Episode 396: Skipped beats - what your heart is telling you
This episode explores trigeminy, a type of irregular heartbeat where every third beat is abnormal. We explain how it happens, what it might feel like, and when it could signal a health concern.
18 Oct 2025
Simon Says, M.D. - Does jogging make you shorter over time?
No, jogging does not make you shorter over time. In fact, regular jogging and exercise are generally beneficial for bone and joint health. However, there are a few nuances that might explain where this myth comes from:
After a run or a long day of standing, people can measure up to 1–2 cm shorter due to spinal compression.
The intervertebral discs lose some fluid and slightly compress from impact and gravity.
This is temporary — height returns after lying down or sleeping overnight when the spine rehydrates and decompresses.
Very intense, high-impact training without proper rest or nutrition can increase risk of disc degeneration or stress fractures over many years — but this is rare and preventable.
Strength training and stretching help counterbalance the compressive forces of running.
Height loss with age is mostly due to disc thinning, muscle weakness, and posture changes, not jogging itself.
In fact, moderate jogging helps maintain bone density, posture, and core strength, which protect against height loss.
✅ Bottom line: Jogging does not make you shorter. It’s one of the best activities for maintaining long-term height, posture, and bone strength — as long as it’s paired with rest, hydration, and stretching.
3 Oct 2024
Episode 396: Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis SONG
PSGN - Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis SONG
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