Science Snacks

There is a scientific consensus developed over the last decade or two that learning styles aren't real. But why do we still think of ourselves as being a visual or auditory or kinesthetic learner? And even if they aren't real, what's the harm? We explore a paper that asks and explores this question, her on Science Snacks!

We examine a paper on supplements and the problem in the US with their regulation, production, testing, and whether they even work! This is a PSA for all supplement takers, even me, only here on Science Snacks!

Now we hear about a paper that contradicts our first one! Find out more about what myostatin, strength training and muscle loss in a different paper, here on Science Snacks

Today we look at one paper that seems to make a claim about sex differences in fitness. Where is the truth? You decide in this two part series, only on Science Snacks!

Have you ever heard of Orange theory? I sure hadn't until a friend of mine told me that a company was selling to her a product based on this theory. Of course I had to look into it and let you know what research truly suggests. Gimmick or ground breaking, let's find out together on this episode of Science Snacks!

Some myths are cool, like the Australian "Drop bear," which is an urban legend about vampire koalas. Some will make you waste time and effort trying to do something impossible. Today, we talk about the myth of Targeted Fat Loss, the believe that you can lose fat from areas by doing exercises that target that area. Learn the truth here on Science Snacks!

Have you been wanting a six pack and are you tired of gimmicks and fitness coaches telling you to just do their 7 minute at home youtube ab workout? Maybe you have tried it (I certainly did) and are curious what the science has to say. I sum up a handful of bullet points from my 16 years of weight lifting and combine it with what the scientific research actually says in a bite-sized way. Only here on Science Snacks!

On interview with a scientist, we learn about scientific roles, what they do, and what it takes to get those positions, as brought by another scientist and expert in that field. Today's expert, David Maciak, talks about his experience as a Clinical Lab Technical Coordinator, only on Science Snacks!

This is a weird one, but we look at the claims and the data on circumcision in a snackable amount of time, here on Science Snacks. 

Hey! If you are rushing out to go buy horse de-worming meds to fight your Covid, you should know that modern research is not really on your side on this one. We talk in depth about it on this episode of Science Snacks!