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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?

Physiologically Speaking

These diets, including vegan and vegetarian variations, have shown links to lower risks of ischemic heart disease ; reduced body weight and lowered ApoB levels ; and a decreased risk of all-cause mortality, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

Clinical and Investigative Horizons (Session 410) Sunday, April 7 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. 12:15 p.m.

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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?

Physiologically Speaking

These diets, including vegan and vegetarian variations, have shown links to lower risks of ischemic heart disease ; reduced body weight and lowered ApoB levels ; and a decreased risk of all-cause mortality, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

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Physiology Friday #208: Creatine Boosts Cognitive Performance and Brain Energy Levels during Sleep Deprivation

Physiologically Speaking

On Wednesday, I published a post on the philosophy and physiology of an “exercise pill.” Creatine is a supplement that improves muscle strength and exercise performance better than most other ergogenic aids. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Acute sleep loss is also insidious.

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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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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 #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.,