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What Evolutionary Biology Can Teach Us About Diet, Exercise, and Staying Alive
Apr 2, 2024
Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman explores how understanding our evolutionary past can help us navigate modern health challenges. Topics include the significance of exercise, evolution of human teeth, the mismatch hypothesis, sleep patterns, debunking the 10,000 steps myth, and personalized physical activity goals.
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- Exercise is a powerful tool with a plethora of benefits resembling a miracle drug, from improving insulin sensitivity to combating anxiety and depression.
- Physical activity is essential due to the mismatch between our biology adapted for active living and our contemporary sedentary lifestyle.
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Exercise as a Miracle Drug
Exercise offers a multitude of benefits that mimic those of a hypothetical miracle drug. It enhances insulin sensitivity, stimulates mitochondrial production, improves cognitive function, maintains bone density, and boosts cardiovascular health. These effects also include reducing inflammation, increasing calorie burn acceleration, weight loss, muscle gain, and combating anxiety and depression.
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