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Running vs Lifting weights (Strength training) If you had to choose only ONE… which is better for long-term health? ▶️Imagine two 35-year-olds: Person A Runs 45 min, 5 days/week Person B Lifts weights 45 min, 5 days/week Both eat well and sleep 7–8 hours. Fast-forward 10 years ⏩ ▶️What does science tell us? 1. Weight & belly fat ➡️ Running wins More calorie burn, better visceral fat reduction 2. Blood pressure ➡️ Running wins Aerobic exercise lowers BP more consistently 3. Blood sugar / diabetes risk ➡️ Near tie Running improves insulin sensitivity Strength training builds muscle, resulting in better glucose disposal 4. Lipids (cholesterol, TGs) ➡️ Running wins 5. Heart attack & stroke risk ➡️ Running wins clearly Higher cardiorespiratory fitness (higher VO2 max) is associated with lower CV events & mortality 6. Cancer risk ➡️ Running has stronger evidence Lower risk of colon, breast & endometrial cancers 7. Longevity (living longer) ➡️ Running wins Aerobic fitness (VO₂ max) is one of the strongest predictors of survival 💪 But strength training has its own superpower ➡️ Muscle & bone preservation Prevents sarcopenia, frailty, falls and loss of independence with ageing ✅The honest takeaway If forced to pick only one for long-term metabolic health & longevity → Aerobic exercise (running) wins But this is NOT a “ditch the gym” message. 🏆 The real winner? The person who combines BOTH: 1. Running (aerobic exercise) on 3–4 days/week 2. Strength training on 2–3 days/week ▶️That combination: ✔️ Reduces heart attack, stroke & cancer risk ✔️ Improves BP, sugars & lipids ✔️ Preserves muscle, bone & independence ✔️ Maximizes lifespan and healthspan Dr Sudhir Kumar, Hyderabad @hyderabaddoctor

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An earlier but timeless article in tribute to Thomas J. Fogarty. Few individuals have altered surgical practice so profoundly; his legacy lives on in every thrombectomy performed. @VascularForum @docpark @farkomd @RMotaganahalli @World_fvs journals.lww.com/ijvs/fulltext/…

Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for all you’ve done for me and the field of medicine. Greatest fishing trip of my life as well

26 Lifestyle Tips for a Healthier You in 2026

An easy New Year’s resolution: drinking 2 cups of coffee a day has been shown to: ⬇️ overall mortality (8-16%) ⬇️ diabetes (15%) ⬇️ cardiovascular disease (15%) ⬇️ fatty liver (50%) ⬇️ liver cancer +/- others ⬇️ Parkinson’s disease (50%) Best if taken: ☕️ Black ☕️ 2-4 cups/day ☕️ Early in morning

Welcoming 2026 with the latest issue of IJVES (Vol 12, Issue 4). Grateful to authors, reviewers & the editorial team. Wishing everyone a healthy New Year. @EJVES_ESVS @svs @JVascSurg @JVascSurgCIT @World_fvs #HappyNewYear2026 #IJVES Read full journals.lww.com/ijvs/pages/cur…

BUILDING MUSCLE: WHAT SCIENCE SAYS ABOUT TRAINING SMARTER If your goal is muscle growth (hypertrophy) and strength, then a few training principles matter most: 1. Load, Reps & Effort ▶️Whether you lift heavy or light weights, the key driver of muscle growth is how hard your muscles work, especially when you push close to volitional fatigue (that point where you can’t do another rep with good form). ▶️When effort is matched, muscle size increases are similar regardless of how heavy the load is. Work until you’re near fatigue; this is more important than the exact weight lifted. ▶️However, practical hypertrophy programming often uses: • ~6–12 repetitions per set • Moderate loads that you could lift for ~8–12 reps This helps generate enough tension and volume for muscle growth while keeping workouts efficient. 2. Sets & Training Volume Muscle growth responds to total weekly training volume- essentially the total work you do per muscle group over the week. ✔ Most people see great results with ~10–20 sets per muscle group per week. ✔ Beginners often benefit from the lower end (~8–12 sets), while experienced lifters may do more. ✔ Weekly volume is more important than cramming too many sets into one workout. 3. Training Frequency ▶️Rather than training one muscle hard only once a week, hitting each muscle group ~2 times per week tends to produce better growth when overall weekly volume is the same. ▶️Splitting sets across multiple sessions also helps recovery and performance. 4. How Many Muscles per Session? A balanced strength session ideally targets most of the major muscle groups: ✔ Chest ✔ Back ✔ Legs (quads, hamstrings, glutes) ✔ Shoulders ✔ Arms ✔ Core For most adults, 4–6 exercises per workout is a good range. This covers all major muscles without overloading the session. 5. How Many Sessions & Duration? ▶️For a healthy adult seeking hypertrophy: ✅ 2–4 strength training sessions per week often works well. ▶️Sessions can be ~45–75 minutes including warm-up and cool-down. ▶️Beginners may start with 2–3 sessions/week, advancing to 3–4 as they adapt. ▶️All sessions should include exercises that challenge muscles close to fatigue. Bottom Line ➤ Effort matters more than weight: Push reps until you are near fatigue. ➤ Train each muscle ~2×/week with enough total sets. ➤ 10–20 sets per muscle weekly is a sweet zone for growth. ➤ A balanced program with 4–6 exercises per session keeps your workouts efficient. ➤ Consistency beats complexity; regular sessions over months deliver visible muscle gains. Dr Sudhir Kumar Neurologist, Hyderabad @hyderabaddoctor

Wishing everyone, particularly all security personnel deployed along our borders/LoC/LAC/AGPL, a very happy and successful year in all your endeavors! Jai Hind

The first sunrise of 2026, from the Sunrise State! (Araku valley, Andhra Pradesh).

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I wish you all a Happy New Year 2026. 🎍🧧May it be a year of peace and friendship. आप सभी को नव वर्ष 2026 की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। यह वर्ष शांति और मित्रता से भरा हो।🙏✨

✨ Happy New Year✨ Welcoming 2026 with new beginnings & great expectations! ✨ The ASVS 2026 Organising Committee wishes everyone a Happy New Year 2026 🎉 Join us for ASVS 2026, the premier vascular surgery event. #ASVS2026 #HappyNewYear2026 #VascularSurgery #VascularSurgeons

✨Happy New Year✨ ✨Welcoming 2026 with hope, dedication, and excellence in vascular care ✨ The Vascular Society of India extends warm wishes for a Happy New Year 2026 🎉 #HappyNewYear2026 #VascularSocietyOfIndia #VSI #VascularSurgery #VascularCare #MedicalCommunity

Best wishes for the new year with good health, hope and happiness. @HimVaSc @Vascular_India @VascularSVS @ESVSmembership @World_fvs

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💡In TAAA repair with bilateral iliac dilatation, a staged strategy may reduce spinal cord ischemia and improve safety. Ending the first stage at the IMA level and leaving an elephant trunk can facilitate a safer second-stage iliac procedure.

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