J curve

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A graphical representation in alcohol research suggesting that moderate alcohol intake is linked to lower all-cause mortality than total abstinence, before rising sharply with higher intake.

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#134 - James O’Keefe, M.D.: Preventing cardiovascular disease and the risk of too much exercise

#134 - James O’Keefe, M.D.: Preventing cardiovascular disease and the risk of too much exercise

Peter Attia MD

Describes the relationship between exercise dose and mortality, where moderate exercise provides maximal benefit, but extreme exercise may start to reduce that benefit.

The LIFE-EXTENSION Doctor: "The ONE thing that's increasing your chance of early-death by 170.8%!"

The LIFE-EXTENSION Doctor: "The ONE thing that's increasing your chance of early-death by 170.8%!"

The Diary Of A CEO

A graphical representation in alcohol research suggesting that moderate alcohol intake is linked to lower all-cause mortality than total abstinence, before rising sharply with higher intake.