2/6/24 - Is BPA-Free really safe? Elon Musk's Neuralink, 25 reasons you aren't losing weight, Noah Kagans new book

2/6/2024

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Quote of the Week:

“So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.” – A. J. Reb Materi

Health “Nugget” of the Week

BPA-Free is safe? NOT What you expected…

Is BPA-Free safe? Some BPA substitutes appear just as harmful

Recent scientific studies examined BPA substitutes like BPS (bisphenol S), BPF (bisphenol F), and according to their findings, a “BPA-Free” label is not a safety guarantee.

A study published in July 2019 [5] shows that exposure to BPS and BPF is correlated with obesity in children and teenagers. The researchers used urine sample data collected during 2013-2016 from over 1,800 kids, and found an association between the levels of BPS and BPF to body mass and specifically to general and abdominal obesity. This doesn’t prove BPS and BPF cause obesity, but the link between the two exists (exposure to BPA is a known [14] contributor to obesity.)

BPS and BPF are not alone. Earlier in 2017 [6], the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tested the endocrine disruption potential of 6 commercially available BPA-Free alternatives on human cells. The researchers exposed cells to BPA and to BPS, BPF, BPAP, BPAF, BPZ and BPB, and measured their impact on estrogen receptor activity (a modified activity means the body’s normal regulation can be affected). All 6 BPA replacements displayed estrogenic effects, and 3 of them (BPAF, BPB, and BPZ) were even more potent than BPA.

Solution - STOP using plastic completely. Use GLASS storage containers - such as THIS ONE.

Read more HERE to dive deeper.
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What’s Trending

Elon Musk Successfully implants “Neuralink” in the first human, What does this mean?

It wasn’t the first tiny device to be implanted in a human brain. Still, Elon Musk’s announcement on Monday turned heads in the small community of scientists who have spent decades working to treat certain disabilities and conditions by tapping directly into the body’s nervous system.

It’s too soon to know if Neuralink’s implant will be effective in humans, but the company’s announcement is an “exciting development,” said Gaunt, whose own work focuses on using implants — devices known as brain-computer interfaces — to restore motor control and functions like people’s sense of touch.

The idea was that these devices could tap into the brain circuitry that remains intact after injury to perform basic movements and functions. For instance, when a person thinks about moving their hands or watches someone else move their hand, a lot of the same neurons in the brain are active as if they performed the movement themself, said Jennifer Collinger, an associate professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh.

Why this could be a game changer?
Musk said the early clinical trials will aim to treat people with paralysis or paraplegia. If the device works, it could one day be used to address a range of ailments. Amazing news for those to reverse what was otherwise thought to be “permanent” damage.

Read the Full article HERE - learn more.

What’s also Trending?

Noah Kagan drops an amazing book - “Million Dollar Weekend”. For all of you Entrepreneurs looking to break free from your 9 to 5.

Noah Kagan is an entrepreneur and founder of AppSumo and employee #30 at facebook:

Now is the best time in history for entrepreneurship. More than ever, the world needs new businesses and it’s cheaper than ever to create them.

And, let’s be frank: most day jobs suck. People spend too much time doing too much work for too little money—and they know it. They want out.

But, if the barriers to starting a business are getting lower and lower, why is it SO HARD TO DO for SO MANY PEOPLE? Why are there so many wantrepreneurs playing at business on social media and so few entrepreneurs actually running them?

Ask yourself:

Do you want to work for yourself, or start a side-hustle, but it all feels too risky and unpredictable?

Have you spent time or money on things like websites and logos, but still have no customers?

Are you brainstorming endlessly and waiting for the perfect idea to strike?

All those Frequent Excuses are solvable. The plan is simple—so simple it can be completed in a single weekend, but so powerful that Kagan has used it to build seven businesses now worth more than $1 million:

This “Million Dollar Weekend” book is absolutely amazing, and has HUGE valuable nuggets to transform your life today.

Get the Book Here

Women’s Health

Why Am I Not Losing Weight? 25 Factors That Can Stall Your Progress, According To Experts

Whatever your reason for losing weight, you want it to be safe, effective, and sustainable. But even when you feel like you’re doing everything "right," it’s extremely frustrating when the extra pounds won’t budge. If you’re Googling “Why am I not losing weight?” you’ve come to the right place.

Here’s the thing: Weight loss isn’t just about nutrition and exercise. (But those things are important!) “It also depends on your age, gender, and starting weight,” says obesity expert Matthew Weiner, MD, the director of bariatric surgery and the medical director of telemedicine at Tucson Medical Center. For young adults, it’s easier—they can sometimes lose up to 20 percent of their body weight by eating right and working out, Dr. Weiner notes. But for postmenopausal women, doing the same can potentially contribute to five to seven percent.

Plus, it takes a bit longer for women to see results. “Men do tend to lose weight faster than women, but when you look at the total amount of weight loss over time, it’s not as different as you might think,” Dr. Weiner says. “It might take men two to three months to lose 10 percent, while it takes women five to six months.” And again, that's going to be dependent on many factors.

Want to learn how to solve your weight loss issues? Get over the hump?
Get the Top 25 Factors Here.

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Men’s Health

I Use Bowflex’s Best-Selling Adjustable Dumbbells at Home and Don't Miss the Gym at All

My home gym has never been anything elaborate. Workout equipment is relegated to a narrow strip of floor space in my home office with an exercise mat, medicine ball, heavy sandbag, resistance bands, two kettlebells, and a single 35-pound dumbbell. Yes, just one dumbbell.

Not even a pair. Due to space limitations, getting a complete set was never something I considered. I’ve always had a gym membership, so I figured I didn't need a set of adjustable dumbbells. That is until I got my hands on the Bowflex SelectTech 552.

The Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells easily fit into my tiny workout space and have made at-home workouts have become much more frequent. 

“I’m a huge fan of adjustable dumbbells,” says Jim Ryno, a personal trainer with over 30 years experience and owner of home gym design firm Iron House. “I use them at home, as well as in my gym. You can’t beat the price point, they save a ton of space, and they look cool, too.”

Get the Dumbbells Here.
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