This Upbeat Life

<p>On this episode of This Upbeat Life I’ll be looking at - <strong>Brain Gains</strong>, why your melon needs exercise!</p><p>A study in 2025 looked at resistance training, you know, lifting weights—and found that it can slow down brain aging (too late for me perhaps!) and may even help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. That’s right: lifting weights isn’t just about building muscle; it’s about building, well cognitive resilience, I guess.</p><p>Over on the Real Deal I’ll be exploring the resurgence of <strong>measles</strong><em>,</em> the disease we thought we’d shown the door back in 2000. Turns out, it let itself back in—and it didn’t even knock! And we’re going to find out whose fault it is.</p><p>And finally, on Far Out Stuff, – <strong>The God Molecule</strong>. Have you ever wondered what happens when you mix highfalutin wellness vibes, and a desert toad? Psychedelics bro! </p><p>I’ll be talking about 5 MeO DMT, the active constituent of toad venom, also called the God molecule, why people take it and its potential benefits as well as its darker side.</p><p>Don't forget to like, share and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.</p><p>Music: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.silvermansound.com">https://www.silvermansound.com</a></p><p> Funky House by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/users/royaltyfreemusic-29393722/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=132591">Nver Avetyan</a> from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=132591">Pixabay</a></p>

<p>Steve, (66) a retired London Metropolitan Police officer tells us how he fills his time with his 7 grandchildren, what pushes his buttons and how sport helps to keep him fit but more importantly is a how it's a large part of his social life.</p><p>We discuss diet, how Steve likes to relax, (hint: it may have something to do with Freddy Mercury's Queen) his ambition to write a book (and now this tidbit of information is out on the internet he'll have to do it!) and the importance of family.</p><p>Steve is a genuine bloke who says it like it is.</p>

<p>On this episode: Quick News is all about <strong>Chlorella Vulgaris</strong>, a superfood, but unfortunately it resembles pond slime - and tastes like it too! On the Real Deal I look at the dangers of brand new <strong>crib mattresses that give off potentially dangerous gases</strong> and on Far Out Stuff I set phasers to stun and ponder the BORG - but not as you know it, Captain. No, I'm investigating the phenomenon of <strong>Blackout Rage Gallons</strong>, the Frat students favourite. Enjoy.</p><p>Sources for Crib Mattress Off Gassing study: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.5c00051">https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.5c00051</a> (original study)</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c03560">https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c03560</a> (additional study)</p><p><strong>Music accreditation</strong> – Shane Ivers at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.silvermansound.com/">https://www.silvermansound.com/</a></p><p>Any comments please drop me a line at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> - cheers!</p>

<p>Ann chats about diet, pet peeves, her favourite music, the love of the outdoors, playing rugby and football as a young woman in the 1970s, her favourite doughnut, her run in with a ghost! - and what makes her happy.</p><p>Ann also talks about her work in Health &amp; Social Care and what it means for her and the people she supports and advocates for.</p><p><strong>Music accreditation</strong> – Shane Ivers at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.silvermansound.com/">https://www.silvermansound.com/</a></p>

<p>Yes, in this episode on Quick News we delve into the realities of artificial sweeteners in our diet. Are they bad for us or is it all a storm in a teacup (or diet soda can)?</p><p>You probably think that your brain starts ageing later in life, like your 70,s. Apparently not! Find out on the Real Deal.</p><p>And on Far Out Stuff, you've neutered Fido and he's lost his swagger. It looks like this is it - but fear not, prosthetic nuts may just be the answer to Fido's doggy prayers.</p><p><strong>Music accreditation</strong> – Shane Ivers at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.silvermansound.com/">https://www.silvermansound.com/</a></p>