Professor, blogger and podcaster supporting people to live healthier lives through science. Living with heart disease. Recovered from depression.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Approximately 1 in 10 seniors have dementia. While there is no cure, addressing a number of common risk factors and health behaviours can dramatically lower your chances of getting dementia later in life.
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The fall brings its own challenges and opportunities to keep up with your summer health living routine. In this blog I discuss the opportunities that the autumn months provide.
#health #healthyliving
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Two truths and a lie Tuesday. Which is the lie?
1. People in communities with sidewalks walk more.
2. You only use 10% of your brain.
3. Squash are a good source of antioxidants, fibre & vitamins.
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Terry Fox:
"I just wish people would realize that anything's possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try."
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The length of your large and small intestine is between 15-20 feet (4.6-6.0 metres).
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Two truths and a lie Tuesday. Which is the lie?
1. You get a cold from being in the cold.
2. Smiling is "contagious".
3. Regular exercise can lower chances for some cancers.
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If something's important to you, protect the time to do it.
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Being active is fun and makes daily life easier.
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Two truths and a lie Tuesday. Which is the lie?
1. Protein absorption in the gut decreases with age.
2. Because of #1, protein needs decrease with age.
3. Protein is needed to maintain & build muscle with age.
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Peak muscle mass usually occurs around 30 years of age and goes down from there. Much of that loss can be prevented by being active, including resistance training.
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Sex burns 3-5 calories per minute. About the same as one flight of stairs.
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Things that can make you feel good:
⭐ smile/laugh
⭐ talk to a friend
⭐ exercise
⭐ meditate
⭐ sit in nature
⭐ a good night's sleep
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Red blood cells are one of the few cells with no nucleus. This allows the cells to pack in more hemoglobin for carrying oxygen and makes it easier for the cells to bend and squeeze through tiny blood vessels.
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Two truths and a lie Tuesday. Which is the lie?
1. Coffee and tea contain antioxidants.
2. There are microplastics in bottled water.
3. Cortisol is always bad for you.
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Being active today will benefit you today and tomorrow.
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Regular exercise can improve sexual function by reducing stress, increasing stamina, strengthening muscles and boosting blood flow.
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Juice has about the same amount of sugar as soda pop per volume.
#fridayfunfact #nutrition
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Exercise helps prevent gestational diabetes.
A meta-analysis found supervised exercise reduced chances of gestational diabetes by 26% and chances of high birth weight in the baby. The equivalent of moderate walking 140 min/wk was all that was needed. Link below.
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Article link:
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