
Everything WRONG With Modern Media | Katie Couric
Rich Roll
Nov 17, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Address gender gap in medical research for better health outcomes
Women do live longer but not better, as they are often diagnosed four years later than men and were only required to be included in clinical trials since 1993.
Embrace boredom to boost creativity
A part of your brain responsible for creative thinking only activates when you are not distracted, which is why being bored is crucial for creativity.
Prioritize quality relationships for a happy life
A recent Harvard study concluded that the single most important factor for a happy life is the quality of your relationships with family and friends.
Investigate causes of rising early onset colon cancer rates
The number of people under 50 diagnosed with colon cancer is expected to double in the next five years, with scientists investigating causes like the microbiome and microplastics.
Address women's health funding disparity in research
Erectile dysfunction, which affects 19% of men, has received five times more research funding than PMS, which affects 90% of women.
Break free from bedrotting: limit phone time in bed
'Bedrotting' is a new term for the behavior of spending hours in bed on your phone, often before even getting up in the morning.
Utilize Bon Charge red light mask for youthful skin rejuvenation
The Bon Charge red light face mask uses specific wavelengths of red light (630nm) and near-infrared light (850nm) to work at the cellular level to promote youthful skin.
Recognize increased colon cancer risk in marathon runners
A preliminary study found that marathon and ultra-marathon runners had a much higher incidence of polyps and colon cancer than the general population.
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