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The false promises of micro hacks in health
19:36 - 26:49 (07:12)
The focus on micro-scale health hacks like consuming antioxidants or lowering cholesterol is not supported by research and can create undue stress about balancing every aspect of our health.
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The perception that consuming more antioxidants and having lower cholesterol is always better is not supported by research.
19:36 - 22:21 (02:45)
Summary
The perception that consuming more antioxidants and having lower cholesterol is always better is not supported by research. Balancing different aspects of our health is important, as neglecting one in favor of another may lead to risks in the long term.
ChapterThe false promises of micro hacks in health
EpisodeThe French Paradox
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This episode challenges the long-standing belief that red wine can offer protection to the cardiovascular system, taking a closer look at the assumptions and investigations that have shaped our understanding of this issue.
22:21 - 23:27 (01:06)
Summary
This episode challenges the long-standing belief that red wine can offer protection to the cardiovascular system, taking a closer look at the assumptions and investigations that have shaped our understanding of this issue.
ChapterThe false promises of micro hacks in health
EpisodeThe French Paradox
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The standardized format for death certificates has a direct cause of death and underlying causes of death.
23:27 - 26:49 (03:21)
Summary
The standardized format for death certificates has a direct cause of death and underlying causes of death. It is based on WHO codes and is filled out by a doctor in hospitals which then eventually flows upward into national death statistics.