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Prevention Playbook

by Dr. Goldis Mitra MD | Dr. Alaina Aguanno MD
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  • #10 Peptides: Hype, harm, and what the evidence says

    October 6, 2026 · 23 min

    Would you inject something from a random guy on TikTok? Plenty of people already are. Peptides are all over your feed: injectables that promise faster weight loss, bigger muscles, quicker healing, even a tan. In this episode, we separate…

  • #9 Spot the difference: Your guide to skin cancer screening

    September 25, 2026 · 20 min

    Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in North America, yet most cases aren't the melanomas most people picture. In this episode kicking off our cancer screening series, we break down the 3 major types of skin cancer, whether…

  • #8 Managing high blood pressure: Your action plan

    September 9, 2026 · 32 min

    Could your blood pressure be high and warrant treatment? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jesse Bittman, a General Internist specializing in hypertension and obesity medicine, to break down Canada's latest 2025 blood pressure…

  • #7 Measuring your blood pressure: Why one reading isn't enough

    August 25, 2026 · 15 min

    The most accurate blood pressure reading you'll ever get probably won't happen at your doctor's office. In this episode we break down why a single high blood pressure reading is no longer the gold standard for diagnosing hypertension, and…

  • #6 E-Scooters, drowning myths & trampolines: Your summer survival guide part 2

    August 9, 2026 · 25 min

    Your kid's e-scooter is probably going faster than the law allows — and that's just the start. Dr Alaina Aguanno joins me to dig into why ER visits for e-scooter injuries are exploding, the real reason trampoline parks send more kids to…

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  • #5 Heat, sun, and bugs: Your summer survival guide

    July 21, 2026 · 28 min

    This summer we're breaking down the real risks of heat-related illness, sunburn, and bug bites — and the evidence-based steps that make a difference to your health. I sit down with Emergency Physician Dr. Alaina Aguanno to discuss who is…

  • #4 The Waiting Room: Vital signs & where to go when you're sick

    July 1, 2026 · 22 min

    Have you ever found yourself staring at a thermometer or nursing a sudden injury, desperately trying to decide whether to brave the emergency department waiting room or just tough it out at home? You aren't alone. In this episode of The…

  • #3 Why you need to screen for high blood pressure

    June 8, 2026 · 12 min

    High blood pressure affects more than 1 in 4 adults and is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide — yet many people who have it don't even know it. This episode kicks off a 3-part mini-series on hypertension by breaking down…

  • #2 Why cardiovascular risk screening matters

    April 28, 2026 · 14 min

    In this first episode of the The Prevention Playbook, Dr. Goldis Mitra pulls back the curtain on the silent "clogged pipes" of the human body: cardiovascular disease. Dr. Mitra argues that heart and blood vessel health is actually about…

  • #1 Introducing the The Prevention Playbook

    March 6, 2026 · 4 min

    The Prevention Playbook is hosted by family physician Dr. Goldis Mitra. Primary care is in crisis everywhere, and not all the health information out there is backed by solid evidence. Dr. Mitra cuts through the noise with practical…

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About the show

Your doctor has 15 minutes. We have the whole podcast. Tired of conflicting health advice? Wondering how to lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer? Curious which supplements are worth it? Or what the evidence really says about sleep, exercise, and nutrition? The Prevention Playbook is your practical, evidence-based guide to staying healthy long-term. Hosted by Canadian physicians Dr. Goldis Mitra and Dr. Alaina Aguanno, each episode turns the latest research and clinical guidelines into clear, actionable steps you can use. Just the evidence, explained.