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Sauna Use and Building Resilience to Stress with Dr. Rhonda Patrick

Jan 3, 2016

“- Practical details like temperature and duration of sauna use, the difference between a dry, wet and infrared sauna, sauna timing, as well as other forms of heat stress such as steam showers, hot baths, and hot yoga.”

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The Science of Blueberries for Brain and Vascular Health

Oct 6, 2026

“I am simply choosing not to blend them into my blueberry smoothie when the goal is to maximize polyphenol exposure.".(https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/blueberries)'] A 2023 banana-smoothie study caught Rhonda's attention because the effect was unusually large and the mechanism made biological sense.”

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Up to 75 percent of breast cancers associated with modifiable factors like obesity, smoking, and inactivity | Ruth Patterson

Jul 12, 2019

“In this clip, Dr. Ruth Patterson discusses how healthful choices, such as even modest weight loss, can have beneficial effects that reduce the risk of breast cancer and a variety of other diseases.”

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The Biology of Breast Milk

Aug 25, 2020

Alcohol, in particular, can have negative effects on a breastfed infant, including altered sleep patterns, decreased milk intake, and impaired motor development (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00216-010-3681-0), among others.

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Can Omega-3 Affect Biological Aging? What the Trial Found

Apr 29, 2026

“In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on The Dan Bongino Show, she explains that the amount of EPA and DHA needed to change the Omega-3 Index varies with baseline status, body size, formulation, diet, and adherence.”

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Three Interval Workouts for Improving VO2 Max

Feb 12, 2025

“In this clip from How to Train According to the Experts, Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Brady Holmer compare three interval formats: the Norwegian 4x4, ten one-minute intervals, and Tabata.”

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Are certain types of inflammation beneficial? | Tim Ferriss

Jun 1, 2020

“These transient stressors induce the expression of genes that process inflammatory molecules. In this clip, Tim Ferriss and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss acute versus chronic inflammation and how supplemental antioxidants can negate some of the benefits of exercise.”

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Why 'choosing the stairs' reduces early death (VILPA study) | Dr. Martin Gibala

Sep 28, 2023

“Preliminary findings from a study analyzing UK Biobank data with over 25,000 participants suggest that even 3-4 minutes of VILPA daily could reduce all-cause mortality risk by 25-30%.”

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Cold exposure and fasting to lose weight and improve health: a hypothetical approach | Ray Cronise

Feb 28, 2020

“Dr. Ray Cronise began several self-experiments to lose weight based on the notion that the human body will repair itself in response to stress. He chose to subject himself regularly to brief periods of cold exposure, allowing his body to burn a few additional calories. In this clip, Dr. Ray Cronise shares his personal experiences with cold stress and weight loss.”

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Why Cold Water After Training Can Limit Muscle Adaptation

Aug 1, 2024

“Timing provides a practical compromise. Dr. van Loon favors protecting the first several hours after resistance or endurance training, then placing cold exposure later in the day or on a recovery day when muscle adaptation is the priority.”

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