The provided text is a transcript of a YouTube video where Doctor Mike answers questions from his viewers. The questions range from medical topics to personal ones, such as his exercise routine and favorite video games. Some of the medical topics discussed include:
* The safety of cracking one's neck and the risks associated with consuming Tide Pods
* The effectiveness of spot-reducing fat in the abdominal area
* The benefits and risks of soy consumption, particularly in relation to breast cancer
* The importance of regular check-ups and how often one should see their doctor
* The risks associated with CT scans and the debate surrounding their safety
* The benefits of meditation in reducing chronic stress
The video also touches on personal topics, such as Doctor Mike's favorite video games (Call of Duty and Overwatch), his exercise routine (which includes weightlifting and cardio), and his thoughts on the future of medicine (including personalized healthcare and telemedicine).
Overall, the video is an interactive Q&A session where Doctor Mike engages with his audience and provides helpful information on various medical and personal topics.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Mayonnaise is not an instrument.
2. The speaker has a monthly segment where they answer medical questions from comments.
3. Water is inherently wet, as that's how "wet" is defined.
4. Cracking your neck is not a bad thing as long as you're not doing crazy techniques on yourself.
5. Cracking your neck is caused by nitrogen air bubbles escaping from your joint space.
6. The speaker can read Russian at a first-grade level but cannot write it.
7. The speaker has a combined seven-year undergraduate and medical degree program.
8. It's hard to lose abdominal fat, but decreasing your entire body's fat composition can help improve it.
9. You cannot spot reduce fat.
10. The speaker believes it's safe to say you should see your doctor at least once a year to have a healthy conversation.
11. Having sex can be a form of exercise, but it only burns around 100 calories.
12. The speaker did not have patients who consumed Tide Pods.
13. Tide Pods are harmful, and it's not a good idea to eat them.
14. The speaker's favorite games are Call of Duty World War II and Overwatch.
15. The speaker's username on PlayStation is realdoctormike.
16. A vasovagal response is a common reason for fainting after a blood exam.
17. The sight of blood is not the only reason for fainting after a blood exam.
18. The primitive brain can have a startling response to getting poked and losing blood.
19. A cold sore is a herpes virus, and taking Valtrex can shorten its lifespan.
20. You can ask your doctor to write a prescription for Valtrex if you have an active herpes outbreak.
21. The speaker's exercise routine includes playing soccer, basketball, boxing, and weightlifting.
22. The speaker believes in mixing up both weight training and cardio routines.
23. MRI scans and ultrasounds are relatively benign, but CT scans pose a health risk due to radiation exposure.
24. The risk of CT scans leading to cancer is a topic of debate.
25. If you don't need a CT scan, it's best not to get one.
26. The speaker loves meditation and believes it's a great way to break out of chronic stress.
27. The future of medicine may include individualized, personalized healthcare based on genetics.
28. Telemedicine, or Skyping with your doctor, may become more common.
29. HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is the speaker's recommended exercise for long-term health.
30. HIIT helps with resting heart rate, heart rate variability, insulin levels, and fat distribution.