

"Exercise May Be the Single Most Potent Medical Intervention Ever Known"
78 snips Aug 30, 2024
Euan Ashley, a leading expert in genomics and cardiovascular medicine at Stanford, dives deep into the transformative power of exercise. He discusses groundbreaking research revealing how exercise fosters vital cellular changes and its surprising benefits for mental health. Ashley also explores gender differences in exercise response and the potential for developing 'exercise pills' that simulate its effects. With insights into the evolutionary role of physical activity, he advocates for a holistic approach to health that emphasizes the necessity of regular movement.
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Bus Drivers vs. Conductors
- Bus drivers, who sit all day, had higher heart disease rates than conductors who climb stairs.
- This 1958 study suggests that physical activity may protect against heart disease.
Exercise as Intervention
- Exercise is an intervention, a departure from modern life.
- It's a potent intervention, possibly the most powerful one we have.
Treadmill Origins
- The treadmill was originally a form of torture in Victorian England.
- It was used in debtors' prisons to make inmates walk in place without moving.