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Struck, stressed & binging? Paul Laursen, former lead of physiology for New Zealand Olympic athletes

As millions of people around the world seek relief from Covid-19 stress in comfort foods, could that be making the pandemic even worse? The ravaging effects of sugar on our bodies have been well documented but new findings about the virus’ biology indicate that it may have found a way to weaponize our sweet tooth. How can we deal with Covid-19 without becoming its accomplice? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Paul Laursen, former lead of physiology for New Zealand Olympic athletes and Paul Maffetone, clinician and coach.

Struck, stressed & binging? Paul Laursen, former lead of physiology for New Zealand Olympic athletes
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.