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How I reduced my phone usage by 99%

Chronicles and Meditations • 4 HN points • 14 Jul 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital detox Mental health Self-Improvement Technology influence Lifestyle changes
  1. Reducing phone usage significantly can lead to feeling more present and less inclined to compulsively consume
  2. Being phone-less made the author realize the world is full of clues and people are willing to help, adapting to a phone-free lifestyle is possible
  3. Phones can be insatiable entertainment devices, impacting mental bandwidth and mood, but they are valuable for practical needs like emergencies

On why the advice "if you want to leave a meeting, just start getting up" works

Defender’s corner • 19 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Work-life balance Personal Development Productivity
  1. The advice of getting up to leave a meeting without a specific excuse works by lowering your standard of what is an acceptable reason to leave.
  2. Deadlines function similarly, not creating work out of nowhere but pushing you to start and improve upon what you have.
  3. You can train your subconscious filter by consciously evaluating excuses and adjusting your automatic labeling of ideas, leading to better decision-making and creativity.

Top U.S. “Non-Profit” Hospitals & CEOs Racked Up Huge Pandemic Profits

OpenTheBooks Substack • 343 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare system Medical Debt
  1. Top U.S. non-profit hospitals received $23 billion in Covid-aid but did not comply with price transparency rules.
  2. Hospital executives received huge compensation packages, with some CEOs making over $10 million per year.
  3. Despite receiving Covid aid, hospital net assets significantly increased while U.S. life expectancy dropped by 2.5 years.

Is Being Fat Really a Chronic, Lifelong Health Condition?

Weight and Healthcare • 279 implied HN points • 27 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Health Conditions Weight loss industry Body positivity Health care
  1. The American Medical Association declared obesity a disease despite recommendations against it, leading to issues with pathologizing body size.
  2. There is a push by weight loss companies to label being fat as a 'chronic, lifelong health condition' to expand their market and profit, which may not be scientifically sound.
  3. Blaming health conditions on fat bodies instead of addressing weight stigma and inequalities can lead to harmful interventions for fat individuals.
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The Pandemic of PCR-Negative COVID-Like Illness

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 239 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccination Hospitalizations PCR testing Immunity
  1. The majority of hospitalizations for COVID-like illness test negative for COVID, around 80%.
  2. Vaccination status seems to affect the likelihood of testing positive while sick, not the likelihood of getting sick.
  3. PCR-negative COVID-like illness is a significant issue that needs further study and consideration.

A Materialist's Guide for How to Listen to Your Body (PLACEHOLDER)

Defender’s corner • 19 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Body awareness Mind-Body Connection Placebo effect Emotional Intelligence
  1. Listening to your body involves more than just your rational mind; your body needs to be convinced too.
  2. There is clinical proof that placebos can work even when you know they are placebos, showing the mind-body connection.
  3. Pay attention to your initial bodily reactions to things before your thoughts, and learn not to override your body's signals.

Vaccine injuries become the dominant theme of German reporting on the mRNA jabs, as the Covid vaccinations face unacknowledged yet ever wider cultural and social repudiation

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 353 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Side Effects Media Reporting Public Perception Pharmaceutical industry
  1. German reporting is focusing more on vaccine injuries from mRNA jabs.
  2. This shift has been driven by popular interest, contrary to previous enthusiasm for vaccines.
  3. The pharmaceutical industry's profits have not matched the success of their mRNA vaccines.

Gyms

The Leftovers • 119 implied HN points • 13 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness
  1. The author reminisces about a time spent training at a gym with their father during his recovery from an MS episode, highlighting the bond formed through this experience.
  2. The descriptions of the gym environment evoke sensory details like the smell of sweat, leather, and rust, providing a vivid picture of the setting.
  3. The author shares personal anecdotes, such as training with small dumbbells and the humorous encounter in the shower, adding a touch of nostalgia to the narrative.

Don't tell me what to do 😡 — Reactance bias

10x your mind • 119 implied HN points • 18 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Behavioral Well-being Mental health Decision-making Personal Growth
  1. People often react adversely when told what to do, leading to the reactance bias where they do the opposite just to assert their freedom of choice
  2. Feeling out of control can increase the desire to go against restrictions, like strict rules on teenagers may push them to break them
  3. Having many options can create a sense of security, even if some features may never be used, leading to biased buying decisions

On Depression and the Blues

Castalia • 139 implied HN points • 19 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychiatry Depression Personal Experience
  1. The common belief that depression is just a chemical imbalance is being challenged. Many researchers say we need to look at depression in a more complete way, not just based on brain chemistry.
  2. People often divide themselves into those with serious depression and those without it, but this view is changing. Everyone can experience sad feelings or depression at some point in their lives.
  3. During tough times, like the pandemic, many people felt depressed, showing that mental health struggles are universal. We can understand depression as a part of life rather than a lifelong condition.

September Subscriber AMA Answers

Weight and Healthcare • 119 implied HN points • 03 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight management AMA Newsletter Subscriber Health Education
  1. The post discusses September Subscriber AMA Answers, providing insights and responses to questions.
  2. It mentions a paid subscription model for access to more content and the ability to engage with the author in the comments section.
  3. The post appreciates subscribers' support and encourages further interaction and discussion.

218: Soldier Comes Home

Castalia • 179 implied HN points • 08 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Addiction Trauma recovery PTSD
  1. Scott struggled with PTSD and alcoholism after his military and police work. He felt lost and was close to death but found hope through therapy.
  2. He had a tough homecoming with his brother, who was skeptical but also supportive. They both had to navigate their changed relationship and Scott's past issues.
  3. Despite challenges, Scott found peace and clarity in his journey. He learned to take things one step at a time, focusing on moving forward rather than dwelling on the past.

Getting the Healthcare That Thin People Get

Weight and Healthcare • 179 implied HN points • 30 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare Weight Stigma Inclusivity Medical training Research
  1. Question healthcare practitioners about treatment in thin individuals to receive equal, evidence-based care as a higher weight patient.
  2. Healthcare system needs a major paradigm shift to accommodate higher weight patients in terms of research, spaces, and training.
  3. Higher weight patients deserve research inclusive of all body sizes, accommodations in healthcare spaces, and doctors educated to work with diverse body types.

How you work is how you eat

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Physical health Wellbeing Self-care
  1. The type of food you crave after a task reflects how enjoyable or boring the task was - more boring tasks lead to craving unhealthy foods.
  2. Mental energy is vital for self-control and decision-making, and the brain consumes significant energy, influencing food choices.
  3. Engaging in interesting and challenging work situations can lead to a 'flow' state where creativity and productivity thrive without the need for self-control.

Audit for Creating A Size-Inclusive Healthcare Office

Weight and Healthcare • 239 implied HN points • 18 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Body positivity Accessibility Equality
  1. Perform an audit to ensure a healthcare office is size-inclusive, considering the needs of individuals of all sizes and abilities.
  2. Regularly self-audit for any instances of potential weight-based discrimination and address them proactively.
  3. Provide accommodations like wide chairs, suitable medical equipment, and positive representations to support the health of diverse individuals.

Are social media bad for mental health? It's the wrong question.

An Educated Guess • 174 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Epidemiology Social media Public Health Wellbeing
  1. The impact of social media on mental health is a complex issue that cannot be simplified to a dose-response relationship.
  2. The understanding of social media's effect on mental health can benefit from incorporating different epidemiological paradigms like sanitation, infection, chronic disease, and eco-epidemiology.
  3. Social media is not just a risk factor but an environment that plays a crucial role in shaping various behaviors and experiences, especially for young people.

Bizarre hypervaccinator from Magdeburg receives 217 Covid jabs over 29 months, finally achieves antibody levels necessary to prevent infection

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 177 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Immune System Medical Research Conspiracy Theories Public Health
  1. A man from Magdeburg received 217 Covid vaccine jabs over 29 months, showing that achieving high antibody levels can prevent infection, with no negative health effects reported by researchers.
  2. The man's peculiar vaccination pattern raised questions about the investigation, incomplete jab data, and the feasibility of receiving so many doses without detection.
  3. The bizarre story prompts speculation about potential conspiracy theories regarding the man's extensive vaccination history and the challenges of verifying such a unique case.

Being Tired is a Choice

An Interpersonal Journal • 59 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Self-Improvement Health
  1. Feeling tired is often a choice we make, and we can find energy and inspiration by engaging in activities we love.
  2. Discipline and focus are key to overcoming challenges and achieving long-term goals.
  3. It's important to make conscious decisions about how we spend our time and prioritize activities that bring us fulfillment, even if it means sacrificing other less meaningful pursuits.

Leaving the Calories In/Calories Out Myth Far Behind

Weight and Healthcare • 259 implied HN points • 30 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Physical health Mental health Wellness
  1. The idea that weight loss is as simple as calories in/calories out can be harmful, especially to fat individuals.
  2. Calculating calorie expenditure is complex and imprecise due to individual factors like genetics, stress, and health conditions.
  3. Semi-starvation as a weight loss technique based on the calories in/calories out model has a low success rate and poses risks to physical and psychological health.

415: The Ibogaine Miracle

Castalia • 159 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Treatment Mental health Substance Abuse
  1. Philip struggles with heroin addiction and feels it's taken away his basic life goals. He’s exhausted from trying to maintain a normal life while battling his addiction.
  2. Ibogaine treatment offers a new hope for addiction recovery, and many patients have seen significant improvement after their treatment. The recovery clinic in Cancun has high success rates.
  3. The documentary highlights the heavy realities of addiction and the transformation possible through treatments like ibogaine. Philip experiences a remarkable change after his treatment, feeling clean and hopeful about the future.

The One Amino Acid That Could Cure COVID

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 219 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID Clinical Trials
  1. An Italian clinical trial published in a respected medical journal provided evidence about the impact of arginine on COVID.
  2. The study's findings were described as incredible, suggesting a potential role for arginine in fighting COVID.
  3. This information was shared by a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and is meant for educational purposes, not medical advice.

Escape Shouldlandia | #255

Boundless by Paul Millerd • 182 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Creativity Self-help Writing Mindfulness Personal Growth
  1. Many people get stuck in a place called Shouldlandia, where they talk about what they should do but don't actually do it.
  2. It's important to pay attention to what you actually do rather than what you think you should be doing.
  3. To escape Shouldlandia, focus on taking bold actions, experimenting, and testing your 'shoulds' in reality.

Much Ado About Nothing: Diet Coke is Fine

reedmolbak • 39 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Health Agencies Food Safety
  1. Diet Coke is considered fine by various governmental and health agencies around the world, with extensive studies showing aspartame to be safe for consumption.
  2. The classifications by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of aspartame as 'possibly carcinogenic' do not directly translate to policy recommendations, and practical guidelines from agencies like JECFA are more relevant.
  3. Drinking Diet Coke in moderation is generally safe, with concerns about its safety largely unfounded based on current scientific evaluations and regulations.

Reader Question - What About Those Jaw Locking Weight Loss Devices

Weight and Healthcare • 159 implied HN points • 25 May 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Body positivity Healthcare Ethics Weight Stigma
  1. Jaw locking weight loss devices are inhumane and unethical, regardless of their effectiveness in achieving long-term weight loss.
  2. Research shows that weight loss surgeries and extreme diets do not lead to sustained weight loss for most people.
  3. Weight stigma in healthcare can lead to harmful interventions and perpetuate inequalities in healthcare access.

Life is good

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 54 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Personal Growth Lifestyle Wellness
  1. Following your passion can lead to a fulfilling career. It's important to pursue what makes you happy, like I did after rugby.
  2. Life has ups and downs, but it's vital to celebrate the good moments. I've had challenges, but right now, I'm really enjoying life.
  3. Health is so important, and getting regular check-ups can save lives. A friend's quick skin check led to a life-saving discovery.

Join the Integration Economy

What's Important? • 35 implied HN points • 19 May 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Community support
  1. Money should flow freely and support positive relationships. When people hoard money instead of using it to create connections, it can lead to disconnection and problems in society.
  2. Having a community focused on personal growth can help individuals become more integrated. This can lead to real change and support as people share resources and knowledge.
  3. To heal the issues in our current economic system, we need new ways of thinking about money and integration. Embracing personal development can improve our lives and the lives of others.

Who is the neuroscientist monetizing sleep?

Cosmos • 19 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Fitness Sleep Podcasts Influencer
  1. Andrew Huberman is a Stanford professor and podcast host who has gained a massive following by simplifying complex health and biology topics, making them more mainstream.
  2. Huberman's content on sleep, cannabis, alcohol, and other health topics has influenced his dedicated audience to adopt various lifestyle changes, like mouth taping, blue-blocker shades, and cold plunges.
  3. His science-based approach to content creation has given him substantial cultural and product influence, showcasing the impact of scientists in the Creator Economy.