Thank you all so much for listening over the past few years! While we bring this podcast to a close, we hope you can stay in touch with us on Instagram and through the Health Hackd Newsletter.We appreciate each and every one of you ❤️ Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterFollow along on Instagram

The latest health news we're covering this week:Using cold-water immersion for workout recoveryAlcoholic drinks reducing brain sizePrenatal mindfulness for infant healthCleaning your air with house plantsA lie about food dessertsSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTSourcesCold water immersion post-workout may be a promising intervention for HIIT recovery.Alcohol consumption found to be linked to a reduction in brain size, when going from one to two drinks a day, based on new study of 36,000 adults.Prenatal mindfulness program shown to improve stress response in infants at 6 months old.House plants can make a significant impact on reducing indoor air pollution.Food Deserts: Another Food LieDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The latest health news we're covering this week:Improving symptoms of MS with the ketogenic dietUsing mindfulness to reduce opioid misusePolluting the air and your airways with cleaning productsEradicating ovarian cancer with a drug factoryThe truth about Kale for skin healthSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTSourcesKetogenic diet may improve symptoms and quality of life for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Mindfulness therapy shown to reduce chronic pain and reduce misuse of opioids for up to nine month, in first large-scale clinical trials.Cleaning products are bad news for indoor air pollution and inflammation of the respiratory system.Bioengineers at Rice University successfully eradicated ovarian and colorectal cancer in mice, in as little as a week, using a "drug factory."The Role of Vitamin C and Skin HealthATTITUDE® is a Canada-based company that develops natural personal care and household products dedicated to promoting healthy living.! Use this link for $10 off your first order!    DisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The latest health news we're covering this week:How Vitamin D may just be the juice you need to take strength and cardio training to the next levelThe health impact of pet ownershipHow having a sibling with a disability improves empathyWhat you see before you dieThe never-ending nutritionally debate between meat and veggies Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTSourcesVitamin D supplementation improved cardiorespiratory fitness and upper limb muscle strength in adult twin study.Long-term pet owners showed the strongest difference in score, declining the slowest among all groups.Dog owners had a 54% decreased risk of developing a disability compared to non-pet owners.Siblings of children with disabilities may have greater cognitive empathyBefore death life may really flash before your eyes. Eating vegetables does not protect against cardiovascular disease, finds large-scale studyTotal meat intake associated with increased life expectancy, based on a cross-sectional analysis of 175 contemporary populations.Vegetarians have 14% lower cancer risk than meat-eaters, study findsDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The latest health news we're covering this week:How chemicals from water bottles leech into your waterSelenium consumption for learning and memoryReversing paralysis with spinal implantsMagic mushrooms for depressionHow physical attractiveness impacts your immune systemSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTSourcesReusable water bottles found to leech hundreds of substances into the water when left for over 24 hours, including endocrine disruptors and insecticides.Selenium consumption may reverse cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in the aging brain. Reversing Paralysis: Three people with completely severed spinal cords regained the ability to walk. Psilocybin treatment for major depression, under carefully controlled conditions, appears to be effective for up to a year for most people.Attractive people have better immune systems, new research revealsDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The latest health news we're covering this week:The risk of broken heart syndromeEating tart cherries for more brain powerIncreasing muscle strength in 3 secondsHow FODMAPs impact symptoms of IBSNYC's new Meatless Friday initiativeSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTSourcesFODMAPs appear to have a greater negative impact on symptoms of IBS compared to gluten, further isolating foods that may worsen IBS.Tart cherries rich in polyphenols show improvements in sustained attention, feelings of alertness, and mental fatigue after 3 months. Broken heart syndrome on the rise.   Low Vitamin B12  health consequences. DisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The latest health news we're covering this week:The key to avoiding pain as you ageUsing vitamin D to prevent autoimmune diseaseThe mortality impact of COVID lockdownsAn update on diabetes stats in the U.S.How meat is being used as the scapegoat for MSSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTSources for all studies and stats referenced can be found here.DisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

This week we're covering:Overcoming BaldnessMark Cuban's PharmacyCBD for COVID?Electroconvulsive Therapy for DepressionThe Conspiracy of Cereal for Heart HealthSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesLab-Grown Hair CellsMark Cuban launches an online pharmacy the seeks to provide affordable, generic drugs.CBDs ability to ward off COVIDElectroconvulsive Therapy shown to be slightly more effective than Ketamine in treating depression.DisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

This week we're covering:A new report on the quality of fish oil supplementsThe impact of light on kids' sleepA better way to implement healthy habitsHow goji berries may be the key to maintaining eye healthAn interesting history of an old Pfizer vaccine (for bovine)Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesNearly 10% of fish oil supplements were found to be rancid in new study by Labdoor.High sensitivity of melatonin suppression response to evening light in preschool-aged childrenThe scientifically-proven way to implement lasting change is not through awareness, but through emotional and environmental nudges (or reminders).Goji Berry Intake Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Pilot TrialPfizer: A History of the Failed Bovine VaccineDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

This week we're covering:Research on mask mandates (and mask effectiveness)How cannabis may impact COVIDHuman-animal hybridsInsect proteinOlive OilSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesFace mask mandates and risk compensation: an analysis of mobility data during the COVID-19 pandemic in BangladeshExperimental investigation of indoor aerosol dispersion and accumulation in the context of COVID-19: Effects of masks and ventilationCannabis compound cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) show ability to prevent Covid-19 from penetrating healthy human cells.Insect protein powder may be a viable source of protein for human consumption, delivering on all nine essential amino acids.Heart of a PigOlive oil can cut risk of disease, help you live longer, study saysDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

This week we're covering:Some recent changes to GMO labelingMore research on how omega-3 supplementation impacts heart healthA big announcement on boosters for kiddosThe power of breastmilkThe dark side of virtual learning for kidsSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesUSDA has done away with the term GMO (genetically modified organisms) and will instead require it be labeled as "bioengineered."Exclusively breastfed girls had higher IQ and social intelligence compared to bottle-fed girls.Omega-3 supplementation shows positive effect on reducing  the incidence of adverse cardiovascular events, cardiovascular death, and myocardial infarction. FDA authorizes Pfizer booster shots for ages 12 to 15, with a decision soon-to-be-made on authorization of ages 5 to 11.The average annual deaths from COVID for kids 0-17 fall short in comparison to other causes of death, including flu and pneumonia, heart disease, drowning, firearms, and motor vehicles.Children are falling behind in math and reading, according to research conducted by NWEA.Adolescent mental health issues have dramatically increased, so much so that the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a "national state of emergency in children's mental health".As a result, suicide rates among adolescent boys and girls have risen noticeably since the start of the pandemic (along with suicide attempts, which rose by 51% in 12-17 year-old girls since 2019).DisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

We're back!! And we're kicking off the year with a new format, where we'll be covering the week's most important health headlines. This week we'll share:A quick recap of the major health headlines in 2021An update on Omicron and the vaccineDepression and social media useA vaccine to stop aging5 reasons to stop with the juice cleansesSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesAging vaccine in the works by Japanese scientists, through the targeting of senescent cells.Social media use increases the risk of depression, even in adults, though additional factors are likely at play.Juicing or detoxification diets tend to work because they lead to extremely low caloric intake for short periods of time, however tend to lead to weight gain once a normal diet is resumed.Myocarditis research on COVID vaccines has been updated to stratify men and women, showing a higher risk of myocarditis for men under 40 receiving a second dose of the Moderna vaccine. DisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

We're taking a few weeks off from the podcast while Andy adjusts to parenthood and Aaron has some holiday travel. We'll be back at the start of the new year!In the meantime, we'll continue putting out the latest research each week in the Health Hackd  newsletter. Subscribe below! Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

In a time where we have more luxuries than ever before, with food delivered by the touch of a button, millions of products available for overnight delivery, and vending machines where you can buy a car, we have access to more now than ever before. On paper, we should be thriving, yet our happiness seems to be at an all-time low. This week, Aaron is joined by his wife, Mariah, a creative marketer, who breaks down some of the tactics used by companies to get consumers to buy more. We discuss why physical things often leave us unfulfilled, and some practical takeaways on how to have a healthy relationship with our stuff, while living in a consumeristic society.Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesMariah Krafft - InstagramMariah Krafft - WebsitePodcast Episode - Stop Dieting Over the HolidaysAverage U.S. Consumer DebtHedonic Treadmill Graph30 Day Minimalist ChallengeBook - The Year of LessDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

If you take a trip to the grocery store, you'll find that the most popular foods are the ones that come in a package (chips, cookies, cereals, etc.). With the wide use of industrially processed seed oils, these foods are very high in Omega-6s and essentially depleted of Omega-3s.  This shift from whole foods to processed foods has created a sharp increase in chronic illness over the years. In today's episode, we talk about how Omega-3s are crucial for:Cognitive functioningMental health Heart healthEarly childhood developmentSubscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesHow highly processed foods harm memory in the aging brainOmega-3 fatty acids' supplementation in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic reviewDietary fish oil decreases C-reactive protein, interleukin-6Supplementation with oil rich in EPA improves global cognitive function in healthy, young adultsComparison of therapeutic effects of omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and fluoxetine, separately and in combination, in major depressive disorderShort-term supplementation of acute long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may alter depression status and decrease symptomology among young adults with depression: A preliminary randomized and placebo controlled trialA meta-analytic review of double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of antidepressant efficacy of omega-3 fatty acidsrandomized controlled trialModerate consumption of fatty fish reduces diastolic blood pressure in overweight and obese European young adults during energy restrictionNIH: Omega-3 Fatty AcidsNordic Naturals Ultimate Omega SupplementDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

Upon entering your local gym, you are likely welcomed by an overly-enthusiastic employee along with a fridge full of energy drinks, promising to take your workout to the next level. But one pre-workout drink that doesn't get enough attention is beet juice (a.k.a beetroot juice). Yep, the nectar from that root vegetable that no one really enjoys. Some people refer to it as "nature's Viagra" due to the way it increases blood flow. Whether you're looking to increase performance in the gym or in the bedroom, beet juice may be the solution.In today's episode, we share some of the research behind this underrepresented juice as a pre-workout drink as well as our experience in using it to fuel a CrossFit workout. It turns out, Dwight Schrute may have been onto something at Schrute Farms.  Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesAcute and chronic effects of dietary nitrate supplementation on blood pressure and the physiological responses to moderate-intensity and incremental exerciseDietary nitrate supplementation reduces the O2 cost of walking and running: a placebo-controlled studyBeetroot Juice Supplementation Improves High-Intensity Intermittent Type Exercise Performance in Trained Soccer PlayersThe Effect of Nitrate Supplementation on Exercise Tolerance and Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThe Effect of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Endurance Exercise Performance in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisEffects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on Weightlifting Exercise Performance in Healthy Adults: A Systematic ReviewDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

Mental health has been getting a lot of well-deserved attention in recent years, but the philosophy on how best to improve mental and emotional wellness varies by practice. In this episode, we talk about an integrative approach to mental health with Dr. Nicole Cain, who has her degree in clinical psychology and is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in Arizona. She has been interviewed as a mental health expert in Forbes, consulted for major companies like Orb Health, designed the integrative mental health curriculum for Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM), and has been a national speaker for several leading behavioral health organizations.She takes a multidisciplinary approach to mental health that is medical, psychological, and holistic. She aims to get to the root of symptoms to pursue real healing. This integrative approach to mental and emotional wellness has helped so many people get their life back.We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!Check out her website at drnicolecain.comListen to her podcast Get Your Life Back!Follow her on Instagram @drnicolecainDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

In the race to end the pandemic, pharmaceutical companies have been working on therapeutics to reduce the risk of hospitalizations and death from COVID-19. One of those companies, Merck, just recently announced an oral antiviral drug that supposedly reduces the risk of hospitalization and death by approximately 50% compared to placebo patients.While Merk pursues Emergency Use Authorization for their drug, Molnupiravir, we provide a breakdown of the history of this drug, how it came to be, and where the research stands on this so-called "miracle drug". Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesHistory of MolnupiravirMerck Announces Supply Agreement with U.S. Government for MolnupiravirMerck and Ridgeback’s Investigational Oral Antiviral Molnupiravir Reduced the Risk of Hospitalization or Death by Approximately 50 Percent Compared to PlaceboEfficacy and Safety of Molnupiravir (MK-4482) in Non-Hospitalized Adult Participants With COVID-19β-D-N4-hydroxycytidine Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Through Lethal Mutagenesis But Is Also Mutagenic To Mammalian CellsFluvoxamine, Ivermectin, Vitamin D, and L-arginineMerck’s Covid Pill Could Pose Serious Risks, Scientists WarnDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

The topics of nutrition and mental health independently get a lot of attention, but rarely do we hear about how those two are linked. We don't often talk about the food we eat impacts our mental health, despite the strong connection between the two.In today's episode, we dive into the world of Nutritional Psychiatry by looking at how diet directly impacts the brain. Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesInsulin resistance doubles risk of major depressive disorderBidirectional Association Between Depression and Metabolic SyndromeSerotonin and Food CravingsDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

When it comes to burning fat, most people depend primarily on a low-carb/ketogenic diet. And while diet certainly serves an important role in metabolic flexibility, one major factor in our ability to burn fat vs. carbs is exercise. Exercise plays a big part in how metabolically flexible we are. And although it may seem that the more we exercise, the more fat we'll burn, it's not that simple. In fact, exercise can also make us metabolically INflexible! In other words, too much exercise can actually cause harm. We dive into all of that with our special guest, Ryan Baxter.  Ryan is a Health Coach from New Hampshire who is certified through the Primal Health Coach Institute.  We found Ryan through an online health community called The Healthy Rebellion, where Ryan is a moderator and insightful contributor (along with the founder of The Healthy Rebellion, and previous guest, Robb Wolf).Ryan also has a fantastic blog and newsletter that digs into nutrition and fitness topics that don't often get covered elsewhere. Do yourself a favor and go check him out (links below)!Follow Ryan on Instagram @ryanjasonbaxter Read his blog at rjbhealth.coachSubscribe to his newsletter hereFor More Health Hackd:Subscribe to the Health Hackd NewsletterRate the show on Apple PodcastFollow along on InstagramTry the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNTResourcesRyan's Blog Post: How Exercise Influences Your Ability To Burn Fat And CarbsDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.