Mark and Gary discuss Mark's 5 day water fast and breakdown the day by day approach to successfully completing a water only fast. What are the benefits of fasting, physical and mental hurdles to complete and the post fast process to restore your gut biome and get back to normal.

00:00:00 Day 1
00:20:30 Day 2
00:32:26 Day 3
00:47:54 Day 4
01:01:46 Day 5
01:14:26 Recovery

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We love our tech! Smart phones are great. Got to have a good laptop or tablet. Fast wifi, Netflix, YouTube, social media........ The list goes on and on.

Could you give it up? Would it be beneficial to take a break from all of it?

If you remember the 70's and 80's, before most of the tech boom, life was simpler and frankly less stressful and that might be the grand tradeoff. All of our devices give us access to a wealth of information, entertainment and the ability to connect with anyone but can that be a burden to have to deal with an endless stream of information that constantly demands your attention.

Join us in discussing the idea of taking a break from all of our devices and why you would want to.

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We love our cup of coffee in the morning. It is our warm friend that says hello and gives us energy for the day ahead.

- But is it good or bad for your health?
- Should we stop?

There is growing evidence that coffee is not only good for you but can increase your lifespan.

Coffee is high in antioxidants: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/134/3/562/4688575?login=true

Coffee drinkers live longer: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/coffee-longer-life/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2686145
Coffee is good for your liver: https://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/coffee-help-liver

However, coffee can have its downsides. Not everyone reacts well to caffeine. It can worsen anxiety and lead to poor sleep.

Listen to Mark and Gary discuss the good, bad and ugly about coffee drinking and its effect on your longevity.

Note: This video and the Mark and Gary channel is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult your physician about any health issues you may have.

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Mark and Gary discuss what it takes to be successful and is Discipline a big part of it. Is it just the 10,000 hour rule or are there other factors such as family, upbringing, work ethic, etc, that make the difference.

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Mark and Gary discuss what it takes to play in a band as an older musician. You are never too old to join a band and get back out there.

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Mark and Gary discuss how your focus and productivity may be limited to 4 to 5 hours a day. Longer work days not only does not produce better results, but can actually decrease work output and quality.

WPost - Your ability to focus may be limited to 4 or 5 hours a day: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/productivity-focus-work-tips/2021/05/31/07453934-bfd0-11eb-b26e-53663e6be6ff_story.html

The Pomodoro Technique: https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique

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Mark and Gary discuss running in your 50's and beyond and how to approach it to stay pain and injury free. You will be shocked to learn how integral your shoes and technique are to running as you age.

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Mark and Gary discuss Matt Walkers TedTalk on Sleep is your Superpower and the impact of sleep on your physical and mental wellbeing. You will be shocked to learn how integral your sleep schedule and habits are to living a long and healthy life.

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Mark and Gary review and discuss the Washington Post article "The Big Number: 50.2 million people live with chronic pain in the U.S." By Linda Searing, and the stunning fact that 50.2 million live with chronic pain, saying they experience it most days or every day, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/the-big-number-502-million-people-live-with-chronic-pain-in-the-us/2021/06/03/94a9e94c-c493-11eb-8c18-fd53a628b992_story.html

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Mark and Gary review and discuss the New York Times article "Is BMI a Scam?" By Alice Callahan, and can we rely on and use BMI calculators to give us an accurate picture of our health or are other methods better suited to measuring obesity.

New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/18/style/is-bmi-a-scam.html

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Mark and Gary review and discuss the Lifespan.io article "Saunas for a Personal Health and Longevity Strategy" by Steve Hill, and how "Heat shock proteins are a major source of a sauna's biological effects".

Lifespan.io: Saunas for a Personal Health and Longevity Strategy: https://www.lifespan.io/news/saunas-health-and-longevity/

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Mark and Gary review and discuss the Washington Post article "Boosting our sense of meaning in life is an often overlooked longevity ingredient" by Marta Zaraska, and how we can all enhance our immune systems and longevity by finding meaning in our lives.

Washington Post Article - Boosting our sense of meaning in life is an often overlooked longevity ingredient: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/boosting-our-sense-of-meaning-in-life-is-an-often-overlooked-longevity-ingredient/2020/12/31/84871d32-29d4-11eb-8fa2-06e7cbb145c0_story.html

Washington Post Article - 95-year-old might have found the key to longevity: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/living-long-healthy-purpose-olga-murray/2021/05/14/5e0b73d4-ad09-11eb-ab4c-986555a1c511_story.html

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Mark and Gary review and discuss the New York Times article "Regular Exercise May Help Protect Against Severe Covid" by Gretchen Reynolds, and how we can all elevate and enhance our immune system as the best defense is a good offense.

NYTimes Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/well/move/exercise-covid-19-working-out.html
British Journal of Sports Medicine: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2021/04/07/bjsports-2021-104080
International Journal of Obesity: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-021-00771-z

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Learn about the different role models for longevity and anti-aging. Can we live to a 100 and beyond? Are we limitless? Mark and Gary discuss the spiritual side of longevity and examine the core elements, concepts and real life role models you can use in your daily life.

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Learn about the different role models for longevity and anti-aging. Can we live to a 100 and beyond? Are we limitless? Mark and Gary discuss the emotional side of longevity and examine the core elements, concepts and real life role models you can use in your daily life.

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Learn about the different role models for longevity and anti-aging. Can we live to a 100 and beyond? Are we limitless? Mark and Gary discuss the mental side of longevity and examine the core elements, concepts and real life role models you can use in your daily life.

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Learn about the different role models for longevity and anti-aging. Can we live to a 100 and beyond? Are we limitless? Mark and Gary discuss the physical side of longevity and examine the core elements, concepts and real life role models you can use in your daily life.

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What is the goal of longevity and how do you increase your lifespan and enhance your long term health? Mark and Gary do a deep dive on the pillars of longevity exploring the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual sides of longevity and examine the core elements, concepts and real life role models you can use in your daily life.

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00:00 | Introduction
05:08 | The Physical Pillar
30:54 | The Mental Pillar
44:50 | The Emotional Pillar
53:54 | The Spiritual Pillar

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