Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 2

Do multivitamins deliver? Cholesterol 210, HDL 92, triglycerides 46—still need to reduce cholesterol? Calorie counting and exercise said to be futile for meaningful weight loss—but study is sponsored by drug company that makes popular new obesity meds! Use of fitness trackers soars, but exercise rates continue to plummet, particular for youth; The “active grandparent hypothesis”—why sustained physical activity enables humans to live and contribute way past reproductive age; “Paxlovid mouth” recognized as side effect of Pfizer’s Covid pill; FDA all but pulls J&J vax; Eye nutrients help ward off dementia; Measure waist/calf ratio to assess risk of cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.