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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. The relationship is clear.

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Physiology Friday #237: An Evolutionary Perspective on Why Exercise Promotes Longevity

Physiologically Speaking

In his book “ Exercised: why something we never evolved to do is healthy and rewarding ”, evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman coins the term —  exercists  — which he broadly defines as people who espouse the benefits, joys, and importance of regular exercise, sometimes to a fault.

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Physiology Friday #234: Is It Time to Retire the Idea of the "Healthy Sedentary" Person?

Physiologically Speaking

FSTFUEL combines electrolytes with amino acids to help your body maintain hydration and optimal functioning during exercise or intermittent fasting, so you don't have to choose between fasting and fitness. In reference to persons, "accustomed to long sitting," 1660s, hence "inactive, not in the habit of exercise." Of occupations, etc.,

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Why Walking Might Save Your Life.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

But for many people regular exercise at even moderate intensities will not be on the cards. Similar patterns have been observed for cardiovascular disease and also cancer. Less major diseases earlier in life. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 42(10):p 1819-1825, October 2010. But walking.

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Living Past 100: Insights from Centenarians on a Long, Healthy Life

Dr. Paddy Barrett

They routinely do not exercise. They get the diseases of ageing about 20 to 25 years later than everyone else. It’s not that they don’t get cardiovascular disease, cancer or dementia; they just get it way later than everyone else. But let’s look at WHEN centenarians get these diseases.

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The Latest Evidence on Atherosclerosis in Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

If you exercise, you’ll probably live longer than someone who doesn’t. But can you exercise too much? Like anything — food, alcohol, work — exercise can also be overdone. There’s more debate about the optimal level of exercise for reducing the risk of death and disease.

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Debunking Myths About Cardiac Health and Heart Diseases

Wellnest

Introduction One of the biggest causes of death worldwide continues to be cardiovascular disease. In this blog, we will unravel some of the most common myths about cardiac health and heart diseases while providing accurate and evidence-based information to promote a healthy lifestyle. Myth #3: Heart diseases only affect men.