167. Hype vs. Reality: The Biggest Health Trends of 2025

In this episode, we revisit our 2024 health predictions to see what we got right—and what we completely missed. Then, we dive into the biggest winners and losers of 2025, the most overhyped health trends, and the breakthrough technologies that will actually make an impact. Plus, Altamash shares his personal experience with surgery and recovery, revealing the critical lessons he learned about muscle loss, nutrition, and what most people (and even doctors) overlook when it comes to post-surgical healing. Tune in to hear: The 2025 health trends that are here to stay—and the ones that need to go. AI’s growing role in healthcare and how it’s changing the game. The truth about wearables, biohacking, and ultra-optimized living. Why traditional insurance models are on the decline. A deep dive into surgical recovery: what helps, what hurts, and how to bounce back faster Resources mentioned in the show: ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical nutrition in surgery Study on Sleep Regularity & All-Cause Mortality Study on Muscle Atrophy Post-Surgery & Nutritional Strategies JAMA Open Access Paper on Nutrition Competencies for Medical Trainees