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  • Cold plunges and ice baths are everywhere online, touted as a miracle cure for everything from muscle soreness and depression to boosting immunity and metabolism. But how much of this is social media hype, and what does the evidence really show?

    In this episode, we talk about the science behind cold water immersion. We'll explore its long history, unpack the biggest claims (improved recovery, better mood, stronger immune system, faster metabolism), and critically examine the actual research.


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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:20 - The Claims
    02:59 - The History
    04:14 - Improved Recovery
    05:56 - Bad For Hypertrophy and Strength
    08:23 - Mental Health
    12:36 - Immune System
    15:23 - Metabolism
    17:49 - Wim Hof Method
    20:31 - Risks
    23:18 - Who Should NOT Cold Plunge
    24:57 - How To Do It Safely
    26:43 - Evidence Summary
    27:47 - My Takeaways

    SELECTED REFERENCES:

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9012715/

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9518606/

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11897523/

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9896520/

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36527593/

    https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317615

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  • As lifelong athletes, we've all had aches and pain that come up with training.  In this episode we talk about how to navigate those frustrating "annoyances" and keep moving forward.    

    Instead of telling you to "just stop," we try to help you understand the complex nature of pain, give you a framework to rehab your injuries, and provide common pitfalls to avoid during the process.    

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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:37 - What Type Of Pain This Applies To
    01:23 - What is Pain?
    05:43 - The Biggest Reason People Get Hurt
    08:39 - Pain Rules/Stoplight Analogy
    11:38 - Try This First
    14:46 - Things We Can Change To Keep Training
    17:27 - Step 1: Find An Entry Point
    21:58 - Step 2: Progression
    24:46 - Step 3: Troubleshooting
    27:06 - Step 4: Live Your Life

     

     

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  • Is butter really that bad for you? We've all heard about swapping saturated fats for unsaturated fats, but a new study is making waves by directly comparing butter to plant-based oils. Which fat should you be adding to your shopping cart? That's exactly what we're breaking down today. We'll dive into the science, separate fact from fiction, and give you clear takeaways you can use in your kitchen.

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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:36 - Study Background
    01:18 - Study Design
    03:38 - Butter and Mortality
    06:30 - Plant Oils and mortality
    09:03 - Substituting Butter for Plant Oils
    10:57 - Paper Interpretation
    11:53 - Study Limitations
    14:39 - Take Home Points


    Reference:
    Zhang, Y., Chadaideh, K. S., Li, Y., Li, Y., Gu, X., Liu, Y., Guasch-Ferré, M., Rimm, E. B., Hu, F. B., Willett, W. C., Stampfer, M. J., & Wang, D. D. (2025). Butter and Plant-Based Oils Intake and Mortality. JAMA Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.0205

     

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  • Tired of conflicting headlines about heart health?   This week on the Building Lifelong Athletes podcast, we cut through the confusion on saturated fat!   Join us as as we dive into a recent study on red meat & dairy, revealing surprising insights that go beyond the simple "saturated fat is bad" narrative.   Get ready for a nuanced understanding of cholesterol, dietary guidelines, and how it all fits into a healthy lifestyle.

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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:39 - Paper Introduction
    01:58 - Methods
    03:24 - Red Meat Results
    05:47 - Dairy Results
    08:40 - Discussion
    11:49 - Strengths and Limitations
    13:45 - Applying This To Real Life

    Reference:

    Foster, D., & Haubrick, K. (2024). Considering the Impact of Elevated Saturated Fat Intake in the Context of Full Fat Dairy Products and Red Meats on Cardiovascular Health, A Systematic Review. Research Review, 5(12), Article 12. https://doi.org/10.52845/RR-5-12-2024-1

     

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  • Social media is buzzing over a new study that talks about LDL, apoB, and heart disease. The low-carb crowd is calling it a game-changer, while others argue it proves their point. So, who's right?

    In this episode of the Building and Lifelong Athletes podcast, we dive into the real findings of this study and what it could mean for your heart health. I

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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:34 - Paper Background
    03:17 - Methods
    06:48 - Marker 5
    11:04 - Article Discussion Points
    14:35 - Strengths and Limitations (per the article)
    15:37 - Social Media’s Thoughts: A Dumpster Fire
    18:55 - My Thoughts
    25:46 - Outro

    Reference:
    Soto, -Mota Adrian, Norwitz, N. G., Manubolu, V. S., Kinninger, A., Wood, T. R., Earls, J., Feldman, D., & Budoff, M. (n.d.). Plaque Begets Plaque, ApoB Does Not. JACC: Advances, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101686


    *Disclaimer* This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

  • Tired of the endless diet debates? This video simplifies the science behind healthy eating and offers practical advice to help you discover the best dietary pattern for your individual needs.

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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:31 - Cardiometabolic Diseases
    01:49 - Nutrition Science Shift
    03:01 - Dietary Approaches
    03:23 - Caloric Restriction
    05:31 - Fasting
    08:48 - Mediterranean Diet
    10:47 - Nordic Diet
    12:10 - DASH Diet
    13:31 - Low Carb/Keto
    17:22 - Plant Based Diet
    19:35 - Reduced Meat Intake
    20:54 - Take Home Points
    25:55 - Outro

    Reference:

    Chávez-Alfaro, L., Silveira-Sanguino, V., & Piernas, C. (2024). Prevention of cardiometabolic diseases through dietary modifications. Current Opinion in Lipidology. https://doi.org/10.1097/MOL.0000000000000961

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  • When you think of creatine you probably think about muscles, the gym, getting jacked. However, there's a new study that's looking at something totally different: creatine and cancer risk. We're gonna dive into this, break down what they found, and talk about what it actually means. Turns out, it's not as straightforward as you might think.

    We cover the following topics:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:35 - Body Composition Overview
    01:29: How To Measure Body Composition
    04:16 - Body Composition and Health Outcomes
    05:59 - Visceral vs Subcutaneous Fat
    06:52 - Limitation of BMI
    09:01 - Traditional Weight Loss and Body Composition
    10:52 - The Quarter Fat Free Mass Rule
    12:06 - Exercise and Body Composition
    14:06 - Body Composition and Weight Loss Medications
    18:23 - Bariatric Surgery
    20:10 - Take Home Points
    24:03 - Outro

    Selected References:

    https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0119017 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2024.10.037 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-019-03980-8 https://doi.org/10.2337/dc22-1710 https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S419304 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13010164  

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    REFERENCES:
    Jiang, J., Zhao, H., Chen, J., Du, J., Ni, W., Zheng, B., Wu, J., & Xiao, C. (2025). The association between dietary creatine intake and cancer in U.S. adults: Insights from NHANES 2007–2018. Frontiers in Nutrition, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1460057

    *Disclaimer*

    This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

  • When you think of creatine you probably think about muscles, the gym, getting jacked. However, there's a new study that's looking at something totally different: creatine and cancer risk. We're gonna dive into this, break down what they found, and talk about what it actually means. Turns out, it's not as straightforward as you might think.

    We cover the following topics:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:45 - Creatine Overview
    03:15 - Study Overview
    05:19 - Main Findings
    07:24 - Mechanism of How This May Be
    08:22 - Quartiles of Creatine Intake
    10:24 - Subgroup Analysis
    12:26 - Implications
    13:54 - Limitations
    16:26 - Making Sense Of It
    16:58 - Outro

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    REFERENCES:

    Jiang, J., Zhao, H., Chen, J., Du, J., Ni, W., Zheng, B., Wu, J., & Xiao, C. (2025). The association between dietary creatine intake and cancer in U.S. adults: Insights from NHANES 2007–2018. Frontiers in Nutrition, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1460057  



    *Disclaimer*

    This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

  • In this episode of the Building Lifelong Athletes podcast we talk about a meta analysis that looked at what exercise was best for improving type two diabetes.

    We cover the following topics:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:33 - Diabetes Overview
    01:47 - Study Overview
    02:18 - Understanding HbA1C
    04:08 - Exercise and A1C: General Findings
    04:36 - Marker 7
    05:55 - What Type Of Exercise Is Best?
    08:42 - Direct Comparisons
    09:50 - Exercise Dosage
    11:12 - Explaining METs
    12:46 - Is More Better?
    13:22 - Dose Specifics for Different Exercise
    15:45 - Is HIIT King?
    17:52 - Other Factors Affecting Findings
    18:41 - Limitations
    19:26 - Final Thoughts
    21:18 - Outro

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    REFERENCES:

    Liang, Z., Zhang, M., Wang, C., Hao, F., Yu, Y., Tian, S., & Yuan, Y. (2024). The Best Exercise Modality and Dose to Reduce Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review with Pairwise, Network, and Dose–Response Meta-Analyses. Sports Medicine, 54(10), 2557–2570. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02057-6  

    *Disclaimer*

    This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

  • In this episode of the Building Lifelong Athletes podcast we talk about apoB and why it is probably a better test than our standard lipid panel.

    We cover the following topics
    00:00 - Intro
    00:40 - apoB Introduction
    01:50 - apoB Structure and function
    05:47 - apoB and atherosclerosis
    07:29 - The Atherogenic Lipoprotein Particle Paradigm
    11:14 - apoB Measurement in Practice
    13:02 - apoB Target Goals
    18:13 - apoB Treatment
    19:51 - Arguments against apoB
    23:22 - The Evidence Supporting apoB
    26:43 - Conclusions
    29:50 - Outro

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    REFERENCES:

    Behbodikhah, J., Ahmed, S., Elyasi, A., Kasselman, L. J., De Leon, J., Glass, A. D., & Reiss, A. B. (2021). Apolipoprotein B and Cardiovascular Disease: Biomarker and Potential Therapeutic Target. Metabolites, 11(10), 690. https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo11100690 De Oliveira-Gomes, D., Joshi, P. H., Peterson, E. D., Rohatgi, A., Khera, A., & Navar, A. M. (2024). Apolipoprotein B: Bridging the Gap Between Evidence and Clinical Practice. Circulation, 150(1), 62–79. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.068885 Glavinovic, T., Thanassoulis, G., de Graaf, J., Couture, P., Hegele, R. A., & Sniderman, A. D. (2022). Physiological Bases for the Superiority of Apolipoprotein B Over Low‐Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Non–High‐Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol as a Marker of Cardiovascular Risk. Journal of the American Heart Association, 11(20), e025858. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.122.025858 Li, C., Zhang, Y., Mei, L., Jin, A., Cai, X., Pan, Y., Jing, J., Wang, S., Meng, X., Li, S., Wang, M., Wei, T., Wang, Y., Chen, R., & Tian, Y. (2023). Discordantly high Apo B with LDL-C or non-HDL-C in relation to presence and burden of cerebral atherosclerotic plaques. Journal of Clinical Lipidology, 17(4), 519–528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacl.2023.05.104 Sniderman, A. D., Thanassoulis, G., Glavinovic, T., Navar, A. M., Pencina, M., Catapano, A., & Ference, B. A. (2019). Apolipoprotein B Particles and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review. JAMA Cardiology, 4(12), 1287. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamacardio.2019.3780 Soffer, D. E., Marston, N. A., Maki, K. C., Jacobson, T. A., Bittner, V. A., Peña, J. M., Thanassoulis, G., Martin, S. S., Kirkpatrick, C. F., Virani, S. S., Dixon, D. L., Ballantyne, C. M., & Remaley, A. T. (2024). Role of apolipoprotein B in the clinical management of cardiovascular risk in adults: An Expert Clinical Consensus from the National Lipid Association. Journal of Clinical Lipidology, 18(5), e647–e663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacl.2024.08.013  

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    This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

  • Obesity isn't just about numbers on a scale or your BMI. It's a hidden epidemic silently fueling a range of diseases that we see every day. From heart failure and diabetes to Alzheimer's and even cancer, excess weight is a key player in about 70% of chronic diseases. Today, we expose the shocking truth about how obesity is hijacking our health and just how wide reaching this problem really is.

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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:48 - Non-Communicable Diseases
    02:28 - The Cost of Obesity
    03:21 - Obesity Causes Disability and Early Death
    06:27 - Overnutrition
    08:30 - Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
    13:28 - Obesity and Lung Disease
    14:43 - Obesity and Diabetes
    17:12 - Obesity and Gastrointestinal Diseases
    19:18 - Obesity and Neurologic Diseases
    21:21 - Obesity and Cancer
    22:55 - The Obesity Paradox
    25:04 - Final Thoughts
    28:05 - Outro


    REFERENCES:

    Hildebrand, S., & Pfeifer, A. (2025). The obesity pandemic and its impact on non-communicable disease burden. Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00424-025-03066-8  

    *Disclaimer* This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

  • In this episode of the Building Lifelong Athletes podcast, we discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of ganglion cysts.  

    We cover the following topics:

    What are ganglion cysts?  What causes ganglion cysts?  How are ganglion cysts diagnosed?  How are ganglion cysts treated?    

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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:42 - Pathophysiology
    03:27 - Clinical Presentation
    05:34 - Diagnosis
    06:44 - Management
    09:40 - Patient Considerations
    11:04 - Conclusion


    REFERENCES:

    Gude, W., & Morelli, V. (2008). Ganglion cysts of the wrist: Pathophysiology, clinical picture, and management. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 1(3–4), 205. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-008-9033-4  

    *Disclaimer* This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

  • Peptides have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people touting their benefits for healing and performance enhancement. One peptide that has gained a lot of attention is BPC-157. But what does the science actually say about this peptide?

    In this episode of the Building Lifelong Athletes podcast, we dive into the research on BPC-157 and explore the potential risks and benefits of this peptide. We also discuss the hype surrounding BPC-157 and whether it lives up to the claims.

    We cover the following topics:

    What are peptides?  What is BPC-157?  What are the purported benefits of BPC-157?  What are the risks of using BPC-157?  What are the alternatives to BPC-157?  

    If you are interested in learning more about BPC-157, then this episode is for you.

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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:58 - What Are Peptides?
    02:50 - What is BPC 157?
    04:32 - Why Are These So Hyped Up?
    08:04 - What Is The Human Research?
    15:08 - What Are The Risks of BPC 157?
    18:28 - What Are The Alternatives?
    19:34 - Summary
    23:35 - Outro

    REFERENCES:

    DeFoor, M. T., & Dekker, T. J. (2025). Injectable Therapeutic Peptides-An Adjunct to Regenerative Medicine and Sports Performance? Arthroscopy : The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International  Arthroscopy Association, 41(2), 150–152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2024.09.005

    Gwyer, D., Wragg, N. M., & Wilson, S. L. (2019). Gastric pentadecapeptide body protection compound BPC 157 and its role in accelerating musculoskeletal soft tissue healing. Cell and Tissue Research, 377(2), 153–159. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00441-019-03016-8

    Lee, E., & Padgett, B. (2021). Intra-Articular Injection of BPC 157 for Multiple Types of Knee Pain. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 27(4), 8–13.

     

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  • Big Pharma and Big Supplement: Are They Really That Different?   Uncover the shocking truths about the supplement industry and how it compares to Big Pharma.   Discover the dark side of supplements, from misleading marketing and pseudo-scientific claims to contamination and inconsistent dosing.   Finally, learn how to protect yourself and make informed decisions about supplements. 

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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:10 - Big Pharma
    14:22 - Supplement Industry Background
    17:29 - Supplement Industry Dark Side
    23:45 - Finances
    25:13 - How To Find A Safe Supplement
    28:36 - Conclusion

    REFERENCES:

    Cohen, P. A., Avula, B., Katragunta, K., Travis, J. C., & Khan, I. (2023). Presence and Quantity of Botanical Ingredients With Purported Performance-Enhancing Properties in Sports Supplements. JAMA Network Open, 6(7), e2323879. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.23879  

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  • Ben Patrick, better known as the @kneesovertoesguy has taken social media by storm. You’ve probably seen him doing some incredibly athletic feat that looks like it should be impossible to do, and all while making it look effortless. He has turned traditional rehabilitation on its head, helped thousands of people, and upset quite a few rehab professionals on the way. Today we are diving into what makes his programs so effective for lots of people, and stick around to the end as I’ll give you a practical checklist for what you need to look for when looking for a knee rehab program.

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    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 - Intro
    00:40 - Kneesovertoes Claims
    02:14 - Why this program works for so many people
    02:57 - Patient buy in
    05:20 - Progressive Loading
    11:29 - Autoregulation
    15:13 - How To Pick A Program
    22:17 - Summary
    22:58 - Outro

    REFERENCES:

    https://www.youtube.com/c/thekneesovertoesguy

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  • There is a mental health crisis in adolescents.. and it’s not getting better anytime soon unless we change something. Our kids are depressed and anxious and not performing their best in school… but what if there was a way to improve all of these things that doesn’t involve medications or therapy but rather exercise? In today’s podcast we will dive in to a recent study that looked at how exercise can affect all these things. And stick around to the end where I give the practical takeaways on what we can actually do to help our children succeed.

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    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 - Intro
    00:39 - The Study
    04:27 - Why does motor fitness improve cognition?
    06:49 - Better fitness = Better mood?
    09:55 - The Screen Time Dilemma
    12:05 - Practical Takeaways
    15:36 - Outro

    REFERENCES:

    Haapala, E. A., Leppänen, M. H., Skog, H., Lubans, D. R., Viitasalo, A., Lintu, N., Jalanko, P., Määttä, S., & Lakka, T. A. (2024). Childhood Physical Fitness as a Predictor of Cognition and Mental Health in Adolescence: The PANIC Study. *Sports Medicine*. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02107-z

    *Disclaimer* This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

  • Do you worry too much about your health? Could it be possible that your concern for your health is actually making you less healthy? Today we are going to discuss an interesting article about health anxiety and how it may be worse for you than previously thought.

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Start
    00:12 - Article Intro
    01:47 - Objective
    02:03 - Study Design
    03:24 - Outcomes
    05:43 - Results
    08:26 - Discussion
    12:44 - Strengths/Limitations
    14:09 - Real World Takeaways
    20:46 - Outro

    References:

    Mataix-Cols, D., Isomura, K., Sidorchuk, A., Rautio, D., Ivanov, V. Z., Rück, C., Österman, S., Lichtenstein, P., Larsson, H., Kuja-Halkola, R., Chang, Z., Brickell, I., Hedman-Lagerlöf, E., & Fernández de la Cruz, L. (2024). All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Among Individuals With Hypochondriasis. JAMA Psychiatry, 81(3), 284–291. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2023.4744  

    *Disclaimer* This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

     

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  • Could Olive oil, a staple of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, actually be making your cholesterol worse? In this video, we dive into the "Recipe for Heart Health" study, a randomized crossover trial that pitted a high-EVOO vegan diet against a low-EVOO vegan diet. The results may not be what you think…

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro
    02:47 - Methods
    06:16 - Results
    09:13 - Discussion/Nuance
    12:38 - Takeaways
    13:55 - Outro

     

    References:

    Krenek, A. M., Mathews, A., Guo, J., Courville, A. B., Pepine, C. J., Chung, S. T., & Aggarwal, M. (2024). Recipe for Heart Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial on Cardiometabolic Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Within a Whole‐Food Plant‐Based Vegan Diet. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(15), e035034. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.124.035034  

  • Being healthy is really simple. That doesn't mean it's easy, but it really isn't rocket science. Today we walk about the only nine things you need to take care of in order to be healthy.

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:42 - #1 Eat A Health Promoting Diet
    05:13 - #2 Get Enough Physical Activity
    09:47 - #3 Get Enough Sleep
    11:34 - #4 Maintain A Healthy Body Composition
    15:58 - #5 Maintain A Healthy Blood Pressure
    19:28 - #6 Avoid Tobacco and Other Harmful Substances
    25:18 - #7 Maintain Healthy Blood Sugars
    32:13 - #8 Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Numbers
    34:59 - #9 Build Resilient Mental Health
    38:51 - Outro

     

  • Is high protein intake damaging your kidneys? In this evidence-based video we break down the science behind protein consumption and kidney health.

    What you'll learn:
    • The truth about protein intake and kidney function
    • How your kidneys process protein
    • Latest research on protein consumption and kidney health
    • Different effects of animal vs. plant protein
    • Safe protein intake recommendations

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:58 - Why Do We Care?
    01:56 - Kidney Basics
    04:47 - Mechanistic Plausibility
    07:50 - Sources of Protein
    09:03 - Review Paper- Protein Intake and CKD risk
    13:02 - Paper 2: Protein intake in patients with CKD
    17:39 - Takeaways
    17:60 - Outro


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    References:

    Carballo-Casla 2024: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.26577   Cheng 2024:  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1408424   Devries 2018: https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxy197
    Van Elswyk 2018:. https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmy026  


    About Jordan Rennicke:
    Board-certified in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, dedicated to keeping you active and healthy for life through actionable, evidence-informed education.