Beyond Conventional Medical Thinking is a groundbreaking medical podcast hosted by Dr. Samuel Mann, renowned physician, researcher, and author. Drawing on decades of patient care and research at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Mann shares clinical insights and treatment approaches that work in practice yet are often absent from medical literature.
Ep. 21 - Treating Your Blood Pressure: How Low is Low Enough?
When treating high blood pressure, how low should you aim? Is a systolic blood pressure below 120 really better than 130, especially as you get older?
In Episode 21 of Beyond Conventional Medical Thinking, Dr. Samuel Mann examines current hypertension treatment guidelines and the research behind recommended blood pressure targets. While guidelines often encourage aggressive blood pressure control, Dr. Mann questions whether the modest benefits of lower targets outweigh the potential risks of additional medication.
Drawing on major clinical trials, including the SPRINT and ACCORD studies, Dr. Mann discusses how age, medication side effects, and differences in blood pressure measurement can influence treatment decisions. He also explains why blood pressure readings taken at home may provide a more accurate picture than those taken during a doctor's appointment.
For more information about Dr. Samuel Mann and his approach to hypertension treatment, visit drsamuelmann.com, or purchase his latest book, Hidden Within Us, available on Amazon.
7 Oct 2026
Ep. 20 - Statins and Muscle Pain: Could Your Medication Be the Cause?
Statins lower cholesterol, help prevent cardiovascular events, and save lives. But for some people, they may also cause muscle pain that can be easy to dismiss or blame on something else.In this episode of Beyond Conventional Medical Thinking, Dr. Samuel Mann takes a closer look and examines statin-associated muscle symptoms, including what the pain can feel like, where it commonly occurs, and who may be at greater risk.He also shares his own experience with persistent pain while taking a statin.If you take a statin and have unexplained or persistent muscle pain, Dr. Mann explains why it’s worth discussing with your doctor rather than simply assuming it’s age, exercise, or a muscle strain.Listen to Episode 20 of Beyond Conventional Medical Thinking with Dr. Samuel Mann.
16 Sept 2026
Ep. 19 - Is Coffee Healthy? The Benefits and Risks of Caffeine
In this episode, Dr. Samuel Mann examines what research suggests about coffee, caffeine, and long-term health, including their effects on blood pressure, cardiovascular health, inflammation, cognitive decline, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, sleep, and anxiety.He explains why caffeinated and decaf coffee may offer different benefits, how much coffee appears to provide the greatest benefit, and when it may pose greater risks.Dr. Mann also shares a simple at-home blood pressure experiment to help you determine how caffeine affects you personally.Welcome to Beyond Conventional Medical Thinking, a podcast with Dr. Samuel Mann, physician, researcher, and author of Hidden Within Us.
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