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. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. This irregular sleep pattern misaligns circadian rhythms and disrupts physiology. ICYMI: On Wednesday, I published my video interview with Dr. Andrew Koutnik. “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. For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition.

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Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. For adults with overweight and obesity, resistance exercise increases lean body mass and reduces body fat percentage and fat mass — improving overall body composition.

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Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol.

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Exercise Physiology Blood Pressure Cholesterol 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Clinically, about 1/3 of adults have metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol.

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Exercise Physiology Blood Pressure Cholesterol 52

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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