This Habit Is Better Than Pills for Depression, Diabetes, & High Blood Pressure
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April 1st 2025
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In this clip from Rhonda's appearance on @richroll 's podcast, she discusses:
• Exercise vs. metformin: Which is better at preventing type 2 diabetes? • Can exercise match blood pressure medications in effectiveness? • Is running as effective as antidepressants for treating depression? • Does exercise reduce mortality risks from poor sleep?
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Exercise News
- Lifestyle changes, but not metformin, were linked to a lower burden of chronic disease over time in adults with prediabetes.
- Blood flow restriction during recovery after sprint intervals may strengthen muscle mitochondrial adaptations.
- Higher cardiorespiratory fitness may be linked to greater energy-use capacity in immune cells.
- Heated yoga may improve symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe depression.
- In a decades-long study, 90 minutes or more of weekly resistance training showed the strongest association with lower mortality.
