Scott Lear, PhD

Professor, blogger and podcaster supporting people to live healthier lives through science. Living with heart disease. Recovered from depression.

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

I'm also on Threads @drscottlear and i post there more often. Come over and follow me.

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Two truths and a lie Tuesday. Which is the lie?
1. Protein absorption in the gut decreases with age.
2. Because of #1, protein needs decrease with age.
3. Protein is needed to maintain & build muscle with age.
#health

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Peak muscle mass usually occurs around 30 years of age and goes down from there. Much of that loss can be prevented by being active, including resistance training.
#FridayFunFact

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@chloedreamy 7

7 x7 = 49 + 7 = 56

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Sex burns 3-5 calories per minute. About the same as one flight of stairs.
#FridayFunFact

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@carol_ross43566 @jorge_rupes @Duffy81 @SimonHarrisMBD I feel sorry for you. All that hate and anger. May you find a good therapist who can help you with your pain.

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Things that can make you feel good:
⭐ smile/laugh
⭐ talk to a friend
⭐ exercise
⭐ meditate
⭐ sit in nature
⭐ a good night's sleep
#MondayMotivation

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Red blood cells are one of the few cells with no nucleus. This allows the cells to pack in more hemoglobin for carrying oxygen and makes it easier for the cells to bend and squeeze through tiny blood vessels.
#FridayFunFact

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@Mimiiben1 63

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Two truths and a lie Tuesday. Which is the lie?
1. Coffee and tea contain antioxidants.
2. There are microplastics in bottled water.
3. Cortisol is always bad for you.
#health

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Being active today will benefit you today and tomorrow.
#mondaymotivation

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Regular exercise can improve sexual function by reducing stress, increasing stamina, strengthening muscles and boosting blood flow.
#fridayfunfact

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Juice has about the same amount of sugar as soda pop per volume.
#fridayfunfact #nutrition

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@farman4x 6

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Article link:
https://t.co/G7aKmzC7y6

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Exercise helps prevent gestational diabetes.

A meta-analysis found supervised exercise reduced chances of gestational diabetes by 26% and chances of high birth weight in the baby. The equivalent of moderate walking 140 min/wk was all that was needed. Link below.
#health

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Two truths and a lie Tuesday. Which is the lie?
1. Moderate coffee intake can have health benefits.
2. Strength training prevents falls in elderly.
3. Everyone needs to drink the same amount of water daily.
#health #nutrition #fitness

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

Spending time alone can be a great way to 'get away from it all' and reset and recharge.
#mondaymotivation

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@farman4x 7

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

People who exercise have less sick days off work than those who don't.
#fridayfunfact