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Exaggerated Claims about Newly Discovered "Exercise in a Pill"

Physiologically Speaking

That appears to be somewhat true—LaKe administration suppressed free fatty acids (FFAs) and elevated the appetite-suppressing compound N-L-lactoyl-phenylalanine (Lac-Phe), which has potential applications in obesity treatment. Importantly, the compound appeared well-tolerated, even at high doses, with no signs of toxicity in rats.

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The Data For Weight Loss Medications Just Keeps Pouring In.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

For over 50 years, rates of those who are overweight or obese have been rising rapidly. Despite the rise in obesity rates, the growing recognition of it as a global problem and the astronomical sums of money we spend on addressing it, the tide continues to rise. That is until now.

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Why Walking Might Save Your Life.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Similar patterns have been observed for cardiovascular disease and also cancer. Less major diseases earlier in life. Therefore, even if living longer is not a priority, delaying the onset of a major chronic disease should be. More steps are linked to: Less obesity. Less gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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

Physiologically Speaking

Let’s admit that we face an energy abundance today — in most industrial societies, the problem is caloric surplus and overweight/obesity rather than malnutrition or food scarcity. We are well aware of the risk of overweight and obesity caused by a caloric surplus and a lack of physical activity.

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