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🍷 Could a Weekly “Ozempic-Style” Shot Help Curb Drinking? Here’s What a New Trial Found
February 21, 2026
Based on the 2025 study "Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial" by Hendershot, Bremmer, Paladino, & others in JAMA Psychiatry. Read the full paper If you’ve seen headlines about GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide) changing people’s cravings—not just for food, but for alcohol—you’re not alone. This study puts that idea to a real test in a controlled trial.
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🥜 Can a “Portfolio Diet” Lower Your Cholesterol Like Medication?
February 5, 2026
Based on the 2018 study "Portfolio Dietary Pattern and Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Controlled Trials" by Chiavaroli, Nishi, & others in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases. Read the full paper If you’ve ever been told to “eat better” for your cholesterol, you already know the frustrating part: which changes actually move the needle? This paper looked at a very specific, food-based strategy designed to do exactly that.
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🥄 Baby-Led Weaning or Spoon-Feeding? What Actually Matters for Growth, Choking, and Iron
February 2, 2026
Based on the 2026 study "Baby-Led Weaning vs Traditional Spoon-Feeding: A Systematic Review of Infant Growth, Choking Risk, and Iron Status Among Infants Aged 6–12 Months", Márquez-Díaz & others, Nutrition Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaf288 Worried that baby-led weaning (BLW) could lead to choking—or that spoon-feeding might lead to overfeeding? You’re not alone, and this review looked directly at the safety and nutrition questions parents care about most.
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🏃 Want to Improve Your Cardio Fitness? Two HIIT Sessions a Week May Be Enough
January 25, 2026
HIIT is one of the most time-efficient ways to boost cardiovascular fitness — but how often do you actually need to do it? A 2025 study from the University of Würzburg put this to the test, assigning recreational runners to perform 4×4-minute HIIT sessions either once, twice, or three times per week for six weeks. The results? Training once weekly barely moved the needle, while two or three sessions produced meaningful gains in VO₂max and endurance. But here's the key finding: adding a third session didn't deliver significantly greater benefits than two. Adherence was also highest in the twice-weekly group. The takeaway? For recreational runners looking to improve fitness without burning out, two HIIT sessions per week appears to be the sweet spot — enough to drive adaptation, sustainable enough to stick with.
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💸 Want to Boost a Baby’s Future? Science Says Give Cash — No Strings Attached
May 8, 2025
What happens when low-income families receive monthly, no-strings-attached cash starting at a child’s birth? The 2024 Baby’s First Years study found that a $333/month unconditional transfer led to increased spending on books, toys, childcare, and savings — without reducing employment. Parents reported less financial stress and made developmentally supportive choices. This is the first U.S. RCT to show that early, unconditional income boosts family investments in children. The takeaway: cash works. It’s simple, flexible, and effective — and it challenges the idea that poverty must be managed with complex rules. Sometimes, the best policy is just to trust parents.
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🥜 Want to Prevent Peanut Allergies? Feed Babies Peanuts Early
May 6, 2025
Peanut allergies are on the rise, but one groundbreaking study shows a simple way to prevent them: feed peanuts to babies early. The LEAP trial followed high-risk infants and found that those who ate peanut-based foods starting around 4–11 months old were up to 86% less likely to develop an allergy by age five. In contrast, babies who avoided peanuts were far more likely to become allergic. Early exposure helped the immune system build tolerance, especially in children with eczema or egg allergy. The takeaway? Don’t delay — with medical guidance, early peanut introduction can be a powerful form of prevention.
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🏃‍♀️ Want to Run Injury-Free? Science Says Strengthen Your Hips and Core
May 4, 2025
A new 2024 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that a simple hip and core strengthening routine can significantly reduce running-related injuries in beginner runners. In a 24-week trial, those who did pre-run strength work for their hips and core experienced 34% fewer injuries and 52% fewer serious overuse injuries compared to those who only stretched. Meanwhile, ankle and foot exercises didn’t help — and actually led to more acute injuries. The takeaway? For injury prevention, hip and core strength beats stretching. Add it to your warm-up to run stronger and stay pain-free.
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What Actually Prevents Injuries for Runners and Cyclists? (Backed by Real Science)
May 2, 2025
Most runners and cyclists are told to stretch, cool down, or cross-train to avoid injuries—but what actually works? Based on randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses, the answer is clear: static stretching doesn’t help, but dynamic warm-ups and strength training do. Warm-ups with movement reduce injury risk, while regular strength training—especially for your core, hips, and legs—has been shown to cut injuries by up to 66%. Cool-downs and casual cross-training offer no proven protection. This post breaks down the science and offers practical advice to help you train smarter—and stay injury-free for the long haul.
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From Idea to Reality: Building a Blog About Everyday ChatGPT Use (With ChatGPT’s Help)
April 20, 2025
I built this blog to share how I use ChatGPT to make everyday life easier — from writing and web development to learning and problem solving. Using tools like Payload and Next.js, I created a fast, flexible site where I can post real, practical examples of AI in action.
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