More screening options, earlier detection.
Albertans will soon have access to preventative health testing, offering more choice and faster access to diagnostic testing to support earlier cancer detection: https://t.co/GlwjPLc39G
Aerobic exercise protects the brain from the age-related loss of myelin, which is crucial for efficient communication between neurons and maintaining cognitive clarity.
In a new study, higher fitness levels were strongly linked to better myelin integrity in the brain across nearly all of the brain regions studied, with those in poor fitness showing worse myelination.
This relationship was more robust in middle-aged and older adults, emphasizing the critical role of fitness in preserving brain health as we age.
Additionally, people with higher fitness levels, as indicated by a higher VO2 max, experienced slower myelin degradation, with the highest VO2 max linked to a peak in myelination around age 41. In contrast, those with a low VO2 max showed rapid demyelination, with their myelin levels peaking before age 22.
While this study shows an association, not causation, the broader evidence supports the idea that improving fitness can enhance overall brain health.
The best way to improve fitness? Exercise, particularly high-intensity interval training or HIIT. We know it’s good for the body, and accumulating evidence suggests that it’s indispensable for brain health too.
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If you’re interested in learning more about diagnostics, this episode is an excellent overview on the differences and risks of MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound & XRay. Highly recommend
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I still think the @AssaultAirBike provides a greater intensity stimulus than the EchoBike. I know they are being phased out, but I never hurt quite as bad as I do after Assault Bike intervals
These easy wins could alleviate wait times at hospital ERs, experts suggest experts. We talked about these ideas in the latest ep of @cbcwhitecoat. https://t.co/fDnxk0gbQE
@nutrition_facts whats your response to the first human case of H5N1? In your book you wrote how this virus had a 50% mortality rate in 1997
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@nutrition_facts whats your response to the first human case of H5N1? In your book you wrote how the mortality rate in 1997 was 50%.
https://t.co/mV6LAqw0y9