A 20-Minute Anti-Pharma Rant You Probably Need to See
“There isn’t much to say about Bernie Sanders’ announcement that he is going to investigate Novo Nordisk around the pricing of its GLP-1 medicines. You can read his press release here. The media coverage is pretty shallow. You can probably skip it.”
Healthy diet linked to positive changes in brain structure
“We’ve long understood the impact of diet on our weight, heart health, and risk of diseases like diabetes. However, a growing body of research, including a landmark study from the University of Warwick emphasizes a lesser-known but equally vital connection – the profound relationship between what we eat and the health of our brains.”
Why Eating the Right Foods Fuels Your Leadership
“Key Points: One of the first compromises leaders make is deprioritizing nutrition, which negatively impacts leadership. Eating the right foods provides a huge source of energy and is foundational to leading at your best. As standard approaches to health goals often don’t work, learn a different approach for long-term progress.”
Dietary Supplements Can Reduce Cancer Mortality but May Increase Cardiovascular Mortality
“Postmenopausal women who took calcium and vitamin D supplements demonstrated reduced cancer mortality but increased cardiovascular mortality after a 20-year follow-up period, according to post-hoc analysis results published in Annals of Internal Medicine.”
Eating more avocados could lower risk of Type 2 diabetes in women, study says
“BOSTON – Eating more avocados could help women stave off Type 2 diabetes, a new study found. Avocados contain antioxidants that can reduce inflammation and cell damage, which might increase the risk of chronic illness. They are also high in fat and fiber and don’t trigger spikes in glucose and insulin.”
Listening to mindfulness audios during radiation improves physical, emotional side effects
“It’s a ‘twofer’: Helping men manage side effects, receive cancer treatment at same time. Men with cancer rarely participate in oncology supportive care: ‘You build it, and they don’t come’. First study to deliver mindfulness during radiation therapy while patients were ‘a captive audience.’”
DEA, FDA And Other Agencies To Discuss Marijuana’s Potential To Treat Pain At Upcoming Federal Research Meeting
“A division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced it will hold an open meeting this summer to discuss the use of cannabis components to treat pain, with a special focus on minor cannabinoids and terpenes found in marijuana.”
Cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%
“Running, cycling, or swimming – if you regularly exercise, you’re well on track for a long and healthy life, as groundbreaking new research from the University of South Australia finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce your risk of death from any cause by 11-17%.”
Smokers, Former Smokers May Gain From Switch to Plant-Based Diet
“MONDAY, April 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Current and former smokers might lower their risk for emphysema if they adopt a highly nutritional plant-based diet, a new study shows. People with a history of smoking who adopted a plant-based diet had a 56% lower risk of developing emphysema, compared to those who ate more meat, researchers report.”
Study finds only 2% of TikTok health and nutrition advice is accurate
“The fitness app MyFitnessPal, partnering with Dublin City University, conducted a study on TikTok in which it used artificial intelligence to analyze over 67,000 health and nutrition videos posted on the app. Preliminary findings found that just 2.1% of the content analyzed was accurate, based on public health and nutrition guidelines.”
Watching *This* On TV May Actually Boost Your Well-Being, New Study Finds
“Watching television has traditionally been considered an activity that undermines wellness. Many people even associate it with laziness and view T.V. as a “guilty pleasure” that should be minimized for the sake of optimizing your health—but is that always the case?”
