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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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Exaggerated Claims about Newly Discovered "Exercise in a Pill"

Physiologically Speaking

Researchers claim to have discovered “exercise in a pill” every few years, like clockwork. Inevitably the media becomes fascinated with this new molecule or pill and runs wild with headlines about how we have found a way to mimic exercise without all of the hard work (finally).

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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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Disentangling the Metabolic Effects of the Ketogenic Diet and Ketone Supplements during Exercise

Physiologically Speaking

More contentious is whether ketogenic diets have any utility for exercise performance, especially among high-level athletes. This dietary approach has been studied for weight loss, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. fat and carbohydrates).

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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. So, if living longer, at a higher quality of life with preserved cognitive capacity is a priority, then exercise has to be on your list. Having diabetes increases the risk of any type of dementia by 73% 7.

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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 diabetes. Maybe you are one of the fortunate ones who loves to exercise at a high level and has managed to land in the top 2.5% But walking.

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What To Eat To Lose Weight & Maintain Muscle

Dr. Paddy Barrett

A 10 to 15kg weight loss in those who are overweight can reverse diabetes in 57% of patients with diabetes 1. Even in diabetics of normal weight (BMI<27), weight loss can reverse diabetes 2. Share For a 45-year-old male, 180cm tall, 95 kg in weight, exercising 4 to 5 times per week (Because you should be!).

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