A growing literature has demonstrated that tea intake is beneficial to human health, including mood improvement (e.g., anti-stress), risk reduction of cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease prevention, lower cancer incidence, and reduced mortality.
These benefits of tea are derived primarily from the effects of its constituents: catechin, L-theanine, and caffeine
// drink more tea
By age 30, 95% of people will never sprint again (!): https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8jaqu3NLSp/
// wild if true; another reason to do HIIT
“CT scan is mammogram for the heart”
Moving muscles for 10m after meal — 30-35% glucose reduction
// Chinese saying 饭后百步走活到九十九
“Muscle is the organ of longevity”: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9SFiLQOuEp/
Rinsing your mouth with water immediately after eating or drinking can help neutralize acidity, remove residual sugar and clear away the kinds of bacteria that cause cavities and bad breath.
// easy habit to incorporate
Chuando @ 53yo: He prioritizes 8+ hours of sleep & avoids food 5-6 hours before sleep for optimal rest.
“Muscle is sink for glucose disposal” — Attia
Cerebellum = 10% volume but 50% neurons! That’s why racquet sports — anything requiring extensive hand-eye coordination + movement — is so linked to longevity
// what about playing piano?
Stop eating high saturated fat foods eg, sausages, bacon, fatty meats — high association with heart disease and bad cholesterol
Weightlifting just as good as static stretching for flexibility and dynamic range! https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fHQdBOkWJ/
// emphasize more ROM / full range movements in weight lifting, especially at lower weights
Here’s last month’s health and fitness update.