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Professor and NYT bestselling author of Lies I Taught in Medical School. Metabolic health, longevity & the things your doctor gets wrong.

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A Harvard-trained Army Ranger described psilocybin to me like this: "Your brain is a snowy mountain. Every thought is a sled track. After 40 years you are riding the same five grooves down the same hill." "Psilocybin is fresh snow." (1/2)

A Harvard-trained Army Ranger described psilocybin to me like this: "Your brain is a snowy mountain. Every thought is a sled track. After 40 years you are riding the same five grooves down the same hill." "Psilocybin is fresh snow." (1/2)

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There are rumors that Elon Musk may be exploring a takeover of the bankrupt Spirit Airlines, with ambitious plans to revolutionize the air travel experience. Imagine the possibilities: Optimus humanoid robot flight attendants, seamless Starlink connectivity, AI-powered travel planning, frictionless payments through X, and door-to-door service with Robotaxi. What do you think? Elon Musk

There are rumors that Elon Musk may be exploring a takeover of the bankrupt Spirit Airlines, with ambitious plans to revolutionize the air travel experience. Imagine the possibilities: Optimus humanoid robot flight attendants, seamless Starlink connectivity, AI-powered travel planning, frictionless payments through X, and door-to-door service with Robotaxi. What do you think? Elon Musk

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I never realized how much stress driving added to my life until I started letting Tesla FSD handle most of it. Now it does over 90% of my driving, and I've never felt more relaxed behind the wheel. My cortisol levels probably appreciate it too. Anyone else noticing the same thing?

I never realized how much stress driving added to my life until I started letting Tesla FSD handle most of it. Now it does over 90% of my driving, and I've never felt more relaxed behind the wheel. My cortisol levels probably appreciate it too. Anyone else noticing the same thing?

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The New Octogenarians 80 year old Rafael Vera decided he'd rather build his body than just waste away playing bingo in a retirement home. He has more muscle than most men at any age. He is part of a new generation of octogenarians reinventing old age. How do you plan to spend your ninth decade of life?

The New Octogenarians 80 year old Rafael Vera decided he'd rather build his body than just waste away playing bingo in a retirement home. He has more muscle than most men at any age. He is part of a new generation of octogenarians reinventing old age. How do you plan to spend your ninth decade of life?

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Astronauts are older than ever. The longevity revolution is happening in real time. Older adults are redefining what's possible. What a time to be alive.

Astronauts are older than ever. The longevity revolution is happening in real time. Older adults are redefining what's possible. What a time to be alive.

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I never thought I would hear this from our government officials. "We're going to ask Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, 'Show us the safety data that show that it's okay for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar,'" the health secretary said.

I never thought I would hear this from our government officials. "We're going to ask Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, 'Show us the safety data that show that it's okay for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar,'" the health secretary said.

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81 year old world champion didn't start sprinting until age 66. It's never too later to follow your passions. Don't let the old man in. What will you be doing in your ninth decade? H/t Dr Kenton Brown

81 year old world champion didn't start sprinting until age 66. It's never too later to follow your passions. Don't let the old man in. What will you be doing in your ninth decade? H/t Dr Kenton Brown

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62 years young. How we view aging is critical. Many of us overestimate the effects that age with have on us, thereby accelerating the aging process. What we expect to happen, often will. h/t Raising Healthy Families

62 years young. How we view aging is critical. Many of us overestimate the effects that age with have on us, thereby accelerating the aging process. What we expect to happen, often will. h/t Raising Healthy Families

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Look at photos of 60 year olds from 1985. Then look at 60 year olds today. It's not even close. Something fundamentally shifted -- and it's not just skincare or fashion. We know more about sleep, metabolic health, strength training, and inflammation than any generation before us. And it's showing- the longevity revolution is happening. So here's my question: Do you feel younger or older than your parents did at the same age? And what do you think made the difference? Tell me in the comments.

Look at photos of 60 year olds from 1985. Then look at 60 year olds today. It's not even close. Something fundamentally shifted -- and it's not just skincare or fashion. We know more about sleep, metabolic health, strength training, and inflammation than any generation before us. And it's showing- the longevity revolution is happening. So here's my question: Do you feel younger or older than your parents did at the same age? And what do you think made the difference? Tell me in the comments.

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CT scan before and after keto diet in the same patient. What differences do you notice? What happened to the visceral fat?

CT scan before and after keto diet in the same patient. What differences do you notice? What happened to the visceral fat?

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76 year old living his dream as a rock star. It's never too late to live your dream. We are in a longevity revolution. What dream will you realize with your additional 25 years?

76 year old living his dream as a rock star. It's never too late to live your dream. We are in a longevity revolution. What dream will you realize with your additional 25 years?

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I might feel nostalgic watching the last Tesla Model X roll off the line—except it's being replaced by the Optimus humanoid robot line, with plans to scale production to a million units per year. They will soon be in our factories, homes and operating rooms changing our world forever. What your thoughts about the coming humanoid revolution?

I might feel nostalgic watching the last Tesla Model X roll off the line—except it's being replaced by the Optimus humanoid robot line, with plans to scale production to a million units per year. They will soon be in our factories, homes and operating rooms changing our world forever. What your thoughts about the coming humanoid revolution?

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103 year old WW2 veteran doing strength training. Weight lifting is the longevity secret that most people overlook. People don't stop weight lifting because they get old. They get old because they stop lifting. H/t James Sneed

103 year old WW2 veteran doing strength training. Weight lifting is the longevity secret that most people overlook. People don't stop weight lifting because they get old. They get old because they stop lifting. H/t James Sneed

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My simple 'breakfast' every day: a plain nitro cold brew that doesn’t break my fast and keeps me going until dinner when I eat my one meal a day with my family. What does your breakfast look like?

My simple 'breakfast' every day: a plain nitro cold brew that doesn’t break my fast and keeps me going until dinner when I eat my one meal a day with my family. What does your breakfast look like?

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We stumbled across these strange pieces of tech out in the desert today. Any guesses what they might be?

We stumbled across these strange pieces of tech out in the desert today. Any guesses what they might be?

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The US now allows whole and 2% milk in schools after being banned for 8 years. Politics aside, why is this new action controversial?

The US now allows whole and 2% milk in schools after being banned for 8 years. Politics aside, why is this new action controversial?

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I'm not a Republican nor a Democrat and this is not a political channel. But I am enjoying the amazing creativity of the LA mayor's race campaign ads. They are off the charts. Is this the future of politcal campaigns? (and Hollywood)?

I'm not a Republican nor a Democrat and this is not a political channel. But I am enjoying the amazing creativity of the LA mayor's race campaign ads. They are off the charts. Is this the future of politcal campaigns? (and Hollywood)?

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Three brothers trying to sing Beatles songs. They finally gave up and sang their own songs which sold over 120 million records. Who are they?

Three brothers trying to sing Beatles songs. They finally gave up and sang their own songs which sold over 120 million records. Who are they?

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A woman dances with pure joy to celebrate her 80th birthday. How will you mark that milestone? Is 80 the new 30? (Anybody recognize her?)

A woman dances with pure joy to celebrate her 80th birthday. How will you mark that milestone? Is 80 the new 30? (Anybody recognize her?)

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71 year old man trying to improvise a dance at an awards show. Anyone recognize him?

71 year old man trying to improvise a dance at an awards show. Anyone recognize him?

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Charming 80 year old woman gives fashion advice in Los Angeles. She first starred in a hit TV show almost 50 years ago. Seeing her makes me feel like the best years of life may be ahead of us all.

Charming 80 year old woman gives fashion advice in Los Angeles. She first starred in a hit TV show almost 50 years ago. Seeing her makes me feel like the best years of life may be ahead of us all.

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He's 91. He's injecting young mitochondria into his body. McCully's verdict: "There is no organ where it has failed." Heart, brain, kidney, lung — every one, repaired. That's not a treatment. That's a clue about aging itself.

He's 91. He's injecting young mitochondria into his body. McCully's verdict: "There is no organ where it has failed." Heart, brain, kidney, lung — every one, repaired. That's not a treatment. That's a clue about aging itself.

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One CBC number may predict 10-year mortality. NHANES, 31,178 adults: severe lymphopenia + high RDW + high CRP → 62% 10-yr mortality in the worst tier. Under 4% in the healthiest. All three already on your CBC.

One CBC number may predict 10-year mortality. NHANES, 31,178 adults: severe lymphopenia + high RDW + high CRP → 62% 10-yr mortality in the worst tier. Under 4% in the healthiest. All three already on your CBC.

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This 80 year old man gets paid big bucks to sing and dance in front of 100,000s of people. What are you doing in your golden years? Does anyone recognize him? Is 80 the new 40?

This 80 year old man gets paid big bucks to sing and dance in front of 100,000s of people. What are you doing in your golden years? Does anyone recognize him? Is 80 the new 40?

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What if aging, ALS, Parkinson's, stroke, and diabetes all share a single upstream cause — and the fix is a transplant the size of a bacterium? Dr. Catherine Baucom and Van Hipp of MitoSense explain how injecting healthy young mitochondria into patients reverses disease without immune rejection, crosses the blood-brain barrier, and may be the most important medical breakthrough you've never heard of.

What if aging, ALS, Parkinson's, stroke, and diabetes all share a single upstream cause — and the fix is a transplant the size of a bacterium? Dr. Catherine Baucom and Van Hipp of MitoSense explain how injecting healthy young mitochondria into patients reverses disease without immune rejection, crosses the blood-brain barrier, and may be the most important medical breakthrough you've never heard of.

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Your doctor says your vitamin D level of 22 is "normal" — but what if that cutoff was based on a statistical error? A peer-reviewed study found the IOM miscalculated the RDA by 15x: it should be ~8,800 IU/day, not 600. And vitamin D isn't even a vitamin — it's a steroid hormone that regulates 200+ genes. Here's what the science actually shows.

Your doctor says your vitamin D level of 22 is "normal" — but what if that cutoff was based on a statistical error? A peer-reviewed study found the IOM miscalculated the RDA by 15x: it should be ~8,800 IU/day, not 600. And vitamin D isn't even a vitamin — it's a steroid hormone that regulates 200+ genes. Here's what the science actually shows.

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Strength training is one of the most underutilized longevity secrets. Why don't we see more seniors in the gym?

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Strength training is one of the most underutilized longevity secrets. Why don't we see more seniors in the gym?

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In 1969, Harvard pathologist Kilmer McCully discovered that elevated homocysteine causes arterial damage and heart disease. He was forced out of Harvard. The Framingham Heart Study confirmed him. Then the AHA buried it. Here is the science.

In 1969, Harvard pathologist Kilmer McCully discovered that elevated homocysteine causes arterial damage and heart disease. He was forced out of Harvard. The Framingham Heart Study confirmed him. Then the AHA buried it. Here is the science.

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Forever Young: new longevity documentary I'm excited to share that I'm featured in this new documentary on the science of aging and longevity alongside several leading experts. It's currently entering limited theatrical release and will be coming to Amazon and Apple TV this summer.

Forever Young: new longevity documentary I'm excited to share that I'm featured in this new documentary on the science of aging and longevity alongside several leading experts. It's currently entering limited theatrical release and will be coming to Amazon and Apple TV this summer.

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Walking videos are everywhere — "walk 10,000 steps and melt belly fat." The conclusion is right: walking does reduce body fat. But the explanation is completely wrong. Your body compensates for ~80% of exercise calories. The real reason walking transforms metabolic health has almost nothing to do with calories burned. Here's the actual science.

Walking videos are everywhere — "walk 10,000 steps and melt belly fat." The conclusion is right: walking does reduce body fat. But the explanation is completely wrong. Your body compensates for ~80% of exercise calories. The real reason walking transforms metabolic health has almost nothing to do with calories burned. Here's the actual science.

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In October 2023, the American Heart Association officially admitted something that changes everything: heart disease, kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes are not three separate conditions. They're one syndrome, driven by the same root cause. They called it CKM syndrome — Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic. And according to JAMA, 90% of US adults already have it.

In October 2023, the American Heart Association officially admitted something that changes everything: heart disease, kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes are not three separate conditions. They're one syndrome, driven by the same root cause. They called it CKM syndrome — Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic. And according to JAMA, 90% of US adults already have it.

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I don't trust the dietary advice from Stacy, the American Diabetes Association's Director of Nutrition & Wellness unless I would like to get diabetes too. No wonder we are beginning the largest diabetes epidemic in recorded history.

I don't trust the dietary advice from Stacy, the American Diabetes Association's Director of Nutrition & Wellness unless I would like to get diabetes too. No wonder we are beginning the largest diabetes epidemic in recorded history.

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'Lies I Taught In Medical School' Download a free sample chapter or pre-order here:

'Lies I Taught In Medical School' Download a free sample chapter or pre-order here:

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103 year old WW2 veteran doing strength training. Weight lifting is the longevity secret that most people overlook. People who don't lift weights are just getting old. h/t Fitness Wins

103 year old WW2 veteran doing strength training. Weight lifting is the longevity secret that most people overlook. People who don't lift weights are just getting old. h/t Fitness Wins

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1 minute of wisdom from the great Dr Robert Lustig that could save your life. It's about cholesterol, heart disease, and sugar.

1 minute of wisdom from the great Dr Robert Lustig that could save your life. It's about cholesterol, heart disease, and sugar.

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I don't trust the dietary advice from Stacy, the Director of Nutrition & Wellness at the American Diabetes Association—especially if the goal is to avoid insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. No wonder we are beginning the largest diabetes epidemic in recorded history. One third of adolescents are now pre diabetic.

I don't trust the dietary advice from Stacy, the Director of Nutrition & Wellness at the American Diabetes Association—especially if the goal is to avoid insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. No wonder we are beginning the largest diabetes epidemic in recorded history. One third of adolescents are now pre diabetic.

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