Weekly Wisdom Episode 5 Aug 29th 2025

Cannabis & Heart Disease Risk

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40527600/

A bit of harmless weed? Here’s a buzz kill:

Cannabis users showed a 29 percent higher risk of heart attack, 20 percent higher risk of stroke, and more than double the risk of cardiovascular death compared to non-users.

THC can increase heart rate, blood pressure, and the heart's oxygen demand while potentially disrupting normal heart rhythms. Cannabis may also affect blood clotting and inflammation—both key players in heart attacks and strokes.

Pre Workout or Coffee?

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40512050/

Researchers tested whether a pre-workout mix (vegan protein, amino acids, and 400 mg caffeine) was more effective than about 60 grams of carbs before a workout. Over six weeks, both groups trained three times per week. Everyone made progress.

Some are saying, “pre-workout does nothing” — but that’s not exactly the full story.

Most of the participants were already caffeine regulars, drinking at least three cups of coffee or tea per day

That meant the pre-workout group was taking in closer to 500–700 mg total caffeine on training days—more than double the carb group—yet still didn’t see extra benefits.

In other words, for people who already consume caffeine daily, pre-workout supplements didn’t lead to better muscle or fat loss results compared to simple carbs before training.

Stop Death Gripping the Bar

Relax your grip for a quick turnover in the clean. This is one of the most common faults I observe in athletes trying to execute the clean.

Following up on Potassium

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39796585/

Potassium is not just good for blood pressure but also aids sleep.

At night, decreases in blood pressure are associated with increases in sleep quality. So by supplementing potassium, you can help reduce your overall blood pressure, which can help solve sleep disturbances that disrupt quality rest.

Weight Gain in Menopause

Rebuild your body after 40.

Mental Habits

Your mind is always at work. Are you conscious of what it is telling you? It takes effort, but you can harness it to build healthy mental habits, or you can let it run amok and be a victim of its self-sabotaging messages.