Joe Rogan unloads on ‘fat’ professors who say healthy eating is offensive: ‘F— off’

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Joe Rogan unloads on ‘fat’ professors who say healthy eating is offensive: ‘F— off’

Joe Rogan slammed “fat professors” who defend unhealthy lifestyles in a Saturday episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” 

“F— off fat professors, f— off, you guys are unhealthy, it’s not in any way good,” Rogan said. 

Rogan’s guest was fitness influencer Derek of the “More Plates, More Dates” YouTube channel, where the two appeared to reference a document from the University of British Columbia in Canada. The document defended the removal of nutritional information from menus because putting the number of calories next to an item can be “triggering” for some students.

“It can be triggering for those with disordered eating habits or eating disorders,” the document to students read. “For those of us who have a rocky relationship with food, either in the past or present, it can be triggering when we are presented with caloric information, and it can affect our ability to repair our relationship with food. By stepping away from nutrition information, we can place a greater focus on the enjoyment of food and creating a satisfying experience.”

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Podcast giant Joe Rogan has arguably become world-famous by having honest conversations with guests about a variety of topics. 

Podcast giant Joe Rogan has arguably become world-famous by having honest conversations with guests about a variety of topics. 
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Derek described how the university “removed all of the nutritional information apparently from the foods the students were getting on their meal plans, because it was ‘too triggering’ to show the calories.” 

He continued, “it presents this f—ed up scenario where you can’t even self-regulate, even the individuals who want to stay at a healthy weight, you can’t even figure out what the f— you’re eating.”

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Rogan recalled a viral video showing a female professor, “talking about [how] avoiding certain foods is just ‘fatphobic’ and ‘it’s not based in science.’” He also remembered the woman saying, “you shouldn’t deny yourself donuts” and “to call some food ‘junk food’ is incorrect.”

Obese person measuring his belly.

Obese person measuring his belly.
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“How are you ever speaking publicly on this?” Rogan wondered. 

Rogan criticized the idea that people are disturbed by “actual data” presented about the foods they are choosing to eat, and suggested that it, “doesn’t mean anybody should tell you what you should or shouldn’t do, but you should know.”

The host suggested that by demonizing

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The Top 5 Healthcare Trends In 2023

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The Top 5 Healthcare Trends In 2023

The world is a very different place than it was ten years ago, and nowhere is this more evident than in healthcare. The aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic, combined with the financial downturn and an acceleration in the adoption of technology and digitization, have dramatically changed the landscape for everyone, patient or practitioner.

Here’s my overview of what I believe will be the most important trends of the next 12 months:

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

The market for Artificial intelligence (AI) – specifically, machine learning (ML) tools in healthcare is forecast to top $20 million in 2023. Various AI-aligned technologies, such as computer vision, natural language processing, and pattern recognition algorithms, are already deeply embedded in the healthcare ecosystem and will continue to be adopted as evidence of their usefulness grows throughout 2023. Some examples of areas where AI is used include drug discovery, where it can assist with predicting outcomes of clinical trials and potential side effects of new drugs, as well as analysis of medical imagery, which involves using computer vision algorithms to spot early warning signs of disease in x-rays or MRI scans. It has also successfully been used to detect and treat neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Outside of frontline clinical work, AI also has applications in clerical work, such as processing insurance claims and management or analysis of medical record keeping. It can also be used to analyze data collected from patient wearables or in-home sensors used in virtual hospital settings (more on that in my next trend) to provide early warning or predictive diagnosis of various conditions. Put together, all of these use cases indicate that AI and ML will continue to be a prominent trend in healthcare throughout the coming year.

Remote Healthcare – Virtual Hospitals, Healthcare Communities, and Telehealth

Healthcare delivered remotely increased significantly during the pandemic. Even now that it’s generally safe to resume face-to-face routine appointments, many patients and providers have realized that for many conditions, care can be provided more efficiently and cost-effectively at a distance.

Remote healthcare falls into a number of different categories. There is an increase in home-based care driven by evidence that shows that a familiar environment and proximity to a family can have a positive effect on patient outcomes, as well as being hugely cost-efficient compared to inpatient care. Then there is

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Longtime Pardee surgeon retiring; Four Seasons has two honored

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Longtime Pardee surgeon retiring; Four Seasons has two honored
Longtime Pardee surgeon retiring; Four Seasons has two honored

HENDERSONVILLE — Longtime local orthopedic surgeon Amal Das, M.D., is retiring on Dec. 31 after serving the community for more than 30 years. He was honored at Pardee UNC Health Care Board of Directors’ meeting in December.

He’s worked with Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics (SESM), a department of Pardee Hospital, doing hip and joint replacement surgeries.

According to a news release, Das joined the medical staff at Pardee in 1989 and has been a leading voice on arthritis and joint replacement and reconstruction for more than three decades. He served as the Chair of the Pardee Department of Surgery from 2004-05 and was instrumental in establishing the Pardee Center for Joint Replacement in 1999.

In addition to newspapers across the US citing his research, Dr. Das wrote the foreword to the No. 1-New York Times bestseller, “The Arthritis Cure.” He also authored several groundbreaking academic papers on complex hip revision, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate treatment for knee arthritis, the release said.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Das has performed more than 8,000 hip and knee replacements.

Four Seasons Chief Clinical Officer named 2023 Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing

Four Seasons' Richelle Hooper.

FLAT ROCK — Four Seasons’ Chief Clinical Officer Richelle (Rikki) Hooper, MBA, MSN, FNP, ACHPN, NE-BC, has been named a 2023 Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing, according to a news release from Four Seasons.

Awarded by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), the designation of HPNA Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing is given to HPNA members who have “made significant contributions to HPNA, the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), and/or the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF), while also impacting the field of hospice and palliative nursing,” the release said.

“We are very proud of Rikki being acknowledged by this significant honor. It not only demonstrates her commitment to personal learning and growth but also to that of advancing learning and growth in others,” said Four Seasons President & CEO, Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, MLAS, SPHR®, SHRM SCP in the release. “Over the 19 years Rikki has worked with us, she has positively impacted the lives of patients, families and staff with our organization as well as regionally and nationally. Daily she engages from a place of openness and excellence, always striving to co-create the very best care for our employees and for those whom we serve. Rikki, we are grateful for you and so very

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Best Smartwatches for Health and Fitness Tracking to Buy in 2023

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Best Smartwatches for Health and Fitness Tracking to Buy in 2023
Best Smartwatches for Health and Fitness Tracking to Buy in 2023

Having a smartwatch has become part of our everyday tech needs. You can do anything with a smartwatch on without neglecting urgent notifications from your phone and, most especially, your health. And, the best part, unlike phones, you don’t have to hold it; it’s wearable. It is basically a handy device to wear anywhere you go and whatever you do.

Well, you probably know all that; that is why you are here! The next challenge is knowing which brands to buy among the many designs and features in the market today.

Smart watch vs. smart band

But before the best smartwatch picks, let’s first identify the difference between a smart band and a smartwatch, as they may be confusing, especially for first-timers, when you browse through the fitness trackers section online. 

Smartwatches and smart bands are both fitness trackers that are wearable on your wrist. They share very similar functions and features, but smartwatches are more advanced. Smartwatches generally offer wider feature selections for users with their big screen, compatibility with smartphones and more. However, smart bands are only fitness-specific when it comes to their features [1].

Some particular general feature differences:

Smartwatches  Smart bands
Have a full touchscreen.  Function through buttons. 
Can function independently, where you can text, call and reply to emails.  Dependent on a smartphone and usually have no SIM card insertions.
Have speakers that allow you to play music.  The majority have no speakers or microphones. 

Best smartwatch to buy in 2023

Choosing the best smartwatch for you is a must! You should look for a design that suits your lifestyle and needs. We have come up with four best smartwatch brands in 2023 that you can consider before buying. 

Fitbit Versa 4 Review

Best watch for health features 

Despite its smartwatch nature, the Fitbit Versa 4 can’t compete with the best fitness tracking accuracy, at least at launch. For those comfortable with a mixture of surface-level smartwatch elements and harder-core fitness watches, its battery life is sound.

Display and style: There are many similarities between the Fitbit Versa 4 and the Versa 3. A square-faced watch with curved glass covering the screen. A plastic rear and aluminum bezel make up the device.

Although it has a less high-end design than the Apple Watch SE 2, it is clearly more style-driven than the Garmin Venu 2 Sq. While there aren’t many novel features here,

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Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease ‘may be preventable through healthy lifestyle’

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Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease ‘may be preventable through healthy lifestyle’

Up to six in 10 cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis may be preventable through a healthy lifestyle, researchers have suggested.

A study published online in the journal Gut said people who are at high risk of developing the conditions due to a hereditary link may be able to take action to cut their chances of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

IBD is mainly used to describe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, whose symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps or swelling, recurring or bloody diarrhoea, weight loss and extreme tiredness.

There is no cure for the conditions, which can vary in severity.

Treatments can include following specific diets or taking medicines such as aminosalicylates or mesalazines to reduce inflammation in the gut. Immunosuppressants such as steroids are sometimes given.

According to the NHS, around one in five people with ulcerative colitis have severe symptoms that do not improve with medicine and they may need surgery to remove part of their bowel.

Meanwhile, around 60 to 75% of people with Crohn’s disease will need surgery to repair damage to their digestive system and treat complications.

In the study experts, including from Massachusetts General Hospital in the US, used data from several large, long-term studies of nurses and doctors, involving thousands of people.

The researchers created modifiable risk scores (MRS) to estimate the proportion of IBD cases that could have been avoided.

The MRS ranged from 0-6, with higher scores meaning there were more risk factors.

These risk factors included weight (body mass index), smoking, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, how much exercise people took and daily intake of fruit, fibre, vegetables, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and red meat.

Having the healthiest lifestyle was defined as having a healthy weight, never smoking, exercising regularly, at least eight daily servings of fruit and vegetables, less than half a daily serving of red meat, at least 25g of fibre per day, at least two weekly servings of fish, at least half a daily serving of nuts/seeds and a maximum of one alcoholic drink per day for women or two for men.

During the monitoring period, 346 cases of Crohn’s disease and 456 cases of ulcerative colitis were reported among

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Health Care Shouldn’t Be This Expensive: How to Find Answers and Low-Cost Options

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Health Care Shouldn’t Be This Expensive: How to Find Answers and Low-Cost Options

This story is part of Priced Out, CNET’s coverage of how real people are coping with the high cost of living in the US.

Evan Stewart has epilepsy, so going a day without health insurance isn’t an option. When he left his job in the medical field to tour with his musical band, he was able to keep his benefits through COBRA. That meant a large part of his income — $800 a month — went toward keeping that coverage until he qualified for another insurance plan with his new employer. 


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The cost wasn’t bad considering the alternative. “If a seizure lasts me more than five minutes, an ambulance has to come to my house, and then I’ll probably go to the emergency room,” said Stewart, who lives in Seattle. “Without insurance, the ambulance ride would bankrupt me, and the hospital stay would keep me in medical debt for the rest of my life.” 

Stewart was nervous about switching his job because he didn’t want to give up his health care benefits. That’s fairly common in the US: One out of every six adult workers who get medical insurance through an employer stay in their jobs out of fear of losing coverage, according to a recent Gallup poll. While the majority of larger employers offer health benefits, annual premiums have soared in the last decade, reaching a yearly average of $7,911 for single coverage and $22,463 for family coverage. Many of these plans also have costly copays and high deductibles, requiring employees to pay even more. 

Even with a good insurance policy like Stewart’s, Americans often find themselves paying insurmountable out-of-pocket medical expenses. 

“We have an incredibly complex health care system,” said Amy Niles of the PAN Foundation, a nonprofit that helps underinsured patients in need. “And unfortunately, at the end of the day, a lot of the cost gets shifted onto the patients.” 

That’s why, according to Niles, it’s important to understand the price tag when considering your own health needs. Getting affordable medical care isn’t impossible, but it means sifting through an array of options: from private short-term plans to the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace tiers to government- or state-based insurance, all with different rules, requirements, enrollment dates, premiums and deductibles. It also means becoming a strong self-advocate. If a household can’t afford health insurance, there are other resources that provide

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