Something You Should Know Deadly Risks You Overlook & Why We Treat Pets Like People
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Oct 2, 2025 Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director, dives into pressing health risks, spotlighting hypertension as the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. He offers actionable tips, like switching to potassium-enriched salt and boosting physical activity, to improve longevity. Meanwhile, Justin Gregg explores anthropomorphism, dissecting our tendency to humanize pets and objects, and examining its psychological benefits and potential pitfalls. Their insights reveal profound connections between health, behavior, and the ways we relate to the world around us.
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Use Potassium-Enriched Salt
- Switch to a low-sodium salt with ~25% potassium to lower blood pressure risk unless you have kidney disease.
- This simple swap can cut heart attack and stroke risk by about 10–15%.
Blood Pressure Is The Biggest Killler
- High blood pressure is the world's leading cause of death and drives most heart attacks and strokes.
- Many of these deaths are preventable with medicines and modest dietary changes.
Move Regularly — It's Like A Wonder Drug
- Aim for regular physical activity such as four 30-minute walks per week to gain major health benefits.
- Exercise reduces risks for cancer, heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression and improves sleep and mood.
