Physical Activity, Even Minimal, Proves Beneficial for Heart Health

Acts of kindness can improve emotional well-being.
Broccoli sprouts have a higher concentration of polysulfides, an antioxidant, compared to mature broccoli.
Reading and/or writing poetry can help manage feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression.
Replacing 30 minutes of sitting with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can significantly improve health outcomes.
Replacing sitting with sleeping can also have beneficial effects, including a reduction in overall body mass and waist circumference.
Standing and using a standing desk for a few hours a day can be beneficial for heart health.

Recent studies have shed light on the importance of physical activity for heart health, even suggesting that any activity is better than sitting. A study published in the European Heart Journal, conducted by the international Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep (ProPASS) consortium, found that replacing 30 minutes of sitting with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity such as running, brisk walking, cycling, swimming or stair climbing can significantly improve health outcomes. The study also found that replacing sitting with sleeping can also have beneficial effects, including a reduction in overall body mass and waist circumference. However, the benefits of sleep were not equal to those of physical activity, with negligible effects on blood-based markers such as cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose levels.

In addition to physical activity, the study found that even standing can be beneficial for heart health. This finding is particularly relevant in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, which the World Health Organization has warned has had a negative impact on physical activity levels worldwide. The use of standing desks for a few hours a day was also found to be beneficial.

Another study in Redox Biology found that broccoli sprouts have a higher concentration of polysulfides, an antioxidant, compared to mature broccoli. This suggests that incorporating broccoli sprouts into one's diet could also contribute to overall health.

In addition to physical health, mental health also plays a crucial role in overall well-being. A small study in The Journal of Poetry Therapy found that reading and/or writing poetry can help manage feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Furthermore, a poll from the American Psychiatric Association found that acts of kindness can improve emotional well-being.

These findings underscore the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle, both physically and mentally, for overall health and well-being.


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    • The researchers also found that those who are least active gain the greatest benefit from changing from sedentary behaviours to more active ones.
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    • A study in Redox Biology found that broccoli sprouts have a higher concentration of polysulfides, an antioxidant, compared to mature broccoli.
    • A small study in The Journal of Poetry Therapy found that reading and/or writing poetry can help manage feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression.
    • A poll from the American Psychiatric Association found that acts of kindness can improve emotional well-being.
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    • The World Health Organization warned that the Covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact on physical activity levels.
    • They also found that using a standing desk for a few hours a day can be beneficial.
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    • The study also found that replacing sitting with sleeping can also have beneficial effects, including a reduction in overall body mass and waist circumference.
    • However, the benefits of sleep were not equal to those of physical activity, with negligible effects on blood-based markers such as cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose levels.
    • The study was conducted by the international Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep (ProPASS) consortium, which uses wearable devices to analyze movement.
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    • The evidence suggests that engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity for just four to 12 minutes daily can improve cholesterol levels, help maintain a healthy weight and decrease waist size.
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