Straight to the Bar Archives : Research studies & clinical trials
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Taking a detailed look at Health & Fitness from all angles.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : air pollution, bone, community, diet, futurism, injury, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), Synthetic Meat
What we were talking about this week on Facebook, Twitter (especially the lists!) and Nuzzel.
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posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bioengineering, community, Diagnosing Medical Conditions, diagnosis, diet, futurism, heart, microbiome, nutrition, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, bioengineering, community, conditioning, futurism, gene editing, longevity, memory, microbiome, Regenerative Medicine and Biofabrication - Growing New & Replacement Body Parts, running, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), workout clothing
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Nuzzel and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : coffee, conditioning, deadlift, grip, links, nutrition, photography, sleep, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook)
What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the Forums.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : cycling, jump, links, photography, skiing, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), streaming video, water consumption
What we were talking about : week Ending Mar 18, 2012.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, still got it
Ida Wasserman, hitting the gym at 100.Chris notes two very interesting studies which look at the impact of exercise on older adults - Cardiovascular Aging and Exercise in Healthy Older Adults and Is Regular Exercise a Friend or Foe of...
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Dr Costas Karageorghis.Scott Dunlap over at A Trail Runner's Blog notes the work of Dr Costas Karageorghis on music tempo and exercise. For an overview, head over to the New York Times; for a little more meat, check out the...
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : memory, sleep
Time for a bit of quality shut-eye.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Hungry mouse. Photo by pasotraspaso.Via Digg : Livescience notes an interesting study published this month in Nature Neuroscience. The short version? Hunger can make you (well, mice anyway) happy....
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : brain, juggling, still got it
Juggling. Photo by jayniebell.Via Just Your Average Joggler : the Journal of Neuroscience noted an interesting study this week, relating to the brain changes associated with learning a new skill (specifically juggling) - particularly for those over 50. If you've...
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : coffee, podcast
Even rats enjoy waking up to it.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Placebo. Photo by purchio.Chris notes another study which looks at the performance-enhancing effects of a placebo. Very interesting....
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning
Sleeping. Photo by prakhar.Via Conditioning Research : Science Daily notes one of the many sleep vs performance studies taking place at the moment. Although I disagree with the idea of simply increasing the duration of sleep - in my opinion,...
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : bodyclock, fasting, Fasting & Caloric Restriction
Starved. Photo by Crystl.Via Digg : Reuters notes an interesting study on the benefits of starvation prior to a long flight. Anyone tried it?...
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, endurance, running
The benefits of strength training for endurance athletes.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning
They're happy because they eat lard. Image via SharkeyinColo.Via Conditioning Research : EurekAlert notes another very interesting snippet from the current research on fats : the number of fat cells in a person's body is established during teen years; remaining...
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning
Mmmmm. Photo by terren in Virginia.Chris points to a very interesting piece in the NYT, noting a Swedish study on the lifecycle of fat cells. From the article : Every year, whether you are fat or thin, whether you lose...
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, intermittent fasting
No Food. Photo by Mykl Roventine.Chris points to an interesting study on a slightly controversial issue for Intermittent Fasters : what are the effects of training in a fasted state? Definitely something to think about....
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning
Carbohydrate Restriction.Chris notes an interesting study [256kb, .pdf] on carbohydrate restriction. Several potential benefits....
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : vaccination
Perfect.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, fasting, Fasting & Caloric Restriction
It's a fascinating area of research.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sports psychology, swimming
Not according to the NY Times.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : stretch, stretching
Via FitSugar : MSNBC notes another study on the positive aspects of regular stretching - possible strength gains. It's all good....
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : sports psychology
There are very real benefits in overall health.
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : conditioning, diet, fasting, Fasting & Caloric Restriction, intermittent fasting
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