Physical activity

33 articles

Exercise reduces cardiovascular inflammation by modulating the immune system
3 January 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Voluntary and regular exercise in mice decreases the number of inflammatory leukocytes (white blood cells) in the bloodstream. The underlying mechanism involves a decrease in the secretion of the hormone leptin by fat cells.

Exercise on an empty stomach to burn more fat
10 December 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Exercising on an empty stomach, rather than after a meal, could burn twice as much fat according to a randomized controlled study.

How much exercise to live longer?
12 November 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The most recent studies indicate that there is no limit to the amount of weekly exercise to obtain beneficial effects on longevity.

Aerobic fitness is associated with levels of blood metabolites that are good for your health
10 October 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A Finnish study shows that good aerobic fitness is associated with levels of several metabolites (including LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides) that are beneficial to health.

Active transportation, a great way to balance work and health
13 April 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

People who go to work walking or cycling are in better physical shape and therefore at lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Can regular exercise compensate for long periods spent sitting?
9 April 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is well established that regular physical exercise improves lipid levels, glucose tolerance, and insulin sensitivity, all of which are cardiovascular risk factors. One question researchers have been asking in recent years is whether a single exercise session can, after a period of prolonged physical inactivity, have a positive impact on the risk factors associated […]

Anti-aging effect of a healthy lifestyle
21 January 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, i.e. eating well, exercising, managing stress and not smoking or consuming too much alcohol, has beneficial effects on the aging of our cells according to recent scientific literature.

Do “weekend warriors” have good cardiovascular health?
14 June 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In modern societies where work and family responsibilities are very demanding, physical activity is increasingly practiced on weekends only. People who choose to do all their exercises in 1 or 2 days are known colloquially as "weekend warriors".

Health risks of a sedentary lifestyle
10 October 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Physical inactivity is associated with an increased risk of premature mortality and to develop or aggravate chronic diseases such as heart failure, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers and osteoporosis.

The Blue Zones: Areas where people are living better and longer
19 September 2017
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Blue Zones are areas of the world where the longevity of the inhabitants is well above average. The inhabitants of these regions have a lifestyle that has several common characteristics that contribute to their longevity.

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