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Recent Articles

As you can see, we post a lot – on this site, in the newsletter, on Twitter and so on.

On this site in particular, the following made an appearance recently :

Looking At : Jan 21 2024

by Scott Bird | Jan 21, 2024 | video, Weekly summary

This Week On Straight To The Bar…

Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘SuperAging : Getting Older Without Getting Old’ (by David Cravit, Larry Wolf)

by Scott Bird | Jan 18, 2024 | Reading

David Cravit & Larry Wolf’s ‘SuperAging : Getting Older Without Getting Old’ is a wonderful look at the idea of living somewhat longer than humans do now – in much better health, and with far greater ambition.

Enjoy.

Snowfeet PRO (Ski Skates)

by Scott Bird | Jan 17, 2024 | Strength Training Equipment, video

Remember the Snowfeet? Say hello to the Snowfeet PRO – the next generation of these intriguing items.

As the name implies, these are shoes for navigating the snow – at speed.

Can We Make A Vaccine Against Smoking? (SciShow)

by Scott Bird | Jan 16, 2024 | Health, Research studies & clinical trials, video

A fascinating look at the possibility of vaccines for a whole load of non-pathogenic things. Wonderful.

Looking At : Jan 14 2024

by Scott Bird | Jan 14, 2024 | video, Weekly summary

This Week On Straight To The Bar…

Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Cook County ICU: 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases’ (by Cory Franklin, MD)

by Scott Bird | Jan 11, 2024 | Reading

Cory Franklin’s ‘Cook County ICU: 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases’ is a wonderful collection of medical anecdotes from several decades of treatment.

Enjoy.

Ozlo Sleepbuds (Music-Streaming Earbuds For Nighttime Use)

by Scott Bird | Jan 10, 2024 | Strength Training Equipment, video

The Ozlo Sleepbuds are earbuds designed to be worn as you sleep; with an audiobook/podcast/music helping you drift off (and yes, it stops when you’re asleep).

Perfect.