Best Evidence Based Systems Modelling Podcasts (2025)

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1920s Weight Loss Secrets (Calories, Candy, and Cigarettes) | Ep 360 24:31

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Get your free Nutrition 101 for Body Composition guide to understand the fundamentals of nutrition and personalize your calories/macros: witsandweights.com/free -- Diet culture emerged in the 1920s, when calorie counting was invented, cigarettes were marketed as weight loss aids, and thinness became associated with moral virtue for the first time i…

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Explorando a Evolução do Diagnóstico de Enfermagem com a Dra. Agueda Cavalcante 42:04

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Episode Summary Junte-se à Dra. Camila Takao Lopes enquanto recebe a Dra. Agueda Cavalcante no NandaCast. A Dra. Cavalcante compartilha sua trajetória na enfermagem, discutindo a importância do diagnóstico de enfermagem e seu impacto no cuidado ao paciente. Descubra como seu trabalho com a NANDA International moldou sua abordagem do ensino e da prá…

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#573: A Philosophy of Elite Performance Nutrition – Daniel Davey 55:03

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In this episode, performance nutritionist Daniel Davey discusses how his approach to elite sports nutrition has evolved over his career. Davey reflects on his decade working with top Irish teams (Dublin GAA/football and Leinster Rugby) and how stepping away from those environments led him to rethink the role of a nutrition practitioner. The central…

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Are Nonstick Pans Leaching Microplastics and Forever Chemicals Into Your Food? | Ep 359 26:29

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Get Chef's Foundry P600 ceramic cookware at 50% off plus a complete guide on cookware materials and safety at: witsandweights.com/chefsfoundry -- Do you cook with nonstick pans, microwave with plastic containers, or wonder about materials you drink out of? Learn about the science behind 3 major categories of chemical exposure from cookware and food…

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#360 ‒ How to change your habits: why they form and how to build or break them | Charles Duhigg, M.B.A 2:13:10

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author known for distilling complex neuroscience and psychology into practical strategies for behavior change, performance, and decision-making. In…

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Dr. Ewelina Kurtys is developing computers made of real neurons 28:04

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In this episode I’m interviewing a scientist who is trying to revolutionize computing by replacing power hungry silicon gates with highly efficient biological neurons. For a present-day silicon-based computer to approach the processing power of a human brain would take MegaWatts of power—we are seeing some of these inefficiencies looking at AI syst…

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Managing GLP‑1 Side Effects for Weight Loss Without Losing Muscle (Justin Silver) | Ep 358 34:35

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Get 10% off SymptoGuard to manage GLP‑1 side effects and stay consistent with your eating and training. — Are GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic secretly stalling your progress? Why are so many users quitting despite major weight loss? I talk with Justin Silver, founder of SymptoGuard, who watched his father battle severe Ozempic side effects that nearly too…

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5‑Day Powerbuilding Blueprint for Strength and Size (Introducing RESOLUTE) | Ep 357 23:19

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Get my new RESOLUTE 5-Day Powerbuilding template when you join Physique University to maximize both strength and muscle growth simultaneously at this link (special for podcast listeners to get a FREE custom nutrition plan when you join): http://bit.ly/podcast-new-wwpu -- Most lifters choose between getting strong or building size. Powerbuilding rep…

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Transformando a Enfermagem por Meio do Diagnóstico 46:11

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Episode Summary Neste episódio do NandaCast, a Dra. Camila Takao Lopes entrevista a Professora Dra Rita Gengo, que compartilha sua trajetória na enfermagem e a importância do diagnóstico de enfermagem na prática clínica. A conversa explora os desafios na formação em enfermagem, a relevância da colaboração interdisciplinar e a necessidade de uma mud…

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#572: Can You Trust Industry-Funded Nutrition Studies? Here’s How to Tell 1:09:40

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Nutrition science plays a pivotal role in shaping public health advice, but the influence of industry funding on research has become a pressing concern. In this episode we want to examine whether we can trust nutrition studies funded by food and beverage companies, and how you can discern study credibility. The discussion is highly relevant in toda…

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The All Junk Food Diet vs. Clean Eating (Lyle McDonald on "Excluding the Middle") | Ep 356 29:47

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Get a FREE custom nutrition plan when you join Physique University to maximize both strength and muscle growth simultaneously at this link (special for podcast listeners): http://bit.ly/podcast-new-wwpu Get 50% off Chef's Foundry P600 ceramic cookware (no PFAS, no Teflon, no microplastics) at witsandweights.com/chefsfoundry -- Influencers claim you…

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#359 ‒ How metabolic and immune system dysfunction drive the aging process, the role of NAD, promising interventions, aging clocks, and more | Eric Verdin, M.D. 2:11:11

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Eric Verdin is a physician-scientist and the CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging whose career has centered on understanding how epigenetics, metabolism, and the immune system influence the aging process. In…

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73 Year Old Listener Doubles Sprinting Power in 4 Months (12-Minute Protocol) | Bonus 3:44

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Join Physique University for just $27 a month to access our workshop on sprint training and receive a free custom nutrition plan using this exclusive listener link: http://bit.ly/podcast-new-wwpu -- Today we're celebrating a huge win for 73-year-old listener Bruce @bruceandjantrain. Bruce achieved impressive results following the sprint protocol di…

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Ozempic Envy, GLP-1 Microdosing, and the Weight Loss Wars | Ep 355 26:50

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Get your free custom nutrition plan (exclusive to podcast listeners) when you join Wits & Weights Physique University for just $27/month -- The psychology behind weight loss methods has created a moral battleground where people judge themselves and others based on whether they use traditional lifestyle approaches or pharmaceutical interventions lik…

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Q&A - Post-Bulk Fat Loss, Walking Too Much, and Diet Fatigue (Brandon DaCruz) | Ep 354 55:37

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Check out the other half of our Q&A on Brandon's Chasing Clarity podcast, where we tackle your questions on hunger, cravings, appetite, and artificial sweeteners. --- Just wrapped a bulk and scared to lose muscle? Over 50 and unsure if gains are still possible? Walking 20,000 steps a day with no results? In this Q&A, I team up with physique coach B…

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#571: Is Zone 2 Training Actually Best for Health? – Prof. Brendon Gurd 38:27

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In recent years “Zone 2 training” has gained immense popularity in fitness and health circles, often being proclaimed the “best” cardiovascular training for metabolic health. Zone 2 training is sustained, low-intensity exercise below the lactate threshold that is commonly employed by many elite level endurance athletes, with a variety of proposed p…

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5 Rules of Ronnie Coleman, King of Bodybuilding (Lifting Legends #1) | Ep 353 30:15

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Get the new RESOLUTE 5-day Powerbuilding Program in Physique University and stop second-guessing your approach to lifting. Join for just $27/month and get a custom nutrition plan included when you tap this special link for podcast listeners -- Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman didn't just build a legendary physique. He created a blueprint for w…

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#358 ‒ Peter’s takeaways on navigating HRT, rejuvenating the face, understanding the biology of aging, optimizing fertility, and learning to live well from the dying | Quarterly Podcast Summary #6 12:29

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this quarterly podcast summary (QPS) episode, Peter summarizes his biggest takeaways from the last three months of guest interviews on the podcast. Peter shares key insights from his discussions with Paul Turek and …

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The climate is always changing, why worry? 29:17

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Have you ever heard someone spouting off on social media that the climate is always changing? Apparently this carries great weight amongst people who don’t want to admit that humans are involved in the accurately predicted warming trend that we are currently experiencing. I just recently encountered someone on social media claiming that the climate…

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Is Your LIVER Stalling Fat Loss and Muscle Growth? (Sara Banta) | Ep 352 39:12

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited time). — Why are you gaining belly fat even while lifting and eating well? Could your sluggish metabolism be a liver problem in disguise? I sit down with certified supplement expert Sara Banta…

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How to Warmup and Lift Heavy Weights Safely (Cold Start Problem) | Ep 351 28:15

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Get a full Lifting Lessons course including how to warmup in Physique University and stop second-guessing your approach to lifting. Join for just $27/month and get a custom nutrition plan included when you tap this special link for podcast listeners -- Most lifters either skip their warmup or spend 30 minutes on elaborate routines that miss the poi…

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The Use of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound in Teaching and Research with Nursing Diagnoses / O uso da ultrassonografia à beira leito no ensino e pesquisa com diagnósticos de enfermagem 47:42

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Episode Summary Nesta conversa, o Dr. Vinicius Batista Santos compartilha sua ampla experiência com a NANDA International e a integração da ultrassonografia à beira leito (POCUS) na prática de enfermagem. Ele destaca a importância do POCUS como ferramenta para aprimorar a precisão diagnóstica e a qualidade do cuidado ao paciente. A discussão aborda…

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#570: Fructose: Metabolism, Claims & Context for Risk – Scott Harding, PhD 56:52

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Fructose has often been labeled a uniquely damaging nutrient, blamed for obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. But does fructose truly have unique harmful effects or are the risks associated with it related to context and quantity? The episode explores how fructose is metabolized in the body, why it gained a reputation for being problema…

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E12: Lesley Diaz 26:17

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In this episode Martin talks with Lesley Diaz, founder and principal consultant at Collaborance, about navigating people and power complexities through collaborative governance and polarity intelligence. Lesley shares her systems thinking journey, from early work in the Australian mining industry to teaching in the USA. Lesley explains how she help…

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The Day Weight Loss Changed Forever | Ep 350 28:36

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Get your free custom nutrition plan (exclusive to podcast listeners) when you join Wits & Weights Physique University for just $27/month -- There was a day when everything we thought we knew about losing weight got turned upside down. For decades, the advice was simple: eat less, move more. But then scientists started asking why weight loss always …

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#357 ‒ A new era of longevity science: models of aging, human trials of rapamycin, biological clocks, promising compounds, and lifestyle interventions | Brian Kennedy, Ph.D. 1:56:41

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Brian Kennedy is a renowned biologist, leader in aging research, and director of the Center for Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore. In this episode, Brian shares insights from ongoing human aging…

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The #1 Habit for Blood Sugar Control and Insulin Resistance | Bonus 47:35

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Discover the most powerful daily habit for blood sugar control that most people completely overlook. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my recent conversation with Ben Tzeel from the Your Diabetes Insider podcast, where we nerd out on the surprising connection between strength training and metabolic health. Main Takeaways: Why resistance training b…

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Why Women Over 40 Don’t NEED to Lift Heavy to Fight Osteosarcopenia (Megan Dahlman) | Ep 349 58:05

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited time) — Is your doctor telling you to “lift heavy” but you don’t even know where to start? Wondering how to build strong bones without ending up hurt or overwhelmed? Curious if weighted vests …

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12 Rules of Training Volume to Build More Muscle | Ep 348 27:54

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Join the new Wits & Weights Physique University at just $27/month (was $87) - get access to training templates, course library, private community, and so much more. Podcast listeners get a custom nutrition plan FREE (normally $47) when you join by the end of July using this special link: bit.ly/podcast-new-wwpu -- Hitting the gym consistently but n…

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SNP42: Is Vitamin A Good or Bad for Bone Health? 8:52

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Vitamin A is often one of the less-discussed micronutrients in relation to bone health, taking a back seat to nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. Yet this fat-soluble vitamin plays a fundamental role in skeletal development, remodeling, and mineral homeostasis. It influences gene expression in both osteoblasts and osteoclasts, and contributes to …

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E11 Stephanie Craig 19:49

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In this episode Martin talks to Stephanie Craig, President of Kith about managing complexity through effective crisis management. Stephanie shares her framework for categorizing crises into different types: Strategic, Preventable, External, and Social, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, stakeholder understanding, and mindset. Stephanie exp…

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How to Stop Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance Without Cutting Carbs | Ep 347 23:03

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Get your free Nutrition 101 Guide at witsandweights.com/free to learn how to structure your nutrition (including carbs) for optimal health and body composition based on your goals. -- Could everything you've been told about carbs, insulin, and managing prediabetes be completely backward? For the 96 million American adults living with prediabetes, t…

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#356 - AMA #73: Preserving brain health, optimizing exercise programming, improving body composition, and more 17:21

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter addresses frequently requested topics, including brain health, exercise programming, and body composition. He explores the factors that influence dementia risk—including m…

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Infodemiologist Dr. Pauline Hoffmann on how to find truth amidst a sea of disinformation 53:02

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In this episode I am taking us on a journey to seek truth amidst a sea of fake news with a person who has published a book on the topic. Hopefully we can get a lifeline to find out how to separate the wheat from the crap. Infodemiologist, Dr. Pauline W. Hoffmann is an associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication and a New York State s…

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Can Strategic Fasting Enhance Muscle Gain (Reduce Fat During a Bulk)? | Bonus 8:21

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Join the new Wits & Weights Physique University at just $27/month (was $87) - get access to training templates, course library, private community, and so much more. Podcast listeners get a custom nutrition plan FREE (normally $47) when you join by the end of July using this special link: bit.ly/podcast-new-wwpu -- Ever wondered if you could hack yo…

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Jacob Sands, MD - Tailwinds of Innovation in SCLC: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of ADCs 19:42

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/XDB865. CME credit will…

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Jacob Sands, MD - Tailwinds of Innovation in SCLC: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of ADCs 17:53

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/XDB865. CME credit will…

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Organic, Grass-Fed, and Natural - What Food Labels DON'T Tell You (Natalie Kovarik) | Ep 346 52:04

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Are you overpaying for food that’s supposed to be healthier? Have food labels like “grass-fed,” “non-GMO,” and “all-natural” been misleading you? What if the truth behind your grocery cart was simpler and way less stressful? Natalie Kovarik, a fourth-generation cattle rancher and co-host of the Discover Ag podcast, joins me to clear up the confusio…

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The PERMA Framework - 5 Pillars of Positive Psychology for Sustainable Fat Loss | Ep 345 23:42

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Join my email list for exclusive content on the psychology of transformation that you won't find anywhere else. Go to witsandweights.com/email -- Struggling with fat loss despite knowing exactly what to do? You're not alone. The answer isn't about knowledge, it's about psychology. Learn how the PERMA framework from positive psychology reveals the 5…

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#569: The History of Fat, Cholesterol & Heart Disease 1:16:29

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The idea that saturated fat might be harmful to our health has sparked controversy for decades. In recent years, counter-narratives have surged: suggesting that concerns over saturated fat were overblown, that LDL cholesterol doesn’t matter, or that the original diet-heart hypothesis has been debunked. These claims have become especially popular in…

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E10 Andrew Rogoyski 21:50

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In this episode Martin talks to Andrew Rogoyski, Director of Innovation for Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence, exploring Organisational, People and Power complexity through the lens of social impact. They begin with the positive and negative impact of technology such as social media, and how this drives particular human behaviour…

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Joshua Sabari, MD - Precision Matters in NSCLC: Everything You Need to Know About Biomarker Testing and Targeted Therapies 1:30:38

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/ZEV865. CME/MO…

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Joshua Sabari, MD - Precision Matters in NSCLC: Everything You Need to Know About Biomarker Testing and Targeted Therapies 1:30:38

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/ZEV865. CME/MO…

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7 Fat Loss Tips from 70 Years of Research | Ep 344 39:46

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Grab your free Ultimate Macros Guide ebook to implement everything covered in today's episode with specific formulas and practical steps. Go to witsandweights.com/free -- What really works for fat loss? After 70 years of scientific research spanning thousands of studies and millions of participants, the truth is both simpler and more nuanced than t…

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Navigating bone health: early life influences and advanced strategies for improvement and injury prevention (#214 rebroadcast) 1:31:43

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this episode from July 2022, Peter dives deep into the topic of bone health and explains why this is an important topic for everyone, from children to the elderly. He begins with an overview of bone mineral density,…

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95% of Diets Fail, Fitness Gurus, and Your Over 40 Muscle Retirement Plan | Bonus 1:06:54

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What if everything you thought you knew about fitness was filtered through marketing hype rather than science? After experimenting with countless diet trends across my 20s and 30s, from Atkins to Paleo to keto and intermittent fasting, I've learned firsthand that what matters isn't finding the "one perfect approach" but building sustainable systems…

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Blood Sugar Spikes, Carb Myths, GLP-1s, and Fat Loss Tips from a Type 1 Diabetic (Ben Tzeel) | Ep 343 45:41

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Grab your free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint to learn how to eat for your training goals (even when managing blood sugar and eating carbs). Go to witsandweights.com/muscle – Are carbs really your enemy? Should you be training fasted? Can someone with diabetes actually build muscle and thrive? Registered dietitian and strength coach Ben Zeal, …

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The 2-Minute Walking Hack That Builds 47% More Muscle | Ep 342 17:55

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Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS to see exactly how these walking breaks impact your daily calorie burn and support your muscle-building or fat loss goals or go to witsandweights.com/blog/macrofactor -- Can you immediately increase muscle building by 47%? It's 3 PM on a Tuesday, and you've been glued to your desk since 8 AM. Your b…

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#568: Does the Maternal Diet Impact Risk of ADHD & Autism? – David Horner, PhD 45:01

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To what extent can maternal nutrition during pregnancy influence a child’s later cognitive or behavioural development? While genetic and environmental factors are known to contribute to neurodevelopmental outcomes such as ADHD and autism, growing attention is being paid to the potential role of prenatal exposures, including dietary patterns. Yet, e…

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E9: Erica Yang 19:27

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In this episode Martin speaks with Professor Erica Yang, CEO of Chilton Computing about the evolving role of technology in the UK’s care sector. Focusing on three key types of complexity—organizational, people, and structural—they explore the increasing demands on care services due to an aging population with complex health needs, and how emerging …