How much exercise should APOE4 carriers get?
A practical weekly exercise target for APOE4 carriers, why cardio and strength protect different systems, and how to start without treating exercise as a guarantee.
Updated July 24, 2026 9 min
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Aerobic vs. strength training: what to do and how much
You need both. A practical guide to combining cardio and resistance training for brain, heart, and metabolic health, with sensible weekly targets and how to program them.
Updated June 16, 2026 9 min
Zone 2, VO₂max, and the longevity case for cardio
Two fitness ideas jumped from the lab to the podcast circuit. What zone 2 and VO₂max really mean, how to train them without gadgets, and why fitness behaves like a vital sign.
Updated June 16, 2026 8 min
Exercise snacks: fitting movement into a busy life
No time to train? The "all-or-nothing" view of exercise is outdated. Why short bursts of movement count, the research behind them, and how carriers can stack them through the day.
Updated June 16, 2026 8 min
Strength training after 50: a starter’s guide
Muscle is brain and metabolic insurance, and you lose it faster after 50 unless you train. A practical, non-intimidating guide to starting resistance training as a carrier.
Updated June 16, 2026 8 min
Creatine and brain health: what APOE4 carriers should know
A 2024 meta-analysis found creatine gives a small but real memory boost, the biggest single trial found none, and APOE4 carriers run low on brain creatine. What that adds up to for a carrier.
Updated June 17, 2026