Dr. Sharad Paul is a renowned skin cancer surgeon, evolutionary biologist, and social entrepreneur with a passion for helping others. In today's podcast episode, Dr. Paul explains how a positive mindset and healthy lifestyle can make a big difference in how you look and feel. Listen as Dr. Paul explains the impact of genetics on your health and what you can do to overcome "sluggish genes." Dr. Paul also shares the importance of having a positive outlook on life and how exercise can help counteract stress, plus he reveals his top tips for healthy, glowing skin. Dr. Paul knows the secrets to optimal health \u2013 after all, he's never taken a sick day himself in over 30 years!
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Main Points From Today\u2019s Episode
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Episode Play-By-Play
[1:18] Dr. Sharad Paul\u2019s career briefing
[2:30] How did Dr. Paul become interested in medicine and evolutionary biology?
[3:39] One cannot have bad health and good skin.
[5:15] Dr. Paul has never lost a day of work due to being sick.
[5:55] The impact of stress on your health
[6:45] Being positive and doing what you love can make a big difference in your health.
[9:37] Honest and open communication is important to Dr. Paul.
[11:20] Making meaningful connections with others is key to happiness.
[12:10] The health benefits of generosity
[13:38] One of the reasons that humans have such a big footprint on the planet compared to other animals is because we cooperated and looked after each other in colonies.
[15:57] Is there such a thing as \u201csluggish genes\u201d?
[18:05] Dr. Paul\u2019s tips for healthy skin
[20:37] One study found that mice who ate the \u201cAmerican Cafeteria Diet\u201d not only gained weight, they also became negative, angry, and had higher rates of depression. As if that wasn\u2019t enough, they also had bad skin.
[23:20] Exercise can help counteract the anxiety and stress response.
[28:09] Get Dr. Sharad\u2019s free gifts
[29:45] Discover the number one resource for fast and lasting fat loss by visiting jjvirgin.com
[30:13] Listener\u2019s question: Do you think I should get genetic testing done?
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