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Getting fitter can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, study finds

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Re: Getting fitter can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, study finds

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Post by vidanay »

darkstar_16 wrote: post #50
n4r9 wrote: post #40

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> eating meat's fine... We've been eating it for a couple of millions of years. The behaviour of ancient humans doesn't necessarily indicate what will keep us modern humans healthy into old age, though. Do we even know whether they ate meat everyday? Personally speaking, I will generally put on too much weight if I follow my appetite and don't count calories or follow some kind of plan. That's true even if I eat "rea…

This is true. The early humans likely just ate one meal a day, and were moving a lot. They also ate when they got hungry and not necessarily when it's time for "lunch".

I'm almost certain that scheduled meals rose to prominence with the industrial revolution (aka, "clocking in and out".)

Re: Getting fitter can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, study finds

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Post by dspillett »

markles wrote: post #36
saiya-jin wrote: post #33

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For most folks who are longer in sport, it is by far the best activity that can be done. I do in some form: hiking/camping in wilderness, swimming, biking, paragliding, climbing, via ferratas, alpinism, diving, skiing, ski touring/alpinism and few other things, on top just training with weights and running. Kids cut it significantly but I am still there. Climbing in non-winter conditions (or indoor) and ski touring a…

Does climbing really expose you to your fear of death? You're strapped in, and possibly wearing a helmet if outside, while either top roped or clipped in metal anchors. I can see that fear if you're free climbing, though. I've gone dozens of times, mostly because friends can't get enough of it, but I find it slow, boring and expensive. I've done mostly outdoor, but some indoor, and while sometimes I enjoy the technic…

> Does climbing really expose you to your fear of death?

It depends how (de)sensitised your flinch/fear/other responses are to various things. I practice martial arts (swords, wrestling) and even when I know I can parry a hit, or that it'll be pulled before doing me any real damage if I don't (or the weapon is a light synthetic that I'll barely feel through the PPE), I sometimes find the natural “pointy thing heading towards my cranium” oh-shit reaction cannot be resisted. Same for a throw that I know I will land safely from. There are those who have less efficient self-preservation reactions, or more control to resist them as needed, or both, and there are those who are far more reactive, sometimes significantly overly so, than I.

I assume⁰ climbing is the same: some don't get the natural fear response because their rational thinking combined with all the PPE damps it down, some very much do despite all that.

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[0] assuming as I've not done any myself so don't have a first-hand point of reference

Re: Getting fitter can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, study finds

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Post by eurekin »

medo-bear wrote: post #69
matsemann wrote: post #55

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The problem with that statement is that it's basically a tautology, since the words "balanced", "healthy" etc. hide all the complexities. What is a "balanced" diet? What is moderately fit? What is the definition of a healthy social life?

Here is my 'common sense' attempt: > What is a "balanced" diet? Eating all the necessary macro and micro nutrients in bounds of callorie requirements. > What is moderately fit? Walk for 5km without issue. Do 10 pushups. Do 20 situps. Do 20 squats. > What is the definition of a healthy social life? Dont let work be your whole life. To many people free time pretty much boils down to having dinner and going to bed. Inst…

> Walk for 5km without issue. Do 10 pushups. Do 20 situps. Do 20 squats.

Squats are often considered one of the most challenging exercises, as my physiotherapist points out. It's easy to underestimate them – I did 70 squats once and ended up straining my back.

The key to a proper squat is maintaining stable back support throughout the entire movement. This principle isn't just crucial for squats; it's fundamental for all heavy weightlifting exercises. It's also incredibly relevant to everyday tasks like doing laundry or cleaning, as these activities often involve similar lifting motions.

This concept is known as maintaining stability in the sagittal plane. However, it's equally important to focus on coronal and axial support, strength, and pain-free movement.

It's worth noting that exercises like situps and pushups, often seen as simpler, can also be performed incorrectly by beginners.

Regarding diet, it's an even more complex topic. Nutrition needs can vary greatly from person to person, and a one-size-fits-all approach is rarely effective. It's essential to consider individual differences and specific circumstances when discussing dietary advice.

Re: Getting fitter can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, study finds

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Post by jgrahamc »

ddalex wrote: post #16
jgrahamc wrote: post #8

Here's what seems blindingly obvious to me from everything I've read: eating a balanced diet, staying fit (strength and cardio), having a healthy social life, are vital for staying healthy as you age.

I've read that regular ejaculations reduce prostate cancer risk. Perhaps getting fit and eating right lead to more regular ejaculations by more easily encountering sexual partners ?

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Post by dspillett »

throwawaaarrgh wrote: post #28
RockCoach wrote: post #21

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What is it with this obnoxious 'alternative' frat bro attitude among indoor climbers?

Chillax bruh, homie was just asking for beta.

En anglais, s'il vous plait?

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Post by dspillett »

ben_w wrote: post #62
pauln99 wrote: post #18

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I think Pollen should have said "Eat real food", and stopped there. Then our appetite will take care of itself, and won't require conscious - and ultimately - futile endeavour. And eating meat's fine (from a health perspective, if not ethical necessarily). We've been eating it for a couple of millions of years.

> And eating meat's fine (from a health perspective, if not ethical necessarily). We've been eating it for a couple of millions of years. Our mouths are too small for the number of teeth we have. A few million years is a lot of time in evolution, but it's still catching up with the invention of cooking.

> Our mouths are too small for the number of teeth we have.

Is that a general thing?

I was under the impression those of us from the British isles had a problem because of mixed heritage due to repeated invasion: we've managed to inherit a tendency for smaller jaws from southern influences and bigger teeth from north/west Europe.

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Post by marcus0x62 »

ctrw wrote: post #70
matsemann wrote: post #55

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The problem with that statement is that it's basically a tautology, since the words "balanced", "healthy" etc. hide all the complexities. What is a "balanced" diet? What is moderately fit? What is the definition of a healthy social life?

The fit question is pretty easy: able to pass the 1940 army fitness test: https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/fitness/are-yo... The others aren't and are person dependent.

Able to pass a combat fitness test != "moderately fit"

Re: Getting fitter can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, study finds

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Post by yread »

isaacfrond wrote: post #38

The absolute first thing you should think with articles like this: is the journalist confusing correlation and causation??? And sure enough, the main finding according the scientific paper [1] In this cohort of 177 709 men followed up for a mean of 9.6 years, higher cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with a lower risk of colon cancer incidence. A lower risk of death from lung and prostate cancer was also noted.…

Especially for prostate cancer which has relatively low death rate. It's not the prostate cancer that kills old men, it's the complications around it

Re: Getting fitter can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, study finds

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Post by xyst »

I lost 30+ lbs recently. Feeling great. More energetic and focused. My journey involved:

- opting to exercise more. I adopted a dog to help motivate to go on daily walks. No gym membership required.

- opting to use public transportation where necessary and use a car when only necessary (prefer biking or walking now). Helps me stay fit and active without having to go to a gym.

- significant changes in diet. Reduced consumption of meat. Reduced consumption of sugar and artificially sweetened foods and replacing with fruits. Increased consumption of more leafy vegetables and opting for more healthier options such as salmon (omega-3s, ”healthy fats”).

- intermittent fasting. Very difficult at first but was able to find my groove after a couple of weeks

- added a few OTC supplements as part of routine as recommended by doc (vitamin d3 , fish oil)

I am fortunate enough to have been able to do this without any supplemental Rx medications like off label usage of “ozempic”.

I will admit it did take some time. Maybe 2-3 months to begin to reap the fruits of my labor but it was definitely worth it.

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