Another wave of nootropic supplements is hitting the market

Re:Another wave of nootropic supplements is hitting the market by matwood on Wednesday July 10, 2019 @10:27AM (#20402243)

One of the best things a person can do to improve and maintain cognitive and physical function as they age is to workout. And it needs to be a real workout, not 45 lazy minutes on the elliptical while talking on the phone. A mix of HIIT and heavy weight lifting currently appears optimal.

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People really do hate exercise around here. The point of HIIT and weights is that when someone is younger they should be trying to build a base that can serve them as they age. When I think of life span and health span, having those reserves will make it easier to keep doing things as a person ages. If I could only pick a single thing to do to prepare myself for old age it would be lift weights. Specifically squats and dead lifts.

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Re:Another wave of nootropic supplements is hitting the market by leesec on Wednesday July 10, 2019 @10:52AM (#20402503)

Don't listen to this guy. If you want to do 45 minutes on elliptical good for you. Some exercise > No exercise.

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Re:Another wave of nootropic supplements is hitting the market by matwood on Wednesday July 10, 2019 @11:14AM (#20402749)

Sure, some is better than none. But, my comment specifically said the best way.

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Re:Another wave of nootropic supplements is hitting the market by 52-6F-62 on Wednesday July 10, 2019 @10:44AM (#20402437)

Definitely agree. And any of the following if you're physically able:

For my dad: I'll add in kayaking or canoeing (through a club, training with competitors), for my mom: rowing (same, again). For myself: mid-to-long distance running mixed with shorter sprints. It's also good for the knees if you look after your health, do it regularly, and wear proper shoes for the terrain and your body.

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