“Running fixes where junk food breaks the brain”—that headline exploded across the internet. But is it true? We break down what the science really says about movement, mood, and longevity, and why that headline is misleading...
In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, Klaudia Balogh and Don Moxley dive into a fascinating new study showing how movement can repair the brain—even when diet isn’t perfect. From GLP-1 hormones to the gut-brain connection, they unpack what this means for your health, mood, and longevity.
But this conversation goes far deeper:
🏃♀️ Why you can’t outrun a bad diet—but you should still try
🧠 How movement repairs “junk food brain” via the hippocampus
💪 The gut-brain link that explains why exercise lifts depression
🥗 The 4 pillars of longevity: movement, food, sleep, and light
💡 Why stressing over toxins might be worse than the toxins themselves
🧬 The truth about NAD, NMN, and “energy molecule” supplements
💰 How to get 90% healthy without a millionaire biohacker budget
Whether you’re a high performer or a busy parent, this episode will help you build resilience without perfection.
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🎙️ Hosts: @longevityjournalist & @trainrecoverwin
Study: DOI: 10.61373/bm025a.0116
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Welcome from West Palm & Pittsburgh
01:10 – Don’s daughter’s sports injury & recovery
03:20 – Klaudia at Eudaemonia Longevity Summit
05:00 – Why most people still don’t know HRV or biohacking basics
07:00 – Are we over-stressing about toxins?
08:45 – The 90% Healthy philosophy explained
10:00 – The new study: running vs junk food
13:20 – Gut-brain axis, hippocampal growth & mental health
16:40 – GLP-1, hormones & diet quality
18:45 – Why frequency beats intensity in training
21:00 – NMN, NAD, and real energy boosters
23:00 – Can you actually outrun a bad diet?
25:30 – How exercise fixes depression and brain fog
27:40 – Why the U.S. still struggles with health basics
31:00 – Consistency over perfection: daily movement mindset
35:00 – Nomadic tribes and sleep lessons
37:00 – The modern environment vs ancient bodies
40:00 – Purpose, movement, and mental resilience
42:00 – 4 Rocks of Longevity: Move, Eat, Sleep, Light
44:00 – Reflections & gratitude – 1 year of 90% Healthy!
Who's the 90% Healthy Podcast for?
It’s for you who wants to build a resilient body without losing your mind. If you are sick of counting every calorie, tracking too many stats, or not even wanting to start, yet ready to stop feeling just “OK”. Klaudia and Don invite you to build resilient health that bends with real life. No rigid rules. No guilt. Just simple 1% shifts that create a strong foundation, so you can sleep like a baby, perform like a boss. and feel damn good. We cut through the noise, bring you real science (not TikTok trends), and make it easy to understand what works for the long run.
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