In this mini episode, Dr. Derrick Hines breaks down why creatine deserves a second look — not just for muscle and performance, but for brain health, mood, energy, and aging.

This episode challenges the outdated idea that creatine is only for athletes and explains how it supports cellular energy across the body. From cognitive performance to recovery and resilience, creatine plays a much broader role in health than most people realize.

Topics Covered:

What creatine actually does in the body

Benefits beyond muscle: brain, mood, and energy

Why creatine matters more as we age

Common myths and misunderstandings

Who may benefit most from creatine supplementation

🎧 Tune in to learn why one of the most researched supplements is still widely misunderstood.

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In this mini episode, Dr. Derrick Hines explains why strength gains often stall as people get older — and why it’s usually not because of age itself.

This conversation breaks down the misunderstanding around effort, intensity, and recovery, and introduces a smarter way to think about training as the body changes. Rather than avoiding challenge, the episode highlights how properly applied intensity is essential for maintaining strength, resilience, and independence over time.

Topics Covered:

Why strength decline is not inevitable with age

The role of effort and intensity in strength gains

Common training mistakes that limit progress

How to challenge the body safely and effectively

Why strength is foundational for long-term health

🎧 Tune in to learn how to keep building strength and capacity at any age.

LINKS

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In this mini episode, Dr. Derrick Hines breaks down one of the most surprising findings in modern health research: the strongest predictor of long-term health and longevity isn’t nutrition, exercise, or supplements — it’s relationships.

Drawing from decades-long data, this episode explores how connection, belonging, and social support directly influence inflammation, mental health, resilience, and overall well-being. It reframes health beyond individual habits and highlights why isolation quietly undermines even the best lifestyle choices.

Topics Covered:

-- What long-term health studies consistently reveal

-- Why loneliness and isolation harm physical health

-- How relationships influence inflammation and longevity

-- Rethinking health beyond diet and exercise alone

-- Simple ways to prioritize connection as part of health

🎧 Tune in to understand why who you share life with matters as much as how you eat or train.

LINKS

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Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick