Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 10, 2024

Our body’s physiological processes oscillate on a 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythms in blood pressure and heart rate, among other functions, are crucial for cardiovascular health and preventing cardiovascular disease. In general, light exposure increases nighttime blood pressure and heart rate.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Blood glucose control Resistance exercise training can reduce fasting glucose by 2–5 mg/dL in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes but doesn’t seem to reduce blood glucose in healthy adults (not surprising).

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Blood glucose control Resistance exercise training can reduce fasting glucose by 2–5 mg/dL in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes but doesn’t seem to reduce blood glucose in healthy adults (not surprising).

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Physiologically Speaking

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Resting metabolic rate, overnight heart rate, and overnight systolic and diastolic blood pressure were unaltered by carbohydrate or sugar restriction. No surprises here. That’s a sweet conclusion.

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Physiologically Speaking

JUNE 7, 2024

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Prolonged bouts of sitting negatively contribute to health by causing endothelial dysfunction, blood pressure elevations, and glucose dysregulation. We’re living through an epidemic of inactivity.

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Physiologically Speaking

MARCH 6, 2024

But the rising trends of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and the falling trend of activity levels lead me to a dark conclusion: things probably aren’t going to get any better. ACE inhibitors block the angiotensin-converting enzyme to reduce blood pressure. I’m an exercise scientist by training.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 10, 2024

Bakris’s distinguished career in medicine spanned over four decades, marked by significant contributions to the fields of diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, and nephropathy progression. A Pioneering Journey: The Life and Legacy of Dr. George L. Bakris Dr. George L. When I heard of his passing, I felt quite sad.

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