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Friday Q&A: BMI as bible; osteoporosis; posture & aging; & atrial fibrillation

Are You Okay? • 319 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Well-being Medication
  1. BMI is not always an accurate reflection of health, and other factors like fitness level, nutrition, and overall habits should be considered.
  2. For bone health, activities like yoga can be beneficial in improving bone mineral density, potentially even more so than traditional interventions like medication.
  3. Doctors and patients should focus on a holistic approach to health that considers genetic, hormonal, behavioral, nutritional, and psychological factors, rather than just relying on numbers like BMI.

One Year Anniversary Post!

Weight and Healthcare • 659 implied HN points • 25 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Healthcare Nutrition Fitness
  1. The author is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their newsletter, Weight and Healthcare, expressing gratitude to their readers.
  2. The author is seeking feedback for the future content of the newsletter, welcoming suggestions on post types and ways to enhance subscriber experience.
  3. The author credits Virginia Sole-Smith and her newsletter, Burnt Toast, for inspiring the creation of their own newsletter and providing essential support and advice.

How Bryson DeChambeau Became YouTube's Favorite Golfer

Huddle Up • 20 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🎾 Sports Golf Athletes Sports Media Fan engagement Fitness
  1. Bryson DeChambeau has become really popular on YouTube for his entertaining golfing challenges and interactions with fans. This fun approach has helped him connect with a wider audience.
  2. He did a 'hole-in-one challenge' that drew a lot of attention and excitement from golf fans online. People love watching these fun and creative challenges.
  3. DeChambeau's efforts to engage with fans during the offseason show how modern golfers are using social media to stay in the spotlight and maintain their popularity.
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Friday Funnies: The Homestretch

Who is Robert Malone • 37 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Lifestyle Mindfulness Fitness Mental health
  1. Eating mindfully and paying attention to food choices can lead to better health and energy levels. This is a habit that can become a natural part of life once established.
  2. Caloric restriction and routines around meals help maintain a healthy weight, similar to how pet owners manage their animals' diets. Just like pets, people can also benefit from controlled eating.
  3. The food we choose has a significant impact on our health. Learning to treat food as medicine can improve overall well-being and longevity.

Weight Watchers - Up To Their Old Tricks

Weight and Healthcare • 559 implied HN points • 12 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Body Image Fitness Health Research
  1. Weight Watchers rebranded and uses language around health and wellness to try to improve their image, but their profit model still relies on weight cycling and short-term weight loss.
  2. Weight Watchers employs deceptive marketing tactics, showcasing weight loss results without providing clear disclaimers on realistic outcomes and promoting weight loss over health.
  3. Despite Weight Watchers' attempts to appear health-focused, their core model is profit-driven, leading to cycles of weight loss and regain for customers, benefiting the company financially while potentially harming individuals.

Does this Study Really Say You Can't Be Fat and Fit?

Weight and Healthcare • 459 implied HN points • 17 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Medical Research Weight Stigma Body positivity
  1. The study did not conclusively show that you can't be fat and fit, despite initial media headlines suggesting so
  2. Exercise provided health benefits for people of all sizes, indicating that activity can be beneficial regardless of body size
  3. The study's recommendation for weight loss as a primary health policy target lacked strong evidence and overlooked the impacts of weight stigma and weight cycling

Guess who’s running a marathon?

Running Probably • 139 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Running Marathon Training Fitness Injury
  1. The author's coach focuses on speed workouts during the offseason, emphasizing long tempos and shorter threshold work for marathon training without big volume.
  2. Focusing on speed in running can be enjoyable as it leads to improved fitness and faster pace if done properly.
  3. Despite a negative experience in the past, the author's perspective on running a marathon has changed, showing that people's views and goals can evolve over time.

Center of the Community

Splattern • 119 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Community Health Fitness Public Services
  1. Community centers offer valuable activities and services, like affordable gym access and wellness options. It's great to see how they promote health and fitness in a fun way.
  2. Trying new workouts, like the Stair Master, can be a refreshing experience. It allows you to focus on personal progress without comparisons to others.
  3. Engaging in unique activities, such as rock climbing, helps build confidence and reduces the pressure of performance. It's okay to fail and learn without judgment.

Beloved liar, cheater, coward, and quitter Latoya Snell BAILS from ANOTHER race, collects ANOTHER sham medal, and belches out MORE nonsense from Scamtown

Beck of the Pack • 117 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Running Social Issues Criticism Fitness Satire
  1. Latoya Snell is criticized for bailing from races and collecting medals under false pretenses
  2. The running industry is portrayed in a negative light regarding ethics and integrity
  3. The author expresses frustration with the lack of accountability in the running community

Charlevoix, Chicago, Hell Creek, Kilimanjaro, Portland, Yerevan + the U.S. Virgin Islands

The Half Marathoner • 117 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Running Fitness
  1. Race recommendations include Charlevoix, Chicago, Hell Creek, Kilimanjaro, Portland, Yerevan, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  2. The post discusses Miami's overnight run club, stretching tips, and a conversation between John Grisham and Candice Millard.
  3. The writer experienced rain and warmer temperatures, putting a pause on their running due to ongoing heel pain.

"More work isn't the answer," advises Women's Running, this time using an "influencer" who shares a name with a leading asswipe manufacturer

Beck of the Pack • 98 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Running Influencers Fitness Media Gender
  1. Women's Running suggests that more work may not be the solution for improving running performance
  2. The article criticizes the influence of 'influencers' in the fitness industry
  3. It questions the credibility of articles that promote shortcuts or 'hacks' in athletic training

2023 Year In Review

Austin's Analects • 119 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Self-care Mental health Nutrition Lifestyle
  1. Setting experiences to live out rather than traditional goals can offer a unique perspective and focus for the year.
  2. Reflecting on milestones achieved throughout the year can provide a sense of accomplishment and progress.
  3. Lessons learned, like the importance of unpredictability in life, paying for expertise, and staying committed to goals, can guide personal growth.

Friday Q&A: Diet Coke; Stomach Woes; Strength Training for Beginners; & Finding the Right Doctor for Menopause

Are You Okay? • 219 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Fitness Supplements Metabolism
  1. Consuming Diet Coke daily doesn't completely negate healthy eating habits, but it's worth considering the potential downsides such as caffeine content and artificial sweeteners.
  2. Individual responses to gas, bloating, and irregular bowel movements can vary, and there isn't one-size-fits-all advice for using probiotics to address these issues.
  3. Health is about balancing risks and rewards, and making choices that work best for your body and well-being, whether it's enjoying certain habits or deciding to make changes for better health.

5 Charts Explain How the Pandemic Changed Our Mobility

The New Urban Order • 139 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Urban living Physical health Mental health Public Health
  1. Walking trips in the U.S. have significantly decreased post-pandemic, with every metro and state experiencing a decline, pointing to a potential long-term shift in mobility habits.
  2. Remote work and delivery services have reduced the need for short walking trips for activities like shopping, affecting public transit use and contributing to an increase in vehicle miles traveled.
  3. Despite some positive changes like an increase in bicycle usage, cities should focus on making walking more appealing and preserving biking gains to address the evolving mobility landscape.

The Breath of Performance

Neuro Athletics • 10 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Performance Breathwork Nutrition Mental health Fitness
  1. Respiratory rate is an important measure of how stressed or ready someone is. Watching this number can help you understand your body's condition in real-time.
  2. Research shows that breathing more than 14-16 times a minute can mean you're more likely to feel stressed. Just one extra breath can increase stress risk by 25%.
  3. High performers can use respiratory tracking to prevent burnout and improve recovery. Paying attention to your breath might give you an edge in performing better.

The Trouble with Promoting “Joyful” or “Enjoyable” Movement

Weight and Healthcare • 758 implied HN points • 05 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Body positivity Mental health Self-care Well-being
  1. Engaging in joyful or enjoyable movement is not a requirement for practicing weight-neutral health.
  2. Movement can provide health benefits to people of all sizes, regardless of whether it's joyful or enjoyable.
  3. It's important for individuals to approach their relationship with movement on their own terms, whether they seek joy in it or engage for health benefits.

Striving for personal bests

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Self-Improvement Well-being Personal Growth
  1. Birthdays provide a chance to reflect on personal growth and look forward to future goals. They hold a magical quality regardless of age.
  2. Setting personal challenges, like running a half-marathon, can bring a new level of excitement and fulfillment. It's about pushing oneself to achieve meaningful goals.
  3. Striving for personal bests offers a fair comparison against one's past self and introduces purposeful randomness by embracing new challenges. It's a journey of self-improvement and fulfillment.

Transcript: Wellness Expert Michael Easter Answers My Questions About Health

Are You Okay? • 159 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Habits Fitness Nutrition Behavior Change
  1. In a comfortable world, avoiding discomfort for health can lead to unhealthy habits like overeating and lack of movement.
  2. Technology has enabled us to fulfill our cravings easily, leading to challenges in recognizing when we have 'enough'.
  3. Understanding the 'why' behind bad habits is essential for changing them; replacing bad habits with good ones without addressing the root cause is like hitting the gas with your foot still on the brake.

Man Versus Machine

Running Probably • 99 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Training Running Fitness
  1. Running on a treadmill can be a valuable training tool, even for dedicated outdoor runners.
  2. Training with a treadmill can help increase fitness and performance levels.
  3. It's essential to balance pushing boundaries for mental toughness with avoiding unnecessary risks during running training.

Welcome to Canada

Splattern • 79 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Adventure Running Culture Geography Fitness
  1. The journey to Canada started with a challenging run, showcasing the importance of preparation and recovery routines in overcoming physical pain.
  2. Listening to inspiring stories, like that of David Goggins, can provide motivation, but it's also essential to find a balance between pushing limits and respecting one's body.
  3. After facing pain during the run, the decision was made to switch to public transport to ensure a healthy arrival in Vancouver, emphasizing the value of adapting plans to maintain well-being.

Tips on Staying Active as a Busy Engineering Leader

The Healthy Engineering Leader • 59 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Nutrition Leadership Productivity
  1. It's important to stay active, especially if you have a busy job that requires a lot of sitting. Breaking up long periods of sitting can really boost your physical and mental health.
  2. Finding small moments to move during the day can make a big difference. Even a quick walk or stretching can improve your mood and energy levels.
  3. Using tools like standing desks or planning your workouts can help you stay on track. Plus, turning meetings into walking meetings is a fun way to stay active while working.

Run, ask A/B instead of yes/no, anti-habits, divine hour reframe, agency map

Play Permissionless • 79 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Mental health Self-care Sleep Personal Development
  1. Consider making decisions based on A/B options instead of strict yes/no, as it can lead to more consistent outcomes.
  2. Focus on identifying and addressing anti-habits rather than just forming habits.
  3. Embrace the concept of reframing to shift perspective, such as viewing waking up at 3 am as an opportunity for insight, and recognize the importance of networks in personal growth.