“Which research studies should you believe?” w/Greg Nuckols

New Year. New avalanche of fitness and nutrition-related studies to confuse the resolutionistas (and the rest of us). How are we supposed to decide which ones to believe? We asked Greg Nuckols, someone who spends a lot of time evaluating research, to break it down for us. Here are some of our thoughts: Are there some sources we should listen over others? Should you read the entire study or is the abstract enough? What’s a legitimate sample size and why are large sample studies rare? How long should a study be run to be believable? If a finding is something that wasn’t the main focus of the study, should we still take it seriously? You can find Greg on Instagram @gregnuckols, on his strongerbyscience.com, and on the Stronger by Science podcast. We kick it off by talking about life in 1920 vs 2020. Listener deals: For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code facts during checkout! Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Connor O’Neal. Theme by Aaron Moore. Branding by Joseph Manzo.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support.