In a recent article from Parade, Dr. Aly Cohen and fellow physicians explore the physiological factors and potential warning signs of becoming easily winded after climbing a single flight of stairs. Breaking down the mechanics of how the heart, lungs, and muscles demand oxygen during sudden exertion, they differentiate between a simple lack of cardiovascular […]
In a recent article from Parade, Dr. Aly Cohen and fellow medical experts break down the warning signs of a lingering cough to help patients know exactly when to seek professional care. Distinguishing between temporary irritations like seasonal allergies and more serious respiratory or inflammatory issues, they explain how an ongoing cough can sometimes be […]
In a recent feature from Whole Foods Magazine, The Smart Human announces the upcoming 2027 Women’s Integrative Health Summit hosted by founder Dr. Aly Cohen. The premier event brings together a diverse lineup of medical professionals and thought leaders to discuss the critical intersections of integrative and environmental medicine. Aiming to bridge the gap between […]
This episode of The Smart Human Podcast features a comprehensive discussion with grief specialist and educator AmarAtma Singh Khalsa on the many forms of loss, the physical manifestation of grief, and tools for compassionate processing. In this episode, they discuss why grief is not just an emotional response to death, but a comprehensive physical and […]
This episode of The Smart Human Podcast features a comprehensive discussion with clinical neurologist Dr. Ray Dorsey on the rise of Parkinson’s disease, its environmental causes, and strategies for prevention. In this episode, they discuss why Parkinson’s disease has become the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world and how environmental toxins like pesticides, air pollution, […]
A new episode of The Smart Human podcast has just gone live! Dr. Aly Cohen is joined by neuroendocrinologist Andrea Gore, PhD, to discuss how endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) affect the brain. In this episode, they discuss: How the brain controls reproductive hormones and communicates with the endocrine system. How endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) interfere with brain-hormone […]
