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Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Jillian Michaels about society’s obsession with youth and cosmetic procedures; the importance of healthspan over lifespan; the dangers of extreme anti-aging therapies like stem cells and peptides; the risks wealthy individuals face with unproven treatments; how to vet fitness and longevity advice in a world of conflicting health information and online influencers; why she defers to MDs and PhDs over internet trends; her decision to avoid metformin and methylene blue; and how she overcame severe back pain through rehab and smart spine care; cognitive decline in the modern world; how processed food and endless information may be aging our brains faster than in past generations; why diet, genetics, and neuroprotective habits matter; how media bias suppresses legitimate questions about vaccine safety; the importance of critical thinking around public health policies; the role of Big Pharma funding in mainstream media narratives; media bias and truth in podcasting; how influencers should take personal responsibility when discussing complex topics; the lack of transparency around the hepatitis B vaccine and its potential risks; how lobbying by Big Pharma shaped vaccine mandates; how she would handle vaccinating her kids based on disease risk; and the need for people to research for themselves, especially on childhood immunizations; and much more.
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