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Appreciate that. I will definitely watch the presentation.
I lost my 20lbs after my high PSA tests and a complete change in my diet. I also stopped drinking beer and wine. I think I’ve had an enlarged prostate for some time. What is Grok3? And I think I’ll ask my doctor to order another PSA before the 6 month MRI. It might still be elevated due to my enlarged prostate but if it’s not increasing it will give me some peace of mind. I never enjoyed running when I was younger, not sure if I do now, but it feels sort of empowering and satisfying.

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Grok3 is the latest AI engine. About year ago I began using ChatGPT, then perplexity.ai and OpenEvidence.com…. Grok3 is AI on steroids…I use it to ask about everything….it’s absolutely incredible. The future is here….for the rest of us….

Regarding running: that’s just me….my first time out on the track was July 1, 2022…I weighed almost 195 lbs and could only slow jog once around the track before I had to walk a lap, which I could only repeat 3X.

I worked my way up to running 3 - 5K’s per week; however, I now think I was mainly running too fast (a lot of anaerobic heart rate); although I did manage to reduce and maintain to 160 lbs, for the last year.

Recently, I’ve slowed down to Zone 2 running (70% of my max heart rate); which I do for a 10K, 3X/week. This keeps my heart and lungs in full aerobic condition the entire time….sustainable running (and more comfortable).

Even so, running isn’t required…my younger brother (your age) uses an elliptical, since he has hamstring issues.

The important thing is to work up to getting your heart rate into your Zone 2 aerobic zone for at least an hour, 3x per week.

If you aren’t exercising currently, give yourself plenty of time to work up to that goal….most folks should be able to achieve the “hour in their aerobic zone” in a couple months with regular exercise.

You’ll be amazed at the results, which extend well beyond dealing with prostate issues.

I have read Dr. Peter Attia’s book, “Outlive”…twice…it’s an amazing work of how most of the current medical establishment (Medicine 2.0) has pretty much failed to adequately address the long term effects of the chronic horseman (dementia, diabetes, heart disease and cancer) and he provides actionable information, based on scientifically determined results, regarding what he calls Medicine 3.0…focused on preventive, patient controllable lifestyle issues.

Btw: I enjoy a 7 ounce glass of red wine every day 😉

All the best,

Alan