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Aliquot #35: Sauna use mimics the physiological effects of exercise

Jul 26, 2021

“As a result, sauna use is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The mechanisms that drive these effects are likely due to increased heat shock proteins and metabolic and hormonal changes that accompany exercise and sauna use.”

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Duration: 21m 57s
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Aliquot #37: Lifestyle interventions for depression and anxiety, part 2 (adding to aliquot #8)

Aug 9, 2021

“Online resources that combine healthful practices and feedback may be beneficial for some people with depression but tapping into the benefits of less modern practices may be beneficial, too. Ancient practices, such as heat exposure, long-distance running, and fasting may promote mental well-being.”

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Duration: 44m 49s
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Aliquot #4: Exercise, Inflammation and Depression

Sep 20, 2020

“Acute activation of the immune system (from exercise or sauna use for example) can temporarily reduce inflammation and the depression that can come with it. The segments brought to you by this episode of The Aliquot feature professor of psychiatry Dr. Charles Raison.”

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Duration: 6m 38s
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Aliquot #41: Q&A and Interview Mashup: Blood Tests, Biomarkers, and Lab Work

Oct 19, 2021

“This episode of the Aliquot features FoundMyFitness guests with expertise in fields including lipid metabolism, Alzheimer's disease, and micronutrient biochemistry sharing their recommendations regarding blood tests that a person should consider adding to their yearly checkup.”

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Duration: 37m 52s
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Aliquot #43: Protein consumption: Finding the Balance

Nov 1, 2021

“Whereas fasting turns off multiple pathways associated with aging, such as mTOR, IGF-1, growth hormone, and others, eating for optimal fitness activates these important processes. This Aliquot features Drs. Guido Kroemer, Dominic D'Agostino, Valter Longo, Peter Attia, and Rhonda Patrick.”

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Duration: 31m 34s
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Aliquot #46: Mindfulness to prevent overeating

Dec 15, 2021

“Mindfulness has emerged as a powerful strategy for breaking harmful habits like overeating because it helps people be more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations as they eat. In this Aliquot, Dr. Ashley Mason and Dr. Darya Rose describe how mindfulness can help prevent overeating.”

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Duration: 12m 3s
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Aliquot #48: Beating Insomnia To Sleep at Night

Dec 28, 2021

“In this Aliquot, clinical psychologist Dr. Ashley Mason and sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker describe some of the behaviors that can make getting a good night's sleep difficult – and how cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation can provide help.”

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Duration: 33m 37s
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Aliquot #49: New Year's Resolutions: Living healthier and longer, Part I

Jan 18, 2022

“The arrival of a new year is a great opportunity to make health-focused resolutions – promises to ourselves that we're going to live better, healthier, and (hopefully) longer. We all age at different rates, however, so our chronological age – the number of years we've lived – often differs from our biological age.”

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Duration: 11m 54s
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Aliquot #51: What's the correct omega-3 dosage for maximum benefits?

Feb 5, 2022

“Since then, the body of research enumerating the profound anti-inflammatory and generalized health-promoting qualities of omega-3s continues to grow; however, some studies fail to show any effects from omega-3 supplementation.”

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Duration: 50m 22s
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Aliquot #53: Intestinal permeability

Mar 22, 2022

“A healthy intestinal barrier limits the transport of pathogens and endotoxins from the gut to the bloodstream; however, increased gut permeability (known as "leaky gut") raises endotoxin levels, leading to metabolic endotoxemia.”

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Duration: 50m 45s
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