StrongOver60 Podcast

Hi Everyone, here is our weekly update about exciting new research on blood pressure where outcomes are easy to implement in your daily life. Enjoy as a short podcast or as a written summary below. Briefing Doc: Adolescent Sleep and Hypertension Source: "Adequate sleep significantly reduces the risk of hypertension in adolescents, according to new study by UTHealth Houston researchers - UTHealth H...

Healthy body weight is important  for those trying to normalise their blood pressure. Here is a summary from the research results published in May 2024. Enjoy the 5 minute audio above or the short written summary below. Source: Lee MH, et al. Successful dietary changes correlate with weight-loss outcomes in a new dietary weight-loss program. Obes Sci Pract. 2024 May 27;10(3):e764 [1] Main Themes:...

This post is based on the new research at NYU Langone Health Medical Centre (USA). Listen the 9 minute audio above or scan the summary below. Key Findings: * Dose-dependent relationship: The study found a clear correlation between the amount of weekly physical activity and a decreased risk of AFib. Participants averaging 2.5 to 5 hours per week showed a 60% lower risk, while those averaging over 5...

Results of the 2022 study 2022 [1] which investigates the impact of psychological factors on heart and biological age. As usual you can enjoy a 12 minute audio version above or a short text summary below. Based on the data from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Key Findings: * An aging clock was developed using blood biomarkers, biometric parameters, and gender. This clock a...

High blood pressure? Forgetting names? Here is a summary of the latest research about results of a simple BET protocol which addresses both issues at the same time. Check the 12 minute audio above, watch 1 Min video on our YouTube channel or read the summary below. Based on the research published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise by Díaz-García et al. (2024). Key Findings: * BET exercises enhanc...

Check the 12 minute podcast on this topic or scan the summary below Sources: * "Why your resting heart rate is important," The Telegraph, 24 September 2024 Main Themes: * Resting heart rate (RHR) as a significant health indicator: RHR is a simple yet vital biomarker for cardiovascular health and overall disease risk. Studies indicate a strong correlation between higher RHR and increased vulnerabil...

Please enjoy this 11 minute podcast which is based on recent Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s blog post. Alternatively the key points are provided below. * Exercise as a Biochemical Catalyst: How high-intensity exercise transforms muscles into “mini biochemical laboratories,” producing compounds that promote various health benefits, including brain health and anti-cancer properties. The significance of VO2 ma...

News Briefing: Vigorous Exercise and Cognitive Function in Hypertension Patients Source: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist via ScienceDaily - June 6, 2024 Key Theme: This 6 minute podcast from BreathNow reports on a new study suggesting that engaging in vigorous physical activity more than once a week may protect against cognitive decline in individuals with hypertension. Main Findings: * Hyperten...

Chong (PhD Biochemistry) and Dmitri (PhD Computer Science) interview Dr. Martin Gibala, a muscle physiologist, professor, and kinesiology department chair at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is best known for pioneering research on the health benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). He is a co-author of the best selling book "The One-Minute Workout." Martin is an en...

Interview with Associate Professor Jan Gruber from the National University of Singapore. We discuss practical steps which everyone should consider taking if they wish to stay healthier for longer. How to measure your biological (vs chronological) age and how to get an anti-aging molecule named after you. Chapters: 0:00 introduction 1:31 Jan's background 6:50 How Jan's views on the aging process ch...

This is our second discussion with Walter Gjergja – Shaolin Temple secular monk Shi Xing Mi. He is a Shaolin Master, trainer, adviser, coach, speaker and author. Walter is an internationally recognised coach who leads programs and seminars for companies and individuals on Shaolin philosophy and practices. His website is www.shaolinshixingmi.com . Please check also the original interview with Walte...

Patrick McKeown is an author and the Director of Education and Training at the Buteyko Clinic International. He is mainly known for authoring multiple books on breathing exercises and he has helped thousands of people who suffered from breathing problems. Patrick is the founder of the Oxygen Advantage program and he has written a bestselling book of the same name. Patrick is the author of 4 other...