The Keto diet might actually be hurting you…
Today we investigate the risks associated with Atkins and Keto diets. We also touch on some very important points regarding the conclusions that can be drawn from studies like this one. Reference: Bie...
9 Kesä 202026min
Is this the first viable Covid-19 Vaccine?
Today’s paper goes over the results of a recent trial for a Covid-19 vaccine. Does the vaccine work? Will it be available soon? Listen now to find out! reference: Zhu, F.-C., et al. "Safety, tolerabil...
4 Kesä 202019min
The world of virtual fitness for Parkinson’s disease
Today we are delighted to welcome Will Kohler to the podcast. Will is the founder of Rock Steady Boxing, a fitness program dedicated to helping people with Parkinson’s disease stay physically active. ...
2 Kesä 202040min
How do your sleep habits effect your cognitive abilities?
Today’s paper focuses on the cognitive effects of your sleep habits. What does too little or too much sleep do to your brains ability to function? Reference: Wild, C. J., et al. (2018). "Dissociable e...
28 Touko 202024min
How your workout partner can make you exercise harder
Most of us like working out with a friend, but can your perceptions of that friend change how hard you work? Our discussion today tries to answer these questions and provide you with more tools to exe...
26 Touko 202021min
How is interval training different from other forms of exercise?
On this episode, we dive into the details of how exercise changes your muscles. We also discuss how muscle adaptations change depending on the type of exercise you are performing. Reference: Macinnis,...
21 Touko 202022min
How does media portrayal of thinness effect body image satisfaction in young women?
On today’s episode we dive into the world of health psychology. How does the thin-and-perfect media portrayal of women effect real women? Can education programs combat this? Listen now to find out! Re...
19 Touko 202023min
Can we control our reflexes? What does that mean for rehabilitation?
Today’s episode focuses on the fascinating ability of humans to consciously effect involuntary reflexes. What is the importance of this you may ask? Listen now to find out how this control may serve a...
14 Touko 202026min
