Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear
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Professor @SFU in prevention of #HeartDisease. Podcaster & blogger on #exercise, #nutrition, #mentalhealth and lived experience (heart disease, depression).
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined March 2017
1/7 Our state-of-the-art review is out! . >20 years of work in 28 countries on how the built, social & policy environments affect heart disease, .including recommendations for⏬global burden of heart disease. @ehj_ed:
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How do you define success?.⭐️money.⭐️love.⭐️career.⭐️health. Or anything else. .
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Greening the lab: Creation of a national playbook on environmental sustainability in lab medicine. How healthcare can help with reducing pollution:.
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Sales of non-alcoholic drinks have skyrocketed and a new study provides insight into the metabolic effects of non-alcoholic beer. #nutrition #diet
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Is long been promoted that any activity is good for you. But research indicates not all types activity are good for you. In this episode, we discuss what types of activity may be harmful, what is the activity paradox and the biology behind it all.
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About 1 in 4 people experiences loneliness, which can have lead to poor health and mental illness. In this blog I discuss the health implications of social isolation and loneliness, who's at greatest risk and what steps you can take to help yourself.
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Universities have a role to play in Canada's nation-building endeavours.
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Tired?. Go for a walk, to the gym, up the stairs or any other type of activity. A burst of activity is more energizing than a cup of coffee.
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Never too late to start!. Moderate & vigorous activity in seniors associated with longer life and ⬇️chance of early death as measured by accelerometer. Light activity was beneficial but to a lesser extent. @BJSM_BMJ .Link below 👇
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Heart disease doesn't only happen to older people.
Priti Langer was traveling with a group of friends when a squeezing pain in her chest woke her in the middle of the night. Her first thought was, "Could I be having a heart attack?" But she was young and didn't have any heart issues. Maybe it was indigestion?. Priti took an
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RT @simongerman600: Now that European summer is heating up, let me quickly remind you just how important street trees are! .
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Want to ⬆ your productivity, put your phone on silent & away. Study found when people put their phone on silent or in another room, attention span increased. Even the presence of the phone nearby was enough to reduce cognitive capacity & lead to 'brain drain'. Link below 👇
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Looking to lose weight?. No clear winner between intermittent fasting and continuous calorie restriction as indicated in this meta-analysis. This is good news for people who want choice in their dietary options. @bmj_latest link below 👇.#weightloss #diet
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99% of the world breathes in air that exceeds the WHO's guideline. Add in noise pollution, and pollution is one of the leading risk factors for early death. In this blog I discuss the concerns of air & noise pollution and how you can reduce your exposure.
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Study didn't include a comparison to alcoholic beer, only to water. Basically study indicates it's best to have in moderation. But going from two beers to day to two n/a beers per day is still a healthier choice.
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Non-alcoholic #beer is a good alternative to beer, but. Study found 2 per day for 4 wks led to ⬆ glucose, triglycerides & insulin compared to water likely due to the sugar and calorie content. That being said, most n/a beers have << sugar & calories than pop. link below 👇
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RT @CityHallWchVAN: Crucial decision on Vancouver Aquatic Centre (VAC) June 18. Swimmers appeal for a 50-meter pool, ask Council to reconsi….
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Sports and #exercise in teen years are associated with lower chances of mood and anxiety in adulthood. Team activities had the best effect, which may be due to the social aspect compared to individual activities. #isbnpa2025
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