On this month's installment of our Longevity Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with Dr. Adrian Cois. Dr. Cois is an Australian-born Emergency Physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, currently practicing in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cois has an extensive background as a strength and conditioning coach, working with 5 professional Australian sports teams before completing his medical residency at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Cois joins the WHOOP podcast to discuss his TedX presentation on the cultural comparison of healthcare in Australia versus the United States and how this impacts longevity.
Dr. Holmes and Dr. Cois discuss:00:25 Dr. Cois’s background in Medicine
01:47 Reframing Trauma in Emergency Care
05:26 Frontline Healthcare Workers' Challenges with Personal Health and Wellness
07:46 Cultural Differences between the US and Australia
10:28 Importance of Implementing Preventative Medicine
18:27 Areas for Improvement in the US Healthcare System
21:17 Best Methods to Motivate Individuals to Take Control of Their Health
25:29 The Existing Health Culture in Australia
30:04 Light Behavior and The Benefits of Time Spent Outside.
31:30 Lessons Americans Can Learn From Australians
33:58 Implementing Health Culture
35:12 The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Shift Work
41:27 How Americans Can Improve Their Health
41:54 Habit Changes For Your Health
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