“The worst outcome in this world is not having self-esteem. If you don’t love yourself, who will?” — Naval

Even the smartest people are dumb most of the time. This is because cognition is computationally costly, so the brain must ration rationality.

Interesting topic of discussion not talked about enough I think. How the stress index of your work and rota patterns affect your metabolism and cravings!

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The requested 🇦🇺 pay update: *Currently* working as a (year 1) ortho surgeon boss in QLD (salary varies by state & “metro centre” vs DGH) I take home £7,250 - £10,500 per month (on-call dependant) work 4 days a week, no private, 1:7 on-call Main issue is a shortage of

2025 is 1% complete.

currently reading this in between uni tutorials post-night shifts haha

Omega-3 plus vitamin D “slows biological aging by 3-4 months over 3 years, particularly when combined with exercise.” 👏

Combining omega-3s, vitamin D, and regular exercise may reduce biological aging far beyond the impacts of these interventions in isolation, a new study indicates. Specifically, supplementing with omega-3s alone reduced biological age on several next-generation epigenetic clocks

Feeling extremely attacked for the size of the meals I inhale hahahaha

Physical inactivity is as deadly as smoking Yet, we don’t treat it that way By age 50, most Americans have lost 10% of their peak muscle mass—by 70, up to 40% This isn’t about vanity; it’s about survival Resistance training isn’t optional; it’s the most powerful defense

Metastasis—the spread of cancer to new organs—is responsible for 90% of all human cancer deaths. Exercise—particularly high-intensity exercise—increases blood flow and shear stress in blood vessels. This mechanical force makes it harder for circulating tumor cells to survive,

A key to success is to spend your 20s & 30s reading voraciously: 1. History & biographies 2. How to write well 3. Finance & Economics 4. Personal development 5. Relationships

'4000 weeks' is by far the most insane framing for how short life is.

i love the internet

Dreams do come true.

Currently reading this whilst sleep deprived pre/post night shift haha

Just had large study of >2000 UK medical students accepted for publication >50% of respondents felt the allocation system for newly qualified (FY) doctor posts was unfair 46% noticed negative impact on physical/mental health Up to 48% are considering career outside the NHS

So great to see friends and colleagues, old and new, at BAOMS this week - Fantastic learning and always a pleasure to be reminded why we do what we do!

Muscles are an endocrine organ. When you move, they release molecules (myokines) that protect your brain, heart & immune system