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#167 Sugar, Sugar
In this eye-opening episode, Don and Gina explore the hidden world of sugar—from the dozens of names it goes by on food labels to its surprising effects on the aging brain and body. Drawing from Jeanne Dorin McDowell's AARP Magazine article "The Aging Power of Sugar", they dive into how sugar impacts memory, inflammation, and mood, especially as we age.
You'll hear:
Why sugar shows up as more than 60 different ingredients in processed foods
How excess sugar can fuel chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer's
The cultural catchphrases and nursery rhymes that shaped…
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