Blue Zone super-agers maximize the time per day they spend doing things considered to be NEAT vs EAT activities.
Here’s why that matters.
Meanwhile, EAT stands for exercise activity thermogenesis.
When our bodies dont do those things well, it can put us at higher risk of disease.
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Larger brain volumes provide better protection against neurodegeneration than smaller ones.
Arjun V. Masurkar, MD, PhD, is the clinical core director of NYU Langone’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
These benchmarks have been shown to protect people from chronic diseases that contribute to premature deaths.
She recommends moving as often as possible with NEAT activities.
In addition, do about 30 to 60 minutes of structured exercise most days of the week.
As with any healthy habits, consistency is key.
Continue to do little movements throughout the day; it really adds up, Fazio says.
For example, she recommends using half of your lunch break to take a stroll around the block.
Every little bit helps in the long run.
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Arjun V. Masurkar, MD, PhD, is the clinical core director of NYU Langone’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
