Good vs Evil?

Smoking prevents a horrible disease, and other unbelievable facts about bad habits

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In this episode, Dr. Lemanne and Dr. Gordon discuss the surprising health benefits of some very unhealthy behaviors, and the hidden deadliness of vitamins, sleep aids, and, yes, golf courses.

Can bad habits be good for you? For instance, do cigarettes decrease the risk of Parkinson’s disease? Alzheimer’s? Ulcerative colitis?

The answer is yes. Smoking is surprisingly powerful as a preventive for these conditions.

And you may also want to know that if you’re worried about Parkinson’s disease, you may want to think twice about living near a golf course.

This episode is essential for anyone interested in the unexpected interplay between health habits and disease prevention, and in the nuances of practicing good medicine.

But please don’t start smoking for health.