Straight to the Bar

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RFK Jr’s Likely Impact As HHS Secretary (Lifespan News)

by Scott Bird | Dec 3, 2024 | Health, Research studies & clinical trials, video

I suspect the simple fact that he regularly trains (and looks like he’s been doing so for many, many years) will go a long way. The ‘do as I do’ approach.

Looking At : Dec 1 2024

by Scott Bird | Dec 1, 2024 | Research studies & clinical trials, Weekly summary

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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Fit for Life: A New Beginning’ (by Harvey Diamond)

by Scott Bird | Nov 28, 2024 | Reading

I found myself in a conversation the other day on RFK Jr’s MAHA ideas for the US. As a result, I was pointed to Harvey Diamond’s ‘Fit for Life: A New Beginning’.

An interesting read.

Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Why We Remember : The Science of Memory and How It Shapes Us’ (by Charan Ranganath)

by Scott Bird | Nov 14, 2024 | Reading

This week we’re returning to the brain with Charan Ranganath’s ‘Why We Remember : The Science of Memory and How It Shapes Us’. A wonderful exploration of this fascinating area.