A Short Walk Can Crush Cigarette Cravings: What This Meta-Analysis Found

Dr. Kumar’s Take

A single short bout of moderate exercise can sharply lower the urge to smoke. Across many small trials, people who moved their bodies for a few minutes reported much weaker cravings right after the activity. This is a practical tool you can use anywhere. Pair it with a proven quit plan for the best results.

How to use it today: the next time a craving hits, do 10 minutes of brisk walking or easy cycling. Rate your craving before and after. Stack this with behavioral supports and, when appropriate, medication.

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How Diet and Exercise Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome

Dr. Kumar’s Take:

This review from The Review of Diabetic Studies shows us something powerful: a healthy lifestyle can prevent or reverse metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that increase your risk for heart disease and diabetes. The study highlights how simple changes in your diet and physical activity can have long-term effects on your blood pressure, weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol. What’s even more promising is that the combination of a Mediterranean-style diet and regular exercise offers better protection than either one alone.

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