Physical Activity
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
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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
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Climbing Stairs
Take the stairs instead of the lift
![Climbing Stairs](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2023/10/Fig.png)
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
![The Crossroads of Physical Activity, Sleep and Cognitive Decline](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2023/07/Fig.png)
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
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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
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Running Safely on Indian Roads - Run Facing the Traffic
Running on Indian roads is fraught with challenges and needs a heightened sense of awareness
![Running Safely on Indian Roads - Run Facing the Traffic](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2023/03/Fig-main.png)
Every Move Counts
Every move and step counts. Accelerometers and activity trackers have made it easier to understand the impact of physical activity on healthspan and lifespan
![Every Move Counts](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2023/01/every-move-counts.jpeg)
It is Better to Be Fit and Overweight than Normal Weight / Lean and Unfit
Those who are overweight-fit and obese-fit live longer than normal-BMI-unfit.
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Is it Safe to Walk or Run Outdoors When Air Pollution is High?
It is safe to run/walk outdoors even in high AQI environments, compared to indoors, but within limits
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