The Gary Null Show

HEALTH NEWS * In healthy aging, carb quality counts * New genetic factor identified in worsening of MASLD, with vitamin B3 as the most effective therapeutic agent * Brisk Walking for Just 5 Minutes Could Boost Brain Power * Can mindfulness combat anxiety? * Study finds omega-3s shape kinder, smarter kids * Public health impact of synthetic chemicals in food is underestimated

HEALTH NEWS   * Black tea kombucha reduces harmful gut microbes linked to obesity * Adding nutrients to the diet may benefit people with COPD * Newborn vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of ADHD, schizophrenia and autism * How 7,000 Steps A Day Could Help Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer * Always Tired? A Mini-Stroke You Didn’t Notice Could Be Why * Cancer risk significantly lower when vitamin D levels hit 40 ng/mL

HEALTH NEWS   * Traditional Chinese medicinal fungi might show potential for central nervous system diseases * Exercise is the key to maintaining Vitamin D levels in winter, study finds * Mindfulness course found to be effective in people with difficult-to-treat depression * Working Long Hours Could Be Making Your Brain Bigger — In A Bad Way * Too much sleep can hurt cognitive performance, especially for those with depression, UT Health San Antonio study finds * Intermittent fasting may dampen inflammatory responses in the gums

HEALTH NEWS   * New study finds that tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure * Phosphate levels in blood strongly affect sperm quality in men * Golf course proximity linked to higher Parkinson's disease risk * More screen time, less happiness? New study links phones to poorer children and adolescent health * Sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, 7-year study reveals * Daily mindfulness practice can reduce anxiety for autistic adults

HEALTH NEWS   * Clinical trial finds faster recovery from COVID-19 through targeted use of high-dose vitamin B3 in the gut * Chokeberry juice reduces blood vessel resistance in people with pre-diabetes * Antibiotics taken during infancy linked to early puberty in girls * Multivitamin use associated with lower risk of prostate cancer recurrence * Older adults with active social circles report better health, study finds * Heart rhythm disorder traced to bacterium lurking in our gums