126: The Strongest Weapon Against Heart Disease and COVID-19 is Your Immunity | Dr. ASEEM MALHOTRA MD

Building Resilience

Louisa Nicola shares her journey of building confidence through self-improvement and knowledge acquisition. She emphasizes that confidence is like "certainty on steroids," which she achieved by becoming highly educated in her field and engaging with top professionals. Dr. Aseem Malhotra agrees, noting that avoiding unnecessary conflicts online can save time and energy 1. He also highlights the dual nature of social media, where it can be a source of valuable information and connections, but also a time-consuming distraction 2.

   

Impact of Social Media

Dr. Aseem Malhotra discusses the distinction between pleasure and happiness, noting that overindulgence in dopamine-driven activities like social media can downregulate serotonin, leading to unhappiness. He points out that the Facebook like button is a significant source of anxiety and unhappiness for many people 3. Despite these issues, he acknowledges that social media can also facilitate valuable connections and access to new research 2.