Kurt Greiner

Kurt is a digital strategist and IT professional exploring how individuals can leverage modern tools to navigate the second half of life with purpose.

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A 98-adult trial in moderate to severe depression or anxiety found therapy focused on savoring positive experiences modestly outperformed therapy targeting negative emotions.

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#MentalHealth #Depression

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Plant Sterol Soymilk vs Plain Soymilk: What a Trial Found on LDL Cholesterol

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#betteringme

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Slow breathing and exercise are linked to higher HRV in meta-analyses. Kindness practice has one supporting study. See the science on Bettering Me.

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#VagalTone #HRV

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One small trial found a CBD gel eased thumb-base arthritis pain. In 7 regular users, edible THC peaked 35-90 min after eating. Start low, go slow.

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#Cannabis #Health

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One small trial found a CBD gel eased thumb-base arthritis pain. In 7 regular users, edible THC peaked 35-90 min after eating. Start low, go slow.

https://t.co/g5IEI62GRb

#Cannabis #Health

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Observational study of 296 older adults with normal thinking at the start: more steps were linked to slower tau buildup and slower decline, only with higher amyloid. Association, not proof walking caused it. Gains leveled off at 5,000 to 7,500 steps.

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Observational study of 296 older adults with normal thinking at the start: more steps were linked to slower tau buildup and slower decline, only with higher amyloid. Association, not proof walking caused it. Gains leveled off at 5,000 to 7,500 steps.

https://t.co/Oi95SCQQ8U

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Carl Rogers, 1961: “The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.” Ask which way you’re facing, not whether you’ve arrived.

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Tendon pain trials: heavy slow strength work did not differ significantly from eccentric training in a 58-person midportion Achilles study. More kept attending it (92% vs 78%). No trial tested strength against stretching.

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Menopause & belly fat: In the SWAN study, the rate of fat gain doubled at menopause's start while muscle began to fall. Hormonal changes are linked to more abdominal fat. Aerobic work targets fat; strength work protects muscle.

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#menopause #health

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UK study: More daytime light associated with modestly lower dementia risk in 87,577 adults. Observational, not proof of cause.

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#Dementia #Health

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In healthy adults aged 18-65, low-intensity exercise improved aerobic fitness (large VO2max effect) in a 2026 meta-analysis of 50 trials. Enjoyment during exercise linked to more future activity.

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#Fitness #Health

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In people with memory or thinking symptoms (Swedish study, n=1,213), a blood test for Alzheimer's pathology was 91% accurate in primary care, vs 61% for a standard workup. Not tested as a screen for people who feel fine.

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2025 cohort: 54.2% of 535 women with self-reported ADHD had severe perimenopausal symptoms vs 30.1% of 4,857 without ADHD. Observational, an association only.

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In 1,762 adults, each extra 30 min of sun before 10 a.m. was linked to a sleep midpoint 23 min earlier (cross-sectional, self-reported). Association, not proof.

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In a small six-week trial of 24 adults aged 18-40, ab work raised curl-up reps but did not change body fat %. More on Bettering Me.

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#FitnessFacts #AbTraining

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12-week trial: a dairy supplement added to home strength training showed no significant difference in 54 adults aged 65+. Supplement partly by Morinaga Milk Industry.

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#fitness

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Yo-yo dieting's metabolic harm: A 2026 Lancet review found current evidence does not support lasting harm from weight cycling in people with obesity. Benefits of weight loss are temporary if weight is regained.

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#weightloss #health

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8-week trial: Resistance training led to lower pain, disability, and fear of movement in chronic low back pain patients vs. aerobic training. Small study.

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#backpain #exercise

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Severe muscle pain, dark urine, or weakness post-workout? This can signal exertional rhabdomyolysis. A review of athletes advises screening for soreness, cramps, or dark urine after heavy endurance events. Call a doctor promptly.

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#Fitness #Health