by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Sep 27, 2022 | Building blocks of health
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee’s review concluded that there is good evidence that physically fit and habitually physically active adults are healthier and less likely to die prematurely than those who are sedentary. According to an article... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Sep 26, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Compared to people who are not active, it is well established that people who are physically active have a lower risk of colon and breast cancer. A meta-analysis of 12 prospective studies found that higher levels of leisure-time physical activity were associated with... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Sep 23, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Physical inactivity greatly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, metabolic syndrome, and other cardiovascular diseases. The CDC estimates that being sedentary increases the risk of coronary heart disease by 1.5 to 2.4 times. Exercise training improves many... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Sep 21, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Regular physical activity strengthens bones and muscles, improves the ability to carry out daily activities, and prevents falls Healthy bones, healthy joints and strong muscles are essential to remaining physically active and avoid losing the ability to do everyday... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Sep 19, 2022 | Building blocks of health
The body’s ability to take in and use oxygen, the VO2 maximum capacity, is considered the gold standard for measuring cardiorespiratory fitness. Higher VO2 correlates well with biological age, as indicated by telomere length. A study found that sedentary older study... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Sep 16, 2022 | Building blocks of health
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommended a minimum of 75 vigorous-intensity (7.5 metabolic-equivalent hours per week) or 150 moderate- intensity minutes per week of aerobic activity for substantial health benefit and suggested additional...
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