Channel Title: Miche, PhD Channel Description: I'm Michaela, a research scientist with my PhD (& master's), and I share studies here on weight loss, nutrition, health & fitness to help you reach your goals! The vast majority of scientific findings never get seen by anyone outside academia--and the studies that do make it to the public are often misreported. It takes years of training to learn how to assess whether studies were done well, and how to properly interpret them. But the people with the actual research training rarely help disseminate the findings to the public. That's why I started this channel: to use my decade of research training at top research universities--and my current career running & publishing studies of my own at the intersection of neuroscience and nutrition--to help make the scientific progress that's relevant to your life more accessible! I am NOT a medical professional--nothing here should be taken as medical advice. <video> How to Get Rid of Chronic Back Pain (& Neck Pain) Description: I go over scientific studies on some effective (free) strategies for treating back pain, that you can do at home. Reminder that I'm not a medical professional though, and this is not health advice--just sharing cool information from studies! Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6377 </video> <video> Does Fiber Stop you from Absorbing Micronutrients? (Minerals, Vitamins, and Heavy Metals) Description: I go over studies on whether eating fiber reduces the amount of minerals, vitamins, and heavy metals you absorb. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6341 </video> <video> Is Coffee Good or Bad for You? (Lifespan, Cancer, CVD, CKD, Diabetes, Pregnancy, + Acrylamide) Description: I go over a bunch of meta-analyses on how coffee consumption predicts various health outcomes, and longevity in general. I also talk about acrylamide, and if we should be worried about it. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Patreon (bonus videos, written video summaries, and Q&A): https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos -------- Study links: https://www.bmj.com/content/359/bmj.j5024.long https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/coffee-consumption-and-total-mortality-a-metaanalysis-of-twenty-prospective-cohort-studies/179C220445D97D63E02A5C9B9FEAFED8 https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/180/8/763/2739131 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2017.1386159 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7003434/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0016508507005689 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10552-010-9623-5 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1051227620302090 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ijc.27408 Link to learn more about acrylamide: https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/acrylamide-questions-and-answers </video> <video> Is Tea Actually Good for Health & Weight Loss? Green vs Black Tea Description: I go over studies on how green vs black tea affect your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer risk, diabetes risk, and insulin sensitivity/resistance. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 Matcha I use: https://amzn.to/3vOu6PZ Study links: https://www.nature.com/articles/ijo2009135 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002231662206641X https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2014/fo/c4fo00209a https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF01088994 https://www.nature.com/articles/srep06251 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-014-0720-1 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002822311013794 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261561414001678 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01635581.2011.570895 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10408399709527800 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169500208006624 https://academic.oup.com/carcin/article/27/7/1301/2391057 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/773949 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523051808 (For meta analyses, I checked whether they were funded by industry, AND whether the studies with the strongest influence on the outcomes were funded by industry) </video> <video> Is Fruit (and the Sugar in it) Bad for You? Longevity, Inflammation, Insulin & How Much Fruit to Eat Description: I go over scientific studies on how fruit and fruit juice intake affect your health, particularly in terms of inflammation, insulin resistance and diabetes risk, cardiovascular risk markers, and overall mortality. I also go over the optimal range of fruit consumption--that is, how much to eat per day. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6365 </video> <video> Probiotics for Depression & Anxiety? Description: I go over studies on the role of the gut microbiome--and probiotics--in depression and anxiety. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! Probiotic I mentioned: https://amzn.to/3PxFMxB (It's a higher dose than most, so I might take them less often than daily. Again, I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice--consult with your doctor to make sure probiotics are safe for you) - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Last gut microbiome video: https://youtu.be/qrRUBAN2kWk?si=XNqXlfquYe0PkjHv - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6346 </video> <video> Can Exercise Improve Cognition & Brain Health in Old Age? (+Dementia Prevention & Cardio vs Lifting) Description: I go over studies on how cardio, lifting, and HIIT affect cognition (memory, executive function, and global cognition), as well as brain health and neurodegeneration with aging. I also talk about how exercise affects the chances of getting dementia, and the severity of dementia in people who do have it. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0197458019300855 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/3/154.abstract https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/wnl.0000000000007003 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091302217300213 https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/apnm-2019-0495 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/415534 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-the-international-neuropsychological-society/article/longterm-effects-of-resistance-exercise-training-on-cognition-and-brain-volume-in-older-women-results-from-a-randomized-controlled-trial/EE3CD46849DB34FAFCC6E00D8FC3E8F7 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S019745801100193X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0197458019300855 https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.1015950108 https://academic.oup.com/cercor/article/31/10/4501/6261381 https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/73/11/1504/4690262 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1741-7015-11-246 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691802001348 </video> <video> The Surprising Foods That ACTUALLY Keep You Full Longer (Carbs vs Fat vs Protein) Description: I go over studies on how different foods influence satiety, and bust some common myths. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6385 </video> <video> How to Stop Overeating and Start Losing Weight (Binge Eating & Intuitive Eating) Description: I go over studies on how doing intuitive eating affects binge eating, general overeating, and your weight. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! Intuitive eating books: - Non-science one (that I read): https://amzn.to/3PVGyTZ - The one by a scientist: https://amzn.to/46B6lYP My written guide on how to start intuitive eating: https://veganmiche.blog/2019/08/24/how-to-start-intuitive-eating-for-weight-loss/ Intuitive eating playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXBDMm15ZIIOZtd3IyTzTVBnQxT_iMPaN - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6353 </video> <video> How to Break the Cycle of Stress and Health Issues (+ Microbiome, Leaky Gut, & Inflammation) Description: I go over studies on how to break the vicious cycle of stress causing health problems (like digestive issues, catching viruses, etc.) and health problems causing more stress--with a focus on the role of the gut microbiome. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! Probiotic I mentioned: https://amzn.to/3PxFMxB (It's a higher dose than most, so I'd take them less often than daily. Again, I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice--consult with your doctor to make sure probiotics are safe for you) - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + make research requests on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6335 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganmiche/ </video> <video> Intuitive Eating Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means: Scientific vs Popular Definition Description: I go over how the scientific version of intuitive eating--that's been shown in studies to work for stopping binge eating and causing weight loss--is very different from the popular definition of "intuitive eating". Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! Intuitive eating books: - Non-science one (that I read): https://amzn.to/3PVGyTZ - The one by a scientist: https://amzn.to/46B6lYP My written guide on how to start intuitive eating: https://veganmiche.blog/2019/08/24/how-to-start-intuitive-eating-for-weight-loss/ Intuitive eating playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXBDMm15ZIIOZtd3IyTzTVBnQxT_iMPaN - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6361 </video> <video> How to Lose Weight Without Increasing Your Appetite (aka How to Maintain Weight Loss) Description: I go over studies on a (healthy!) weight loss method that keeps your appetite (and hunger hormones like ghrelin) low, despite losing weight. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6349 </video> <video> Does Chewing Your Food Help You Lose Weight? (+ Appetite, Emotional Eating, & Intuitive Eating) Description: I go over randomized controlled trials (+ meta analyses) on how chewing affects your appetite, weight, and ability to eat intuitively. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study links: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195666317315854 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212267213013750 https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2018-65356-005 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938415300317 </video> <video> How to Absorb Fewer Calories from Your Food Description: I go over studies on how to absorb fewer calories from your food, so you can eat more without gaining weight (or eat the same amount and lose weight), without having to cut out or limit any foods. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Study links: https://veganmiche.blog/?p=6338 </video> <video> New Stanford Study on Vegan vs Omnivore Diets for Insulin, Weight, and Cholesterol Description: I go over a new, extremely well-controlled study that used identical twins to compare the effects of a healthy vegan diet with a healthy omnivore diet on health markers, including insulin, weight, and cholesterol. Press "show more" to see the study link(s)! - Support me on Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-me-in-making-videos - Get bonus content + Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5200705 - Study link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2812392 </video>

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I'm Michaela, a research scientist with my PhD (& master's), and I share studies here on weight loss, nutrition, health & fitness to help you reach your goals!

The vast majority of scientific findings never get seen by anyone outside academia--and the studies that do make it to the public are often misreported. It takes years of training to learn how to assess whether studies were done well, and how to properly interpret them. But the people with the actual research training rarely help disseminate the findings to the public.

That's why I started this channel: to use my decade of research training at top research universities--and my current career running & publishing studies of my own at the intersection of neuroscience and nutrition--to help make the scientific progress that's relevant to your life more accessible!

I am NOT a medical professional--nothing here should be taken as medical advice.

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