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Harvard study pegs the worst ultra-processed foods for your heart
Hey there, welcome to another edition of The Healthy Habits! I hope you're all feeling as healthy and energetic as you aim to be.
If the week has left you a bit drained, don't worry – we're here to help each other stay on track towards our wellness goals.
Todays Healthy Habits:
Your 4 Healthy Headlines
How aging affects focus
20 Min TOTAL BODY Dumbbell Workout
4 Healthy Headlines
Exercise may help stop cancer progression, lower death risk
A recent study in South Africa explored the link between pre-diagnosis physical activity and cancer outcomes among over 28,000 participants with stage 1 cancer. Findings suggest that moderate to high activity levels before diagnosis reduced cancer progression risk by 27% and all-cause mortality by 47%, compared to no activity. Even low activity showed benefits, though less pronounced. The research emphasizes exercise as a powerful, accessible intervention for improving cancer prognosis. However, limitations include potential data inaccuracies and a lack of generalizability beyond the studied population.
Healthy Fact of the Day: Drinking coffee in the morning may enhance cardiovascular health and reduce overall mortality risk. A recent study found that moderate or heavy morning coffee drinkers had a 31% lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who drank coffee later in the day. This timing aligns better with the body's natural circadian rhythms, potentially preventing sleep disturbances that can negate coffee's health benefits.
Building strong arms at home is simple and effective with bodyweight, resistance band, and weighted exercises. Focus on key muscles like biceps, triceps, deltoids, and lats to maximize results. Aim for 20–30 minutes of training, 2–3 times weekly.
Key Exercises
Push-ups: Strengthen triceps, chest, and shoulders.
Triceps Dips: Target triceps using a chair or bench.
Side Planks with Extensions: Engage arms, core, and shoulders.
Superman Extensions: Boost shoulders and back strength.
Plank Taps: Work triceps, core, and lats.
Decline Push-ups: Enhance upper body and core.
Inchworms: Build chest and shoulder endurance.