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It may be prudent to limit chronic, vigorous exercise to no more than an hour a day and no more than five hours a week, taking at least one or two days off. For runners, the recommended upper limit for longevity benefits is 30 miles a week.
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What do hospitals have to say for themselves for feeding people meals that appear to be designed to inspire repeat business?
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I was surprised by how much controversy is in the medical literature over whether the apparent longevity benefits of exercise are even real.
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The evidence supporting the overall health benefits of physical activity is overwhelming.
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The official exercise recommendations are a “trade-off between optimizing health outcomes and minimizing requirements for individuals,” but what does the science say is best?
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Five massive new trials have been published recently, randomizing tens of thousands to various formulations of fish oil versus placebo.
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Caloric restriction can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is considered to play a critical role in mood disorders.
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Blue-green algae, chlorella, and spirulina are all advertised as being beneficial, but they could be harmful because they are often contaminated with algal toxins.
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I explain why I no longer consume chlorella.
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After drinking two cups of water, the adrenal hormone noradrenaline can surge in your bloodstream, as if you just smoked a few cigarettes or had a few cups of coffee.
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If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about “uncured” meat with “no nitrites added”?
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When we get dehydrated, the shrinkage of our blood volume can lead to the release of angiotensin, which can lead to weight gain.
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Those who stay hydrated tend to maintain a healthier body weight, but is it cause and effect?
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Microwaving is probably the most efficient way to reduce agaritine levels in fresh mushrooms.
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