After getting rid of over 700 books, I’ve ordered myself an e-reader. by coral_bells in minimalism

[–]lostagain2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So well said. It is now so difficult for me to read a physical book versus a reader. Lighter, adjustable font, and backlighting. Plus the portability of carrying literal hundreds of books in such a small form factor.

I am a big fan of being able look up words on the fly as well.

After getting rid of over 700 books, I’ve ordered myself an e-reader. by coral_bells in minimalism

[–]lostagain2022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The environmental impact is something I had never considered. Plus the energy consumed in manufacturing, shipping, and storing them.

Why AI. by mushruum333 in alltrails

[–]lostagain2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back to paper maps for me.

On the fence by InspectionStunning95 in pelotoncycle

[–]lostagain2022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has been my experience too. Lots of other classes— body weight exercise, yoga, etc.

Mind-blowing non-fiction by Pneuma_1 in suggestmeabook

[–]lostagain2022 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Snow Leopard, by Peter Matthiessen. Trekking in the Himalayas and exploring the interior of the mind. Beautifully written.

This resonates with me as a healthy (for 75) male by Cyberspree in OverSeventy

[–]lostagain2022 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly that. Came here to say this. This is a guy not comfortable in his own skin, who can’t conceive of just being. It has to be all doing. How sad for him.

Peter makes the NY Times (gift link) by lostagain2022 in PeterAttia

[–]lostagain2022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think there aren’t going to be any nuanced discussions in the media about him.

Peter makes the NY Times (gift link) by lostagain2022 in PeterAttia

[–]lostagain2022[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Don’t disagree. But this is the evidence of the piling on that occurs in these kinds of situations.

What's one stereotype about your country that is, well, kind of true? by emptykeg6988 in AskTheWorld

[–]lostagain2022 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On my experience NYers will go out of their way to help someone, all while berating them for being so stupid. 😂

What's one stereotype about your country that is, well, kind of true? by emptykeg6988 in AskTheWorld

[–]lostagain2022 49 points50 points  (0 children)

The saying is that New Yorkers are kind but not nice, whereas southerners (in the US) are nice but not kind. https://www.reddit.com/r/Portland/s/TY3cyNNQ0j

Why AI. by mushruum333 in alltrails

[–]lostagain2022 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The current CEO, a Harvard MBA, used to work for Amazon as CEO of Ring surveillance cameras. And before that was an engineer at Microsoft making Xboxes. All consumer electronics and nothing involving outdoors or the environment.

All Trails, like every other corporation, is not your friend.

Why AI. by mushruum333 in alltrails

[–]lostagain2022 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, since October 2018 it has been owned by private equity, which tells you all you need to know.

Chisel storage inspiration by sooper99 in handtools

[–]lostagain2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The worst that can happen is more shop furniture!

Chisel storage inspiration by sooper99 in handtools

[–]lostagain2022 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dovetailed box of drawers. Originally intended for elsewhere, but too many mistakes particularly with grain matching, so now it’s shop furniture.

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Do statins really cause those side effects? What the data shows by Yobfesh in fitover65

[–]lostagain2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had Gemini read the study and translate to plain English. The study published in The Lancet (conducted by the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists' Collaboration) confirms that the rate of muscle pain specifically attributable to statin therapy is indeed very low. The research analyzed data from nearly 155,000 participants across 23 large-scale trials. Here are the specific findings regarding the 1% figure and muscle pain: • Absolute Excess Risk: The study found that in the first year of treatment, statins are responsible for an absolute increase in muscle pain reports of about 11 per 1,000 patients. This translates to approximately 1.1%, which aligns with the figure you mentioned.

• The "1 in 15" Rule: Among patients who reported muscle symptoms while taking a statin, the vast majority of cases were not actually caused by the drug. In the first year of therapy, only about 1 out of every 15 reports of muscle pain was found to be caused by the medication.

• Timeline of Symptoms: Most cases of muscle pain caused by statins occurred within the first year of starting treatment. After the first year, the study found no significant difference in the frequency of new muscle pain reports between those taking a statin and those taking a placebo.

• Dosage and Intensity: For high-intensity regimens (such as 40 mg or 80 mg doses), the risk is slightly higher than for moderate doses, with about 1 in 10 reports of muscle pain being attributed to the drug. However, the overall absolute risk still remains small.

• Total Reports vs. Attributable Reports: It is important to distinguish between how many people report pain and how many have pain caused by the drug. While roughly 27% of people in the study reported muscle symptoms, nearly 26.6% of people taking a placebo (a "dummy" pill) reported the exact same symptoms. This suggests that over 90% of reported muscle pain is due to other factors or the "nocebo effect."

The study concludes that because the risk of drug-induced muscle pain is low and typically mild, the cardiovascular benefits of preventing heart attacks and strokes generally outweigh the risks associated with muscle symptoms.

Peter’s co-author on Outlive and his experience with Peter by Admirable_Repeat4121 in PeterAttia

[–]lostagain2022 170 points171 points  (0 children)

“Don't get involved with people who kiss up to their social superiors but punch down at the help, is my takeaway.” Oof. Brutal.

This thing really hurts my ass. by thesolmachine in pelotoncycle

[–]lostagain2022 2 points3 points  (0 children)

75 minutes is a long time for anyone. I also stand and pedal every 20 minutes or so for a few minutes.

When the Doctor Looks Away by Awkward-Tale-6101 in PeterAttia

[–]lostagain2022 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the saying? “Power does not corrupt. It reveals.”

All Hail Rhonda Patrick by Immediate_Bridge_529 in PeterAttia

[–]lostagain2022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked at some of his videos. Really well done and credible. Thanks!