creating Organs
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31:13Our latest episode of the podcast with Dr. Kamil ElKhoury, MIT Innovator under 35, and Forbes Middle East 30 under 30. In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking world of 3D organ bioprinting. We discuss the process of development of biocompatible organs and the process of 3D printing organs for individual patients. This is not just a futuristi…
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Episode 111: When a Healthcare Worker Becomes a Patient: Battling Hodgkin's lymphoma
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46:30In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Christopher Soujah, an LAU student who graduated pharmacy school and navigated his Pharm-D while battling Hodgkin's lymphoma. Join us as he shares his personal story of resilience, determination, and the unique challenges he faced in balancing rigoruous academic demands with the physical a…
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Episode 110: The Future of Medicine: AI's Role in the Middle East
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47:48In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Youssef Bassim, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Balamand and the Head of Digital Health Division and AI Department at the Arab Health Federation, Aritficial Intelligence in the Middle East. We delve into the current landscape of AI in the different countries (Lebanon and the Gulf), we discuss its im…
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Episode 109: The Silent Crisis: Burnout in the Medical Field
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29:11Listen to this latest episode of the podcast cohosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, with Dr. Alaa Rihan, a Family Medicine physician and a scholar, Leading Physician Wellbeing Program with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Burnout affects more than 50% of physicians in the US and is a growing problem that needs urgent attention. This episode d…
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Episode 108: Beyond the Fee-for-Service: A Look at Lebanon's Pay-For-Perfomance Model
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36:05Pay-for-Perfomance in medicine gained in popularity after the advent of the Affordable Care Act in the US and it has had its positive and negative aspects. In this episode with Jade Khalife and co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we explore the concept of pay for performance in the Lebanese healthcare system. We delve into how this innovative model…
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Episode 107: Immunogenetics Unlocked: The Gene Discovery Journey
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25:08In this episode with Dr. Cybel Mehawej of the Lebanese American University Human Genetics Department, and co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we explore the gene discovery process at the intersection of genetics and immunology. Dr. Mehawej, along with the team at the LAU Medical Center (Dr. Andre Megarbane, Dr. Eliane Choueiri) have discovered 2 ge…
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Episode 106: Infection and Intervention: Polymicrobial Osteomyelitis in Conflict Zones
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33:37In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Mohamad Khalife and Dr. Anna Farra (two infectious diseases physicians with Doctors without Borders) their recent published article in Open Forum Infect Dis: " Posttraumatic Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Osteomyelitis in Mosul and Gaza: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2018 - 2022. " This is a timely episode that relates …
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Episode 105: Seizures and Struggles: The Struggles of People with Epilepsy Amidst Lebanon's Economic Crisis
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31:00In this episode, MohammadAli Jardaly and I discuss with Dr. Karine Abou Khaled their latest paper titled: "Impact of the socioeconomic crisis in Lebanon on people with epilepsy" published in Epilepsia Open. Dr. Abou Khaled is an epilepsy specialist at Hotel Dieu De France and had returned to Lebanon years ago after completing her residency at Drexe…
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Beyond the Badge of Honour: Changing Workplace Attitudes Towards Sleep
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31:30In this episode, we explore the often misguided workplace culture that treats sleep deprivation as a badge of honour. We speak with HIF CEO, Justin James and corporate sleep and performance specialist Amanda Slinger to discuss the importance of shifting attitudes towards prioritising sleep for better health, productivity, and overall well-being. Le…
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Understanding Sleep Disorders: When Napping Helps and When It Hurts
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20:13If we are getting adequate sleep, then we wouldn't actually be needing to nap. So if we are needing to nap on a regular basis, then it's probably a sign that we're not getting sufficient quality or quantity sleep. We speak with Dr Jen Walsh director of the Center for Sleep Science in the School of Human Sciences at UWA. For the past 20 years, Dr Wa…
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In the second of our chats with Director of the Centre for Sleep Science in the School of Human Sciences at UWA Dr. Jen Walsh we delve into the emerging topic of bedtime procrastination, where people delay going to bed without any specific reason, leading to poor sleep quality and higher daytime fatigue. Dr Walsh explores the concept of revenge bed…
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The Mental Load of Parenting: Sleep Challenges and Solutions
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20:23Sleep is a significant challenge for new parents, often leading to exhaustion and stress as they navigate disrupted nights and the demands of caring for a newborn. Natalie Van Winkle is a dedicated and qualified early childhood educator and certified circle of security parent educator and discusses the impact of sleep deprivation on new parents and…
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Today we take a deep dive into sleep with the first CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, Moira Junge, whose focus is firmly on raising awareness of the importance of ‘valuing sleep’ as part of a healthy lifestyle alongside regular exercise, a sensible diet, moderation in alcohol intake and smoking cessation. Moira has more than 20 years’ experience …
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There’s a common belief that screens that emit blue light make it harder for us to fall asleep. But is that really the case? We speak with sleep scientist and sleep practitioner Dr Michael Gradisar, on the effects of using screens on sleep … and whether or not you need to take that TV out of your bedroom. Dr Gradisar is a Professor of Psychology an…
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Primarily focusing on optimising sleep and mental health in young people, Dr Cele Richardson has dedicated her efforts to developing ground-breaking therapies for sleep disorders, notably Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder and pediatric insomnia. A clinical psychologist and lecturer in the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western…
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Too Stressed to Rest? What To Do When Anxiety is Keeping You Awake
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46:46Is the cost-of-living crisis keeping us up at night? HIF’s inaugural Sleep Index Survey found a clear link between poor health and lower disposable income, and quality of sleep. In this episode, we talk to Dr Jemma King, a specialist in the field of behavioural and organisational psychology, about managing sleep and stress to optimise performance a…
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Episode 104: Healing Amidst Chaos: Medical Care in the Lebanese War
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36:11In this episode co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardali, we discuss with Dr. Hasan Ismail, a family medicine physician whose clinic was in the Southern suburbs of Beirut and a medical advisor for Medecins du Monde, the critical topic of medical care during the recent Lebanese war. We explore the challenges face by healthcare professionals and instit…
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Episode 103: Diabetes Dialogues: Insights with DiaLeb on World Diabetes Day
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39:43In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Jackie Kassouf Maalouf, founder of DiaLeb to commemorate World Diabetes Day. DiaLeb is the National Diabetes Organization. It was founded in 2011 as a non-profit organization in Lebanon to promote diabetes care and prevention and help find a cure for this disease. We explore the impact of diabetes on co…
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Episode 102: Echoes of War: Conversations on Mental Health and Conflict with Dr. Maya Bizri
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39:13In a podcast episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardali, we discuss mental health in times of conflict with Dr. Maya Bizri, currently psychiatrist at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH and previously Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. In this episode, we delve into the complex landscape of ment…
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Episode 101: The Role of Primary Care in the Lebanese Crisis with Dr Umayya Musharafieh
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27:10In this episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardali, we discussed the current crisis in Lebanon with the Chief of the Family Medicine Department at AUBMC Dr. Umayya Musharafieh. The current crisis has led to 1.2 million people displaced in Lebanon which constitutes 25-30% of the country. Many healthcare workers have been directly affected by this di…
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Episode 100: Crisis Care: Lebanon's Medical Response Network
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24:53The medical system in Lebanon has faced significant challenges since 2019 due to a combination of economic, political, and security factors. The explosion of August 2020 and the last 10 days have posed significant challenges to the system. In this episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we discuss with Dr. Salah Zeineddine, CMO of the American …
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Episode 99: Advancing Sports Medicine and Rehab in the Middle East and Gulf Region with Tarek Gerbal
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35:47Latest episode of the podcast co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly discussing Sports Medicine in the Middle East, Lebanon, and the Gulf Region with Tarek Gerbal who was senior sports therapist at the American University of Beirut before moving to Doha, Qatar. In this episode, we discuss the advancements in Sports Medicine and physical therapy and the…
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Episode 98: Recommendation Maps and Guideline Adaptation with Dr. Andrea Darzi
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35:04In an episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we discuss with Dr. Andrea Darzi MD, MPH, PhD her work at McMaster University looking at health-care related guidelines. Health-care related guidelines are published to assist in the management of various diseases; however, they do not take cultural differences between countries and continents, and …
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Episode 97: The Health Advantages of Trail Running and The Lebanese Mountain Trail with Nayla Cortas
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27:17Most of use lead busy urban lives these days with days and weeks passing by in some cities without close contact with nature. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the health benefits of hiking and trail running with Nayla Cortas who is a pharmacist by training and an avid trail runner. Nayla along with Lebanon trail running pioneer Ali Kedami…
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Episode 96: Combatting fatigue and burnout with Dr. Labib Ghulmiyyah
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42:44A great podcast the beginning of the school year. We all lead fast lives which become faster as the school year starts for those of us with kids. Juggling work, kids' activities, life stressors, worrying about parents in Lebanon for the Lebanese listeners ... this all leads to fatigue, tiredness, and burnout. Burnout has become a major issue in hea…
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Anxiety- What's Normal, What's Too Much, and How to Make It Work for You
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Anxiety- How to Make It Work for You Trailer
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Protecting Brain Health and Preventing Alzheimer's
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Protecting Brain Health and Preventing Alzheimer's Trailer
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Stroke Awareness with the Brain Docs- From Risk Factors to Recovery
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Medical Cannabis- When Is It Appropriate and What Are the Risks
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Identifying and supporting people with binge-eating disorder
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Identifying and managing familial hypercholesterolaemia
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15 Foods that Give You Energy; Do You Have Summer Depression?
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Overcoming Opioid Addiction, Social Media and Mental Health
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