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Public Health is Dead is a forward-thinking autopsy on how we've f*cked up in public health. How do we prepare for future pandemics while we're already in the thick of one? And how do we reinvent systems that place some of us closer to death? Through examining our past successes and failures, often through the lens of COVID, we plot a route out of apathy and denial towards health liberation for all. You'll hear unusual tales of how we've battled infectious disease throughout history and mind-stretching interviews with undaunted public health advocates today. This podcast is your ...

"Dead Butt Syndrome," also known as gluteal amnesia, is a condition where the gluteal muscles (the buttocks) become weak or inactive due to prolonged sitting or inactivity. This can lead to discomfort, poor posture, and other related issues like lower back pain or hip tightness. The glutes, being a central part of the body's movement and support system, can “forget” to function properly when underused. While the term might sound humorous, the consequences are anything but. When the gluteal muscles don’t activate as they should, other muscles in the body—often the lower back and ...