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06/02/2026

If you are someone that is intimidated or unable to do full 45min exercises, 10-15 minute bursts of high intensity or walking is enough to better regulate your glucose levels and get the muscles moving 💪🏼

The body mainly ‘cares’ about the total work and intensity plus how often you disrupt sitting, not how long you workout for 🙌🏼

04/02/2026

Loneliness is as Lethal as Smoking

+ Human beings are biologically wired for connection so When we are lonely our body enters a state of constant stress

+ This stress leads to chronically high levels of high blood pressure and heart strain with a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke.

+ Loneliness is linked to about14-26% higher risk of all cause mortality and increases risk of dementia in older adults by 50%

+ Social isolation is somewhat stronger in comparison to loneliness with about 30-35% higher mortality risk

+ Long isolation changes how our immune system functions which over time damages arteries and organs similar to the oxidative stress caused by to***co smoke

31/01/2026

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are linked to worse mental health, not just weight 😱

+ Studies show that adults who eat more UPFs tend to have higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and worse overall mental health

+ Two large studies found that for every extra 10% of calories from these foods, the risk of depression goes up by about 11%

+ Eating a lot of UPFs is linked to higher levels of anxiety, behaviour issues, and trouble getting along with others for both students and adults

+ It causes inflammation, damages cells, and confuses the connection between the gut and brain, leading to overeating

+ Higher UPF is also linked to faster memory loss, dementia, stroke, and problems with brain development at any age

29/01/2026

Sleep is an Overall Performance Enhancer 💤

+ Sleep improves your physical strength, thinking, recovery, and overall health for both athletes and non-athletes.

+ It helps the immune and hormone systems work properly, including hormones that help muscles repair, grow, and adapt.

+ When we sleep badly, it makes it harder to stay alert, learn, remember things, and make good decisions

+ Not getting enough sleep also lowers stamina, strength, speed, power, and skill ability

+ Adding 2 extra hours of sleep a night and taking 20–90 minutes naps during the day can help people function better, reduce rate of exhaustion

27/01/2026

Memory Training is as important as gym training 🧠

+ Mental training and physical training target different systems but are both crucial for long‑term brain health, independence, and daily performance

+ Regular exercise improves multiple memory systems by boosting natural growth proteins, creating new brain cells, rewiring connections for better learning, and improving blood flow to keep the brain fuelled.

+ Memory training directly targets memory circuits and compensates for age‑related such as dementia and is especially valuable for those who cannot exercise intensely

+ Training the body without training memory leaves a major part of brain health and functioning unprotected. It is the complementary “workout” your brain needs over the lifespan

25/01/2026

4 stretches you can actually do in the office without any downward facing dogs, or yoga mats 🎉

Anyone can do this, they’re straightforward amd great for you!

Do them daily, hold each for 20-30secs and if youmre constantly hunched over your desk, it’s going to feel soooo good 😊

24/01/2026

EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

A study done in 2021 found that people who frequently listen to music have persistent musical ‘earworms’ that carry on until you wake up, suggesting that the brain still processes music when you sleep

PMID: 34105416

23/01/2026

Does it matter when you have breakfast?

What timing changes in the body:

- In the morning, the body responds better to insulin. Eating earlier helps the body’s internal clocks, especially the liver and fat tissues, improving how the body handles blood sugar and uses energy

Reviews of early vs late time:

- Limiting eating times helps with weight and blood pressure whether you eat early or late, but starting meals earlier in the day improves insulin sensitivity more than eating later

Skipping Breakfast:

- Is linked to a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart-related disease. It can disrupt the body’s internal clock, worsen blood sugar control, and interfere with appetite and energy use.

It’s important to remember that this is not the same for everyone;

- People are different. work schedules, and exercise time all affect how breakfast timing impacts your energy, mood, and performance. if you sleep well and stay active, eating meals at consistent times matters more than “perfect” timing.

22/01/2026

yep. this is the life 🥲

21/01/2026

Why Men Can Handle Lack of Sleep Better Than Women 😱

o In women, hormones play a massive role in how they experience sleep, often making their rest more fragile Because of hormonal changes, giving them higher chances of sleep disruptions

o When women lose sleep, certain areas of the brain cause them to feel more anxious and insecure. For men, those same brain areas help them stay calm and steady

o Higher testosterone levels in men protects the brain from stress and are associated with better emotional regulation after sleep loss compared to women

o Men seem to cope better with lack of sleep because of real differences in how their bodies and brains work, not just because men have more willpower

20/01/2026

it’s an achievement every time I don’t add a cheeky bar of chocolate and give in to temptations 🙈

19/01/2026

Why Skeletal muscle is the organ of lifespan 💪🏼🏋🏼‍♀️

o Skeletal muscle is essential for the physical process of breathing, as it is one of the tissue's primary tasks alongside maintaining posture and locomotion.

o As it’s the largest organ in the body by mass, it’s a critical regulator of glucose stability responsible for approximately 80% of the body’s blood sugar levels after eating.

o Muscle mass and strength are key determinants of balance and walking speed. their decline (sarcopenia) leads to loss of stability, which is a major risk factor for falls and subsequent bone fractures

o It is a critical metabolic regulator with a massive reservoir of amino acids which the body draws upon muscle tissue to provide the energy and building blocks needed for tissue repair and immune function during periods of minor illnesses

o Resistance training is the most effective known strategy to combat sarcopenia and can be done at any time in your life, even between the ages of 70 - 90

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