Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 16, 2024

Cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia account for 60% of all deaths in the US. For those in the ‘Ideal’ category, they were 51% less likely to have either dementia or depression. And less diabetes means less of a driver of the three main leading causes of death - cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range. For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition. It’s never too late to start — but the earlier you start the better.

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Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range. For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition. It’s never too late to start — but the earlier you start the better.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52