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Where do you get updated information on health, diet, and lifestyle? Apart of googling my topics of interest, I am also subscribed to Michael Greger’s NutritionFacts daily updates in the form of videos or blog posts.
I also have an alert set up with Google for topics dedicated to obesity, cancer, etc. There are a few websites and YouTube channels that I frequent and would like to recommend.
I have previously written about the YouTube channel What I’ve learned. This is the channel that introduces current information of wellbeing in the most entertaining amd engaging way. The anonymous author continues to churn out great videos on a regular basis.
Another great resource of knowledge that could impact and improve your health is the YouTube channel of Dr. Rhonda Patrick, FoundMyFitness. You can find who Dr. Patrick is here. One notable fact in her scientific career is that Dr. Patrick trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute with Dr. Bruce Ames. Ames is a legendary scientist who invented the test for chemical carcinogens. To this day, the test is still used to identify compounds that mutate DNA.
A great series of podcasts related to health and longevity are offered by Dr. Peter Attia. I was introduced to Dr. Peter Attia, MD, via a podcast with Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL.
If you are interested in modifying your diet, the YouTube channel Pick Up Limes is a great source of inspiration.
I am sure that there are many other valuable resources of information that can improve your quality of life. Please, share your own favorites!
I have re-started my "inside walking" in the evenings.
In good weather, I always walk outside after dinner. However, once the weather deteriorates, and we switch to winter time, it is already dark and sometimes, extremely cold.
So, after a full workday and dinner, I have no other choice but to walk the periphery of my combined kitchen-living room space. I walk minimum for 35 minutes every evening, and at the same time, I listen to podcasts.
I have not turned on the TV for ages. I do not remember the last time I watched the news. If I happen to be close to a TV outside my home, I feel that its constant chatter tires me, bores me and even irritates me. These days, I thought that I have already heard enough from the financial independence guys, so I started looking for other podcasts that would keep me entertained while walking.
I was lucky to find something interesting. The podcasts are by men, and yet, the topics are of interest to me. The speakers are honest, which is refreshing, and all of them have great experiences to relate.
The Jocko Podcast is my first choice. Below is one great Jocko episode that I listened to just today.
Another recommendation is the podcast of Quintus Curtius. One of the episodes that hit close to home was this one:
Of course, I still follow up on any recent podcast by Joshua Sheats. He has been "my walking buddy" for more than a year now, and he still inspires me to go on.
Well, tomorrow is work as usual. I had four days of rest, and I feel slightly recharged.
Good luck to all working people out there, and I hope that you can find inspiration and thought-provoking topics on the podcasts of Jocko, Quintus Curtius and Joshua Sheats!
