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The Human Upgrade · July 31, 2026 · 8m 49s

Chicken Diarrhea, TV Kills You Quicker, CO2 for Health, Deadly Hot Neighborhoods, and more... : 1511

In this rapid-fire episode, Dave Asprey covers five recent health research findings. Topics include Viagra's potential to fight cancer, how watching TV could accelerate brain aging in men, and why living in a hot neighborhood might speed up biological aging. He also discusses superbugs emerging from industrial chicken farming and a surprising technique using CO2 to activate the brain's waste-clearance system. Short but packed with actionable science.

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Highlights

Sildenafil's Anti-Cancer Potential
Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, is being investigated for its potential to fight cancer.
TV Watching and Brain Aging in Men
Watching excessive television may accelerate cognitive decline in men, according to recent research.
Ambient Heat Speeds Biological Aging
Living in a hotter neighborhood may cause your body to age faster on a cellular level.
Superbugs from Industrial Chicken Farming
Industrial chicken farming is a major source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that threaten human health.
CO2 Technique to Activate Brain Waste-Clearance
A specific technique using CO2 may trigger the brain’s glymphatic system to clear out toxic waste.
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