Br J Sports Med January 2025 PMID 39603793

Why exercise may never be effective medicine: an evolutionary perspective on the efficacy versus effectiveness of exercise in treating type 2 diabetes.

Christopher MacDonald, Mia Bennekou, Julie Midtgaard, Hennig Langberg, Daniel Lieberman

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What people are saying

The overall tone indicates high curiosity and varied opinions, with posts such as 'Wow' and questions like 'Anyone else wish to disagree' highlighting interest. The casual tone in some posts suggests a surface-level engagement, but the shared links and reactions imply a recognition of the paper’s potential influence in reshaping perspectives on exercise and diabetes. Words like 'disagree,' 'wish,' and 'support' exemplify a mixture of skepticism and curiosity, reflecting an overall moderate engagement with the topic's scientific depth.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the provocative perspective, with some expressing cautious support, indicated by phrases like 'Wow' and curiosity about challenging common beliefs.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, especially with posts questioning or debating the idea, demonstrating engagement with controversial or thought-provoking content.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several contributions reflect shallow engagement, mostly sharing links, retweets, or expressing surprise, but few delve deeply into the scientific arguments.

ImpactModerate impact

Many consider this publication impactful, as evidenced by discussions aiming to challenge or reevaluate the effectiveness of exercise, though some only mention it casually or with skepticism.

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