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Myth Busting: Fall Prevention Interventions and Best Training Regimen for Weight Loss and CV health

November 03, 2025 • CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise • Season 4 • Episode 17

Myth or fact: One form of fall prevention intervention is superior to all others.
Do you know which intervention reigns supreme? In this episode we explore diverse therapies and a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.

Myth or fact: Comparing running vs. weightlifting. Is there one single "best" training regimen for weight loss and mitigating cardiovascular disease? Dr. McGinn and Dr. Sagar compare the evidence and effectiveness of aerobic, resistance, and combined training.

Studies:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1616338
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0210292