For the first time now in almost two months our list of interesting reads for the week won’t open with a litany of COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 links and articles; human science and lifestyle research as continued otherwise over the past months despite all the distraction…
Critically related to current events, the global fat pandemic continues, and is probably worse than reported.
Speaking of excess body fat, it appears to contribute to your memory decline.
CNN appears shocked that “sugary drinks” are linked to CVD (wait – there’s no saturated fats!); here’s the study that caught their eye.
And speaking of “sugar” issues in the diet, a long time med for T2DM – metformin – is back in the news (looking at autophagy and mitochondrial function changes).
From the Exercise and Activity Matters File This Week…
Posture can improve self-confidence in kids.
A Few Other Interesting Reads from the Week
With all the attention vitamin C has been getting the COVID-19 era, here’s an interesting look at how vitamin C and fasting is augmenting treatment of some cancer types.
Will a dystopian travel future come to pass?
Don’t let sh*tty science distract you: a perfect example to avoid here.
And don’t let the hype fool you – this won’t come to pass.
Food, Glorious Food
My daughter and I have been discussing this very concept on a long drive this week – local meat sources will become more valuable than ever.
