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More and more studies are coming out that one definitely has to move toward a plant based diet to decrease cardiovascular disease. Processed meats are the worst offenders.

by Robert DeSimone on August 13, 2021

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/a-plant-based-diet-is-the-best-way-to-avoid-heart-disease-according-to-a-new-report/ar-AANf1jj

a person holding a plate of food
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/a-plant-based-diet-is-the-best-way-to-avoid-heart-disease-according-to-a-new-report/ar-AANf1jj

As this article shows, their is a large body of evidence showing one has to exercise for healthspan. Start moving now!!

by Robert DeSimone on August 8, 2021
https://medium.com/wholistique/11-studies-that-analyzed-the-anti-aging-effects-of-exercise-13e805d232f

How the Microbiome affects your health

by Robert DeSimone on July 11, 2021

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jul/11/unlocking-the-gut-microbiome-and-its-massive-significance-to-our-health

Illustration of a figure with food circling above its mouth and a channel to the gut

How mRNA Technology is Changing the World:

by Robert DeSimone on April 11, 2021
An illustration of the globe and DNA strands
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/how-mrna-technology-could-change-world/618431/

Too much high intensity exercise is not good for you. That is why one should vary their exercise routines:

by Robert DeSimone on March 27, 2021
Extreme Exercise Carries Metabolic Consequences: Study
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/extreme-exercise-carries-metabolic-consequences-study-68581

You need to maintain lean muscle mass as you age:

by Robert DeSimone on March 27, 2021
Resistance training to lose weight over 50
https://www.fitandwell.com/news/increase-metabolism-lose-weight-over-50

Processed Meat and Dementia:

by Robert DeSimone on March 22, 2021

Everyone loves bacon except when they forgot that you ate bacon. This is a retrospective study but potentially shows that processed meat is an independent risk factor (like APO E4) of becoming demented:

Eating Just One Serving of Processed Meat a Day Could Increase Dementia Risk by 44%
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/ajcn/nqab028/6178922?redirectedFrom=fulltext

The Benefits of Prebiotics:

by Robert DeSimone on February 17, 2021
cuisine   légumes du jardin, le poireau
https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a35520745/benefits-of-prebiotics/

Good Article. Get Exercising. 5 Science-Backed Indicators that Increase the odds you’ll live:

by Robert DeSimone on February 13, 2021
Image for post
https://medium.com/in-fitness-and-in-health/want-to-live-longer-these-5-science-backed-indicators-can-increase-the-odds-655766910380

COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization and Distribution:

by Robert DeSimone on January 15, 2021
https://clf1.medpagetoday.net/media/images/90xxx/90649.jpg
https://www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/marty-makary/90649

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