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Semaglutide Kind of Life

Freddie deBoer • 5659 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medication Weight management Exercise Mental health
  1. The author started taking a medication called Rybelsus due to metabolic problems caused by long-term use of psychiatric medications and physical limitations.
  2. The author's struggles with weight management, loss of control due to inability to lift weights, and the significant cost of medication highlight the challenges they face in trying to maintain their health.
  3. Regular monitoring and support from professionals are essential for the author's well-being, despite concerns about societal judgment around medication use.

Medical Roundup #1

thezvi • 1517 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Exercise Nutrition Healthy aging Medical Research
  1. Saving up medical and health related stories allows for better organization
  2. Vaccination developments include a new malaria vaccine, FDA approved vaccine for chikungunya, and a vaccine for cancer
  3. Challenges in the medical field include lack of funding delays, issues with the FDA, and concerns about the origins of Covid-19
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Ten Takeaways from the Menopause Society Meeting

The Vajenda • 3223 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Menopause Weight Loss Hormone Therapy Exercise
  1. Statins are effective for women in reducing cardiovascular disease risk.
  2. Statin side effects are not as common as believed; most often, it's due to the 'nocebo effect'.
  3. Regular ovarian cancer screening methods like ultrasounds and CA-125 tests are not very effective; focus should be on preventive strategies like oral contraception.

Menopause and Weight: There is No Code to Crack

The Vajenda • 5287 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Menopause Weight management Nutrition Exercise
  1. There is no special code or secret for weight loss during menopause, despite what some predatory sources may claim.
  2. Hormone therapy does not aid in weight loss or boost metabolism during menopause.
  3. Menopause itself is not directly linked to weight gain, but weight changes tend to be influenced by factors like age and lifestyle choices.

Friday Q&A: osteoporosis; Paxlovid; COVID misinformation; & breathing and heart rate

Are You Okay? • 619 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Mental health Exercise Nutrition Medication
  1. Engaging in weight-bearing exercises like yoga can improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, along with a calcium-rich diet and vitamin D supplements.
  2. For older adults, incorporating simple weight-bearing exercises into routines, like wearing a weighted vest while walking, can significantly enhance muscle strength and overall health.
  3. Decisions on medications for osteoporosis should be personalized, considering the effectiveness of lifestyle changes and the potential benefits of prescriptions like Fosamax, which may be complemented by habits like yoga.

Your Holiday Survival Guide: Part 1

Are You Okay? • 738 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Alcohol Food Sleep Exercise Socializing
  1. Have a plan for managing your physical health during the holidays, covering aspects like COVID, alcohol, food, sleep, exercise, and socializing.
  2. Consider your approach to alcohol in social occasions, stressful situations, and when alone, especially during holiday gatherings.
  3. Approach holiday food with mindfulness; don't arrive hungry, set intentions before eating, allow yourself to enjoy without guilt, and practice self-compassion if you over-indulge.

Margaritas at the Mall

Kneeling Bus • 215 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Exercise Internet culture Urban life Evolution Consumer behavior
  1. The concept of exercise is portrayed as peculiar and counterintuitive in modern society, with emphasis on the trend towards optimizing the self.
  2. The digital age has paradoxically renewed focus on physical appearance and maintenance, despite the technological liberation that was once presumed.
  3. There is a critique on contemporary gym culture, illustrating a disconnect between the adapted physical ideals and the practical lifestyle in today's society.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy

The Vajenda • 2476 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Menopause Hormone Therapy Longevity Exercise Nutrition
  1. Menopausal hormone therapy has both benefits and risks, and it's important for individuals to have accurate information to make informed decisions.
  2. Prioritize exercise, a healthy diet, and not smoking for overall health during menopause.
  3. Menopausal hormone therapy involves prescribing estrogen or progesterone to alleviate symptoms, and progestogen is essential for those taking estrogen to protect against uterine issues.

Putting one foot in front of another

Logging the World • 976 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Mental health Exercise Nature Well-being
  1. Taking 10,000 steps daily can benefit physical and mental health by providing fresh air, exercise, and a change of scenery.
  2. Walking at a slower pace allows for a better connection with the surroundings, noticing details like street art and wildlife.
  3. Embarking on longer walks can lead to unique experiences, connections with landscapes, and a sense of personal achievement.

Agency vs. Addiction

Polymathic Being • 68 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Agency Regulation Exercise Relationships
  1. Personal agency is key in resisting external influences and making independent choices.
  2. Addiction can extend beyond traditional vices like drugs and alcohol to include positive behaviors as well.
  3. Past attempts at regulation, like Prohibition and the War on Drugs, have often failed, highlighting the importance of personal agency in combating addiction.

Run

ASK MOLLY • 471 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Running Exercise Health
  1. The post is about running and how it could be worse.
  2. The author's sister loves running and describes it as horrible but with a smile.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only.

Biking to Barcelona

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 845 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Exercise Wearable Technology
  1. Some people are using unique methods to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research, like running marathons or biking across countries.
  2. Exercise is important for managing Parkinson's symptoms and there is a focus on collecting data about how it impacts individuals.
  3. Technology, like wearables and apps, is being used to collect data on Parkinson's symptoms and to assess the effectiveness of different management strategies.

Exercise helps long covid patients in a randomized trial

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 59 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Exercise Long Covid Research Quality of Life Interventions
  1. Exercise has been shown to improve quality of life for long COVID patients in a randomized trial.
  2. Even with varying levels of participation, the exercise program led to positive impacts on mental and physical health in long COVID patients.
  3. This study highlights the importance of consistent exercise as a potential treatment for long COVID symptoms.

Why Are We Getting Fatter? | Part I: Diet Advice, Health Trends & Informational Obesity

Mind & Matter • 157 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Diet Metabolism Nutrition Exercise
  1. The rise in obesity rates continues despite no increase in calorie consumption or decrease in physical activity.
  2. There is a lot of conflicting diet advice and information overload, leading to confusion and misinformation.
  3. Metabolic health can be affected by various factors like body fat, food intake, and specific macronutrient composition of the diet.

Exercise Machines are Not Fraud

Yung’s Substack • 616 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Exercise Equipment Injuries Stability
  1. Exercise machines and free weights each have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between them depends on factors like goals, training stage, and personal preferences.
  2. Machines do not necessarily isolate muscles, but they can provide stability and offer different resistance profiles compared to free weights.
  3. Safety is not a deciding factor between machines and free weights, and injuries in weight training are more commonly related to using free weights.

Health Homework (32) Learn to use the bipolarity of INSPIRATION and OPPOSITION to (Re)Fuel your Motivation

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 58 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Motivation Exercise Books Self-Improvement Mindfulness
  1. Using opposition as a spark for motivation and action is an effective strategy.
  2. Interacting with motivational material like books can provide perspective and insights.
  3. Personal evaluation and comparison of motivational resources can help in determining their utility for individual growth.

Response: How Critical MAS would tackle serious weight loss

Experimental Fat Loss • 106 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Exercise Nutrition Wellness
  1. Critical MAS recommends tackling serious weight loss in two phases, with different strategies for each phase based on weight and goals.
  2. During the 'Serious Phase,' MAS suggests a low-fat whole-food diet, including the Modern Peasant Diet, and protein restriction to aid weight loss.
  3. MAS advises against exercise in the initial phase, gradually incorporating intermittent fasting, and increasing protein intake in the 'Red Zone' for final weight loss.

Stay Younger, Longer: The Astonishing Truth About VO2 Max!

Neuro Athletics • 23 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Longevity Aging Exercise Nutrition
  1. Maintaining a high VO2 Max can help you live longer and healthier by acting as a protective shield against aging. It's important to stay active regardless of age to slow down the decline in VO2 Max.
  2. VO2 Max is a measure of aerobic fitness and the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. A higher VO2 Max indicates better oxygen utilization, crucial for physical activities.
  3. The components that determine VO2 Max include the heart's pumping capacity, lungs' oxygenation efficiency, and muscles' oxygen utilization. Optimizing these systems improves endurance and overall aerobic performance.

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

Are You Okay? • 878 implied HN points • 10 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Nutrition Exercise Well-being
  1. Health is more than just physical metrics like blood pressure; it also encompasses how we feel, think, and behave in our daily lives.
  2. Being healthy involves honesty, asking for help, and building structure and support where needed, rather than quick fixes or fad diets.
  3. Prioritize four key elements for health: Sleep, Talk, Eat, Move, remembering that self-care is about meeting basic needs and nurturing a foundation for overall well-being.

NACC Course Registrations Now Open!

Neuro Athletics • 30 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Coaching Cognition Exercise Nutrition Sleep Recovery
  1. NACC Course offers 6 modules covering topics like neuroanatomy, cognition, exercise and brain health, nutrients, sleep physiology, and recovery.
  2. The program includes a bonus business blueprint to help coaches achieve financial success.
  3. The course is expert-led, evidence-based, and aims to elevate coaches to the highest levels of performance coaching through cutting-edge knowledge and personalized attention.

Walking and talking

The Shift With Sam Baker • 359 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Conversation Exercise
  1. Walking and talking can make conversations more relaxed and easygoing, similar to chatting in a car on a long journey.
  2. Combining walking with talking can help with difficult conversations and make idle chat more rhythmic.
  3. Some people find walking and talking to be intimate yet comfortable, providing a conducive environment for different types of conversations.