📸Visual:

This graph shows the increasing rates of melanoma, a type of skin cancer, in Connecticut from 1935 to 1999, and marks the introduction of various sunscreens.

The lines represent the number of cases per 100,000 people, with blue for males and pink for females.

Over time, both lines rise, indicating more people are being diagnosed with melanoma.

Key points on the graph show when different sunscreens were introduced:

• Late 1940s: Introduction of sunscreens with Homosalate and glyceryl-p-aminobenzoate.

• Early 1960s: Introduction of PABA sunscreen, approximately SPF 8.

• 1975: Introduction of sunscreens with higher SPF values (20-35).

The graph suggests that with the introduction of sunscreens in the market the cases of skin cancer have increased significantly.

📽️Videos:

1. The Impact of Meditation on the Brain

    

   Meditation can positively affect the circuits in our brains which regulate our attention and emotion.

    

   In this video, researchers study monks using an MRI and show their brain activity held Gamma Oscillations constantly through meditation which are normally only seen for less than one second.
    
   It highlights the true plasticity of the brain, and what can be achieved in 2 weeks with a daily 30-minute practice.

    

   Check out the video here.

2. Men's Mental Health: The Current Epidemic

    

   My favorite podcast of this week:

🔗Links

1. Bryan Johnson’s Anti-Aging Lunch 🥦 (Watch The Video)

    

2. 5 Variations of Planks For Building Real Core Strength 💪 (Watch Here)
    

3. Artificial Sweetener “Xylitol” which is found in peanut butter, gum, baked goods, and candies is linked to increased Stroke and Heart Attack Risk 🫀 (Read Here)