What If Your Body Is Wired To Turn Left?

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Your brain loves a neat story, especially when it comes with a “detox” promise or a weird fact that sounds too bizarre to be true. We lean into that tension with a round of Headline Or Hoax, joined by comedian and actress Allison Summers plus cardiologist and author Dr. Chris Jones, and we test two claims that pull you in for totally different reasons. First up: the viral potato-in-your-socks detox trick. People swear the slices turn dark overnight, so it must be “toxins,” right? We unpack what’s actually happening, why the language of “toxins” is so slippery in wellness culture, and how a visible change can fool smart people into thinking they’ve found a shortcut to better health. If you care about medical misinformation, evidence-based health, and media literacy, this part is for you. Then we pivot to the surprising headline that holds up: humans may be naturally wired to walk counterclockwise. We talk through the observations that bubbled up during pandemic social distancing, the follow-up studies, and the questions that remain. Does it show up in kids? Does handedness matter? What about your dog, ants, or migratory birds? Along the way, we keep it funny, but we also keep it grounded in what good science looks like: testable ideas, replication, and curiosity without gullibility. If you like smart comedy, skeptical thinking, and health myths debunked, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend who loves a “one weird trick.” After you listen, leave a review and tell us: which headline would you have picked, and why?THANKS TO OUR GUESTS:Allison Summers (Actor, Writer, Comedian)Instagram: @allisonsummersinstiDr Chris Jones (Electrophysiologist, Cardiologist, author)The Disease of Me: How Modern Systems are Changing what it Means to be a Doctor https://a.co/d/09skBlfhDR BEN AND FRIENDS PODCAST:This episode was produced by Angie Debelak with post-production editing by Ben Hill Sound.Thanks for listening to Dr Ben and Friends. Laughter is the best medicine...unless you're treating bowel or bladder incontinence. See you next time!Team Dr BenSUPPORT THE SHOW:Share a message with Dr Ben and Friends!Support the showFollow and listen for free on Dr Ben and Friends website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio!Fan of the show? Record yourself! on Dr Ben's website and YOU could be featured on the next episode!DISCLAIMER: Dr Ben and Friends PodcastQuick heads-up folks: Dr Ben and Friends is your weekly dose of laughs and stories. We celebrate healthcare heroes and pro comics. This is infotainment-- think popcorn, not prescriptions or medical advice.If you're feeling funky, see your medical professional. Your health? That's on you. We'll stick to the punchlines.

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