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Looking At : Jan 12 2025
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Keltie O’Connor’s Favourite Fitness Podcasts
Rather than a specific book this week, I ended up checking out a few podcasts. Specifically, several of the ones noted in this video.
EVANES (Vagus Nerve Stimulator)
The EVANES is a wearable device for stress relief, improved productivity and restful sleep. Intriguing.
The Science Of Perfect Sleep – Dr Matthew Walker (Chris Williamson)
Fascinating discussion.
Looking At : Jan 5 2025
This Week On Straight To The Bar…
Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Running is My Therapy : Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier’ (by Scott Douglas, Alison Mariella Désir)
Scott Douglas & Alison Mariella Désir’s ‘Running is My Therapy : Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier’ takes a great look at the use of running as a form of therapy – for both depressive and anxiety-focused conditions. What’s actually going on in the brain, and the research underlying the various aspects.
Wonderful.
VirtusX1 (Smart Helmet)
Interesting idea.
The VirtusX1 is a bicycle helmet with an inbuilt video camera, lighting & audio features. Great combination.
Fat – The Good, the Bad, & the Truth About Losing It (Institute of Human Anatomy)
Fat : Good or bad, or a bit of each?
Looking At : Dec 29 2024
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘The History of Medicine’ (by Mark Jackson)
Mark Jackson’s ‘The History of Medicine’ is a wonderful exploration of this incredibly complex area. Enjoy.