Physical Activity
Cognition and Dementia Updates 2025 - Walking, Multilingualism and Creative Experiences
Walking, the ability to speak multiple languages and being creative increase cognitive reserve and brain resilience and reduce the rate of cognitive decline as we age.
The Pull-Up
The pull-up is the apex exercise, the grand-daddy of them all. If there is one movement to focus on, it would be this, the only one where it "you-versus-you", pulling up your own body weight. In the 60th year of my life, I have finally managed to do one, consistently and hence this ode to pull-ups.
The Unfounded Perceived Dangers of Running
Running is better than walking. Recreational running as against running marathons is NOT associated with harm, including damage to the knees or sudden death.
Prolonged Sedentary Behavior is Harmful Even if You are Physically Active
Physical activity is the cornerstone of our atmasvasth quest to live long healthy. It is also important along with being physically active, to consciously reduce time spent being sedentary.
Physical Activity Update - II (What, When, How Much)
Updated data on the impact of strength training and the step count needed and the "weekend warrior" phenomenon
Physical Activity Update - I (Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cancers, Falls, Sleep, Dementia)
Updated data on the impact of physical activity on blood pressure, diabetes, sleep, cancers, falls and dementia
Climbing Stairs
Take the stairs instead of the lift
The Crossroads of Physical Activity, Sleep and Cognitive Decline
Physical activity and sleep are both important when it comes to reducing the rate of cognitive decline
Delinking Fitness and Health from BMI, Weight and Obesity Labels
BMI is a flawed method for measuring obesity, but the obesity label itself is problem since fit but so-called overweight people live longer, healthier lives than unfit but so-called normal weight people
The Magic of a 30-45 Minutes Walk Every Day
The sweet spot of 4000 purposeful steps per day (not just the total steps) improves longevity, reduces cardiovascular risk and reduces the risk of dementia
