Podcast appearances and mentions of Gary Null

Dr. Gary Null plays clips from Jimmy Dore and Chris Hedges on different topics. 

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Vitamin C and D associated with fewer complications in leukemia patients ·         The Effects of the Oyster Mushroom on Glycemic Control 
 ·         Is Diet to Blame for Rising Cancer Rates Among Younger People? ·         Study: Breath-focused practices help alleviate symptoms of ADHD and cognitive decline ·         Anti-aging tricks from dietary supplement seen in mice ·         Low vitamin D tied to dry eye syndromes

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Berry eaters may be at lower risk of diabetes: Meta-analysis ·         Unhealthy diet during pregnancy could be linked to ADHD ·         Brain waves of distressed patients slow to meditative state as violist plays, study finds ·         Common plastics chemical could harm boys' development ·         Is Modern living leading to a ‘hidden epidemic' of neurological disease?  ·         Calcium-rich fermented foods preferred in improving bone and heart health, study says

Dr. Gary Null playsan array of clips on the topic Middle Class

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Study finds greater omega-3 fatty acid intake linked with lower atrial fibrillation risk ·         Placebo effect demonstrates healing power of the mind ·         Di-isononyl phthalate disrupts pregnancy in mice, study finds ·         Consuming highly refined carbohydrates increases risk of depression  ·         CBD carries powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, study shows ·         Rapid aging of the thymus linked to decline in free radical defenses 

HEALTH NEWS   ·                   The anti-depressive effects of the chili pepper ·                   Antioxidants in fruit boosts immunity and protects thymus gland  ·                   30 Minutes of Reading a Day Could Add Years to Your Life ·                   Could time-restricted eating help manage Alzheimer's symptoms? ·                   Modern Processed Diets Are Coding DNA and Gut Bacteria To Pass On Poor Immune Functions To Our Children ·                   Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens and teens

HEALTH NEWS   Preclinical research suggests flavonoid could benefit Alzheimer disease patients Barefoot is Better! Modern Day Shoes Unhealthy Ginkgo may enhance performance, boost brain health for active men Study finds high blood and urinary metal levels among exclusive marijuana users Could body posture during sleep affect how your brain clears waste? Regular energy drink use linked to later drug use among young adults  

HEALTH NEWS   Researchers propose new treatment to prevent kidney stones – HCA in Garcinia Cambogia High-fat diets alter gut bacteria, boosting colorectal cancer risk in mice  Study: How cardio fitness and rigorous exercise counteract cognitive decline The starch risk to teeth Pomegranate improves synaptic function in experimental model of Alzheimer's disease Produce prescription programs yield positive health benefits for participants, study finds

HEALTH NEWS   Real veggies fight real migrain Vitamin C supplements may boost activity levels & reduce colds in young me Mask study suggests N95 Covid masks may expose wearers to dangerous level of toxic compounds linked to seizures and cancer Sun exposure cuts the risk of certain cancers in half Organic diets reduce glyphosate exposure for pregnant people: Study Exposure to inflammatory bowel disease drugs could increase leukemia risk

HEALTH NEWS   Real veggies fight real migrain Vitamin C supplements may boost activity levels & reduce colds in young me Mask study suggests N95 Covid masks may expose wearers to dangerous level of toxic compounds linked to seizures and cancer Sun exposure cuts the risk of certain cancers in half Organic diets reduce glyphosate exposure for pregnant people: Study Exposure to inflammatory bowel disease drugs could increase leukemia risk

Celia Farber is an independent investigative journalist who has been published in Harpers, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Spin and many others. Since 1987, she has covered the HIV and AIDS controversy extensively. Activist Michael Callen called Farber "the best AIDS journalist in the world." Her 2006 article for Harper's magazine detailing the totalitarian corruption of HIV/AIDS research was titled "Out of Control: AIDS And The Corruption of Medical Science." The attacks from the AIDS industry were predictable and fierce. In 2008 she was awarded the Semmelweis Clean Hands Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism.  A new revised edition of her book "Serious Adverse Events: An Uncensored History of AIDS," is being rereleased with a forward by Mark Crispin Miller and endorsed by Bobby Kennedy Jr.  Her website and blog is The Truth Barrier at CeliaFarber.Substack.com 

HEALTH NEWS   Ginger Found to Reduce Premenstrual Pain and Mood Symptoms Sedentary time in children linked with heart damage in young adulthood Mindfulness Therapy Better Than Antidepressants Protein at all 3 meals may help preserve seniors' strength Worrying about climate change is damaging the mental health of young people Your soap and toothpaste could be messing with your microbiome

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Vitamin D supplementation was found to improve more than 1.5 fold survival of cancers of the digestive tract  ·         Soy-rich diet before menopause 'could benefit heart health' ·         Endurance exercises might play role in regulating telomere transcription ·         Grow-your-own households eat more fruit and vegetables and waste less ·         Mammograms Leading to Widespread Overdiagnosis -- Unnecessary Treatment -- In Older Women, NCI Study Reveals ·         Sandalwood scent facilitates wound healing and skin regeneration

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology ·         Melatonin and its derivatives found to enhance long-term object recognition memory ·         Heat therapy boosts mitochondrial function in muscles ·         Too young for arthritis? 15% of global population over age 30 have condition ·         Decreased acetyl-L-carnitine levels associated with depression ·         Floatation Therapy for Specific Health Concerns      Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology  University of California San Diego School of Medicine, August 21, 2023 One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is disruption to the body's circadian rhythm, the internal biological clock that regulates many of our physiological processes. Nearly 80% of people with Alzheimer's experience these issues, including difficulty sleeping and worsening cognitive function at night. However, there are no existing treatments for Alzheimer's that target this aspect of the disease. A new study from researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has shown in mice that it is possible to correct the circadian disruptions seen in Alzheimer's disease with time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting focused on limiting the daily eating window without limiting the amount of food consumed. In the study, published in Cell Metabolism, mice that were fed on a time-restricted schedule showed improvements in memory and reduced accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain. The authors say the findings will likely result in a human clinical trial. “Circadian disruptions in Alzheimer's are the leading cause of nursing home placement,” said Desplats. “Anything we can do to help patients restore their circadian rhythm will make a huge difference in how we manage Alzheimer's in the clinic and how caregivers help patients manage the disease at home.” Compared to control mice who were provided food at all hours, mice fed on the time-restricted schedule had better memory, were less hyperactive at night, followed a more regular sleep schedule and experienced fewer disruptions during sleep. The test mice also performed better on cognitive assessments than control mice, demonstrating that the time-restricted feeding schedule was able to help mitigate the behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers also observed improvements in the mice on a molecular level. In mice fed on a restricted schedule, the researchers found that multiple genes associated with Alzheimer's and neuroinflammation were expressed differently. They also found that the feeding schedule helped reduce the amount of amyloid protein that accumulated in the brain. Amyloid deposits are one of the most well-known features of Alzheimer's disease.     Melatonin and its derivatives found to enhance long-term object recognition memory Sophia University (Japan), August 21, 2023 Multiple studies have demonstrated the memory-enhancing effects of melatonin and its derivatives in animal models. It is also known that the formation of both short- and long-term memories require the phosphorylation of certain memory-related proteins. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying melatonin-induced memory enhancement have remained elusive. Now, medical researchers from Sophia University, Japan, have made important findings that contribute significantly to the elucidation of the underlying mechanisms in a recent article that was published NeuroReport on June 7, 2023. The research team, which included Dr. Masahiro Sano (currently affiliated with Tohoku University) and Dr. Hikaru Iwashita (currently affiliated with Kansai Medical University), examined the effects of three compounds on memory formation; these compounds were melatonin, a hormone secreted by the pineal gland located in the brain; N1-acetyl-5-methoxyquinuramine (AMK), melatonin's biological metabolite; and ramelteon, a drug that binds and activates the melatonin receptor. Initial experiments conducted on male mice clearly showed that the administration of melatonin, ramelteon, or AMK at a dose of 1 mg/kg facilitated the formation of long-term memory. The researchers did not investigate the effects of the three compounds on female mice to avoid any likely data variability resulting from the reproductive cycles occurring in female mammals. Prof. Chiba concludes, "Our findings suggest that melatonin is involved in promoting the formation of long-term object recognition memory by modulating the phosphorylation levels of memory-related proteins such as ERK, CaMKIIs, and CREB in both receptor-mediated and nonreceptor-mediated signaling pathways."   Heat therapy boosts mitochondrial function in muscles Brigham Young University, July 31, 2023 A new study finds that long-term heat therapy may increase mitochondrial function in the muscles. The discovery could lead to new treatments for people with chronic illness or disease.  Mitochondria, the "energy centers" of the cells, are essential for maintaining good health. Exercise has been shown to create new mitochondria and improve function of existing mitochondria. However, some people with chronic illnesses are not able to exercise long enough--previous research suggests close to two hours daily--to reap the benefits. Rodent studies have suggested that heat exposure may also induce the production of more mitochondria. Researchers from Brigham Young University in Utah studied 20 adult volunteers who had not participated in regular exercise in the three months prior to the study. The research team applied two hours of shortwave diathermy--a type of heat therapy generated by electrical pulses--to the thigh muscles of one leg of each person every day. The researchers based the six-day trial of heat on the minimum amount of exercise needed to measure changes in muscle, or about two hours each day. They designed the treatment to mimic the effects of muscle heating that occurs during exercise.  Mitochondrial function increased by an average of 28 percent in the heated legs after the heat treatment. The concentration of several mitochondrial proteins also increased in the heated legs, which suggests that "in addition to improving function, [repeated exposure to heat] increased mitochondrial content in human skeletal muscle," the research team wrote. "Our data provide evidence to support further research into the mechanisms of heat-induced mitochondrial adaptations," the researchers explained. People who are not able to exercise for long periods of time due to their health may benefit from [heat] treatments.   Too young for arthritis? 15% of global population over age 30 have condition Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (US), August 21, 2023 Arthritis is just a problem for the elderly, right? Not so fast. A recent study finds that osteoarthritis affects 15 percent of individuals over the age of 30 worldwide. Contributing factors include obesity, as well as an aging and growing global population. Remarkably, excess weight is responsible for 20 percent of these cases. Moreover, for those over 70, osteoarthritis ranks as the seventh leading cause of years people live with a disability. Experts forecast that by 2050, one billion people will be afflicted by this condition. Women tend to be more susceptible than men. The most commonly impacted areas include the hands, hips, knees, and other joints like the shoulders and elbows. By 2050, estimates predict a 78.6-percent increase in hip pain cases, 75 percent in the knee, 50 percent in the hand, and a staggering 95.1-percent increase in other areas. This research, led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) in Seattle, assessed three decades of osteoarthritis data from over 200 countries. In 1990, the global count was 256 million individuals with osteoarthritis. By 2020, this number skyrocketed to 595 million, marking a 132-percent increase from 1990. The dramatic rise can be attributed to three primary causes: aging, population growth, and the obesity epidemic. The team's findings underscored the mounting influence of obesity over time as its rates have soared. They estimate that effectively addressing obesity could reduce the osteoarthritis burden by one-fifth.   Decreased acetyl-L-carnitine levels associated with depression Stanford University, July 30 2023  An article that appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported a link between low levels of acetyl-L-carnitine and a greater risk of depression. Acting on the findings of animal research conducted by lead author Carla Nasca, PhD, the researchers recruited men and women between the ages of 20 and 70 years who had been admitted to Weill Cornell Medicine or Mount Sinai School of Medicine for treatment of acute depression. Clinical assessments were conducted upon enrollment and blood samples were analyzed for levels of acetyl-L-carnitine. In comparison with levels measured in blood samples provided by 45 demographically matched healthy men and women, acetyl-L-carnitine blood levels in depressed subjects were substantially lower. Acetyl-L-carnitine levels were lowest among depressed patients who had severe symptoms, a history of treatment resistance, or early onset disease. Having a history of childhood abuse was also associated with low acetyl-L-carnitine levels. "We've identified an important new biomarker of major depression disorder,” Dr Rasgon stated. “We didn't test whether supplementing with that substance could actually improve patients' symptoms. What's the appropriate dose, frequency, duration? This is the first step toward developing that knowledge, which will require large-scale, carefully controlled clinical trials."   Floatation Therapy for Specific Health Concerns  Medical University of South Carolina, August 6, 2023 We conducted a search of multiple databases using the following search terms: float, floatation therapy, floatation REST, isolation tank, stress, relaxation response, magnesium sulfate, transdermal magnesium, cortisol, pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, and addiction.  The reviewed studies revealed benefits of floating, specifically regarding participants experiencing muscular pain, depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disorders. Long-term benefits appear variable. Traditionally, isolation tanks are enclosed to inhibit light and sound as much as possible and reduce all incoming stimuli. The float experience minimizes sensory signals including visual, auditory, olfactory, thermal, tactile, and gravitational.  The studies discussed were conducted with the combination of water and Epsom salt. The salt-saturated water in most commercial centers is cleaned with a filtration system that runs between each session, in addition to manual skimming and treatment with ultraviolet light, hydrogen peroxide, and ozone. Generally, a float session lasts for 60 minutes, although it can be shorter or longer. The benefits of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), better known as Epsom salt, are well known. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists it as an essential medication.   A proposed mechanism of action of the aforementioned benefits of floatation therapy lies in the transdermal absorption of MgSO4. Given the selectivity of the stratum corneum layer of the skin and the ionic nature of elemental magnesium, it appears that specific lipophilic carriers are required for MgSO4 to cross the dermal layer into the circulation. Among the benefits the analysis of studies suggest include: Pain:  Kjellgren and colleagues found a significant improvement with floatation therapy in those who experienced the most intense muscle pain (P=0.004), but there was no benefit found in participants who experienced lower levels of pain. There were 37 participants in this study, all of whom had chronic muscular pain of the neck and back regions. Individuals floated 9 times during a 3-week period. Of the 32 participants in this study, 22% became pain-free, 56% had improvement of pain, 19% experienced no increase or decrease of pain, and 3% experienced worsening of pain. Depression and Anxiety:  At the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, Oklahoma, researchers have extensively studied floatation therapy, particularly in the areas of depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). One study involving 50 participants at LIBR examined the anxiolytic and antidepressant effects of floating. Results showed a significant reduction in anxiety among participants, regardless of gender. All changes were significant. Anxiety and stress-related disorders in this study included post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and social anxiety disorder. In addition to reduced anxiety, there was a significant improvement in mood characterized by “serenity, relaxation, happiness, positive affect, overall well-being, energy levels, and feeling refreshed, content and peaceful.” Stress:  Research generally finds floatation therapy to be beneficial for stress reduction. The relaxation response (which is associated with the parasympathetic nervous system) occurs when floating, lowering blood pressure and lowering cortisol levels in some studies.  Sleep:  People have used floatation therapy to aid with sleep. Since magnesium is a common supplement used to aid with sleep, this is a logical area of float research interest. In a study looking at 19 athletes and floating, participants not only had improved athletic performance recovery, but also experienced significant improvements in having “deeper sleep, fewer awakenings during the night, and a sense of renewed energy upon awakening in the morning.”

HEALTH NEWS   Blackcurrants good for the brain  Increasing legumes and reducing red meat is safe for bone health and protein intake Exercise during adolescence linked to lowered risk of death later Study suggests inflammation drives social media use International Tree Nut Council supports study on nut consumption and colorectal cancer  Artificial light from digital devices lessens sleep quality  

Dr. Gary Null discusses his article on Wikipedia. 

HEALTH NEWS   ·         'King' Chaga: The Birch Tree Fungus That Boosts Your Immune System ·         Research finds that molecules in vegetables can help to ease lung infection ·         Adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle associated with lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality ·         Why parental pressures are taking the fun out of children's play ·         CoQ10 and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide may aid chronic fatigue syndrome in women ·         Risk of cancer death after exposure to low-dose ionising radiation underestimated

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Vitamin D intake and vitamin D levels associated with decreased insulin resistance among diabetics ·         Microgreens and mature veggies differ in nutrients, but both might limit weight gain ·         Good cardiorespiratory fitness associated with up to 40% lower risk of 9 cancers ·         Vegan diet proves just as effective against menopause hot flashes as hormone therapy ·         One Herb: ‘Triple Action' Against Skin Cancer, Photo-Aging ·         Study identifies brain areas altered during hypnotic trances

HEALTH NEWS   Long term antioxidant supplementation linked with better memory Mindfulness should be about more than just ‘me' – new study Oak wood extract may boost energy levels, reduce tension: Pilot data Optimism Associated With Lower Risk of Having Stroke Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants Gardening activities reduce lung cancer risk by 50%  

HEALTH NEWS     ·         Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat ·         Acupuncture impacts same biologic pathways in rats that pain drugs target in humans  ·         Cookware chemical linked to causing arthritis ·         Exercising during a hospital stay linked with faster recovery, says new research ·         Menopause associated with more fat around heart, raising risk for heart disease  ·         Could a bodybuilding supplement help stave off dementia? https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1688922755302100992?s=20 https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/fda-drops-ivermectin-bombshell https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/08/no_author/indoctrination-intimidation-intolerance-what-passes-for-education-today/    

HEALTH NEWS   Avocado assists vitamin A absorption: Study Synergy: You need proper amounts of magnesium to effectively utilize vitamin D, according to study Common chemicals may act together to increase cancer risk, study finds  Arginine Reduces Belly Fat Calorie restriction with resveratrol key to kick-starting cell health Eight ways zinc affects the human body

HEALTH NEWS ·         Large study suggests people with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lungs ·         Calcium supplementation reducing the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and related problems ·         Study finds women who consumed sugar sweetened beverage daily had higher risk of developing liver cancer and chronic liver disease  ·         Why bringing back the afternoon nap from Aboriginal culture could help us adapt to extreme heat ·         Carnitine deficiency linked to mild form of autism ·         Research hints at links between babies' microbiome and brain development

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Fermented red clover extract stops menopausal hot flushes and symptoms ·         Resveratrol, quercetin could provide new options for cancer therapy ·         World's largest study shows the more you walk, the lower your risk of death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps ·         Brains of overweight people 'ten years older' than lean counterparts at middle-age ·         Soy protein found to deplete testosterone in men ·         Study shows endometriosis is linked to higher risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorders   Fermented red clover extract stops menopausal hot flushes and symptoms Aarhus University (Denmark), July 24, 2023 The vast majority of women in the menopause are familiar with the status of Red Clover as an herbal medicine that soothes hot flush symptoms and hormonal fluctuations. This holds true, new research shows, if the red clover is taken in a fermented form. Fermented Red Clover extract is demonstrated to decrease significantly both the number and severity of daily hot flushes. The study also found that the extract prevents the normally accelerated menopausal bone loss affecting one in three women over the age of 50 (e.g. results showed treatment blunted bone loss in the spine completely). These findings are very promising as the benefits take place without any of the side effects of traditionally proscribed hormone therapies that increase the risk of cancers and cardiovascular diseases. "It is the fermentation process of the Red Clover extract that makes the difference, as the lactic acid fermentation increases the bioavailability of the bioactive estrogen-like compounds (known as isoflavones or phytoestrogens) that Red Clover has in abundance," explains Max Norman Tandrup Lambert. "The challenge with isoflavones is that they can be difficult to digest as they naturally occur in the plant bound to sugar molecules which prevent absorption. Hence, a large proportion of the isoflavones that are consumed (e.g. as a pill or capsule) can pass through the intestine without entering circulation. This problem is bypassed when the Red Clover extract undergoes a fermentation process. To be technical the process separates the sugar molecules from the isoflavones, thereby increasing bioavailability," explains Max Norman Tandup Lambert. A studyrecruited 130 women with menopause symptoms, of which 60 were selected based on criteria of at least five severe hot flushes per day and blood tests (including FSH, that indicates the "stage" of menopause). "The women were separated into two groups of 30, so 30 drank 150ml Red Clover extract per day for 12 weeks, whilst the other 30 drank a masked placebo product. After 12 weeks we tested again and were speechless about the data. There was a much greater effect than we had hoped for." Says Max Norman Tandrup Lambert.   Resveratrol, quercetin could provide new options for cancer therapy Oregon State University, July 16, 2023 Resveratrol and quercetin, two polyphenols that have been widely studied for their health properties, may soon become the basis of an important new advance in cancer treatment, primarily by improving the efficacy and potential use of an existing chemotherapeutic cancer drug. In laboratory experiments, researchers at Oregon State University have developed a system to increase the bioavailability of these compounds in the body by using "copolymers" that make them water soluble and allow their injection into the blood stream, creating levels that are far higher than could ever be obtained by diet or oral intake. The resveratrol and quercetin then appear to reduce the cardiac toxicity of a very widely used cancer drug, Adriamycin. Although highly effective in the treatment of lymphomas, breast, ovarian and other cancers, Adriamycin can only be used for a limited time in humans because of its cardiotoxicity. The co-administration of these polyphenols might allow much more extensive use of this drug, while at the same time improving its efficacy and demonstrating the polyphenols' own anti-cancer properties, scientists said. Findings on this research have been published in the Journal of Controlled Release, by scientists from the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University and the School of Pharmacy at Pacific University. Both institutions supported the research. "The co-administration of high levels of resveratrol and quercetin, in both in vitro and in vivo studies, shows that it significantly reduces the cardiac toxicity of Adriamycin," Alani said. "And these compounds have a synergistic effect that enhances the efficacy of the cancer drug, by sensitizing the cancer cells to the effects of the drug." It's possible, Alani said, that after further research it could be demonstrated that use of these compounds can completely eliminate the cardiotoxicity of Adriamycin, as they scavenge the toxic free radicals produced by use of this drug. It's also possible, he said, that administration of these natural polyphenols could have value in cancer therapy by themselves, or in combination with a wider range of other chemotherapeutic drugs.   World's largest study shows the more you walk, the lower your risk of death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps Medical University of Lodz (Poland) & Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, August 8, 2023 The number of steps you should walk every day to start seeing benefits to your health is lower than previously thought, according to the largest analysis to investigate this. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that walking at least 3967 steps a day started to reduce the risk of dying from any cause, and 2337 steps a day reduced the risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease). However, the new analysis of 226,889 people from 17 different studies around the world has shown that the more you walk, the greater the health benefits. The risk of dying from any cause or from cardiovascular disease decreases significantly with every 500 to 1000 extra steps you walk. An increase of 1000 steps a day was associated with a 15% reduction in the risk of dying from any cause, and an increase of 500 steps a day was associated with a 7% reduction in dying from cardiovascular disease. The researchers, led by Maciej Banach, Professor of Cardiology at the Medical University of Lodz, Poland, and Adjunct Professor at the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, found that even if people walked as many as 20,000 steps a day, the health benefits continued to increase. They have not found an upper limit yet. "Our study confirms that the more you walk, the better," says Prof. Banach. "We found that this applied to both men and women, irrespective of age, and irrespective of whether you live in a temperate, sub-tropical or sub-polar region of the world, or a region with a mixture of climates. In addition, our analysis indicates that as little as 4,000 steps a day are needed to significantly reduce deaths from any cause, and even fewer to reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease." There is strong evidence that a sedentary lifestyle may contribute to an increase in cardiovascular disease and a shorter life. Studies have shown that insufficient physical activity affects more than a quarter of the world's population. More women than men (32% versus 23%), and people in higher income countries compared to low-income countries (37% versus 16%) do not undertake a sufficient amount of physical activity. The studies analyzed by the researchers followed up participants for a median (average) of seven years. The mean (average) age was 64, and 49% of participants were female. In people aged 60 years or older, the size of the reduction in risk of death was smaller than that seen in people aged younger than 60 years. In the older adults, there was a 42% reduction in risk seen in those who walked between 6,000 and 10,000 steps a day, while there was a 49% reduction in risk in younger adults who walked between 7,000 and 13,000 steps a day.   Brains of overweight people 'ten years older' than lean counterparts at middle-age University of Cambridge, August 4, 2023 From middle-age, the brains of obese individuals display differences in white matter similar to those in lean individuals ten years their senior, according to new research led by the University of Cambridge. White matter is the tissue that connects areas of the brain and allows for information to be communicated between regions.   Our brains naturally shrink with age, but scientists are increasingly recognising that obesity - already linked to conditions such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease - may also affect the onset and progression of brain ageing; however, direct studies to support this link are lacking.   The team studied data from 473 individuals between the ages of 20 and 87, recruited by the Cambridge Centre for Aging and Neuroscience.  The researchers divided the data into two categories based on weight: lean and overweight. They found striking differences in the volume of white matter in the brains of overweight individuals compared with those of their leaner counterparts. Overweight individuals had a widespread reduction in white matter compared to lean people.   They discovered that an overweight person at, say, 50 years old had a comparable white matter volume to a lean person aged 60 years, implying a difference in brain age of 10 years. Strikingly, however, the researchers only observed these differences from middle-age onwards, suggesting that our brains may be particularly vulnerable during this period of ageing.   "As our brains age, they naturally shrink in size, but it isn't clear why people who are overweight have a greater reduction in the amount of white matter," says first author Dr Lisa Ronan from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, "We can only speculate on whether obesity might in some way cause these changes or whether obesity is a consequence of brain changes."       Soy protein found to deplete testosterone in men University of Connecticut, July 27, 2023  The health detriments of soy consumption are reiterated in a new study out of the University of Connecticut that highlights the importance of avoiding soy at all costs. Researchers from the school found that men who consume soy protein rather than whey protein for muscle recovery and growth experience considerable reductions in their testosterone levels, as well as marked increases in levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition (JACN), the randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study looked at how soy supplementation affects testosterone, cortisol and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels in men who engage in resistance exercises and training. They compared these effects to those brought about in men who supplement with whey. For the research, 10 resistance-trained men in their early 20s had their hormones evaluated in conjunction with an assigned supplemental diet. The men were divided into three groups: one receiving whey protein isolate, one receiving soy protein isolate and the last receiving a maltodextrin-based placebo control. The men were not allowed to take any other supplements, and vegetarians, vegans and individuals who were consuming high-protein diets were excluded. For two weeks, the men were told to ingest 20 grams of their assigned supplement every morning at the same time. The participants were then instructed to perform six sets of heavy resistance squats at 10 reps each, exerting 80 percent of their maximum lifting weight. At the end of the 14-day period, the researchers collected hormone profiles from each of the men and made comparisons. They found that, compared to the men who supplemented with whey, those taking soy did not necessarily produce more estrogen. They did, however, experience decreased testosterone levels and elevated cortisol levels, a deadly combination that can leave men at risk of disease and weight gain. Lowered testosterone levels and elevated cortisol levels are also generally attributed to the feminization phenomenon occurring in men that sometimes leads to disorders like nipple discharge, breast enlargement and hot flashes. It can also lead to inhibited thyroid function, bone loss, sleeping disorders, decreased sex function and reproductive problems.     Study shows endometriosis is linked to higher risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorders Yale University, August 7, 2023 Endometriosis is not just a condition that affects the pelvis, but a systemic disease that involves the entire body. Now, the largest epidemiological study to date on the psychiatric factors that can accompany endometriosis has demonstrated that depression, anxiety, and eating disorders are not only a result of the chronic pain endometriosis generates, but also have their own underlying genetic mechanisms. The team published its findings in JAMA Network Open. "The relationship between endometriosis and mental health is more complicated than we expected," says Renato Polimanti, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and the study's principal investigator. "The biological basis is not just chronic pain, and there is much more that we need to understand." Endometriosis is an extremely painful condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus. The disease manifests in a wide array of symptoms including pelvic, abdominal, and low back pain, heavy bleeding, painful sexual intercourse, painful urination and bowel movements, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, nausea, fatigue, and infertility. In this new study, the Yale research team obtained data from the UK Biobank which included more than 8,200 patients with endometriosis and 194,000 healthy controls. First, they investigated if depression, anxiety, and eating disorders were more prevalent in those with endometriosis, accounting for chronic pain, socioeconomic status, age, body mass index, various medications, and co-morbid conditions. They found that having endometriosis significantly increases the odds of having these three psychiatric conditions. through running a genetic correlation analysis, they found a significantly high genetic correlation between endometriosis and each of the three disorders. 

HEALTH NEWS   ·         More antiaging effects for fisetin ·         Breast cancer overdiagnosis common among older women ·         Vegan diet has just 30% of the environmental impact of a high-meat diet, major study finds ·         Antihypertensive and antioxidant activity in black beans ·         Consuming added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones ·         Increased risk of dementia diagnosis, benzodiazepine exposure in seniors with anxiety  

HEALTH NEWS       DHA omega-3 linked to ‘significantly improved periodontal outcomes': Harvard data Caprylic acid is an effective weapon against candida overgrowth and biofilms Study shows synthetic vitamins in 'fortified' breakfast cereals harming children Study reveals how gardens could help dementia care Study suggests cannabis use during pregnancy could cause lifelong cognitive deficits for offspring Study shows changes in brain activity after mindfulness therapy in adolescents https://brownstone.org/articles/the-censors-henchmen/?utm_medium=onesignal&utm_source=push   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuyu7IKg95U      

HEALTH NEWS     Using garlic to combat antimicrobial resistant urinary tract infections Vitamin D and Covid-19  Fragrance at Night Boosts Older Adults' Memory More girls started puberty early during the COVID-19 pandemic How a vegetarian diet could reduce your risk of heart disease Early lead exposure affects gene expression throughout life  

HEALTH NEWS     ·         More on olive oil and Alzheimer disease ·         Eating pecans may prevent obesity and inflammation ·         Study reveals unexpected importance of the thymus in adults ·         Fructose intake driver of obesity, just like in hibernating animals, study finds ·         Conventional apples are drenched with a TOXIC chemical to keep them looking ‘fresh' ·         An orange a day keeps macular degeneration away: 15-year study

HEALTH NEWS   Omega-3 levels linked with lung health maintenance Turmeric Extract Strikes to the Root Cause of Cancer Malignancy Type 2 diabetes: Ultra-processed foods may cancel out benefits of Mediterranean diet  Vasectomy linked with aggressive prostate cancer risk Drinking kombucha may reduce blood sugar levels in people with type-two diabetes The magic number: How many days a week you need to exercise to see real benefit Survival in the New Woke Order Authors Richard Gale and Dr. Gary Null “We have this ability in Lake Wobegon to look reality right in the eye and deny it.” -- Garrison Keillor     Keen observers of history realize that the US and the West have entered a new Dark Age. The light of reason and the capacities for critical thought are rapidly being snuffed out by widespread emotional immaturity.  The erosion of American culture has largely been the result of a decades' long merger of adolescent attitudes and the corporate commodification of human life and values. Mass culture, Hannah Arendt observed, was not culture but personal entertainment, or better stated self-aggrandizement. Our civilizational collapse into intellectual darkness and the catastrophic failure in democracy were presciently predicted by many of our wisest cultural critics such as Lewis Lapham, Morris Berman, and Robert Kaplan two decades ago.  Likewise, earlier works of science fiction such as Fahrenheit 451, The Perfect Day and The Canticle for Leibowitz describe not only the dystopian triumph of a puerile citizenry blindly subservient to the tricks and treats disbursed by an elite corporate and political class, but also the consequences of the intentional disorientation of a distracted human mind. Aldous Huxley perfectly predicted our times in Brave New World. Hungarian-born journalist and author Arthur Koestler (d. 1983) envisioned a future America being populated with human automatons in a replay of the fall of the Roman Empire; at such time the US will have turned into a “soulless, politically corrupt, everybody-for-himself civilization.” Although these modern critics and fiction authors may not have foreseen the exact structures and popular social values society has now transitioned into, such as the worst expressions of critical race theory's inverted racism, institutionalized woke culture, endemic mental disorders, and growing gender dysphoria, they nevertheless accurately observed the trends that have led America to this impasse of moral anarchy.  Critical race theory and the woke movement will never democratize society; rather it will further erode universal ethical norms to a cacophony of subjective emotions and aberrant personal beliefs felt at any given moment. These mythologies about race and gender, which are mistaken for hard truths, now permeate our elementary schools and universities, which are being fashioned into what Morris Berman calls “a gigantic dolt-manufacturing machine.” And the global elite, political legislators and pseudo-intellectuals dominating our educational institutions, willingly or not, declare this feat of social deterioration as a political victory. At the core of our society's collective daze in the marketplace of frivolous pursuits resides a deep existential emptiness. In particular this vacuity of a life enriched by meaning and purpose is being acted out by the younger generations.  In 2022, the national suicide rate again rose to 14.3 suicides per 100,000; two years earlier 5.2 million either planned or attempted to take their lives. The prevalence of gender dysphoria continues to rise significantly and starts at younger ages. Although the percentage of people either professionally or self diagnosed, with gender dysphoria remains very small, it has nevertheless been raised to a level of national priority at the expense of other mentally and physically handicapped persons that make up 27 percent of the population.  This brief reference above noting the consequences of the dark abyss at the center of American culture only highlights a small sliver of the consequences of the intellectual ignorance underlying critical race theory and woke culture. During the past five years, there has been an aggressive encroachment of woke and postmodern race ideologies into every aspect of society: local school boards, college campuses, corporations' human resources, and the halls of federal and state legislative bodies. The leaders of this trend are by no means our culture's best and brightest; rather those are the first to find themselves cancelled or handed their termination papers. Rather it is the activists who shout the loudest who manage to be heard. Those of us who critically recognize social dynamics observe this hysterical phenomenon with credulous amusement. When Tucker Carlson reports about a woman who wouldn't change a baby's diaper unless she received the infant's permission, the sane among us step back and wonder what the hell is going on. Self-righteous university students demand professors abide by their demands and teach only what they want. Those teachers who stand up for educational integrity and the teaching profession's tradition, are ostracized. Students petition college administrators to have dissenting un-woke professors fired.  What is especially notable is how rapidly this raging woke and inverse racist movement has become incorporated into our public and private institutions.  This includes the adolescent tantrums by political parties to censor their opponents, pass laws banning certain kinds of free speech and the gradual erasure of social norms of binding relationships that fueled the founding of the nation. None of this could have happened if the majority of Americans were not asleep. In the twenty-first century we can agree that equality is crucial for harmonizing the historical aberrations such as slavery and the denigration of women and gays that have haunted us through the generations. Everyone should be able to have the opportunity to succeed in reaching their goals. However, despite the new woke and critical race movements' condemnation of meritocracy, its followers demand the same out come.  Of course, once Rome passed a certain threshold after several centuries of decline, its final collapse accelerated quickly.  This is the nature of entropy. Aside from the enormous disparity in wealth between Rome's social classes, a perpetual war economy, widespread political corruption and the decline in literacy, Roman society was also plagued by a mental virus of magical thinking and superstition. In our own time, the level of American illiteracy is astounding. The average American likewise lives in a garbage heap of superstitious hopes for a utopian carnival where a superficial free thought reigns; however, at the same time a future utopia requires a new vocabulary and the banning of words the new woke order finds personally offensive. Following the warnings of social psychologist Leon Festinger in the 1950s, the American populace is being “deindividuated.” Deindividuation is a state whereby individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and their realistic and healthy personal identity in order to become part of a crowd that opposes other crowds. Normal moral restraints are cast aside and replaced by impulsive and deviant behavior. The entire woke narrative now giving way to antisocial behavior is a notable consequence of the deindividuation being approved by government and private industry. Deindividuation reinforces illiteracy and blatant stupidity. For example, when Democrats brought Aimee Arrambide, an executive for an abortion rights organization, before the House Judiciary Committee to give testimony, she claimed men could get pregnant and have abortions. Again we are reminded of Jefferson's words “Illiteracy is the enemy of progress and the ally of tyranny.” Dr. Henry Nasrallah, editor in chief of the journal Current Psychiatry, remarks that we are in a historical moment when “the passage of time ruthlessly increases the entropy of everything in life.”  We not only witness entropy in civilizations and societies, but also in our possessions, dwellings, businesses, and our physical body and mental faculties. Therefore, new energy must be invested in order to slow or reverse entropic processes. Yet without the restraints of a new constructive and restorative vision, entropy runs amok. During the dramatic public shock triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns, social distancing, business and school closures, and financial loss, there was a parade of incessant media porn reminded us repeatedly that death could knock on our door at any moment. The federal government's and medical establishment's gross negligence on multiple fronts during the pandemic gave rise to a rapid degeneration of America's social order. Distress from the loss of normalcy accelerated the nation's collective psychological entropy; this in turn contributed to resurrected racial tensions, hateful biases, toxic relationships, drug addiction and suicide, permissible crime, homelessness, rampant disinformation across mainstream media, the implosion of social norms, a psychological disoriented citizenry and a ruthless cancel culture that is utterly intolerant of others' beliefs. Remarkably, the mobs in the street are little more than bland reflections, a Jungian shadow, of the instability and disorder created by the agents of chaos and entropy who sit in the seats of power. “Just as the individual has a shadow,” wrote Jung, “so does society at large. And just as the individual must come to terms with his shadow so too must society if it is to be healthy and whole.” The rising psychological deindividuation and existential angst infecting our youth over their self-identity, gender, moral alienation and a lack of existential purpose in our technological driven materialistic society has reduced our youth to sentient robots screaming for self-expression.  This is a cause for today's woke groupthink contributing to social and political unrest with its destructive outcomes. Or as Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell warned, the “collective passions” have a penchant to inflame “hatred and rivalry directed towards other groups.” Despite the original values of American liberalism and non-dogmatic healthy skeptical inquiry, today's Left has perverted its own legacy.  The woke have become every bit as intolerant and wrong-headed as the most zealous fundamentalist on the Right. This “exclusivist humanism,” as the prominent cultural philosopher Charles Taylor has termed it, is giving rise to a faux universalism. The new woke order's myopic obeisance increasingly relies on the secular power structure of the ruling elite that in turn legislates on its behalf to marginalize and imprison alternative belief systems that do not embrace a secular universalism. Hence the new radical Left no longer tolerates the diversity of traditional beliefs and worldviews. The entropic descent into irrational hostility, collective emotional hysteria, and what the Russian-American sociologist Pritrim Sorokin called  “cultural schizophrenia,” clings desperately to a grossly materialistic society and a fragile false sense of individuality, an empty void, which is completely divorced from any deeper purpose in life. America is a “society in chains,” an expression stated by Nelson Mandela to describe a citizenry psychologically crippled for making informed decisions and incapable of participating thoughtfully in a democratic process. Consequently, a democratic renaissance, a new energy to reverse entropy, can only proceed following a revitalization of moral and spiritual values that have universal appeal, which respects pluralist ideals both within and beyond national borders. To be worthy of participating in any viable possibility for a democracy in the 21st century, it is necessary to return to becoming John Adams' “moral people.”

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HEALTH NEWS     ·         Consuming Soy Peptide May Reduce Colon Cancer Metastasis ·         New study identifies association between lower levels of vitamin D and inflammation in older adults ·         Meta-analysis finds vegetarian diets effective in lowering cholesterol, glucose and weight ·         Study finds psychiatric diagnosis to be 'scientifically meaningless' ·         Brain imaging shows how children inherit their parents' anxiety ·         Low fiber intake during pregnancy may delay development in infants' brains   https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/07/ed-dowd-drops-bombshell-data-hematological-blood-related/ https://jonathanturley.org/2023/07/27/pew-seventy-percent-of-democrats-and-democratic-leaning-independents-support-speech-limits/ https://yournews.com/2023/07/26/2611030/subclinical-heart-damage-more-prevalent-than-thought-after-moderna-vaccination/ https://open.substack.com/pub/garynull/p/gary-nulls-newsletter-739?r=4ue50&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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HEALTH NEWS   ·         A spoonful of olive oil daily could save the brain from dementia ·         Higher vitamin D levels associated with less severe psoriasis ·         Older women at risk for Alzheimer's disease may benefit from yoga  ·         Losing sense of smell an early warning sign for people carrying Alzheimer's gene ·         Consumption of soluble dietary fiber favors renewal of intestinal epithelial cells, study shows ·         Antidepressant drugs do not improve well-being in children and adolescents

HEALTH NEWS     ·         Bilberry extract may bring tears to your eyes ·         Study finds that a 100-year-old treatment inhibits COVID-19 infection ·         Flaxseed beats probiotics for improved insulin sensitivity & altered microbiota ·         Could probiotics help slow age-related cognitive decline? ·         Non-alcoholic muscadine wine shows promise in improving aging skin ·         Link found between childhood television watching and adulthood metabolic syndrome

HEALTH NEWS     ·         Bilberry extract may bring tears to your eyes ·         Study finds that a 100-year-old treatment inhibits COVID-19 infection ·         Flaxseed beats probiotics for improved insulin sensitivity & altered microbiota ·         Could probiotics help slow age-related cognitive decline? ·         Non-alcoholic muscadine wine shows promise in improving aging skin ·         Link found between childhood television watching and adulthood metabolic syndrome

HEALTH NEWS   ·         More findings for CoQ10 and selenium ·         Trial finds reduction in depressive symptoms following magnesium supplementation ·         False-positive mammogram results linked to spike in anxiety prescriptions ·         Scientists name top five foods rich in prebiotics ·         Newly Discovered Danger of High Fructose Corn Syrup is Alarming ·         These foods can help you live longer and protect the planet

HEALTH NEWS Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for maintaining lung health Vitamin C stops drug addiction with zero withdrawal symptoms Volunteering in late life may protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia Sauerkraut Could Be The Secret To Curing Social Anxiety ‘An exciting finding': Are the brain health benefits of B vitamins dependent on omega-3 levels? Low CoQ10 levels linked with neurodegeneration: Study  

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HEALTH NEWS     ·         Green tea compound shows promise against uterine fibroids ·         Eat right, live longer: could a moderate protein diet be the coveted elixir of youth? ·         Social stress, problem-solving deficits contribute to suicide risk for teen girls, research suggests ·         Are you in ‘the zone'? Scientists can now measure your flow ·         Supplemental antioxidants may reduce exacerbations in cystic fibrosis ·         Exposure to chemicals found in everyday products linked to reduced fertility, study says

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HEALTH NEWS   ·         New study using human fibroid cells supports use of green tea compound as treatment for uterine fibroids ·         TMG supplementation associated with improved testosterone levels, exercise performance ·         Research shows even moderate levels of physical activity can protect against depression among older adults ·         Metal pollution in everything we eat and breathe triggering strokes and heart attacks ·         Muscadine grape seed oil may help reduce obesity ·         Student of Neuroscience Shows How Meditation may Vanquish Mental Disorders

HEALTH NEWS     Eat dark chocolate to beat the midday slump? Cannabinoids remove plaque-forming Alzheimer's proteins from brain cells Hairdressers, beauticians, accountants may be at heightened risk of ovarian cancer, study finds Feeling impulsive or frustrated? Take a nap  Ashwagandha root and leaf extract shows cognitive benefits for people with bipolar disorder Christian Orthodox Fasting as a Traditional Diet Promotes Human Health

HEALTH NEWS     Tangerine tomatoes beat red variety for lycopene bioavailability Dahlia flower extract has anti-diabetic properties, improves insulin 1 function in the brain: Study In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, study shows Higher vitamin C levels associated with lower mortality risk during 16-year period SSRI antidepressants taken for menopausal symptoms may boost bone fracture risk Compound in Parsley Among ‘Most Potent Anti-Cancer Compounds'  

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging ·         Mindfulness meditation could mitigate the adverse effects of fatigue on emotional processing ·         Methylene blue shows promise for improving short-term memory ·         Anti-anxiety medication limits empathetic behavior in rats ·         Lower levels of coenzyme Q10 in blood associated with multiple system atrophy ·         How hot is too hot for the human body? Study offers new insight

Dr. Gary Null plays clips from British Journalist Melanie Phillips and American Academic Camille Paglia.

Health News   ·         Quercetin supports post-exercise muscle recovery ·         Could a cocoa extract prevent Alzheimer's? ·         Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut, finds mouse study ·         Can Chronic Cellphone Use Hinder your Infant's Development? ·         Study suggests resistance training can prevent or delay Alzheimer's disease ·         Alpha-linolenic Acid Is Associated With Lower Multiple Sclerosis Risk

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Taking good care of your teeth may be good for your brain, study suggests ·         Broccoli sprout extract may protect against oral cancer recurrence ·         Fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides linked to increased risk of dementia ·         Study links overuse of antibiotics with severe COVID-19 side effects ·         The potential neuroprotective properties of salidroside from Rhodiola rosea ·         Lack of sleep found to lessen cognitive benefits of physical activity

HEALTH NEWS   ·         Mediterranean diet plus AREDS supplements slows macular degeneration ·         Too much time in front of a screen? Omega-3s may ease computer-related dry eye ·         Living in walkable neighborhoods can boost your social life — and your health ·         Cardiorespiratory fitness levels associated with lower cancer death in men ·         Combination of curcumin and bicalutamide enhanced the growth inhibition of androgen-independent prostate cancer cells ·         Single tick bite can pack double pathogen punch

Dr. Gary Null uses videos on different topics for today's episode. 

HEALTH NEWS   Carotenoids lower lipid oxidation and DNA damage in middle-aged men Grape consumption may offer benefits for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis Exercise + weight loss perfect combo to fight diabetes Study: Meditation & Natural Remedies Lead to 28% Reduction in Medical Costs  Children consuming a Mediterranean Diet are 15% less likely to be overweight Higher levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer's disease