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Joe Rogan gave up drinking alcohol for this one simple reason

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Joe Rogan has joined the growing tribe of teetotalers.

On a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the podcaster, 57, said he has given up drinking alcohol.

“I think I’m done,” he said. “For no reason, other than that, it’s not good for you.”

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Rogan noted that he didn’t have to quit and that he enjoyed it, but that the days after drinking were “just too rough.”

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On a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the podcaster, 57, said he has given up drinking alcohol. (Getty Images)

“And I’m like, ‘What kind of a moron who takes so good care of his body is poisoning himself a couple days a week for fun?’” he went on. “Why am I doing that?”

Rogan, who is also a UFC commentator, said he asked himself, “Will I still have the same amount of fun if I don’t poison myself?”

‘”It turns out, yes,” he said.

“I think I’m done,” he said. “For no reason, other than that, it’s not good for you.”

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Other celebrities that have been open about their alcohol cessation include Brad Pitt, Rob Lowe, Valerie Bertinelli, Bradley Cooper and Elle MacPherson.

Quitting alcohol may be one of the most impactful, modifiable risk factors for age-related disease and obesity, second only to quitting tobacco, according to Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurologist and longevity expert. 

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“Alcohol is a neurotoxin that disrupts neurotransmission, promotes neuroinflammation, and has been directly linked to an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia,” he told Fox News Digital. 

It also harms the body, he warned, impairing glucose metabolism and interfering with blood sugar regulation. 

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“And I’m like, ‘What kind of a moron who takes so good care of his body is poisoning himself a couple days a week for fun?’” Rogan said. “Why am I doing that?” (Getty Images)

“It contributes to metabolic dysfunction and visceral fat accumulation and increases the likelihood of type 2 diabetes,” he said. 

“Long and short: Alcohol makes you fat. It’s a source of unnecessary excess calories.”

Studies have also shown that alcohol is a carcinogen, associated with higher rates of liver, breast, esophageal, colon and head/neck cancers — even with low levels of consumption, Osborn noted.

“When someone quits drinking, the benefits are immediate and profound,” he said.

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Studies have shown that alcohol is a carcinogen, associated with higher rates of liver, breast, esophageal, colon and head/neck cancers — even with low levels of consumption. (iStock)

“Sleep improves within days, energy levels rebound, inflammation subsides, your joints no longer hurt and insulin sensitivity returns.” 

After ditching alcohol, which is a depressant, people typically have a newfound motivation to exercise and pursue other healthy habits, the doctor added. 

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GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic and Wegovy — which were originally developed for type 2 diabetes and are now being used for weight loss — have also shown early promise in helping individuals reduce alcohol intake. 

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GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic and Wegovy — which were originally developed for type 2 diabetes and are now being used for weight loss — have also shown early promise in helping individuals reduce alcohol intake.  (iStock)

“My patients on these medications not only notice significant appetite suppression, but their ‘thirst’ for alcohol is dramatically tempered,” Osborn said. “Most stop drinking altogether within six to 12 months.”

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The neurosurgeon predicts that these medications may soon be part of a dual-approach strategy — “facilitating abstinence from alcohol while simultaneously promoting fat loss and improving a person’s metabolic health, thereby reducing their risk of nearly all non-infectious age-related diseases.”

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“Remember, we no longer die of tuberculosis or The Plague, but ‘manmade’ diseases, some of which start in the still.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Joe Rogan for comment.

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Most sleep-deprived cities in US revealed in report: Where does yours rank?

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Most sleep-deprived cities in US revealed in report: Where does yours rank?

Where you live could affect how you sleep at night.

New research from Innerbody revealed that some areas of the country are more sleep-deprived than others.

The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other benchmarks from the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., ranking each on sleep duration and quality.

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For each city, the researchers analyzed the prevalence of five metrics — physical activity, obesity, alcohol consumption, mental distress, and noise and light pollution — all of which can impact sleep quality.

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Researchers analyzed how physical activity, obesity, alcohol consumption, mental distress, and noise and light pollution impact sleep across the country. (iStock)

Below are the top 10 most sleep-deprived cities, according to the study results.

  1. Norfolk, Virginia
  2. New Orleans, Louisiana
  3. Detroit, Michigan
  4. Toledo, Ohio
  5. Cincinnati, Ohio
  6. Indianapolis, Indiana
  7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  8. Laredo, Texas
  9. Cleveland, Ohio
  10. Memphis, Tennessee

The researchers noted that many of these cities are in the eastern half of the U.S., and Ohio appears multiple times.

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While these cities ranked as the most overall sleep-deprived, Honolulu, Hawaii, placed No. 1 for worst sleep duration, with 42.3% of adults getting fewer than seven hours of shuteye per night.

That’s followed by Norfolk, Virginia; New Orleans, Louisiana; Detroit, Michigan; and Huntsville, Alabama.

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Norfolk, Virginia, is the No. 1 most sleep-deprived city, research shows. (iStock)

Memphis, Tennessee, ranked No. 1 for the city with the worst sleep quality, followed by New Orleans, Louisiana; Norfolk, Virginia; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Corpus Christi, Texas.

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The study also identified the country’s least sleep-deprived cities, listed below.

  1. Minneapolis, Minnesota
  2. Seattle, Washington
  3. San Jose, California
  4. Madison, Wisconsin
  5. Boise, Idaho
  6. St. Paul, Minnesota
  7. Denver, Colorado
  8. Lincoln, Nebraska
  9. Oakland, California
  10. San Francisco, California

The researchers commented that cooler temperatures in some of these locations could boost sleep quality.

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Newark, New Jersey, suffers the most in sleep quality due to light and sound pollution, the study found. (iStock)

Sleep expert Wendy Troxel, PhD – a RAND Corporation senior behavioral specialist and licensed clinical psychologist in Utah – confirmed in an interview with Fox News Digital that, per her own research, location can have an impact on sleep.

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“It’s often said that your zip code can influence your health as much as your genetic code,” she said. “Together, these results highlight that this saying holds true for sleep health as well.”

“It’s often said that your zip code can influence your health as much as your genetic code.”

Troxel’s latest research, published in the journal Sleep Health, showed that improving sleep health requires “moving beyond individual-focused approaches and considering broader strategies” in relation to neighborhoods, she said.

This includes investing in neighborhood improvements to enhance sleep quality and overall population health.

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“Considering the strong connection between sleep health issues and preventable chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke, our findings suggest that interventions aimed at improving neighborhood conditions could yield significant benefits,” she added.

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