176 How to Postpone the Negative Consequences of Aging

Your Diabetes Breakthrough

In this podcast Tracy Herbert shares research on the importance of physical activity to live a longer, healthier, and more active life with or without diabetes. Even though decline in performance is somewhat to be expected and usually inescapable, people who engage in healthy behaviors like exercise can postpone or reduce the negative consequences of aging to a certain degree. This is a must listen to podcast to hear the science behind the importance of exercise.

Glucose and exercise: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23284929/ https://www.diabetes.org/healthy-living/fitness/getting-started-safely/blood-glucose-and-exercise Sleep and exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3370319/ Exercise and sleep apnea: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2762710/ Catecholamines and the effects of exercise: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18416594/ Depression and aging: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16168147/ Depression, exercise, and aging: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22424248/ Psychological Well-Being, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Long-Term Survival: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2962920/ Active Living, Cognitive Functioning, and Aging: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2006-05929-000 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3639017/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10706781_Effectiveness_of_a_Group_Exercise_Program_in_a_Long-Term_Care_Facility_A_Randomized_Pilot_Trial