On this month's installment of our Longevity Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Dr. Adrian Cois. Dr. Cois is an Australian-born Emergency Physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, currently practicing in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cois has an extensive background as a strength and conditioning coach, working with 5 professional Australian sports teams before completing his medical residency at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Cois joins the WHOOP podcast to discuss his TedX presentation on the cultural comparison of healthcare in Australia versus the United States and how this impacts longevity.
Dr. Holmes and Dr. Cois discuss:
(00:25) Dr. Cois’s background in Medicine
(01:47) Reframing Trauma in Emergency Care
(05:26) Frontline Healthcare Workers' Challenges with Personal Health and Wellness
(07:46) Cultural Differences between the US and Australia
(10:28) Importance of Implementing Preventative Medicine
(18:27) Areas for Improvement in the US Healthcare System
(21:17) Best Methods to Motivate Individuals to Take Control of Their Health
(25:29) The Existing Health Culture in Australia
(30:04) Light Behavior and The Benefits of Time Spent Outside.
(31:30) Lessons Americans Can Learn From Australians
(33:58) Implementing Health Culture
(35:12) The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Shift Work
(41:27) How Americans Can Improve Their Health
(41:54) Habit Changes For Your Health
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