Integrative Medicine Alert – May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023

• Sitting, Standing, and Walking: The Effect on Cardiometabolic Markers

  This meta-analysis explores the effects of interrupting sitting with either light-intensity walking or standing and finds that light-intensity walking is associated with the most significant impact on several markers of cardiometabolic health.

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• More Steps Mean Better Cardiovascular Health for Older Americans

  In a meta-analysis, researchers found walking 6,000 to 9,000 steps daily lowered the risk of cardiovascular disease by 40% to 50% vs. walking 2,000 steps daily.

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• Limiting Meal Size and Caloric Intake May Be More Beneficial Than Time-Restricted Eating

  Researchers found monitoring total caloric intake may be more effective for losing weight than intermittent fasting.

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