Dr Paddy Barrett

Beauty is the antidote to suffering. Here's why. paddybarrett.substack.com/p/…

Have heart disease and want to reverse it? Here's how. paddybarrett.substack.com/p/…

Nutrition & Health has become so needlessly complicated. Just use real food to: Hit your calorie target for desired weight. Get 1.2g/Kg Protein Per Day. - ⬇️ Alcohol - Lift weights - Sleep 8 Hours - Walk >10K steps

If you are struggling to find motivation, ask yourself this question: If you were at the end of your life, what would you give to be where you are right now? To have this chance to do what you know you want to do. What do you think you will say then? What will you do today?

Why you need to train muscle power: – First thing to decline with age – Best predictor of falls – Linked to dementia risk – Drives independence – Easy to train, hard to regain Start now. Not later.

"Red wine is good for your heart." Except that, it's not. It's a lovely idea. But it's just flat-out wrong.

Things I know as a 44 year old Cardiologist that I wish I knew as a 21 year student. 🧵👇 /1

Exercise is probably the single best way to extend lifespan. You need to exercise like your life depends on it. Because it does. Here's why. 📕Make Sure To Bookmark✅ 🧵👇 /1

Wellness is NOT: - Massages - Supplements - Creams - Facials Wellness IS about: - The time to think clearly - The time to rest - The time to sleep - The time to cook - The time to move in nature - The time to be with loved ones Time >> Things

Rates of obesity have been rising for over 50 years. It is arguably one of the biggest public crisis the world has ever faced. But is the tide starting to turn? That is what over 25K subscribers learned about in yesterday's newsletter.

Risk Factors become Disease become Events. High Blood Pressure (Risk) Becomes Coronary Artery Disease (Disease) Becomes Heart Attack (Event). Fewer Risk Factors - Less Disease - Fewer Events

The 'Longevity' Space can seem so confusing. Some people feel like they are way behind. "I just don't know what an mTor is!!??" If you: Don't smoke Have a good diet Exercise regularly The odds are you gain 10 years. Nothing complicated.

Regular physical activity significantly reduces the risk of dementia. But how much exercise do you need to do? And what types? 🧵👇 /1

Between 70,000 to 90,000 hours of your waking life will be spent at work. Only 16% of people feel 'Highly engaged' with their work. This means: A lot of people spend a lot of time disengaged with how they spend their days. There is a better way however...👇

Exercise is probably the single best way to extend lifespan. You need to exercise like your life depends on it. Because it does. Here's why. 📕Make Sure To Bookmark✅ 🧵👇 /1

If you want to be able to lift your groceries at age 80, you will need to be able to lift something far heavier at age 50.

"Everything in moderation." Is not a good plan! Moderation means 'average'. Avg age of heart attacks in Males (65), Females (72) Avg weight is in the overweight category Avg adult does not meet exercise recommendations Average..... is a very dangerous place to hang out.

If you have a CT Calcium Score of 0 And have elevated LDL-C/APOB Should you take cholesterol-lowering medications? 📕Make Sure To Bookmark✅ 🧵👇 /1

Want to stop late-night snacking? These work: - Brush your teeth - Put in a retainer - Put in a whitening tray - Go for a walk You are bored. Not hungry.