Exercise
Strength training is now recognized as essential for human health, and is a mandatory requirement in WHO guidelines. Beyond physical longevity, lifting weights triggers neurological growth and stabilizes emotions for sharper cognitive performance.
Fundamentals
Non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase longevity
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase the likelihood…
Weight training enhances both muscle strength and brain health
A new study reveals that weight training not only builds muscle but also boosts brain function. Regular resistance exercises have…
videoMuscle strength is a good indicator of a person’s health
Video (in French) According to Professor Martine Duclos, endocrinologist. Muscle strength is a good marker of a person’s health, particularly…
WHO recommends adults engage in at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity weekly
The WHO recommends adults engage in at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity…
About 30 to 40 minutes of daily exercise can offset long hours of sitting
Spending many hours seated is linked with a higher risk of early death. Evidence shows that about 30 to 40…
Strength training clearly outperforms cardio for fat loss and metabolic health
Strength- or resistance-based exercise builds muscle that keeps burning energy even when you rest. New research shows this type of…
Muscular strength found more crucial than cardio for longevity
Running, aerobic fitness has heart-boosting effects. Weight lifting are associated with lower overall rates of death and negative cardiovascular events. Moderate to vigorous physical activity, 1h+/week, significantly reduces mortality risk.
Diet plays a bigger role in weight loss than exercise
Role of physical activity in weight loss for people with obesity remains modest but beneficial Exercise, particularly aerobic training, contributes…
Optimizations
Intermittent walking: brief pauses burn extra energy for better health
Intermittent walking may boost walking benefits by raising energy burn 20–60%. Learn who it helps, how to try it, and key limits of the evidence.
As few as four sets per week can grow muscle, and one set can build strength, study suggests
A large research review has modeled how weekly training sets relate to muscle size and strength. The authors combined many…
Walking outside brings extra mental benefits, the treadmill stays a safe and easy backup
Walking, whether outdoors or indoors, is good for your body and mind. Experts say that going outside adds useful variety…
Fitness director: Three simple strength moves can help you stay independent longer
A fitness director who works in a longevity clinic recommends three simple compound exercises for healthy aging: These moves use…
Walking after 10 minutes of mental struggle improves problem-solving, neuroscience confirms
Steve Jobs’s habit of taking walks when faced with tough mental challenges is supported by modern neuroscience. According to Cambridge-trained…
videoEnhance brain health: strategies to slow brain aging and boost cognitive health
the molecular and lifestyle interventions to slow cognitive decline and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Key points include the importance of longevity…
Emerging
New injectable drug CBL-514 may safely shrink belly fat by killing its cells
Scientists are testing a new injectable drug, CBL-514, that makes unwanted fat cells in a chosen body area self-destruct. Early…
Healing the liver to achieve sustainable weight loss without frustration by Dr. Réginald Allouche
According to Dr. Réginald Allouche, weight gain is not merely caused by overeating but by an overburdened liver that can…
videoOptimal rest periods for muscle growth depend on training volume, not just time
According to the video: The NCSA claims that 30-60 seconds is the optimal rest period between sets for muscle growth.…
videoRobotic Hiking Pants Boost Leg Strength by 40%
A Canadian company has developed robotic hiking pants with an exosqueleton, offering a 40% boost to knee joints during uphill…
Is vigorous exercise dangerous for health?
Vigorous exercise may lead to a temporary rise in the levels of certain proteins linked to cell damage, which could…
Bicep curls and hammer curls target different muscles for balanced arm strength
Bicep curls and hammer curls target different parts of the upper arm. Bicep curls focus on the biceps brachii, enhancing…