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Feb 2025
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3 simple steps to transform your metabol...

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Only 12% of American adults are considered metabolically healthy - meaning the vast majority are at increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. But what exactly is metabolism, and why does it matter so much for our health? In this episode, bestselling author and health expert Shawn Stevenson joins world-renowned scientist Professor Tim Spector to ... Show More
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