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HELPING YOU GET STRONGER SINCE 2004

Looking At : Feb 13 2022
Written By : Scott Bird
Filed In : Research studies & clinical trials | Weekly summary
Binoculars at Echo Point, Blue Mountains
Echo Point, Blue Mountains.
During the past week we’ve discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily ‘Paper’ and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
  • Bionic Pacemaker Capable Of Reversing Heart Failure Now Set For Human Trials : Promising indeed.
  • Prevention Of Future Pandemics : I’m a big fan of the Coronacast podcast, and the most recent episode looks at the ways in which we might sidestep any upcoming pandemics. Interesting ideas.
  • Preclinical Study Shows Ketogenic Diet Could Enhance Pancreatic Cancer Therapy : Interesting.
  • Exercise Post-Vaccine Bumps Up Antibodies : Even a mild dose (think ‘brisk walk’ or 15min on the bike) will do the trick.
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation = Limited Walking Again After Paralysis : Although Fantastic.
We also talked about Teenagers seeking vaccines when their parents are vaccine-hesitant, The post-prohibition future of Psychedelic medicines and a whole lot more. Keep up with the World of Health & Fitness on this site, and in the Straight to the Bar pages on Facebook, Twitter and in The Daily ‘Paper’. Absolutely free.
NB : If you’re stuck at home for a while, you may be re-considering the many benefits of having a home gym. To learn how to put one together (and see the specific items we recommend), swing by the full Guide.

Over to you. Drop us a line on Twitter ( @scottbird ), or add a comment below.

Cheers.

 

NB : if you love talking about strength-training as much as I do, you might also like to check out the weekly newsletter (there's also a daily version available). A regular dose of fitness-focussed discussions, absolutely free.

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Written By Scott Bird
Scott is a long-time fitness enthusiast (Jan 2004!), writer and photographer living in Sydney, Australia. If you share the passion for spending a bit of time under a bar, welcome. Love hearing how everyone else trains. You can connect via Twitter, Facebook and the various networks listed in the sidebar.
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