ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 23, Part 1

Sugary sodas and junk food top the shopping list of food stamp recipients; Gary Taubes new book, “The Case Against Sugar,” argues that sugar is the world’s most popular addictive drug; Seniors who spend more time sitting shrink their telomeres, shorten their lives; Do “weekend warriors” garner the same exercise benefits as consistent exercisers? How alcohol ramps up appetite signals; What are the benefits of essential oils? A caller asks: “Why do I break out in an itchy rash when I eat too many sweets? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.