The 7 Minute Workout

Replacing processed red meat with beans and nuts may help lower dementia risk

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:

  • Replacing processed red meat with beans and nuts may help lower dementia risk

  • The 7 Minute Workout

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Replacing processed red meat with beans and nuts may help lower dementia risk

At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024, a new study found that daily consumption of processed red meat, such as bacon and bologna, raises the risk of dementia by 14%. However, substituting processed red meat with nuts and legumes can decrease this risk by 20% and slow cognitive aging by over a year. The study, involving over 130,000 participants, suggests that consuming at least 1/4 serving of processed red meat daily increases dementia risk compared to those eating less than 1/10 serving daily. Replacing one serving of processed meat with nuts or legumes each day significantly lowers dementia risk.

Despite these findings, no single food has been proven to prevent or cure Alzheimer’s disease, emphasizing the complexity of managing dementia through diet alone. The study highlights the risks of processed red meat while noting that unprocessed red meat did not show a significant link to dementia.

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Talk tomorrow!

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Health & Fitness

The 7 Minute Workout

The 7-Minute Workout is a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) regimen featuring 13 bodyweight exercises, each performed for 30 seconds followed by a 10-second rest. This quick yet effective workout is designed to provide a full-body exercise session in just over 8 minutes, making it both efficient and accessible.

The Exercises

  • Jumping jacks

  • Wall sits

  • Push-ups

  • Abdominal crunches

  • Step-ups onto a chair

  • Squats

  • Triceps dips on a chair

  • Planks

  • High knees/running in place

  • Lunges

  • Push-ups and rotations

  • Side plank (left)

  • Side plank (right)

How to Perform the 7-Minute Workout

Equipment: No gym equipment is required for this workout. All you need is some floor space, a wall, and a chair. If you don't have a suitable chair for step-ups, alternatives include a step, bench, or any stable, elevated surface.

Intervals: Execute each exercise for 30 seconds at approximately 80% effort. Rest for 10 seconds between exercises to recover and prepare for the next movement.

Timing the Workout: To keep track of the intervals, you can use a clock or timer. Alternatively, consider these options:

App: Various workout timer apps are available to guide you through the session.

Music: A dedicated "7-Minute Workout" song provides audio cues for each exercise and can be streamed on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify.

Video: Follow along with numerous 7-Minute Workout videos available on YouTube.