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Insights from 2,961 First Dates

Dan's Stack • 692 implied HN points • 18 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Dating Religion Politics
  1. Women tend to rate 72% of men as below average in physical attractiveness.
  2. People value their partner's politics more than their religion, and religion more than ethnicity, with women placing slightly higher importance on these factors compared to men.
  3. Attractive men have more sexual partners, but the number of partners doesn't seem to be influenced by attractiveness for women.

ACIP Cliff Notes: Feb 29 (RSV)

Your Local Epidemiologist • 783 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Public Health Epidemiology
  1. Real-world data showed a true safety signal for the RSV older adult vaccine, particularly after the Pfizer vaccine.
  2. The benefits of the RSV vaccine still outweigh the risks for older adults, preventing significant illness and hospitalizations.
  3. Moderna is introducing an RSV vaccine using mRNA, offering a different platform with potential advantages for safety.

Rescheduling Updates & Gen Z Trends

The Broccoli Report • 139 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Trends
  1. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends rescheduling cannabis to Schedule 3 due to lower abuse potential and accepted medical use.
  2. Sales in 2023 show late summer slumps across legal state markets, with interesting month-to-month consumption patterns.
  3. Gen Z shows a decline in cannabis use in the UK but spends more on wellness products and services compared to older generations.
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Bad Boundaries

The Reclamation Era • 79 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Parenting Self-care
  1. Many people want to help but struggle to ask for what they really need. It's common to feel guilty about asking for help when everyone has their own problems.
  2. Sometimes, we don't even know what we need because we feel overwhelmed or like we should be independent. This can make it hard to admit that we need support.
  3. There's a fear of overstepping or getting involved in others' lives, so people often hold back from offering specific help. Simple actions, like dropping off a meal, can make a big difference in showing care.

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

Holodoxa • 119 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Genetics Treatment Options Research
  1. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by germline mutations in the tumor suppressor gene MEN1. Menin, encoded by MEN1, is a scaffold protein involved in various cell functions.
  2. Genetic discovery of MEN1 led to a better understanding of the disease and enabled precision medicine strategies for patients with MEN1 mutations.
  3. Therapeutic options for MEN1 include targeted therapies like somatostatin analogues and mTOR inhibitors, as well as chemotherapies; advancements in understanding menin function have opened up potential novel therapeutic approaches.

One Year of the Heart Attack Diet II: Metabolism

The Heart Attack Diet • 119 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Metabolism Weight Loss Nutrition Medical Advice Physical health
  1. Metabolic issues like hypothyroidism can have symptoms that doctors may label as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, or Major Depression. It's essential to explore treatment options that work for you.
  2. Diet changes, like cutting out polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), may have a significant impact on metabolism and overall health. Consider avoiding PUFAs for potential improvements.
  3. It's crucial to be mindful of the impact of certain foods, like peanuts or palm oil, on metabolism. Forswearing polyunsaturated fats is advised for better health outcomes.

Accidental Lipostat Test: More Confusion

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight management Healthy Eating Physical health
  1. Body weight can fluctuate despite efforts to maintain it, impacting the perceived trends.
  2. There is a balance between temporary events like dieting, exercising, overeating, and undereating that can affect the body's equilibrium level of fat reserves.
  3. It's important to gather more data and not jump to conclusions when unexpected changes occur in body weight.

Our Housing is Not Ready for Old Boomers

The New Urban Order • 199 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Elderly Care Healthcare access
  1. A large portion of housing lacks aging-ready features like step-free entryways and first-floor bedrooms, leading to difficulties for older residents, especially those over 85.
  2. The aging population poses significant challenges like increased falls and medical expenses, highlighting the importance of addressing housing issues sooner rather than later.
  3. By 2060, a quarter of Americans will be over 65, underscoring the urgent need to focus on building housing that better caters to the needs of an aging population, instead of relying solely on unsustainable models like assisted living.

Does This Study Really Show How To Maintain Weight Loss?

Weight and Healthcare • 439 implied HN points • 05 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Obesity Research Public Health Body positivity
  1. The study on maintaining weight loss analyzed a small sample of participants who were considered 'successes' by Weight Watchers, a fraction of their total enrollment.
  2. The study included participants who had lost weight and maintained it for just one year, even though research shows weight regain within five years is common.
  3. Many responses in the study highlighted motivations like escaping weight stigma and persevering through challenges, raising questions about the effectiveness of weight loss maintenance strategies.

Look. Look. *Look*. [Dreaded Lurgi Edition]

Everything Is Amazing • 896 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Memory Curiosity Learning Attention Emotions
  1. The London black cab drivers must pass a tough memory test called The Knowledge to navigate the city effectively.
  2. Engage in epistemic curiosity to dive deeper into understanding by exploring various facets of a topic.
  3. Try the 'What?' game to practice paying attention and noticing details, creating a network of information for better learning and memory.

When (and how) do we debate vaccine science?

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1281 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Debates Misinformation Empathy Communication
  1. Debating vaccine science can create false equivalence and be time-consuming and dangerous.
  2. Live debates can prioritize charm over data and lead to logical fallacies and dead-end discussions.
  3. Some debates are worthwhile when participants are open to changing their minds and when the subject matter is not politically or religiously polarized.

The Power of Micro Habits

Prawfeed Newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 05 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Habits Mental health Fitness Nutrition Self-care Productivity Lifestyle
  1. Tiny, repeatable actions—micro-habits—move you forward without needing lots of energy or motivation.
  2. Because they need very little willpower and become easier with repetition, micro-habits reduce overwhelm and build confidence and momentum.
  3. Pick the smallest possible action you can’t fail at and do it consistently; over time those tiny steps compound into real, lasting change.

Friday Q&A: a special feature on the new variant

Are You Okay? • 299 implied HN points • 13 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Health News
  1. The post discusses the XBB.1.5 variant (aka "Kraken") and questions related to boosters, children's health, and the concept of a new normal.
  2. The Friday Q&A feature focuses on health-related discussions and invites paid subscribers to participate in Zoom hangouts.
  3. Access to full Friday Q&As will soon be exclusive to paid subscribers, with a 7-day free trial available for new readers.

There Are More of Us Than You Think

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 118 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Relationships Beliefs Community Well-being
  1. The taboo around vaccine skepticism may be illusory, as there are more individuals who share similar views than commonly believed.
  2. Navigating discussions on controversial topics, like vaccine skepticism, can be a challenge in personal relationships, including while dating.
  3. Expressing views on sensitive topics, like vaccine skepticism, may lead to finding like-minded individuals and help reduce feelings of isolation and marginalization.

Good At Sex: Misjudging What Women Want (pt6)

Knowingless • 810 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Sexuality Gender differences Relationships
  1. In the realm of sex, men often overestimate what women want, leading to potential misunderstandings in sexual encounters.
  2. Men may exaggerate women's desires based on their own observations and experiences, creating a gap in understanding.
  3. Understanding the differences in sexual preferences between genders can help in bridging the gap and improving communication in intimate relationships.

Ways Of Flourishing

Adjacent Possible • 379 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Longevity Aging AI Impact
  1. Human life expectancy has greatly improved in the last century, doubling from around 35 years to over 70 years. This shows how much we have advanced in health and longevity.
  2. Flourishing isn't just about living longer; it's about building meaningful connections across generations. These relationships enrich our lives and help transfer knowledge and wisdom.
  3. With the rise of AI, we are facing rapid changes that could compress decades of progress into just a few years. This raises important questions about how we can adapt and ensure positive outcomes for both humans and AI.

Friday Q&A: "White Coat" Hypertension, When and How to Leave Your Doctor, Statin drugs, & COVID testing

Are You Okay? • 279 implied HN points • 27 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Mental health Medical Advice
  1. When visiting the doctor, it's common for blood pressure to spike due to stress, known as 'white coat hypertension'. Monitoring blood pressure outside of the doctor's office can provide a more accurate picture.
  2. White coat hypertension can still be harmful if left untreated, so lifestyle changes like exercise, healthy eating, and stress management are important to help reduce overall blood pressure levels.
  3. The mind-body connection plays a significant role in blood pressure fluctuations, and stress management techniques can have a positive impact on both physical and emotional well-being.

Before Living a Beautiful Life, You Need to Know What It Looks Like: Tools For Figuring it Out

The Hard Fork by Marvin Liao • 98 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care
  1. Figure out what your perfect day looks like to know what brings you joy and is necessary for you to be at your best
  2. Use a Hobbies Matrix to identify the activities you enjoy solo or in groups, split by indoor and outdoor preferences for different seasons
  3. Create a vision board to give yourself a clear direction on where you want to go, helping to build towards your end goal

Can America Admit It's Lonely?

The New Urban Order • 199 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Loneliness Housing Policy Community Connection
  1. Loneliness and social isolation in America are serious issues that can lead to mental health challenges and premature death. Building social connections should be a priority like other public health issues.
  2. In the past, there were more housing options that naturally fostered community and connection. Policy decisions made privacy a priority over connection in the last century.
  3. Private sector initiatives like apps promoting living near friends or co-living spaces are addressing the need for more socially connected housing, while policymakers have not yet prioritized this issue.

"Euphoric Nothingness:" The Dichotomy of Dissociation & Healing

Tripsitter • 199 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Therapy Integration Drugs
  1. Dissociative drugs like ketamine offer a paradoxical healing potential by inducing a state of 'euphoric nothingness' that allows for self-reflection and identification of suppressed truths.
  2. Integration after dissociative experiences is crucial for long-term success, involving techniques like journaling, talk therapy, meditation, and self-care practices to make sense of insights and apply them to daily life.
  3. Ketamine therapy should be approached with caution and only through reputable clinics that prioritize integration and multiple sessions, avoiding clinics with red flags like lack of information or poor design.

Share the Good News While the News Is Still Good

Opaque Hourglass • 199 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Gratitude Photography Emotional Healing
  1. Share good news while it's still good, like acts of kindness and donations that bring positivity to the world.
  2. Giving and organ donation can have powerful impacts, from saving lives to offering a unique way to remember loved ones.
  3. Small gestures, like photography or helping others financially, can create connections and spread joy, highlighting the beauty in everyday moments.

Friday Q&A: Your Sex Questions!

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Sexual Health Hormone Therapy Mental health Physical health
  1. Testosterone therapy for low sexual desire in women is not FDA-approved and is sometimes used off-label. It needs to be approached with caution due to potential risks and lack of long-term safety data.
  2. Low sex drive in a relationship doesn't always need fixing; some couples are content without sexual intimacy. Understanding and respecting each other's needs and choices is important.
  3. It's crucial to consider a variety of potential factors, from hormones to psychological aspects, when addressing low sexual desire. Consulting with a healthcare provider before starting any treatment is essential.

Friday Q&A: new mammogram guidelines; vitamin D; men asking for help; & preventing caregiver burnout

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical care Vitamins Men's Health Caregiving Prevention
  1. New mammogram guidelines recommend starting regular mammograms at age 40, especially important for women with increased risk of breast cancer.
  2. Low vitamin D levels can be a concern, particularly if affected by skin tone and sunscreen use. Finding alternate sources or methods can help improve bone health, mood, and immune system.
  3. Engaging in screening and managing health concerns, like caregiver burnout, proactively can help prevent negative outcomes and improve overall well-being.

What is Emotional Intelligence and How do you Build it?

The Leadership Lab • 98 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotional Intelligence Self-awareness Mental health Well-being Personal Growth
  1. Emotional intelligence goes beyond empathy and involves being in conscious choice when dealing with emotions.
  2. Automatic responses to emotions like avoidance or attempting to 'fix' stimulus don't showcase emotional intelligence. It's about feeling and holding wisdom from emotions.
  3. To build emotional intelligence, one must feel emotions physically, match these feelings, and then choose how to respond after identifying the wisdom they offer.

Questions on statins versus sulfur, glutathione intolerance, plasma zinc

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 499 implied HN points • 24 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplementation Glutathione Mitochondria
  1. Statins may reduce heart disease risk, but their benefits could be influenced by conflicts of interest; getting sulfur from protein sources may help lower cholesterol.
  2. Glutathione intolerance could stem from various amino acids or gut microbial metabolites; there are tests available for identifying the cause.
  3. Plasma zinc is a key marker of zinc status; factors like inflammation and stress can affect its levels, and symptoms should guide zinc supplementation decisions.

Seeking

Iterare • 117 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Travel
  1. The mind can have a tug-of-war between being a rational planner and an adventurous explorer.
  2. Balancing technical and creative activities can be challenging due to different mindsets required.
  3. Having self-awareness about the narratives we create can help us navigate between different aspects of ourselves.

The "Spice" Melange: Exercise, Capsaicin, Cannabinoids, and the Microbiome

Eat Shit and Prosper • 559 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Exercise Microbiome Mental health Lifestyle
  1. Your gut bacteria can affect how much dopamine is released in your brain during exercise, which influences your motivation to work out. So, a healthy gut can boost your exercise performance!
  2. Eating specific foods like fish, olive oil, and mushrooms can help create a good environment for beneficial gut bacteria. This might help improve your drive to exercise.
  3. Simple changes, like adding black pepper to your meals, can activate receptors that support your exercise motivation. Even common spices can have positive effects on your desire to stay active!