Tag: Exercise
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Three Simple Ways to Reverse Prediabetes, According to a Top Doctor
Understanding Prediabetes Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to diagnose diabetes. It often signals insulin resistance and can raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. Symptoms may be subtle or absent, but signs can include frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, excessive…
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Five Longevity Hacks to Help You Live Beyond 100, Stanford-Backed
Introduction: A Stanford-Rooted Path to Longevity In the quest to extend healthy years, Dr. Peter Attia—Stanford-trained physician and longevity researcher—highlights practical, preventive strategies designed to push back the years with better health First and foremost, these five hacks focus on longevity through prevention, not wait-and-see treatment. They aim to reduce the risk of the four…
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5 Health Hacks to Live Beyond 100, According to a Stanford-Trained Longevity Doctor
Five science-backed hacks to push beyond a century For decades, researchers and clinicians have explored ways to extend human life while preserving health. Dr. Peter Attia, a Stanford-trained physician and longevity expert, argues that longevity hinges on preventing the “Four Horsemen” of disease—heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, and metabolic dysfunction. He outlines five practical strategies that…
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From Primary School Participant to History’s Most Decorated Jump Rope Athlete: Luke Boon’s Heart-Smart Journey
From a Primary School Start to World-Changing Skipping In Brisbane, a simple school program sparked a global phenomenon. Luke Boon, now recognised as the most decorated jump rope athlete in history, first picked up a skipping rope as a student in the Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart program. What began as a school demonstration…
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Exercise Could Help Weight Management for Breast Cancer Survivors on Estrogen-Blocking Therapy
New insights on exercise and weight in breast cancer survivors Breast cancer survivors are navigating more than cancer treatment. A growing body of research suggests that exercise can play a crucial role in weight management for women undergoing long-term estrogen-blocking therapy, a common part of treatment plans. A recent study from the University of British…
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Exercise as a Weight-Management Tool for Breast Cancer Survivors on Estrogen-Blocking Therapy
Exercise may aid weight management for breast cancer survivors on endocrine therapy New research from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) offers promising insights into how exercise can support weight management for women who have survived breast cancer and are undergoing estrogen-blocking therapy. The study, led by Dr. Sarah Purcell of UBCO’s Southern Medical…
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Exercise Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Manage Weight
New findings from UBC Okanagan highlight a surprising benefit of exercise for breast cancer survivors New research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan adds a new dimension to how exercise benefits women who have survived breast cancer. While improving strength and cardiovascular endurance is well established, Dr. Sarah Purcell and her team report…
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Exercise beats yoga for improving heart and blood vessel health
Introduction: The stakes of sedentarism Sedentary lifestyles are a growing public health concern. In 2022, more than a third of adults worldwide failed to meet recommended physical activity guidelines, with many spending eight or more hours each day sitting. Prolonged sitting is linked to poorer metabolic and vascular health, including higher fasting insulin, adverse lipid…
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Exercise Beats Yoga for Heart Health: Strengthening Vascular Function in Sedentary Adults
Why the debate matters: exercise vs. yoga for heart health As modern life keeps many people seated for long hours, public health researchers are keen to identify simple, effective strategies to protect the heart and blood vessels. A recent systematic review comparing yoga and conventional exercise provides important insights: both activities improve vascular function, but…
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Exercise Beats Yoga for Heart Health: What the Latest Review Finds
New Insights on How Exercise and Yoga Affect Heart and Blood Vessel Health A recent systematic review published in Advances in Integrative Medicine takes a closer look at how two popular approaches—conventional exercise and yoga—affect vascular function in sedentary adults. While both routines offer benefits, the analysis concludes that structured physical exercise delivers stronger improvements…