Physician Models Social Longevity at Sunny Atlanta Brunch
I’m happy to share that I am practicing what I preach. As a family office longevity physician, I’m constantly encouraging people to be social and develop friendships. So this morning, I’m enjoying brunch and some business meetings at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta. It feels good to be out, about, and in the morning sunshine How do you like to be social? 
Walking Trims Fat by Shifting Hormones, Not Burning Calories
Your body compensates for 80% of exercise calories. Walking doesn't work because it burns fat. It works because it changes the hormonal environment that controls fat storage. Walking videos are everywhere right now. Walk 10,000 steps and melt belly fat. And...
New GLP‑3 Drug Reta May Target Fat, Spark Hunger
Like it or not, GLP-1-based weight loss drugs are here to stay. 1/2) What's more, people are experimenting with newer evolutions, like "reta" (retatrutide/GLP-3). As an MD PhD & metabolism scientist, I decided to start my own experiment to help answer...
Identify Daily Energy Drains, Not Push Harder, to Beat Burnout
The first actionable move in burnout is not “How do I push harder?” It is: “What is making this day so expensive to run?” That question changes everything. It stops treating exhaustion like a character flaw and starts treating it like a...
Flavonoid‑Rich Diet Cuts Obesity Risk by Up to 23%
Higher polyphenol intake reduces obesity risk 🍒 This new meta-analysis compiled data from 10 studies and over 100,000 participants to establish the association between polyphenols intake and obesity 📚 Here is what they found ⬇️ 📉 When polyphenolic compounds were pooled,...
WHOOP AI Coach Shares Worthy Amb
Encouraged to see this perspective (articulated as an ambition-and I’d argue a very worthy one) from @WHOOP’s AI coach in response to question… @EmilyBreslow @willahmed https://t.co/YTdRL7pIgh
Celebrate Stillness Over Constant Busyness and Productivity
Being busy and productive is always celebrated 📢 🫠 And I’m bored 🥱 of this … can we change it to celebrating: - things being quiet - not doing much - slowing down - doing nothing - resting
Recovery Needs Vary; One‑size Workout Schedule Increases Injuries
Some runners can handle a big run/workout every 3-4 days, while others need 5-7 days to recover between big effoets. We can’t just assume everyone can do a workout on Wednesday/Saturday each week. IMO this is part of the reason...
Morning Bowel Move Sets Your Body Clock
Aside from morning light, the morning dump is a key anchor for your circadian rhythm.
Pure Intentions Don't Actually Shield You From Loss
I’m a Psychologist. I’ve studied human intention for 17 years. “Pure intentions protect you from loss” is everywhere right now. Here’s what no one is saying about it:
Be Present, Cherish Moments with Those Who Matter
Take a moment. Slow down and really be present. Enjoy where you are, who you’re with, and what this moment is offering you. The time you have with the people who matter most is the part that stays with you.
Reignite Wonder: Healing Burnout and Existential Void
How to grow reenchanted with the world – a salve for the sense of existential meaninglessness and burnout https://t.co/MqPawlj256
Sleep Anxiety Is a Nervous System Protection, Not Discipline
Sleep anxiety is one of the most misunderstood conditions I see as a sleep physician. Most people spend years thinking they have a discipline problem. Nobody tells them their nervous system is running a protection program that was never meant to...
Consistent Workouts Boost Life Beyond the Gym
The whole goal of being IN the gym is to enhance your life OUTSIDE of it. There is no pill, procedure, or prescription that comes close to doing what a consistent, physical practice can.
Shingles Vaccine May Curb Inflammation, Aging, Dementia
From rash to resilience: how herpes zoster vaccination may influence inflammation, aging biology, and dementia risk https://t.co/hA0U1BlLp9
Soluble Fiber Modestly Lowers Weight and Improves Glucose
Effects of isolated soluble fiber supplementation on body weight, glycemia, and insulinemia in adults with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials https://t.co/I18LeZHCIC
Reclaiming Humanity and Peace in a Broken Healthcare System
Finding peace and reclaiming humanity within a broken health care system [PODCAST] http://dlvr.it/TRyT2Q Podcast #Psychiatry
Your Inner Circle Directly Impacts Your Financial Health
I’m a Psychologist. I’ve studied human behavior for 17 years. Here’s what no one is saying about the people around you: THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE ARE AFFECTING YOUR BANK ACCOUNT. Not metaphorically. Biologically. Your nervous system is being regulated or dysregulated by...
Concrete Steps to a Healthier Life From Harvard
Here's a #video on concrete steps you can take to lead a healthy life. Videotaped at Harvard Medical School as part of their Season of Giving Series. It was an honor to share my work. 🙏📽️ https://t.co/mH3WWMsbvI #Health #LifestyleMedicine #pavingwellness...
Stretching Boosts Blood Flow, Enhances Size Without Surgery
Turns out stretching works for more than just muscles 😏. The Wasabi Method is another way to increase size and function by rebuilding blood flow and restoring performance without drugs or surgery. https://t.co/dWRjd03Zm3
Three AI Tools Should Power Every Mammogram—Free, Proven, Ignored
Every mammogram should be supported by 3 different AIs for improved detection of cancer, prevention, and risk of heart disease. At no cost to patients. My new @TheLancet essay reviews the evidence and the lack of implementation https://t.co/AslAZroL73 https://t.co/znfjtV04HB
Postpartum Patience: The Unspoken Struggle of Self‑Compassion
The hardest part about postpartum is having patience with myself. Patience to adjust to the new norm, my new body, my new role, everything. I feel like this isn’t talked about enough
Each Nutrient Impacts Specific Body Functions and Results
Calories = your scale weight�Macros = how you look (shape)�Micros = mood + energy�Electrolytes = performance�Creatine = strength + energy + brain�Hormones = behavior (cravings, sleep, stress)�Hydration = body function�Protein = recovery + muscle�Fiber = fullness + digestion�Consistency = results Follow...
Muscle‑building Carbs: Less than You Think, Context Matters
You need to turn *this many* carbs to maximize muscle growth…the answer is a little nuanced (e.g., Do you train fasted? Do you train high volume? Do you train multiple times in a day?)… But still less carbs than you...
Your Nervous System Warns Against Chasing Emotionally Unavailable People
if your nervous system could speak, it would tell you not to chase after someone who is clearly emotionally unavailable.
Accountability Partner Boosts Focus and Deep Work
Focus is everything. I hired a guy on Fiverr to do this daily: - Say no to distractions - Work on my one goal - Delete my social media - Do 4 hours of deep work I feel so clear-headed and my Fiverr guy says he's...
Time Richness Beats Money for Greater Happiness
What if feeling "time-rich" matters more for happiness than being money-rich? Research suggests that "time affluence" — the feeling of having enough time for meaningful activities — is a stronger predictor of well-being than income. Studies show people who prioritize time...
Self‑Care Amid Empathy Overload Keeps Us Grounded
When I think about how stressful it is to exist as a human with empathy right now, carrying the weight of constant headlines, decisions we didn’t make and stories we can’t unsee, I also think about how I still need...
Five Essential Supplements Everyone Should Consider
I'm obviously a big fan of supplements. But if I had to narrow down my list to just 5 that I think most people should be taking, they'd be: - Omega-3s - Magnesium - Vitamin D - Creatine - A high-quality multivitamin
Calm Parent, Calm Baby: Manage Your Nervous System
If I am ever stressed or anxious, my baby picks up on it. They fuss more, they are harder to settle, and they sleep worse. When I take a few minutes to regulate myself, the difference is noticeable. Babies co-regulate with...
Therapists Need Balanced Training Beyond Rigid Echo Chambers
There are therapists trained to follow strict therapy protocols and they're told that it's the only way to be evidence based in their work - and they still believe it. There are therapists who are trained in almost no direct...
Practice Self‑Kindness When Effort Falls Short
When you do all you can do and it's not enough please remember to give yourself kindness too. Commenting in reply to @cordes_tax and also using it as a RT to increase visibility for others. #LifeHappens to all of us....
Tendon Pain Relief and Why Cardio Beats Leg‑Only Workouts
Great thread on tendon pain and solutions. I suggest everyone follow @hjluks he’s on a roll lately; also see his post on why hard, high rep leg work is not the same as cardio and why you must do cardio...
Exercise Fuels Muscle Growth and Extends Lifespan
Why Exercise is the Secret to Muscle Growth and Longevity | My conversation with Mike Haney https://t.co/AGOPeVwhuu via @YouTube
Anthropic Growth Lead Overcomes Traumatic Brain Injury
Crazy fact: Anthropic's Head of Growth @TheAmolAvasare suffered a traumatic brain injury (from a kick to the head during a Muay Thai sparring session) a few years ago. He shared his story of recovery in my newsletter in 2023: https://t.co/TEWpC1v2v5 https://t.co/AKapbQoOXA
CIOs Face Burnout Amid Cybersecurity, AI, Constant Change
#CIOChat Q1: CIOs today sit at the intersection of cybersecurity risk, AI transformation, and constant business change. What pressures are most contributing to leadership burnout in IT right now? How are you recognizing the early warning signs in yourself or your...
Maturity, Not Age, Determines Kids' Readiness for Strength Training
Every strength coach nerd loves to bring up “the research.” They’ll argue about growth plates… Debate the perfect age to start strength training … But they miss the point. Because they don’t actually work with kids… They’re just looking for clicks and likes. Kids aren’t...
Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk; Sitting and Irregular Sleep Raise It
The Relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, and dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies "Regular physical activity significantly reduced the risk of incident dementia (pooled RR = 0.75... Prolonged sedentary behaviour (8 + hours/day sitting) increased dementia risk (RR = 1.27)... both short (8 hours;...
Use Your Gifts Daily to Soar
I hope this is a good day for you and you feel like you can tackle anything that comes your way. Think about your talents+gifts. When you use them regularly, you can soar. 🦋 #ThursdayMotivation #Friendships #Joy #HealthCoach https://t.co/1uZ5A1YSXl
Enmeshment Drives Estrangement: Boundaries Needed for Freedom
Enmeshment is causing more estrangement than neglect and abuse. Not allowing adult children to have boundaries ,emotionally, intellectually, and in intimate relationships, leaves them feeling like the only way to find freedom is to leave the relationship entirely.
Pollan Explores Psychedelic Consciousness in New Book
Michael Pollan on consciousness, psychedelics, and his new book A World Appears | The Standard https://t.co/sTGvuUhLBw
3D-Printed Scaffold + Vesicles Boost Bone Regeneration
Reprogramming of cells via a 3D printed scaffold and extracellular vesicles substantially enhances bone regeneration https://t.co/w6AyvguUjS https://t.co/R32ULM1Rzt
Boost Your Emotional Intelligence with Simple Intentional Practices
RT @JoeContrera Regardless of your Emotional Intelligence score, you can always improve. And, unlike qualities that can be difficult to change, you can improve your EQ dramatically with a little focus and intention. Here are 3 Things You Can Do To...
Mental Health Deserves Medical Support, Not Stigma
Your brain is an organ, just like your heart. We don't tell people to just think their way out of heart disease. We don't shame someone for taking blood pressure medication. But somehow we've decided that needing medical support for your mental...
AI‑Powered Journaling Bridges the Therapy Gap
AI is changing how we work, how we create, how we communicate. It is also starting to change how we know ourselves. This week on TEQ I explore what happens when AI meets journaling, and why the space between therapy sessions...
Open PhD Positions in AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition
✨ Several open PhD student positions within the new research platform "AI-powered Personalized Nutrition for well-being and disease prevention" (at Vienna, Austria) 🔗https://t.co/gy3B5DTMf8 🌐 #INPST #DHPSP #Nutraceuticals
10 Daily Habits to Dodge Aging, Backed by Science
I’ve spent 8 years studying the biology of aging. 🧬 Here are 10 things I avoid every day ↓
Higher Manganese Levels Linked to Poorer Sleep in US Adults
Manganese and Sleep Outcomes in United States Adults: Results from the 2017–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) https://t.co/TTxn5pAXCe
Guard Your Energy: The True Currency of Life
Energy is the New Currency. Not time or money. Mitochondrial health, nervous system regulation, emotional boundaries… these are the economics of a well-lived life. You can have all the time in the world, but if your energy is fractured, your life will...
Kelly Starrett's
In case you need this. Lord knows I do. Terrible right now. Plantar Fasciitis | Feat. Kelly Starrett | Ep. 77 | MobilityWOD https://t.co/GlcQ0wXBcW via @YouTube