Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition.

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Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

MIBHS

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The exact mechanisms behind this link are complex, but it’s believed that the combination of lifestyle factors associated with depression (such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking) and the physiological effects of depression on the body (including inflammation and blood clotting) can contribute to heart problems.

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Physiologically Speaking

APRIL 24, 2024

6 [link] Insufficient sleep has been linked to a greater risk for several health conditions including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cognitive decline. 21 22 23 It is worth noting that the literature here is still in its infancy, as research into sex differences is currently an emerging area in physiology.

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