Almost all chronic diseases that are prevalent today are associated with not being active enough. The problem is, few people are active enough. The Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity have recently published a consensus statement with 5 key messages to change the narrative: 1️⃣ Promote physical activity as medicine: Health, wellness, and happiness begin at home. Let influencers spread the message that prevention is better than cure. 2️⃣ Lobby decision-makers: Create toolkits for Global Alliance members to influence governments, businesses, and NGOs to invest in physical activity to save lives and save money. 3️⃣ Adapt physical activity to individuals and communities: Tailor activities to age, gender, socioeconomics, culture, and surroundings. One size doesn't fit all! 4️⃣ Leverage tech: Join forces with tech, pharma, and education to integrate physical activity into daily life. Wearables, smartphones, and the internet can make it fun and accessible. 5️⃣ Call for more trials: We need well-designed studies on physical activity's effectiveness and implementation, especially for underserved minorities. Read the full text here: bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/9…

#THEGRAZIERSDAUGHTER Alright Australia… a quick yarn from someone living out in the sticks. To our city cousins we love ya. We really do. But we need a tiny favour right now. Please stop panic buying the fuel and the food. I get it. Things feel uncertain and everyone wants to look after their family. Fair enough. But out here in rural Australia, fuel isn’t just something we whinge about at the servo it’s how the whole country keeps ticking. Fuel runs the tractors. Fuel runs the harvesters. Fuel runs the trucks that haul the food from our farms all the way to your Coles and Woolies shelves. No fuel out here means: No tractors. No harvest. No trucks. And eventually… no snags, no weet-bix, no Sunday roast. And here’s the thing about living out bush we drive everywhere. Kids sometimes travel 100 km just to get to school. Some people drive hundreds of kilometres for hospital appointments. Some poor bugger is doing an 1600km round trip for chemo just to stay alive. Meanwhile old mate Dave down the road is just trying to get diesel so he can plant the crop or harvest that’s meant to feed half the country. So when fuel disappears from small rural towns because everyone’s panic buying… the whole chain starts to wobble. And trust me farmers don’t panic easily. We’ve survived droughts, floods, mice plagues, and machinery that breaks five minutes before knock-off. But empty fuel bowsers? That one’s a bit harder to farm around. Look, rural Australia will always do its bit. We grow the food, we load the trucks, and we send it to the cities. We’ve got you. But right now we just need everyone to take a breath. Buy what you need. Leave some for the next bloke. Let the system do its thing. Because when rural Australia keeps moving… Australia keeps eating. And besides if the farmers can’t get fuel, who’s going to keep supplying the country with bacon, steak, and the sausages for Bunnings fundraisers? Exactly. So from the bush to the big smoke we’ve got your back. Now help us keep the farms running out the back. 🇦🇺 If you reckon that’s fair, give this a share so a few more Aussies see it. @D_LittleproudMP @AnnLeahyLNP @Barnaby_Joyce @DavidCrisafulli

Physical activity reduces disease risk—but it’s only part of the equation. Even in those meeting physical activity guidelines (>150 minutes of moderate-vigorous activity per week), excessive sedentary time (>10.6 hours/day) increases the risk of future cardiovascular disease: ➡️15% greater risk of heart failure ➡️33% higher risk of cardiovascular disease mortality Even small decreases in sedentary time further reduced risk (e.g., 30 min less sedentary time lowered risk of heart failure by 7%). Why it’s important to not only move, but move often.

Tonight’s view from my front porch 🥰 The sunsets in the country are one of the many reasons I LOVE this lifestyle! You just don’t see them like this in the city!

🔔 NEW at Health Promotion International “Our findings highlight the role of parks in positively influencing health-related outcomes.” Open Access doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daae1… @eliserivera05 @Lauren_Arundell @DrKatePark @profjsalmon @NickyRidgers @ladyonabike @venursloh @DeakinIPAN

Increasing processed food intake by 10% is associated with a higher risk of cognitive impairment. Processed food intake is also associated with a higher risk of stroke. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3877… @joerogan @maxlugavere @jordanbpeterson @MikhailaFuller

“The first wealth is health” ~ Ralph Waldo Emmerson What’s this quote all about? 1. **Health as Primary Wealth** Emerson suggests that before considering any other form of wealth, such as money, property, or social status, we must first possess good health. This is because without health, the enjoyment and utility of other forms of wealth are diminished or even nullified. 2. **Foundation for Life's Enjoyment** Health is the fundamental basis upon which we can build a fulfilling life. If you lack health, your ability to enjoy life, engage in activities, or even work towards acquiring other types of wealth is severely compromised. 3. **Holistic View of Wealth** This quote encourages a broader, more holistic view of what constitutes wealth. It's not just about financial or material accumulation but about having the vitality, energy, and mental clarity to live life to its fullest. 4. **Practical Wisdom** On a practical level, it reminds us to invest in our health, not just through medical care but through lifestyle choices, diet, exercise, and mental peace. It's a call to action to prioritise health because, without it, all other achievements might feel hollow or become unattainable. 5. **Critique of Materialism** In a broader societal context, this quote can be seen as a critique of a culture that often equates wealth solely with money or possessions. Emerson suggests that this view is shortsighted, advocating for a shift in values towards what truly enriches life. In essence, Emerson's quote is a reminder to value and nurture our health above all else, as it is the prerequisite for experiencing and appreciating all other aspects of life. It's a call to recognise that true wealth begins with our health and wellbeing.

Food pyramid fixed 👌

We looked at what is influencing fruit and veg consumption among adults living in rural Victoria, Australia. Having access to community gardens is one big helping factor that stood out to me! There are so many added benefits of gardening, particularly with others - social connection - sunshine exposure - time outdoors breathing fresh air - light exercise - limits sedentary time - and of course, helping to grow and variety of fruit and veg leads you to want to eat more of them! Read more here: nutritionj.biomedcentral.com…

As a cardiologist, here is what I tell my patients To help them lose weight and maintain muscle mass using nutrition. Because most people have this all wrong. 📕Make Sure To Retweet✅ 🧵👇 /1

💯 it is!

Great thread of exercise protocols that are evidence-based. I’m keen to get a treadmill desk after reading this!

TLDR; Four real deals for increasing your health and lifespan: 💪🏼 Muscle mass 🏋️ Strength 🏃 Cardiorespiratory fitness 🧘 Mobility/stability Striking statistics in this brilliant thread reiterating the importance of being active in a variety of ways.

What an amazing high school project! Massively insightful and important message to spread far and wide about the damage caused by the ultra processed food industry. Highly recommended viewing!

New findings from a pooled sample of 2.6 million adults! ⬇️ risk of death from all-causes with participation in: 🚴‍♀️Cycling by 21% 🏃Running by 23% 🏊‍♂️Swimming 24% Specific benefits: 🏃Running improves body composition, resting heart function and cardio fitness  🏊🏻Swimming improves body composition and blood lipids  ⚽️Football improves body composition, blood lipids, fasting blood glucose, blood pressure, heart function at rest, cardio fitness and bone strength 🤾🏽Handball improves body composition and cardio fitness Read the full article here: sportsmedicine-open.springer…

Epic thread on the potential cause and preventive strategies for Alzheimer’s disease 👇

Our latest paper out today in @bmj_latest with editorial, we report on the observational meta-analytic evidence associating ultra-processed foods with a range of health outcomes. bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023…

Among young people: 🧠1 in 7 experience mental health problems worldwide 🪑More than 50% of awake hours are spent being sedentary (i.e., sitting). This is seriously concerning given evidence that higher sedentary time is associated with higher: - Depressive symptoms - Anxiety symptoms - Emotional problems - Psychological distress - Stress, and other psychological difficulties Poorer mental health seen with time spent using computers/video games/internet compared to watching TV. There is also evidence to suggest these mental health problems persist long term and into adulthood. Read more here: doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.0…

Well said. Choose your hard.

Consistency trumps all.

Three striking (concerning/sad) findings by Jean Twenge and colleagues: 1⃣ Teenage loneliness has increased since 2011 2⃣ Teenage in-person social interaction has decreased since 2011 3⃣ Teenagers with little in-person social interactions and high social media use report the highest levels of loneliness My take home from this as a parent of a teen: Encourage in-person catch ups and opportunities for social interactions away from digital devices. You can read the full text here (unfortunately behind a paywall for those without a journal subscription): journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs…