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Introducing Do vitamin D supplements work? | Prof. Tim Spector and Dr. Federica Amati from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Vitamin D is the world’s favorite supplement. Governments around the world recommend people take the supplement for at least six months out of the year. But do we really need these pills? Do they even work? And could they actually be harming us?

In this episode, two ZOE scientists - Professor Tim Spector and Dr Federica Amati reveal the truth about vitamin D.

Tim is scientific co-founder of ZOE and professor of epidemiology at King’s College London. Federica is head nutritionist at ZOE and author of the Sunday Times bestseller ‘Every Body Should Know This’.

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Timecodes:

00:00 The sunshine vitamin

01:50 Quickfire questions

04:05 What is vitamin D?

07:12 Is sunlight the best source of vitamin D?

09:40 Does vitamin D keep my bones strong?

15:34 Are vitamin D levels a marker of good health?

20:00 What counts as normal levels of vitamin D? 

24:42 Supplement controversy

29:10 Do calcium supplements help bones?

31:29 Can I take too much vitamin D?

37:50 Could vitamin D prevent these health conditions?

42:54 Tim’s sunscreen controversy

46:46 Vitamin D and immunity

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From fixing bridges to keeping the T literally on its tracks, Pittsburgh depends on a lot of federal funding — and who’s in charge here regionally can help sway the conversation. Host Megan Harris is kicking off 2025 with PublicSource’s Rich Lord and 1Hood’s Miracle Jones to talk about the upcoming mayoral race and how a second Trump presidency could affect our region. 

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Introducing How to eat in 2025: 7 science-backed tips | Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Sarah Berry from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Forget crash diets this January. In this episode, we discuss simple, effective ways to eat well and truly enjoy food in 2025.

Today, Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Sarah Berry join us to share seven essential strategies to help you improve your health this year. Based on the latest science that’s come out over the last 365 days, they bust common food myths, highlight the importance of quality over quantity, and show how the joy of eating can go hand in hand with good health.

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Timecodes

00:00 What's your nutrition goal for 2025?

03:08 This choice matters most for your health

05:20 Changes that could add 10 years to your life

12:30 Tip 1: Reduce intake of these foods

21:20 Tip 2: Try eating at these times

30:50 Tip 3: Stop counting calories

41:39 Tip 4: Change drink habits

48:15 Tip 5: Eat more plants

55:48 Tip 6: Are you getting enough protein?

59:07 Tip 7: Start eating these healthy snacks

01:03:50 Add these foods to your plate

📚Books by our ZOE Scientists

The Food For Life Cookbook

Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati

Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector

Free resources from ZOE

Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition

Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks 

Mentioned in today's episode

Ultra-processed foods cause weight gain and increased energy intake associated with reduced chewing frequency: A randomized, open-label, crossover study, (2024) published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism

Counting hours or calories? Metabolic regulatory role of time-restricted eating in adults with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis, (2024) published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 

Changes in food preferences and ingestive behaviors after glucagon-like peptide-1 analog treatment: techniques and opportunities (2024), published in International Journal of Obesity 

The potential effects of chlorogenic acid, the main phenolic components in coffee, on health: a comprehensive review of the literature (2017), published in European Journal of Nutrition 

Differential peripheral immune signatures elicited by vegan versus ketogenic diets in humans (2024), published in Nature Medicine

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Welcome to 2025 in Pittsburgh! There are so many ways to kick off the new year, whether you’re looking to brave the cold or curl up with a nice, non-alcoholic drink. From a late night dance party at our art museum to a local book swap, we’re sharing the best ways to take advantage of our cold city this month. Plus, if you’re taking part in Dry January, check out our episode about The Open Road, a non-alcoholic bottle shop. 

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Introducing Do You Sometimes Feel Lonely? | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.

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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the outgoing U.S. Surgeon General, offers his parting prescription for fighting loneliness and building lasting community.   

America’s top doctor shares what he’s learned from his patients, his years on the frontlines of public health, and from his father’s tiny village in India. 

Dr. Murthy also answers questions about how to overcome loneliness from people who Zoom in from around the country. 

Also referenced in this episode: Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle

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Pittsburghers love to talk about all the iconic buildings that used to be there, and Century III Mall is about to be among them. The nostalgia-inducing Pittsburgh mall is being demolished after closing its last shop in 2020 and being condemned in 2023. Writer, publisher, and shopping mall enthusiast Matthew Newton is here to share our nostalgia and explain exactly what went wrong.

Check out Newton’s beautiful tome “Shopping Mall,” which is usually available at White Whale Bookstore in Bloomfield.

The state is putting $1 million towards redeveloping the site.

Editor’s note: This episode originally published Aug. 14, 2023.

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Introducing What to eat to avoid osteoporosis from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Every 12 years, our skeletons undergo a complete transformation.

Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Cyrus Cooper discuss how to avoid Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile, significantly increases the risk of fractures from minor incidents, often without any noticeable symptoms. Worldwide, it affects one in three women and one in five men over fifty, leading to pain, potential disability and loss of independence.

In today’s episode, Jonathan, Tim and Cyrus ask the question: How can understanding osteoporosis and implementing targeted lifestyle changes enhance bone health and reduce the risk of fractures?

Cyrus Cooper is a Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Southampton, where he is also the Director of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit and Vice-Dean of Medicine. In addition, he’s a Professor of Musculoskeletal Science at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford.

Tim Spector is one of the world’s top 100 most-cited scientists, a professor of epidemiology, and scientific Co-Founder at ZOE. Tim trained originally in rheumatology and epidemiology. 

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction

01:21 Quickfire questions

03:08 What is osteoporosis?

06:10 Why might our bones become more fragile as we age?

08:10 Your skeleton renews itself all the time

10:30 Does menopause cause osteoporosis?

12:48 What's it like living with osteoporosis?

15:16 How common is osteoporosis in males?

16:04 What are the symptoms of osteoporosis and at what age should you get checked?

21:40 Some chilling statistics about osteoporosis

23:10 Common myths about the effects of calcium and vitamin D on osteoporosis

27:50 What is the latest science on vitamin D supplementation?

34:10 Can vitamin D and calcium ensure children’s bone density is healthy?

34:55 Osteoporosis treatment options, including new drugs    

37:20 The impacts of HRT on bone density

39:30 What are the downsides to some of these treatments?

43:00 Does physical activity help to prevent fractures?

44:30 Lifestyle impacts: diet and nutrition

49:40 Can exercise make your bones stronger?

55:20 Ideal exercises to prevent osteoporosis

57:10 Cyrus and Tim’s top 3 actions to improve bone health

59:10 Summary

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The hottest restaurant in Pittsburgh? Chef Nik Forsberg’s pop-up turned brick and mortar, Fet-Fisk, was named one of America's best restaurants this year by both The New York Times and Eater. His Nordic-inspired cuisine prioritizes sustainably sourced seafood, local meats, and veggies from Nik’s own garden. So what does it take to turn a popular pop-up into a thriving local business? Hear what he grows, how he approaches his menus, and all the original plans behind Bloomfield’s buzziest restaurant.

*This episode originally aired Thursday, March 30th, 2023.

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Introducing What Really Happens During a Presidential Transition from Pod Save America.

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In this free preview of Crooked's Friends of the Pod subscription show "Inside 2024," (subscribe here) Dan Pfeiffer, Alyssa Mastromonaco, and Caroline Reston dive deep into the history and drama of presidential transitions, break down the latest moves from President-Elect Trump’s transition team, and share some behind-the-scenes stories from their early days as fresh-faced staffers in the 2008 Obama White House

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Earlier this year, Pittsburgh was rocked with a crazy mystery. Thousands of miniature Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads were stolen! How does that even happen? With the help of our friend Rob Rossi, senior writer at The Athletic, we broke down the heist that got the attention of Pittsburgh Penguins fans — and even the FBI! 

Check out Rossi’s play-by-play in The Athletic.

This episode originally aired April 3, 2024.

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