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571: The future of circadian science | Science journalist Lynne Peeples
“We're filled with trillions of tiny timekeepers. Nearly every cell in your body has a clock,” explains Lynne Peeples.
Peeples, author, speaker, and journalist covering science, health, and the environment, joins us to delve into all things circadian rhythms. From sleep timing and jet lag to the profound effects of light, we cover it all, plus:
- The science of circadian rhythm (~2:00)
- The optimal routine for your circadian rhythm (~3:45)
- Lynne’s research experience in a war bunker (~6:05)
- The need for natural light (~9:57)
- The impact of different types of lighting (~11:45)
- The role of location (~14:30)
- Daylight savings (~15:35)
- The history of alarm clocks (~16:55)
- Tips for shift workers (~19:00)
- 3 guidelines to optimize circadian rhythms (~22:15)
- Sunflowers have an internal clock (~25:00)
- Camping in Alaska (~27:00)
- Genes and circadian rhythms (~28:45)
- The future of circadian science (~33:10)
- The importance of timing (~35:30)
- How to measure your circadian rhythm (~36:53)
- Jet lag (~39:54)
- The most impactful practices (~45:00)
- Inequality of optimizing circadian rhythms (~46:55)
Referenced in the episode:
- Follow Lynne online (https://www.instagram.com/lynne.peeples/)
- Learn more about her work (https://lynnepeeples.com/)
- Read her book (https://lynnepeeples.com/the-inner-clock/)
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570: The truth about skin cancer & sun exposure | Teo Soleymani, M.D.
“Your skin is the first place you see your overall health and wellness,” says Teo Soleymani, M.D.
Soleymani, double board-certified and fellowship trained Mohs micrographic, dermatologic and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about skin health–from preventing skin cancer and proper sun protection to improving skin appearance, plus:
- Soleymani’s training & focus (~2:07)
- Soleymani’s approach to skin care (~3:40)
- Genetics & skin health (~5:20)
- The truth about sunscreen (~10:28)
- Actionable tips for those with a family history of skin cancer (~12:23)
- UV index & sun exposure (~15:03)
- Lifestyle impacts of skin health (~19:42)
- Inflammation and skin health (~20:30)
- Seed oils & your skin (~23:55)
- Gluten, dairy, & sugar (~32:00)
- Treating skin damage (~36:15)
- Lasers & resurfacing devices (~39:10)
- Red light therapy (~43:48)
- Noninvasive procedures (~45:45)
- Wrinkles (~49:45)
- Underrated & overrated treatments (~53:10)
- Cutting edge research (~57:10)
Referenced in the episode:
- Follow Soleymani on Instagram (teosoleymanimd)
- Visit his clinic (https://www.californiadermatology.com/)
- Learn about sun powder (https://sunpowder.co/)
- Research on nicotinamide for skin cancer prevention (DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1506197)
- Research on nonablative fractional laser treatment (DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003672)
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569: How to improve mitochondrial & muscle health | Anurag Singh, M.D., Ph.D.
“Mitochondrial health is key to whole body health,” says Anurag Singh, M.D., Ph.D.
Singh, Chief Medical Officer at Timeline Nutrition and doctor of internal medicine, joins us to dive deep into the importance of mitochondrial health, the power of Urolithin A, and the impact of lifestyle, plus:
- What is mitochondrial dysfunction (~1:55)
- Lifestyle factors impacting mitochondrial health (~3:35)
- Exercise & fasting (~5:20)
- Autophagy vs mitophagy (~6:18)
- Environmental factors & mitochondrial health (~8:35)
- Diet & nutrients (~9:40)
- Urolithin A (~11:45)
- Muscle health & Urolithin A (~17:55)
- Recovery and resilience (~23:15)
- Inflammation & Urolithin A (~28:55)
- The future of mitochondrial research (~30:30)
- Brain health & mitochondria (~34:50)
- How to test mitochondrial health (~37:30)
- Singh’s take home message (~40:35)
Referenced in the episode:
- Follow Singh on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/asingh041)
- Check out Timeline Nutrition (https://www.timeline.com/)
- Learn more about his research (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anurag-Singh-89)
- Hallmarks of Aging (DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.11.001)
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568: How to stretch, train, & workout to avoid injury | Miho Tanaka, M.D., Ph.D.
“The future of women's sports medicine is multidisciplinary,” says Miho Tanaka, M.D., Ph.D.
Miho Tanaka, M.D., Ph.D., orthopedic surgeon with a speciality in sports medicine, joins us to discuss injury prevention, stretching, and muscle balance, plus:
- How to prevent injury (~2:30)
- Stretching (~4:42)
- Increasing load without injury (~6:41)
- Common risks of injury (~8:20)
- ACL injuries (~10:50)
- Muscle balance (~11:45)
- Gender differences in injury (~15:37)
- Sports and injury (~16:15)
- Achilles injuries (~17:10)
- Women in orthopedics and sports medicine (~21:15)
- Tanaka’s dream study (~24:55)
- Hormones and injury (~24:00)
- Recovery (~30:30)
- Treatment for female athletes (~31:54)
- Recovery times (~33:43)
- Nutrition for injury prevention and recovery (~37:20)
- Tanaka’s recommendations (~38:33)
- The future of sports medicine (~39:35)
Referenced in the episode:
- Learn more about Tanaka (https://drmihotanaka.com/)
- Follow her on Instagram (mihotanakamd)
- Check out her research (https://drmihotanaka.com/research)
- Research on relaxin and ACL injuries (DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2008.09.005)
- Research on oral contraceptives and ACL injury (DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.12.063)
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567: Circadian rhythms, HRV, and light exposure | Kristen Holmes, Ph.D.
“If we really want to fix anything in our life–we need to fix our circadian rhythms first,” says Kristen Holmes, Ph.D.
Holmes, psycho-physiologist with a research focus on circadian rhythms, sleep, and resilience, joins us to dive deep into our circadian rhythms, the importance of light exposure, and how sleep impacts HRV, plus:
- Holmes’ background (~3:00)
- Today’s women athletes (~9:30)
- What is psycho-physiology (~10:30)
- Influences on psycho-physiological states (~11:21)
- The importance of our circadian rhythm (~14:59)
- How to set your circadian rhythm (~17:00)
- The impact of blue light (~20:18)
- Sleep wake timing (~25:54)
- Gender differences (~29:34)
- Sleep chronotypes (~30:24)
- HRV (~32:09)
- The importance of routines (~35:52)
- Traveling and routines (~38:29)
- Misaligned circadian rhythms (~40:09)
- Wearables (~43:19)
- The current scientific space (~44:51)
- Zone 2 and women (~45:49)
- Holmes’ schedule (~48:54)
- Lifestyle modifications (~49:29)
- Strong women (~52:04)
Referenced in the episode:
- Follow her on Instagram (kristen_holmes2126)
- Check out her LinkedIn (kristen-holmes)
- Boost your HRV with Eight Sleep (https://www.eightsleep.com/)
- mindbodygreen’s Strong Women
- Research on sleep timing and GPA (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-03171-4)
- Research by Kenneth Wright on sleep timing and artificial light (DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.12.041)
- Connection Between Sleep and Psychological Well-Being in U.S. Army Soldiers (https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usad187)
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The mindbodygreen podcast explores the infinite possibilities of health & well-being. Hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, each episode features a thought-provoking interview with a leader in the health space. Whether you’re thinking about changing what’s on your plate, how you move, or how you think, these conversations are sure to offer solutions in whole-body health.