Physiologically Speaking

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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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Physiologically Speaking

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Researchers claim to have discovered “exercise in a pill” every few years, like clockwork. They then proceed to oversell its benefits and potential applications to human health and disease. What does it mean to “mimic the body’s natural metabolic response to strenuous exercise.”

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Physiologically Speaking

JULY 26, 2024

We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. A new study used wearable sleep data to show that several chronic diseases are associated with how we sleep. And that’s why those of us who don’t already have a chronic disease should be especially prudent about our sleep hygiene.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MARCH 23, 2024

They routinely do not exercise. Their diets are often poor. As you can see from the above graph, about 50% of people (Controls In White) will have developed a major chronic disease by 70 years of age. Much later onset of disease. So, how do we push out the age at which we will develop major chronic diseases?

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There are numerous factors that can lead to cardiomegaly, ranging from temporary conditions to chronic diseases. Lifestyle Changes Making certain lifestyle adjustments can also improve heart function and reduce the risk of further enlargement: Maintain a healthy diet low in salt and saturated fats. What Causes an Enlarged Heart?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The role of exercise in preventing diabetes is critical and arguably one of the biggest levers that can be pulled. But exercise is not the only factor at play. 3 Prognostic value of exercise capacity in incident diabetes: a country with high prevalence of diabetes. Remember, this is a game of odds. Impressive findings.

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