Here is the link to the new study. Here is a link to the letter to the Lancet on the concerns of the 2019 Global Burden of Disease study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's podcast is with a previous guest, the awesome Dr Stan Beecham. As a top-level sport psychologist and performance consultant, Dr. Stan Beeham knows what it takes to succeed—on the playing field, in the board room, and in all aspects of life. His award-winning book takes you inside the minds of major-league athletes, Olympic medal winners, and world-class business leaders to reveal the key motivators and mental processes that drive people to sucess. I loved this conversation about the things that shape us and the importance of taking on challenges if you want to be your best self.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is the study on sleep & the common cold. For more info on sleep, check out podcasts 135 and 109 and podcast 18 does a deep dive into sleep hygeine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's podcast is a personal story of becoming a fraction stronger through adversity, with Mark Berridge.  Mark has succeeded in the face of adversity, with a high-powered international corporate career disrupted by a severe spinal cord injury, triggering a personal battle to overcome the ongoing muscular and sensory impacts of his accident. Check out his website and book here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I discuss some exciting anti-ageing research. Here is a link to the paper:  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(22)00096-2/fulltextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you live in Australia and want to purchase a copy of Paul's Death By Comfort Book, click on this link to purchase for $25 + $8 shipping. In today's podcast, I discuss deconstructing anxiety with Dr Todd Pressman. Dr. Pressman is an international presenter, psychologist and author.  He is the founder and director of Logos Wellness Center and Pressman and Associates Life Counseling Center, dedicated to helping people design lives of meaning, purpose and fulfillment.  His studies under some of the world’s leaders in the Consciousness movement, as well as the personal grooming he received from a father whose teachers were students of Sigmund Freud, prepared the way for the discovery of the holistic principles he espouses.  His work with Olympic athletes and high performing CEOs has further honed his understanding of the secrets of excellence and the path to fulfillment. Check out Todd range of books and courses on his website.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you live in Australia and want to purchase a copy of Paul's Death By Comfort Book, click on this link to purchase it on my website for $25 + $8 shipping.  If you live outside of Australia, you'll find it here on amazon. In today's podcast, I discuss the importance of friendships for good health and longevity, and I number of reasons why blokes tend to struggle in this area compared to females - and what we can do about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A legendary Professor in the area of Protein metabolism, Don's laboratory works to define protein and amino acid requirements and the interrelationship between dietary protein and carbohydrates in adult health. Their research is focused on the impact of diet and exercise on obesity, type 2 diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome. Surprisingly little is known about amino acid requirements during exercise or the impact of amino acids on metabolic regulation and Don's lab has helped to define roles of the branched chain amino acids (BCAA) in skeletal muscle metabolism.  They are continuing this research to define mechanisms for control of muscle protein synthesis and differences in dietary protein needs for men versus women and for adults with sedentary versus active lifestyles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I discuss some recent research showing that circadian rhythm disruption may be behind a whole range of mental health and neurological disorders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A legendary Professor in the area of Protein metabolism, Don's laboratory works to define protein and amino acid requirements and the interrelationship between dietary protein and carbohydrates in adult health. Their research is focused on the impact of diet and exercise on obesity, type 2 diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome. Surprisingly little is known about amino acid requirements during exercise or the impact of amino acids on metabolic regulation and Don's lab has helped to define roles of the branched chain amino acids (BCAA) in skeletal muscle metabolism.  They are continuing this research to define mechanisms for control of muscle protein synthesis and differences in dietary protein needs for men versus women and for adults with sedentary versus active lifestyles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.