About this episode

The episode discusses various health trends and issues affecting young people, including a controversial diet and relationship challenges.

In Episode 61 of Front Page Fitness, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple worry about the young people. They revisit the Mountain Dew "Dunkers" saga from last episode before digging into the headlines: an Instagram "testosterone coach" advising men to smoke and skip sunscreen, and RFK Jr.'s sauerkraut-and-fermented-foods diet, which detours into a discussion of a pricey wellness program. They then tackle the New York Post's "anxiety bags" trend among Gen Z, answer a listener email from a man whose partner's Hyrox-racing obsession is straining their relationship and finances, and close with a science question on whether you can deliberately make the placebo effect work on yourself even when you know it's a placebo. Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review massresearchreview.com Chapters 0:00 Intro 6:35 The Mountain Dew "Dunkers" saga & donut backlash 9:16 Headline: The "testosterone coach" who says smoke & skip sunscreen 17:39 RFK Jr.'s sauerkraut & fermented-foods diet 39:41 Gen Z "anxiety bags," panic pouches & calm-down kits 52:40 Listener email: a partner's Hyrox…

Topics covered

• sauerkraut diet
• Gen Z trends
• placebo effect
• wellness programs
• relationship advice

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