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Why Exercise Is The Key To A Longer Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The evidence that high levels of exercise and subsequent fitness are linked with increased lifespan and health span is clear. By the end of this article, you should be convinced that high levels of fitness and daily exercise are a MUST for a longer quality of life without major illness. Here’s why. Enjoy the process.

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What To Eat To Lose Weight & Maintain Muscle

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Share For a 45-year-old male, 180cm tall, 95 kg in weight, exercising 4 to 5 times per week (Because you should be!). We do a horrible job at guessing the calorie content of food and the amount of calories burned during exercise. This is done using one of many online calorie calculators online. You input your metrics. To lose 0.5

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Abstract 145: Hyperacute Virtual Reality Augmented Rehabilitation (VRAR) in the Neurological ICU: A Safety and Feasibility Study

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

IntroductionVirtual reality (VR) has shown great promise in stroke rehabilitation, providing interactive exercises that target motor and cognitive impairments with minimal adverse events and positive outcomes in improving motor function, balance, and patient motivation.

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The 5 Reasons Creatine Is The Only Supplement I Use.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Cognitive Performance & Dementia. There is also mechanistic data to support its role in preventing dementia, but for now, this is more speculative 10. 6 Creatine for Exercise and Sports Performance, with Recovery Considerations for Healthy Populations. 2021 Jun 2;13(6):1915. Sports Med. 8, 213–226.

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Why Muscle Power Is The Key To Healthy Ageing.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The goal of exercising for longevity has two goals. A critical component of healthy ageing is the maintenance of cognitive capacity and avoidance of dementia. Muscle power may also play a role in the prevention or progression of dementia. 2021 Apr-Jun 01;44(2):74-81. 2021 Mar 1;21(1):13-25. Am J Prev Med.

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