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Astrid Engelen
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MAHA-washing... Instead of focusing on the nitty-gritty of ultra-processed foods' ingredients, simply eat a variety of fresh in-season produce most of the time, and enjoy some junk food occasionally. It doesn't have to be complicated, right?
theatlantic.com The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · Sep 1
Food companies are capitalizing on some of MAHA’s favored dietary principles. The trend might change American diets for the worse, @yeahyeahyasmin.bsky.social reports. https://theatln.tc/dLYAQjKA
September 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Boost your #longevity by picking up the pace of your daily walk. Analysis in @ajpmonline.bsky.social‬ among underrepresented cohort of low-income and Black individuals confirms #healthbenefits of walking. www.elsevier.com/about/press-...
Elderly couple walking, new research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine underscores the importance of promoting walking, particularly at a brisk pace, as an effective form of physical activity for improving health.
July 30, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Did Jeremy Clarkson's doctor read the latest Nilson et al. study in @ajpmonline.bsky.social on the negative effects of #ultraprocessedfoods on health? www.express.co.uk/celebrity-ne...
Jeremy Clarkson makes major diet change just months after worrying health scare
The former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has made a dramatic U-turn on his diet months after suffering a heart health scare
www.express.co.uk
July 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Distinguish harmful #PFAS from essential fluoropolymers in #medicaltechnology, experts urge in Elsevier’s Heart Rhythm journal. Not all "forever chemicals" are equal. www.elsevier.com/about/press-...

#publichealth #cardiology
@heartrhythmsociety.bsky.social
Articles in Heart Rhythm highlight the urgent need to distinguish between harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and essential fluoropolymers, which are used in medical technology. This image demonstrates the use of fluoropolymers poly(ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene) (ETFE) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in common cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) lead constructions. A. Coaxial pacing lead; B. Coradial pacing lead; C. Lumenless pacing lead; D. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) lead. (Credit: Heart Rhythm / Vatterott et al.)
July 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Fascinating! 😮 - Adding "Investigating the Stanford Prison Experiment | History of a Lie" to my reading list!
March 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Reposted by Astrid Engelen
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM