Thrive Starter

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Cutting through the noise to bring you wellness that works.

From preventive care to holistic recovery — we cover the full spectrum of evidence-based wellness.

Mark Traynor

Mark Traynor

and the Thrive Starter team

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Our Mission

The wellness industry moves fast. Good evidence moves slower. We wait for the evidence.

The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.
Thomas Edison

Before you subscribe

The honest small print.

What kind of stories do you send?

Evidence-minded reading about habits, routines and everyday health — the kind that still makes sense on an ordinary Tuesday.

Can I leave whenever I want?

Yes. Leaving takes a single step, whenever you decide the rhythm is not for you.

Will this ask me to overhaul my life?

No. The whole premise is the opposite: ideas that fit into the week you already have.

Do I need any background to follow along?

None. Everything is written for a curious reader, not a specialist.

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Nutrition

Key to Heart Health: Food Quality in Low-Carb and Low-Fat Diets

A groundbreaking study featured in JACC, the premier publication from the American College of Cardiology, indicates that the specific types of foods selected within low-carbohydrate or low-fat dietary regimens hold greater significance for heart health than merely reducing carbohydrates or fats alone. The investigators discovered that when these diets incorporated nutrient-rich, whole foods, they correlated […]

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Fitness

King Kamali on Harnessing Negative Energy in Bodybuilding Success

In Episode 273 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James welcomed Chris Cormier, Milos Sarcev, and a notable special guest, Shahriar “King” Kamali. During the discussion, Kamali opened up about how he managed to keep his bodybuilding trajectory on course, undeterred by the discouragement from detractors and negative influences throughout his career. King Kamali Shares […]

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Nutrition

Turmeric Eases PMS Symptoms: Best Timing for Optimal Relief

Many women view premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS, as an inevitable monthly ordeal that simply must be tolerated. This condition can profoundly impact emotional well-being, physical health, daily habits, and various other aspects of life, resulting in a consistently uncomfortable experience with each menstrual cycle. Although PMS is widespread among women, it is not […]

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Nutrition

Hidden Fat Locations Shrinking Brain Volume

The impact of obesity on brain function might extend beyond mere total body mass. A recent investigation, released on January 27 in Radiology, the premier publication from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), indicates that the precise positioning of fat deposits within the body significantly influences brain integrity and cognitive performance. This research was […]

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Cognitive health, joint and mobility science, skin health from within, prenatal and postnatal wellness, and age-related health optimization.

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