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Fun fact: one of the reasons high intensity interval training (HIIT) works so well is that its stop-start nature confuses the body’s ability to optimize metabolic responses while exercising. Since it can’t ration its energy like it would in steady exercise, it is having to constantly adjust, which keeps the calorie burn rate higher.
Think of it like stopping and starting your car’s engine repeatedly—it uses a lot more gas than just idling.
Ready to get started? Check out: How To Do HIIT (Without Wrecking Your Body)

In today’s email we cover drinking once per month, SHMOOSE, and walking.

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Today’s Main Feature

How Much Harm Can Drinking Once Per Month Do?

This is where “moderate drinking” gets interesting:

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How Much Healthier Could Your Dog(s) Be?

Most dog food isn’t especially designed with health optimization in mind, but some is:

Another Reason To Enjoy The Mediterranean Diet!

It has to do with humanin & SHMOOSE:

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Watch and Learn

Why Walking More Won’t Make Walking Easier (& What Actually Does)

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, arthritis expert, walks us through it:

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Wishing you a well-informed start to a healthy week,

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