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Exactly my thought. High elevation could mean proximity to cool hikes, skiing, mountain biking, etc, while low elevation could equal corn fields and drinking be

Exactly my thought. High elevation could mean proximity to cool hikes, skiing, mountain biking, etc, while low elevation could equal corn fields and drinking beer while fishing on a lake. ... and please don't respond with counterpoint examples. Yes, I'm aware high elevation can be flat/boring and low elevation can be exciting and full of outdoor adventure.

hammock 3y ago
There is a condition called “altitude anorexia”(1) where individuals who move to a high-altitude location sometimes lose a lot of weight all at once - see also (2), (3), and weight loss results(4). This effect also seems to apply to lab rats who are moved to labs at higher altitudes.(5) (1)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18284032/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18284032/ (2)https://www.wired.com/2010/02/high-altitude-weight-loss/ https://www.wired.com/2010/02/high-altitude-weight-loss/ (3)https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/152702904322963753?journalCode=ham https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/15270290432296375... (4)https://academic.oup.com/icb/article/46/1/25/661337?login=false https://academic.oup.com/icb/article/46/1/25/661337?login=fa... (5)https://jn.nutrition.org/ https://jn.nutrition.org/
fred_is_fred 3y ago
I live in Colorado. A large chunk of the state intentionally moved here specifically due to outdoor recreation opportunities and had kids who also do these (skiing, hiking, climbing, biking, etc). We also have ample public land and parks/green space/trails in which to recreate - which states like Texas lack. The military may not have the same choice on where to move, but when they get here there's opportunities and communities to be active.
pengaru 3y ago
This subject about CO being fit came up recently when Robert Lustig was on the Huberman podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n28W4AmvMDE&t=7000s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n28W4AmvMDE&t=7000s

hammock 3y ago

There is a condition called “altitude anorexia”(1) where individuals who move to a high-altitude location sometimes lose a lot of weight all at once - see also (2), (3), and weight loss results(4). This effect also seems to apply to lab rats who are moved to labs at higher altitudes.(5) (1)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18284032/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18284032/ (2)https://www.wired.com/2010/02/high-altitude-weight-loss/ https://www.wired.com/2010/02/high-altitude-weight-loss/ (3)https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/152702904322963753?journalCode=ham https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/15270290432296375... (4)https://academic.oup.com/icb/article/46/1/25/661337?login=false https://academic.oup.com/icb/article/46/1/25/661337?login=fa... (5)https://jn.nutrition.org/ https://jn.nutrition.org/

fred_is_fred 3y ago

I live in Colorado. A large chunk of the state intentionally moved here specifically due to outdoor recreation opportunities and had kids who also do these (skiing, hiking, climbing, biking, etc). We also have ample public land and parks/green space/trails in which to recreate - which states like Texas lack. The military may not have the same choice on where to move, but when they get here there's opportunities and communities to be active.

pengaru 3y ago

This subject about CO being fit came up recently when Robert Lustig was on the Huberman podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n28W4AmvMDE&t=7000s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n28W4AmvMDE&t=7000s