Best Lead Contamination Podcasts (2026)

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Fitness Shortcuts Make You Healthier Even Without a Full Workout Plan 6:55

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Only one in four adults meets the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise, but even a few minutes of movement each day can still improve heart health, metabolism, and strength A single high-intensity workout session each week — just 30 minutes — is linked to a 39% lower risk of heart-related death in men and a 51% lower risk in women Short, inte…

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Hypertension and Brain Health — How High Blood Pressure Damages Your Brain 7:11

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Nearly half of U.S. adults have undiagnosed hypertension, which increases risks for stroke, heart attack, and early brain impairment due to reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery to neural tissue Early hypertension triggers rapid cellular damage, including endothelial aging, neuronal energy loss, myelin disruption, and blood-brain barrier leakage, al…

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Scientists Reveal How Leucine Supercharges Cellular Energy 7:49

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Leucine, an essential amino acid found in foods like grass fed beef, eggs, and dairy, triggers a cellular pathway that boosts mitochondrial performance and energy output New research from Nature Cell Biology shows leucine prevents the breakdown of key mitochondrial proteins, allowing your cells to generate more adenosine triphosphate (ATP) — the fu…

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Early Exposure to Fatty Food Smells May Rewire Your Child's Metabolism for Life 7:12

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An animal study found that the smell of fatty foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding, even without eating them, can alter a child's brain development and make them more prone to obesity later in life Mice exposed to bacon-scented diets in the womb and through milk developed insulin resistance and gained more weight in adulthood, despite eating th…

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How Kimchi Helps Your Immune System Work Smarter 7:38

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Kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish, is rich in diverse lactic acid bacteria, bioactive compounds, and fibers that support gut integrity, microbial balance, immune signaling, and overall metabolic resilience A recent study published in npj Science of Food used single-cell RNA sequencing to map how daily kimchi intake influences im…

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How Artificial Light Undermines Your Liver Health 7:29

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Your circadian rhythm controls vital organ functions, including how your liver processes nutrients and filters toxins. Exposure to artificial blue light disrupts this rhythm, triggering a chain reaction that destabilizes liver health German researchers found that long-term artificial light exposure alters liver gene expression and melatonin product…

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Pt.4] Artificial Weather | Air Force 2025 - Owning the Weather in 2025 | Audio Document Read 21:35

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I begin Part 4 of Weather as a Force Multiplier - Owning the Weather in 2025 with the subsection, "Artificial Weather", on page 27. This part includes: • Virtual Weather - influencing weather information received by an end user • Nanotech Clouds - clouds of microscopic computer particles could create precision lightning strikes • Manipulation of th…

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A Hidden Breathing Problem May Help Explain Chronic Fatigue's Exhaustion 7:43

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In a recent study, 71% of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) patients tested had abnormal breathing patterns like hyperventilation or dysfunctional breathing, which were not seen in healthy controls Dysfunctional breathing was found in 42% of ME/CFS participants, leading to erratic, inefficient breathing during exertion, often without the person rea…

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Could the Shape of Your Behind Reveal a Hidden Health Risk? 7:37

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Americans spend about nine hours sitting and nearly five hours on their phones daily, contributing to a sedentary way of life In a featured study presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), researchers found that muscle shape, not size, may reveal early metabolic changes and even signal disease risk The World Health Organization …

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High Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower DNA Methylation 7:31

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Ultraprocessed foods alter DNA methylation patterns, silencing protective genes and activating harmful ones, creating cellular dysfunction that begins before visible health problems appear in both adults and children A study of 30 adult women revealed those consuming 45% of their daily calories as ultraprocessed foods showed hypomethylation in 80 g…

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Sound Therapy Shows Promise in Managing Tinnitus 7:51

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Tinnitus isn't just a ringing in your ears — it can interfere with memory, mood, and sleep, affecting your overall well-being when left unmanaged A Phase II clinical trial found that low-intensity sound therapy (LINTS) can reduce tinnitus symptoms without blocking out real-world sounds, helping the brain tune out the ringing naturally Sound therapy…

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Butyrate — Fueling a Normal Gut Environment and Supporting Energy Production 8:29

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Butyrate is an essential short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) that fuels colon cells, supports gut barrier function and promotes a balanced microbiome. Colon cells rely on butyrate for up to 80% of their energy needs, helping maintain normal gut function and a healthy intestinal lining Your gut bacteria produce butyrate by fermenting fiber from whole food…

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What is Homotoxicology? 6:40

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What is Homotoxicology? by Melina RobertsBy Melina Roberts

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Nobody’s Coming: How to Stop Reacting and Start Leading Your Life | Leonne Sherr 44:57

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Most people are waiting. Waiting for the right moment. Waiting for less stress. Waiting for someone to show up and fix it. But here’s the truth: Nobody’s coming. In this episode of The Leaders’ Arena Podcast, Clifford Starks sits down with leadership coach and parenting strategist Leonne Sherr to unpack the real work of leadership - the internal wo…

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Just 2 Cigarettes a Day Linked to 50% Higher Heart Disease Risk, Study Says 8:52

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A groundbreaking study of over 300,000 adults found that smoking just two to five cigarettes daily raises your risk of heart failure by 50% and death by 60% They also found that dropping from 20 cigarettes to two per day did not produce a proportional drop in danger, concluding that there is no safe limit when it comes to smoking Smoking damages ne…

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Seeing Truth in the Age of Information Overload 7:45

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Information overload crisis — Today's endless data flood overwhelms the mind, triggering instability and reliance on simplistic narratives — ancient meditation practices build the inner stability needed to navigate this chaos clearly Filters create reality — The mind adopts filters to simplify reality into something the conscious mind can process, …

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Eye Washing Offers Relief from Hay Fever Eye Irritation 7:26

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Eye washing with preservative-free sterile saline removes pollen from the eye surface, easing itching, tearing, and redness throughout the allergy season People who wash their eyes experience steadier symptom control, more symptom-free days, and better daily comfort compared to those who do not Younger allergy sufferers use eyewash more often than …

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Can Menopause Be Reversed? 8:48

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Emerging research shows that human egg cells resist mitochondrial aging, challenging the idea that menopause is irreversible Scientists have successfully reactivated dormant ovarian follicles in women with premature ovarian insufficiency using stem cell strategies and metabolic interventions Mitochondrial health, not egg depletion, may be the key t…

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Reducing Social Media Use for Just a Week Can Improve Mental Health 7:13

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A new JAMA Network Open study found that cutting down social media use to roughly 30 minutes per day had measurable effects on mental health, reducing anxiety by about 16%, depression by about 25%, and insomnia symptoms by 15% Loneliness scores did not change much, which shows that social media can be a lifeline for connection as well as a source o…

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FDA Takes Action to Restrict Fluoride Supplements for Children 7:42

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Fluoridated water has shaped U.S. dental policy since the 1940s, when officials began adding fluoride to public water supplies in an effort to reduce childhood cavities.1 As of 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 72.3% of Americans on community water systems (about 62.8% of the entire population) received f…

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Your Gut Nervous System Helps Regulate Intestinal Barrier and Allergy Risk 7:30

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Your gut's nervous system directly influences whether you tolerate foods or react to them, making it a key factor in food sensitivities and allergy risk A tiny nerve messenger called the vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) tells your gut stem cells how to rebuild the intestinal lining; when VIP drops, your gut produces too many tuft cells that trig…

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How Genetics Affects Men's Risk of Erectile Dysfunction 8:39

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About 24.2% of U.S. men today screen positive for erectile dysfunction (ED), while global rates range from 3% to 76.5%, showing it's a common health problem that affects men of all ages A 2025 study in the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology found that ED is influenced by genes that also raise risk for obesity, diabetes, heart dis…

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Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections Linked to Contaminated Meat, Study Finds 7:44

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Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by E. coli strains that originated in contaminated meat, confirming what earlier research has shown Poultry is the main source of these dangerous bacteria, with chicken and turkey accounting for more than 74% of meat-linked UTI cases, while all retail meats showed high contamination levels Th…

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Study Finds Surprising Differences in Knee Injuries Between Men and Women 8:29

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A 2025 analysis of over 13,500 knee MRI scans revealed that men have more anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears overall, including ACL plus meniscus combinations, contrary to earlier data focused on female athletes Men under 40 were more likely to have trauma-driven medial collateral ligament (MCL) and meniscus injuries, while women over 40 had a …

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Why Arthritis Gets Worse in the Winter Months 6:42

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Cold weather worsens arthritis symptoms by thickening joint fluid, slowing blood flow, and tightening muscles, which amplifies pain and stiffness Drops in barometric pressure cause tendons and muscles to expand, adding extra pressure to already inflamed joints and increasing discomfort Reduced sunlight during winter lowers vitamin D levels, weakeni…

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Meal Fat Content Influences Muscle Building After Exercise 6:48

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Low-fat protein after exercise delivers amino acids into your bloodstream faster, giving your muscles a stronger signal to repair and grow High-fat meals slow digestion and weaken your muscle-building response, even when the total amount of protein is the same A stronger and faster leucine surge from lean protein helps activate muscle repair more e…

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Contributing or Contaminating: A Coach, A Mentor and the Standard for Leadership | Rick Hendrickson 49:33

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This episode is personal. Rick Hendrickson isn’t a stranger to me. He’s my high school wrestling coach, a lifelong mentor, and one of the biggest reasons I understand what leadership actually looks like when no one’s watching. We talk about what it means to be a man in 2025 without the performative nonsense. We get into emotional intelligence, acco…

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Metformin Could Lessen Some of the Benefits People Get from Exercise 8:15

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Metformin is a widely prescribed Type 2 diabetes drug that works by lowering liver glucose production and improve insulin sensitivity A 16-week Rutgers trial in 72 adults found that metformin dulled exercise benefits, reducing the usual improvements in aerobic fitness Long-term risks for prolonged metformin use include vitamin B12 deficiency, rare …

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Butyrate — The Gut-Brain Axis Connector That Influences Mood and Cognition 7:58

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Butyrate, produced by gut bacteria when they ferment dietary fiber, acts as a signaling molecule in the gut-brain axis, influencing stress, pain tolerance, immunity, and brain health Through multiple mechanisms, including specific enzyme inhibition and NF-κB pathway regulation, butyrate reduces neuroinflammation and protects against neurodegenerati…

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Early Neurorehabilitation After Head Injury Lowers Alzheimer's Risk 7:20

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Early treatment within the first week after a moderate or severe head injury sharply lowers your long-term risk of Alzheimer's disease and related cognitive decline Neurorehabilitation — including physical, occupational, cognitive and speech therapy — strengthens your brain's ability to reorganize itself, improving recovery and long-term function a…

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What Phlegm Color Reveals About Your Respiratory Health 7:02

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Phlegm color shifts give you immediate clues about what's happening in your airways, helping you judge whether irritation, inflammation or infection is building before symptoms intensify Yellow and green tones reflect immune activity, while pink, red, brown or black phlegm signal bleeding, long-standing lung issues or fungal infection, giving you c…

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Infrared Sauna After Training Speeds Recovery and Supports Athletic Performance 7:40

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Athletes using infrared saunas post-workout experience faster reductions in soreness, improved strength recovery, and better neuromuscular performance within 24 hours compared to passive rest Using infrared saunas immediately after exercise yields stronger results than delayed sessions, as it extends the body's natural repair window when circulatio…

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Black Cumin Offers Broad Support for Chronic Disease Management 7:41

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Black cumin supports several root causes of chronic illness — including oxidative stress, inflammation, and poor metabolic control — giving your body broad protection where it needs it most Thymoquinone, black cumin's most active compound, drives strong antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory actions that help stabilize energy, immunity, …

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Inulin-Rich Prebiotic Vegetables May Help in Fatty Liver Disease Reversal 7:49

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Inulin is a naturally occurring, non-digestible fiber stored in many plants. It acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria that influence how the body handles sugar, fat, and inflammation A 2025 animal study found that inulin helped reverse fatty liver disease by prompting small-intestinal microbes to clear fructose and redirect liver met…

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The Hidden Dopamine Trap — Escaping Screen Addiction to Reclaim Your Joy 6:47

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Modern children's content (especially fast-paced YouTube shows like CoComelon) is engineered to maximize watch time through rapid cuts and constant dopamine triggers, creating addictive patterns in toddlers that lead to overstimulation, irritability, and severe tantrums, and when screens are removed This deliberate design exploits the brain's orien…

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Obesity-Linked Metabolic Stress in Young Adults May Trigger Early Brain Changes 7:43

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Early signs of brain damage linked to obesity are already showing up in young adults, decades before symptoms like memory loss or confusion begin Having low levels of choline, a nutrient most people don't get enough of, is strongly connected to inflammation, liver stress, and neuron injury in people with obesity Women are especially vulnerable to b…

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Exercise Trains Your Immune Cells to Stay Strong as You Age 7:23

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Exercise trains your immune system to respond faster and recover more efficiently, helping you stay energized and more resistant to illness Years of consistent moderate training reshape how your immune cells produce and manage energy, keeping them youthful and resilient as you age Active adults maintain steadier inflammation and bounce back quicker…

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Keto Diet Risks Are Varied, Multiple Studies Show 6:44

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A ketogenic diet improves weight loss, insulin sensitivity, and blood sugar control initially, but these gains typically level off after six to 12 months of adherence Long-term keto can elevate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, particularly during rapid weight loss, raising cardiovascular concerns especially in healthy young adults …

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Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, New Study Finds 7:42

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A recent Osteoporosis International review summarized multiple studies showing that microplastics have been detected in human bone tissue, where they disrupt bone cell activity, trigger inflammation, and weaken structural integrity Laboratory and animal studies show microplastics accelerate osteoclast activity and alter bone microarchitecture, link…

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Smoking and Lung Conditions Increase Risk of Dysfunctional Breathing 7:08

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More than one in 10 adults experience dysfunctional breathing symptoms like air hunger and chest tightness, even without having diagnosed lung disease People who currently smoke, or have a history of smoking and respiratory illness, face a dramatically higher risk of developing dysfunctional breathing patterns Dysfunctional breathing leads to overu…

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ARFID — Exploring Its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Plans 7:58

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Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder where people severely restrict food due to fear, sensory sensitivities, or low interest — not body image concerns — causing significant health and social problems Unlike normal picky eating, ARFID involves intense distress, extremely narrow food choices, nutritional deficiencie…

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Personalized Vitamin D Levels Cut Repeat Heart Attack Risk by Half 7:28

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A new Intermountain Health study presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions found that adults with heart disease who optimized their vitamin D levels cut their risk of another heart attack by 52% Most participants began the trial with low vitamin D levels, showing that deficiency is common in people with cardiovascular d…

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Butyrate — The Metabolic Powerhouse Fueling the Gut and Beyond 7:42

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Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder where people severely restrict food due to fear, sensory sensitivities, or low interest — not body image concerns — causing significant health and social problems Unlike normal picky eating, ARFID involves intense distress, extremely narrow food choices, nutritional deficiencie…

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Your Gut Bacteria Is Under Attack by Pesticides and Everyday Chemical Pollutants 8:23

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Researchers have identified 168 everyday chemicals, including pesticides, flame retardants, and plastic additives, that are toxic to beneficial gut bacteria and may disrupt essential body functions Certain banned or restricted substances, like hexachlorophene and DDT, were also shown to damage gut microbes and promote inflammation and metabolic dys…

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Beyond Bioavailability — What Research Shows About Flavanols' Effectiveness 8:16

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Flavanols are plant compounds in cocoa, berries, and tea with low bioavailability, meaning only a small portion enters the bloodstream A new animal study found that oral flavanol doses of 25 to 50 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) activated the subjects' brains within minutes Flavanols are a type of flavonoid within the polyphenol family. This hierar…

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A Breakthrough in Understanding Long COVID 7:53

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People with long COVID experience persistent fatigue, breathlessness, and brain fog. Research links these effects to fibrin microclots intertwined with neutrophil extracellular traps that obstruct microvessels and impair oxygen delivery SARS-CoV-2 pushes blood into a hypercoagulable state, damaging endothelium, activating platelets, and inflammator…

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Taking Melatonin Does Not Increase Your Risk of Heart Failure 7:47

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A preliminary American Heart Association (AHA) study linked long-term melatonin use to increased heart failure risk, but a closer analysis shows serious flaws, including lack of peer review and failure to account for confounding variables The study found melatonin users had 90% higher heart failure rates, but data mixed together prescription-only c…

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Bedroom Ventilation for Better Sleep — What the Latest Research Shows 6:34

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A recent study reveals that bedroom ventilation plays an essential role in sleep quality. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels need to remain below 1,000 ppm, ideally under 800 ppm, for deeper, uninterrupted sleep Opening windows can help with airflow, but it's not always ideal due to outdoor pollutants, noise, or security risks. In such cases, a ventilatio…

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Entrepreneurship Is Negotiation: Survival Mode, Self-Inventory, and Real Leadership 45:25

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Most people think entrepreneurship is about strategy, hustle, and execution. It’s not. It’s negotiation. With people. With systems. And most of all, with yourself. In this episode of The Leaders Arena, former UFC & Bellator Fighter Clifford Starks and Nate Fochtman go deep into the realities founders don’t talk about: survival mode, self-inventory,…