We’ve all heard the rules: drink eight glasses of water, walk 10,000 steps, eat breakfast and maybe hold off on that diet soda. But how much of that advice is actually backed by science? This week, Dr. Jesse Mills sorts fact from fiction on some of the most common health and wellness claims, from detoxes and alkaline water to coffee and apple cider vinegar. He explains which rules are useful guidelines, which are mostly hype — and why healthy habits aren’t always one-size-fits-all.

We&rsquo;ve all heard the rules: drink eight glasses of water, walk 10,000 steps, eat breakfast and maybe hold off on that diet soda. But how much of that advice is actually backed by science? This week, Dr. Jesse Mills sorts fact from fiction on some of the most common health and wellness claims, from detoxes and alkaline water to coffee and apple cider vinegar. He explains which rules are useful guidelines, which are mostly hype &mdash; and why healthy habits aren&rsquo;t always one-size-fits-all.

As Director of The Men’s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he’s bringing that expertise to The Male Room — a podcast where data-driven medicine meets common sense. Each episode separates fact from hype, science from snake oil, and gives men the tools to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. With candor, humor, and real-world experience from the exam room and the operating room, Dr. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works — and what doesn’t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.

As Director of The Men&rsquo;s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he&rsquo;s bringing that expertise to The Male Room &mdash; a podcast where data-driven medicine meets common sense. Each episode separates fact from hype, science from snake oil, and gives men the tools to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. With candor, humor, and real-world experience from the exam room and the operating room, Dr. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works &mdash; and what doesn&rsquo;t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.

The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills

8 Glasses of Water, 10,000 Steps and Other Health Myths: What’s Actually True?

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