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No-nonsense, evidence-based health & fitness for 30+. Inspiring & transforming lives. Inspire. Transform. Achieve. #TransformWithMTMH
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Joined April 2023
Our body does a myriad of impressive things every single day, many of which we don't even have to think about! That's pretty amazing, and supporting your body by eating a nutrient-rich, whole foods diet should make you feel amazing rather than ashamed. #NutritionMatters
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Did you know? Pumpkin seeds are a good source of antioxidants, magnesium, zinc, and unsaturated fats, all of which may help keep your heart healthy. Plus, there are so many more benefits. #PumpkinSeeds #HeartHealth #NutritionTips
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Even minimal amounts of strength training appear to boost energy expenditure. In a 6-month study, people who performed strength training for 11 minutes per day, 3 days a week, experienced a 7.4% increase in resting metabolic rate and burned 125 extra calories per day, on average.
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The health you want is shaped by the daily habits you have. #HealthyLifestyle #HealthyHabits #HolisticHealth
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It’s easy to get caught up in the hype: - Cardio vs. weights - Zone 2 vs. HIIT cardio - Heavy vs. light weights But here’s the reality: The health benefits of different exercise types are more alike than different. So just do something, and do it often. And make it
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Jumping rope is often considered better than running because it provides a more efficient cardiovascular workout in a shorter amount of time, engages more muscle groups due to the need to handle the rope, can be less impactful on joints, and improves coordination and agility,
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For general health and longevity, this is what matters: 1. Exercise 2. Regularly see friends & family 3. Sleep 4. Minimize processed foods 5. Don't smoke 6. Minimize drinking 7. Have meaningful pursuits 8. Get outside 9. Put the phone down Don't fall for the fads & hacks.
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Did you know that without a brain-healthy lifestyle, you could lose around 85,000 brain cells every day? This accelerates brain aging, but the good news is science shows that physical exercise is one of the best ways to keep our brains young and sharp. #BrainHealth
#StaySharp
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Did you know winter and cold weather can increase your risk of a heart attack? An alarming disparity that all too often goes unnoticed. In extreme cold conditions, your body works hard to keep itself at a steady temperature by constricting blood vessels in order to conserve
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9 simple lifestyle shifts that can have a big impact on your health and help you stay fit. #HealthAndFitness #DailyHabits #FitnessOver40 #HealthyLifestyle
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Research: Probiotics Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease in Mice More evidence of the Gut-Brain connection. The researchers believe that an imbalance in gut microbes, specifically an increase in microbes associated with inflammation, leads to gut inflammation that causes gut
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When you watch television, skip the food snacks and do exercise "snacks" instead. During the commercials do high knees, planks, jumping jacks, pushups, or burpees. It all counts! #ExerciseSnacks
#MoveMoreSitLess
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Even infrequent exercise counts. And the benefits go beyond the physical. Compared to inactivity, meeting physical activity guidelines (>150 min/week) was linked to lower anxiety risk. But even infrequent activity (1–2 days/week, “weekend warrior”) had strong benefits: -
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Getting stronger is simpler than you think. You don’t need: ❌ Heavy weights ❌ Complex exercises ❌ Max effort on every set What actually works: ✅ Simple movements ✅ Light or heavy loads ✅ Consistent effort over time Train smart to stay strong.
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More tendons are “injured” from inactivity than overuse. Sedentary people develop tendinopathy as often—if not more often—than those with overuse injuries. Inactivity, inflammatory mediators and poor metabolic health weakens tendons, making them more prone to pain and
Tendon health is multifaceted and many of the factors can potentially be targets for treatment. It’s important to recognise this bigger picture, especially in complex tendinopathy cases that aren’t improving as expected.
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