Mere Mortals Conversations Avoiding Preventable Deaths | Thoughts On Silent Killers
Sep 3, 2025
58:31
What's the current day equivalent of lead, radiation, asbestos or cigarettes?
In Episode #492 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: hidden dangers in our environment that can significantly shorten our lifespan, whether you can do anything to avoid things like microplastics, how 'Bad Science' shows media & exaggerated information is unhelpful for informed decision-making, the potential future 'silent killers' that could emerge with new technology, how our modern conveniences might come with hidden costs & the ultimate importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a defence against these unseen threats.
No boostagrams this week, very sad puppy.
Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:42) Environmental Factors and Longevity
(00:06:04) Vaping and Modern Health Concerns
(00:10:01) Microplastics and Future Health Risks
(00:14:46) The Impact of Prosperity on Health
(00:23:02) Calcium, Nutrition, and Media Influence
(00:27:34) Boostagram Lounge
(00:29:11) Researching Future Silent Killers
(00:33:41) Loneliness as a Modern Silent Killer
(00:37:07) Nutrition Myths and Realities
(00:44:54) Sugar and Insulin Sensitivity
(00:50:02) Personal Health Practices and Toxins
(00:57:50) V4V
In Episode #492 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: hidden dangers in our environment that can significantly shorten our lifespan, whether you can do anything to avoid things like microplastics, how 'Bad Science' shows media & exaggerated information is unhelpful for informed decision-making, the potential future 'silent killers' that could emerge with new technology, how our modern conveniences might come with hidden costs & the ultimate importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a defence against these unseen threats.
No boostagrams this week, very sad puppy.
Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:42) Environmental Factors and Longevity
(00:06:04) Vaping and Modern Health Concerns
(00:10:01) Microplastics and Future Health Risks
(00:14:46) The Impact of Prosperity on Health
(00:23:02) Calcium, Nutrition, and Media Influence
(00:27:34) Boostagram Lounge
(00:29:11) Researching Future Silent Killers
(00:33:41) Loneliness as a Modern Silent Killer
(00:37:07) Nutrition Myths and Realities
(00:44:54) Sugar and Insulin Sensitivity
(00:50:02) Personal Health Practices and Toxins
(00:57:50) V4V
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