Physiologically Speaking

JANUARY 12, 2024

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. A few biochemical measures were associated with biological age: higher triglycerides predicted faster age acceleration while higher HDL cholesterol predicted slower age acceleration. The early bird gets the worm.

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Physiologically Speaking

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. For example, ketogenic diets raise LDL cholesterol, which some people believe is harmful. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. That’s a sweet conclusion.

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Physiologically Speaking

JULY 26, 2024

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. This irregular sleep pattern misaligns circadian rhythms and disrupts physiology. “The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life.”

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Blood glucose control Resistance exercise training can reduce fasting glucose by 2–5 mg/dL in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes but doesn’t seem to reduce blood glucose in healthy adults (not surprising).

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Blood glucose control Resistance exercise training can reduce fasting glucose by 2–5 mg/dL in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes but doesn’t seem to reduce blood glucose in healthy adults (not surprising).

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Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

JUNE 7, 2024

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Lastly, insufficient sleep is also a massive health liability, leading to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Physiologically Speaking

MARCH 6, 2024

But the rising trends of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and the falling trend of activity levels lead me to a dark conclusion: things probably aren’t going to get any better. Statins lower cholesterol. I’m an exercise scientist by training. We can promote exercise until we’re red in the face.

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