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Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

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 Listen to Dr. Mercola’s Weekly Podcast, as the legendary natural health pioneer continues to lead you on your journey towards optimal health. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • The Weight Training and Dementia Prevention Link - AI Podcast

    The Weight Training and Dementia Prevention Link - AI Podcast
    May 24 2025
    Story at-a-glance
    • A study from Brazil's State University of Campinas found twice-weekly weight training for six months preserved brain regions vulnerable to Alzheimer's in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
    • In this research, five of the 22 people in the resistance training group improved enough to no longer meet clinical criteria for cognitive impairment
    • Exercise protects the brain through multiple mechanisms. It stimulates growth factors like BDNF, reduces inflammation, improves cerebral blood flow, and regulates stress hormones that contribute to cognitive decline
    • For optimal longevity benefits, research suggests limiting strength training to 40 to 60 minutes weekly; exceeding 130 to 140 minutes may reverse health gains and even shorten your life
    • Mind-body exercises like yoga and tai chi also benefit brain health. They lower cortisol, reduce anxiety, and improve executive function, attention, and processing speed
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    7 mins
  • The Truth About Fluid Restriction in Heart Failure - AI Podcast

    The Truth About Fluid Restriction in Heart Failure - AI Podcast
    May 24 2025
    Story at-a-glance
    • New data from the largest clinical trial on this topic shows no improvement in symptoms, hospitalizations, or survival with fluid restriction in chronic heart failure patients
    • Patients who drank more than the advised limit of 1,500 ml had no higher risk of death, hospitalization, kidney injury, or emergency interventions
    • Fluid-restricted patients reported much higher thirst distress, which contributes to stress hormone release, reduced treatment compliance, and increased emotional strain
    • Over-restricting both water and salt leads to dangerously low sodium levels, while getting enough potassium helps your kidneys manage hydration and prevent harmful fluid buildup
    • Researchers recommend giving fluid goals based on your symptoms, medications, and how you feel — this allows you more control and fewer restrictions
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    8 mins
  • Why Smokers Face More Surgery Complications - AI Podcast

    Why Smokers Face More Surgery Complications - AI Podcast
    May 24 2025
    Story at-a-glance
    • Smoking before surgery significantly increases complications; current smokers have a 14% higher risk of post-surgical problems like infections and delayed healing
    • Quitting smoking less than six weeks before surgery provides little benefit — patients need at least six weeks for their body to begin recovering from tobacco's damaging effects
    • Young, otherwise healthy smokers are particularly at risk, with the highest smoking rates (26.8%) seen in patients aged 18 to 40 who often underestimate their vulnerability
    • Smoking weakens immune defenses and promotes chronic inflammation by disrupting how immune cells function, creating an environment where infections thrive and healing slows
    • Elective surgeries provide an ideal opportunity for smoking cessation, as the scheduled waiting period allows time for immune function and tissue oxygenation to improve
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    9 mins
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Most informative, Thanks to both of you.
FAUCI is all about money & power over humanity, The children is the part (5-11) any age, the man is a liar and then the Beagles? Sweet Jesus. I almost lost my baby girl at 3 months in my arms she nearly died after her DTP. (December 1989) I later went on to be a Paramedic. FAUCI MUST GO. He's a madman in a suit.

Dr. Fauci must go.

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Amazing person with enormous knowledge. Brilliant podcast. If you care about your health, listen to this immediately.

Amazing

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