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  • Pillow Talk: How Lack of Sleep Can Break Your Heart

    Pillow Talk: How Lack of Sleep Can Break Your Heart
    2025/10/07
    🎧 Episode Title: Sleep: The Science of Shutting DownPodcast: Harry Situation with Harry RogueEver wonder why you can’t fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling human? In this episode, Harry Rogue dives deep into the fascinating and often chaotic world of sleep — with humor, science, and stories from years of juggling 5:30 a.m. bottling shifts, 6 a.m. bartending nights, and late-night tour life.Whether you’re an early riser, a night owl, or somewhere in between, this episode explores what really happens when your body powers down — and why it matters more than you think.We’ll answer questions like:How much sleep do we really need?Can you sleep too much?Why do some people wake up tired even after a full night?What’s the healthiest sleep position, and what does yours say about you?How do stress, anxiety, caffeine, and screen time affect your rest?What neurological or emotional triggers are secretly ruining your sleep?How do breakups, racing thoughts, and revenge bedtime procrastination impact sleep?What are common sleep disorders, and when should you see a doctor?And most importantly — how can you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer?Packed with relatable comedy, neuroscience, and practical tips, this episode blends humor with facts from leading sleep researchers and medical sources. Harry explores the science behind circadian rhythms, REM cycles, and the mental mechanics that keep your brain up at 3 a.m. thinking about that one text you shouldn’t have sent.Because here’s the truth: sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s maintenance for the human machine.Adults need 7–9 hours of sleep for optimal health.Less than 6 or more than 9 hours regularly can increase health risks.Stress, caffeine, and screens are your brain’s worst bedtime buddies.Breakups and anxiety disrupt REM — the stage that heals emotions.Better sleep starts with consistency, darkness, cool temperatures, and calm.Utah Neurology – Why At Least Seven Hours of Sleep Is EssentialHealthline – Stages of Sleep ExplainedSleep Foundation – Revenge Bedtime ProcrastinationCleveland Clinic – When You’re Trying to Sleep but Your Mind Is RacingEveryday Health – How to Put a Racing Mind to BedWashington Post – Breakup Insomnia: Why It Happens and How to CopeFortune – How the Headspace App Helps You Sleep BetterAdventHealth – The Best Sleeping Positions for GERDJournal Watch – Body Position and Reflux During SleepHopkins Medicine – Choosing the Best Sleep PositionToday Health – Back vs. Side SleepingUT Health San Antonio – Too Much Sleep Can Hurt Cognitive PerformanceWalker, M. (2021). NPR – Why It’s Essential to Make Time for SleepScience – The Gene That Lets You Thrive on 6 Hours of SleepBBC Future – Which Is the Best Position to Sleep In?Zanskar Health – Why Sleeping on the Sofa Is a Bad IdeaMattress Firm – Why You Should Avoid Sleeping on the CouchGallup – Americans Are Sleeping Less and Feeling More StressedHealth.com – How to Shut Off Your Brain for Sleep“Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day.” — Matthew Walker, neuroscientist“You can’t think your way into sleep — you have to relax your way there.” — Cleveland Clinic Sleep MedicineA deep dive into the science of sleep — from why we need it, to what happens when we skip it. Learn how sleep affects your brain, body, emotions, and even heartbreak recovery. Get practical tools to calm your racing mind, improve sleep hygiene, and reclaim your rest.Because when it comes to sleep — it’s not just about closing your eyes. It’s about giving your body permission to reset, restore, and rise ready.🧠 Key Takeaways:🔬 Featured Research & Resources:💤 Quotes Featured in This Episode:💭 Episode Summary:
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    15 分
  • Fluoride: Rinse, Spit, Debate - The Fluoride Dilemma

    Fluoride: Rinse, Spit, Debate - The Fluoride Dilemma
    2025/09/06
    E6: Fluoride: Rinse, Spit, Debate - The Fluoride DilemmaThe most controversial thing in your bathroom isn’t your scale ... it’s your toothpaste.Fluoride is everywhere—your tap water, your toothpaste, and maybe even your political debates. For decades, it’s been praised as a cavity-fighting hero, credited with cutting tooth decay by 25% and saving communities millions (CDC, n.d.; Johns Hopkins, 2024). But newer studies suggest there might be more to the story. Could fluoride also be linked to brain development issues, lower IQ in children, or even brittle bones at high exposures (National Toxicology Program, 2025; Harvard T.H. Chan, 2025; Reuters, 2024)?In this episode, we trace fluoride’s strange journey—from “mottled teeth” in Colorado Springs to the first citywide experiment in Grand Rapids, Michigan (History.com, 2024)—and ask if one of public health’s greatest achievements might also carry hidden costs. With states like Utah banning fluoridation, Florida debating it, and new alternatives like hydroxyapatite toothpaste gaining traction (ScienceDirect, 2024), the future of fluoride has never been murkier. This episode doesn’t settle the argument—it opens the debate.______________________________________________________________References:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Community water fluoridation: About fluoridation. https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/about/index.htmlCleveland Clinic. (n.d.). Fluoride: Uses, benefits & side effects. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/11195-fluorideGazette. (2024). Oral history: How a Colorado Springs dentist’s discovery paved the way for fluoridation. https://gazette.com/health/oral-history-how-a-colorado-springs-dentists-discovery-paved-the-way-for-nationwide-water-fluoridation/article_a2e600f0-b3db-11ef-a45f-3372aa9dfd96.htmlHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2025). Fluoride and children’s health: A conversation with Grandjean & Choi. https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/fluoride-childrens-health-grandjean-choi/History.com Editors. (2024). Why American communities began adding fluoride to water. https://www.history.com/articles/fluoride-water-teeth-healthJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (2024). Why is fluoride in our water?https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/why-is-fluoride-in-our-waterKeck School of Medicine of USC. (2025). Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked to neurobehavioral problems. https://keck.usc.edu/news/fluoride-exposure-during-pregnancy-linked-to-increased-risk-of-childhood-neurobehavioral-problems-study-finds/National Toxicology Program. (2025). Systematic review of fluoride exposure and neurodevelopmental and cognitive health effects. https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/research/assessments/noncancer/completed/fluorideReuters. (2024). What is fluoride, why is it added to the U.S. water supply? https://www.reuters.com/world/us/what-is-fluoride-why-is-it-added-us-water-supply-2024-11-25ScienceDirect. (2024). Alternative to fluoride toothpaste succeeds in clinical trial. https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/alternative-to-fluoride-toothpaste-succeeds-in-clinical-trial-376348
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    8 分
  • Bean There, Brewed That: Sipping Truths About Coffee

    Bean There, Brewed That: Sipping Truths About Coffee
    2025/08/20
    Bean There, Brewed That: Sipping Truths about Coffee dives into the fascinating world of coffee - from its legendary origins in Ethiopia to its survival through world wars, the science of caffeine, global coffee cultures, and how to brew the perfect cup. Facts, myths, health benefits, and a dash of humor - served fresh for curious minds.ReferencesHistory of Coffee – Britannica Coffee: The Drink That Changed the World – UC Irvine The Surprising Myth of Coffee’s Origin – Steeped Coffee Coffee Timing and Health Benefits – NHLBI Why Drinking Coffee Can Benefit Your Health – BBC Reel New Study Suggests Coffee May Lead to Longer, Healthier Life – TodayMushroom Coffee Benefits – Medical News TodayCoffee, Caffeine, and Behavioral Control – NewsweekCaffeine Increases Brain Complexity During Sleep – NatureCaffeine Changes Brain Structure – New AtlasCaffeine Increases Brain Complexity – News MedicalCoffee May Protect Brain Health in People with AFib – News9Does Coffee Stunt Growth? – GoodRxCoffee and Growth Myth – The RoasterieCoffee Myths – WiredDebunking Coffee Myths – Times of IndiaCoffee Myths – Science FocusHydration and Coffee Myths – URMC RochesterTurkish Coffee Culture – Food & WineCoffee in WWII Rations – HistoryThe True History of Irish Coffee – KQEDFlat Red Coffee – Perfect Daily GrindSpanish Coffee History – Coffee or DieCoffee Facts & Health – Harvard Nutrition SourceCaffeine Benefits & Myths – Case Western DailyStarbucks Sunsera Blend Light Roast – Food & WineBest Espresso Beans – Taste of HomeThird Wave Coffee Culture – EaterTypes of Coffee – The HealthyCoffee and Hydration – Everyday HealthCoffee Preferences – KDHL RadioCaffeine and the Heart – AdventHealthCoffee and Heart Health – Everyday HealthBetter Cup of Coffee – Penn TodayTop Coffee-Drinking Countries – Times of IndiaWho Drinks the Most Coffee – Tasting TableMake Great Coffee with Fewer Beans – New ScientistPerfect Pour-Over Coffee – USA TodaySecret to Perfect Pour-Over Coffee – SmithsonianMake Coffee Stronger – SciTech DailyCoffee Business & Prices – BBCColumbia’s Sustainable Coffee – World Economic ForumBrazil Agriculture – BritannicaThe Future of Coffee – AgFunder NewsGlobal Coffee Production 2024 – Visual CapitalistCoffee Exporting Countries – Statista[US Tariffs on Coffee – Daily Coffee News](https://dailycoffeenews.com/2025/04/03/here-are-the-new-us-tariffs-on-major-coffee
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    10 分
  • Oops, I Forgot: The Science Behind Brain Farts

    Oops, I Forgot: The Science Behind Brain Farts
    2025/08/09
    In this episode of Harry Situation, we dive deep into the mind to explore the fascinating (and often frustrating) world of memory. Why do we forget the small stuff - like where we put our keys - and sometimes the big stuff- like birthdays? From the impact of age, stress, and sleep deprivation to how our brain prioritizes what it wants to remember, we uncover the science behind it all.We’ll also talk about ways to improve memory, from brain-boosting foods to cognitive exercises, and even the fun of mnemonic devices. Plus, is AI enhancing or erasing our memories? We explore how technology is shaping the future of human cognition. Oh, and just for fun, we take a detour into the world of memory crystals—because, why not?Don’t miss this episode, filled with humor, facts, and a touch of sarcasm, as we explore what happens when your brain says, ‘I forgot.’ Tune in now!ReferencesBrown University. (2025, February 24). Working memory. Retrieved from https://www.brown.edu/news/2025-02-24/working-memoryCNN. (2025, June 10). Forgetful? 5 tips to improve your memory and wellness. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/10/health/forgetful-remembering-better-memory-wellnessCornell University. (2022). New study reveals where memory fragments are stored. Retrieved from https://news.weill.cornell.eduEveryday Health. (2025). Brain exercises for memory. Retrieved from https://www.everydayhealth.comForbes. (2025). The AI entrepreneur augmenting human memory. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.comHarvard University. (2025). Tracking precisely how learning memories are formed. Harvard Gazette. Retrieved from https://news.harvard.eduJohns Hopkins Medicine. (2025). Inside the science of memory. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.orgJournal of Neuroscience. (2025). How the brain links related memories formed close in time. Retrieved from https://www.jneurosci.org/content/45/31/e0158252025Medical Xpress. (2025, July). Key neurophysiological mechanism in human memory. Retrieved from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-key-neurophysiological-mechanism-human-memory.htmlMedical Xpress. (2025, July). Brain ‘silent neurons’ may explain why we forget. Retrieved from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-brain-unattended-neuronal-silent-hypothesis.htmlNayanikabiswas. (2025). Engrams: The physical representation of memory in the brain. Retrieved from https://nayanikabiswas.medium.comSmithsonian Magazine. (2025). In case humans go extinct, this memory crystal will store our genome for billions of years. Retrieved from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/in-case-humans-go-extinct-this-memory-crystal-will-store-our-genome-for-billions-of-years-180985114/Time. (2025). Memory issues: Red flags and what they mean. Retrieved from https://time.com/7280005/memory-issues-red-flags/The Atlantic. (2012, December). Amnesia and the self that remains when memory is lost. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/12/amnesia-and-the-self-that-remains-when-memory-is-lost/266662/USA Memory Championship. (2025). Memory competitions and techniques. Retrieved from https://www.usamemorychampionship.comWIONews. (2025). 6 ways Elon Musk’s Neuralink could transform humans into superhumans. Retrieved from https://www.wionews.com
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    10 分
  • Fungus Among Us : From Caveman Cures to Cosmic Trips

    Fungus Among Us : From Caveman Cures to Cosmic Trips
    2025/07/31
    Episode 3 – Fungus Among UsFrom Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,000-year-old mushroom pouch to futuristic fungal tech aboard the International Space Station, this episode of Harry Situation dives into the weird, wild world of mushrooms. Why do some people hate them? What makes them magical? And how are they shaping the future of medicine, space travel, and mental health?Host Harry Rogue unpacks the science, the stigma, and the spongy truth behind fungi. With peer-reviewed facts, a bit of humor, and zero mycologist credentials.Spoiler: mushrooms are way more than pizza toppings.ReferencesBBC Earth. (2024). Fungi for the future. https://www.bbcearth.com/news/fungi-for-the-futureBusiness Insider. (2025). Space nutritionist: Mushrooms as superfood in space. https://www.businessinsider.com/space-nutritionist-mushrooms-superfood-nasa-study-spacex-mars-travel-2025-3FactRetriever. (2023). 50 fascinating mushroom facts. https://www.factretriever.com/mushroom-factsUSU Extension. (n.d.). Why some people dislike mushrooms. https://extension.usu.edu/createbetterhealth/blog/mushroomshttps://www.factretriever.com/mushroom-factsFoodPrint. (n.d.). Mushrooms. https://foodprint.org/real-food/mushrooms/GlowHub. (2024). 11 of the wildest mushroom facts you'll ever hear. https://glowhub.com/blogs/news/11-of-the-wildest-mushroom-facts-you-ll-ever-hearJustice.gov. (2003). Psilocybin. National Drug Intelligence Center. https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs6/6038/index.htmJRE #2347. (2024). The Joe Rogan Experience [Podcast episode]. Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/075arN1YTBWleB5cub5KVTNational Forests. (n.d.). Fun facts about mushrooms. https://www.nationalforests.org/blog/fun-facts-about-mushroomsNature. (2020). Nutritional and medicinal value of mushrooms. Scientific Reports, 10, Article 59282. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-59282-yNPR. (2024). Drug busts of 'magic mushrooms' went way up in recent years. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/06/1229298615/psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-drug-bustNorthSpore. (2024). How fungi can support life in space. https://northspore.com/blogs/the-black-trumpet/how-fungi-can-support-life-in-spaceOneEarth. (2024). The future is fungi. https://www.oneearth.org/the-future-is-fungi/RAND Corporation. (2024). Magic mushrooms and policy: Latest research on psychedelics. https://www.rand.org/news/press/2024/06/27.htmlScientific American. (2024). Restrictions on psilocybin are easing as research ramps up. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/restrictions-on-psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-are-easing-as-research-ramps-upSciencedirect. (2018). Edible mushrooms: Improving health and disease resistance. Industrial Crops and Products, 122, 574–581. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224418302103Swinburne University. (2024). Swinburne-led fungi experiment blasts off to the ISS. https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2024/08/swinburne-led-fungi-experiment-blasts-off-to-the-international-space-stationUC San Diego Today. (2024). Unregulated sales of a toxic and hallucinogenic mushroom endanger public health. https://today.ucsd.edu/story/unregulated-sales-of-a-toxic-and-hallucinogenic-mushroom-endanger-public-healthWikipedia. (2025). Medicinal uses of fungi. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicinal_uses_of_fungiNew York Times. (1998). Lessons in Iceman’s Prehistoric Medicine Kit. https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/08/science/lessons-in-iceman-s-prehistoric-medicine-kit.htmlSeacoast Online. (2009). Iceman’s mushrooms key in understanding ancient medicine. https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/lifestyle/2009/02/11/iceman-s-mushrooms-key-in/52100922007/StoneAgeMan. (n.d.). Hoof Fungus and the Iceman. https://stoneageman.com/hoof-fungus/
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    8 分
  • Lost Footprints of White Sands National Park

    Lost Footprints of White Sands National Park
    2025/07/21

    Episode 2: The Lost Footprints of White Sands 👣

    23,000-year-old human footprints in New Mexico might rewrite everything we thought we knew about the first Americans.

    Who were they? How did we miss them? And what does it mean for the Clovis theory?

    Listen now and walk through history ... one muddy footprint at a time.


    APA References – Episode 2

    Bennett, M. R., Bustos, D., Pigati, J. S., Springer, G. S., Urban, T. M., Holliday, V. T., ... & Shillito, L. M. (2023). Evidence of humans in North America during the Last Glacial Maximum. Science, 373(6553), 1528–1531. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abg7586

    Discover Magazine. (2023, October 6). White Sands Footprints Confirmed as the Oldest Evidence of Humans in the Americas. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/white-sands-footprints-confirmed-as-the-oldest-evidence-of-humans-in-the

    National Geographic Society. (n.d.). Bering Land Bridge. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/bering-land-bridge/

    National Park Service. (n.d.). Footprints at White Sands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/footprints-at-white-sands.htm

    Sci.News. (2023, October 6). Human Footprints from White Sands Date to the Last Glacial Maximum. https://www.sci.news/archaeology/white-sands-footprints-14012.html

    Smithsonian Magazine. (2023). These Ancient Footprints May Be the Oldest Evidence of Humans in the Americas. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-ancient-footprints-may-be-the-oldest-evidence-of-humans-in-the-americas-180978678/

    University of Arizona News. (2023, October 5). Earliest Evidence of Humans in the Americas Confirmed by New UArizona Study. https://news.arizona.edu/news/earliest-evidence-humans-americas-confirmed-new-u-study

    Yahoo News. (2023, October 7). Recent Study Supports Dates of Early Human Footprints Found in New Mexico. https://www.yahoo.com/news/recent-study-supports-dates-early-040000546.html

    School for Advanced Research (SAR). (2023). Oldest Footprints in America? https://sarweb.org/blog-oldest-footprints-in-america/
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  • A Monster Created Ozempic – The Truth Behind the Hype

    A Monster Created Ozempic – The Truth Behind the Hype
    2025/07/11
    Episode 1: A Monster Created Ozempic – The Truth Behind the HypeThe podcast where we unpack the what, how, and why behind the headlines—and today, we’re taking a closer look at a drug that’s sparked headlines, debates, and a whole lot of interest: Ozempic.This podcast isn’t pro-Ozempic or anti-Ozempic. I’m not here to promote it, criticize it, or sell it to your uncle on Facebook. I’m also not a doctor, a pharmacist, or an Ozempic user. I’m just a curious mind—and my research team and I are here to provide well-researched, fact-based information so you can form your own opinion.ReferencesAvampato, C. (2023, May 10). A monster created Ozempic. Medium. https://christaavampato.medium.com/a-monster-created-ozempic-961583a5ffe9Baptist Health. (2023, October 4). Risks of taking Ozempic for weight loss. https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/health-and-wellness/risks-of-taking-ozempic-for-weight-lossBioSpace. (2023, October 19). Sen. Sanders says generics companies can make & sell Ozempic for less than $100 a month. https://www.biospace.com/policy/sanders-says-generics-companies-can-make-sell-ozempic-for-less-than-100-a-monthBryant University. (2024, January 26). Ozempic: Weight loss miracle drug or too good to be true?. https://news.bryant.edu/ozempic-weight-loss-miracle-drug-or-too-good-be-trueColumbia Surgery. (n.d.). The Ozempic effect: Everything you need to know about medical weight loss. https://columbiasurgery.org/news/ozempic-effect-everything-you-need-know-about-medical-weight-lossDiabetes UK. (n.d.). How does Ozempic work?. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/treatments/tablets-and-medication/glp-1/semaglutide/ozempicEveryday Health. (2024, March 1). 13 celebrities who have spoken out about taking GLP-1s. https://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/13-celebrities-who-have-spoken-out-about-taking-glp-1s/GoodRx. (n.d.-a). Ozempic (semaglutide) - Uses, side effects, and more. https://www.goodrx.com/ozempicGoodRx. (n.d.-b). How to save on Ozempic. https://www.goodrx.com/ozempic/how-to-save-on-ozempicHealthline. (2024, February 15). Ozempic: Cost, ways to save, and more. https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/ozempic-costMeyersohn, N. (2024, January 31). Celebrities on Ozempic and Wegovy: What they've said. People. https://people.com/celebrities-ozempic-wegovy-what-theyve-said-7104926Mordor Intelligence. (2024). Ozempic market - Size & share analysis. https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/ozempic-marketSloss, M. (2024, February 8). 22 celebrities who’ve admitted or denied using Ozempic. BuzzFeed. https://www.buzzfeed.com/morgansloss1/celebrities-admitted-or-denied-ozempic-useToday. (2024, January 31). Celebrities on Ozempic: What stars are saying about taking GLP-1s. TODAY. https://www.today.com/health/celebrities-on-ozempic-rcna129740WebMD. (n.d.). Ozempic side effects: Common, severe, long term. https://www.webmd.com/obesity/ozempic-side-effects
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