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“Insufficient physical activity increases the risk of many chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Unfortunately, physical inactivity is rising globally, worsening health outcomes and increasing healthcare costs.”

“At the end of the 12-month intervention, the study's authors assessed the participants' memory function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and cerebral blood flow. Participants enrolled in the one-year exercise program exhibited marked improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness and memory performance.”

“Then they calculated MET-hours per week by multiplying the exercise intensity by frequency and duration. They found that compared to sleeping six to eight hours per night, sleeping more than eight hours per night increased a person's risk of dying from all causes of premature death by 30 percent, from cardiovascular disease by 29 percent, and from cancer by 13 percent.”

“Evidence suggests that cycling to work reduces the risk of premature death from all causes, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. A recent study found that people who cycle to work are also less likely to require mental health medications.”

“Quality of life scores were also better in the high-intensity group, both for physical and mental well-being. Across all groups, participants maintained their ability to take in and use oxygen during exercise, which usually declines with age.”

“Blood pressure is determined in part by the amount of resistance in our blood vessels. During exercise, the muscles release metabolites that cause our blood vessels to dilate (relax), lowering vascular resistance.”

“Alcohol has profound, adverse effects on the human body, compromising liver function and cognitive performance and increasing the risk for various cancers. A recent study demonstrates that alcohol impairs mitochondrial function and cellular metabolism and increases inflammation in heart cells.”

“They grouped participants according to whether they smoked, engaged in regular exercise, were socially active, and drank moderately—defined as less than or equal to two alcoholic drinks per day for men or one drink per day for women.”

“Factors that may contribute to increased numbers of butyrate-producing bacteria include time-restricted eating, aerobic exercise, and the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids. The overall quality of the fats in a person's diet can influence intestinal permeability, as well.”

“Indirect antioxidants (such as resveratrol) work by activating genetic pathways for the production of endogenous antioxidants, which may not be as much of a general concern for reducing exercise adaptations (relative to direct antioxidants).”