Scientific Health: Education and Human Performance

A lot of time the approach to exercise is as if everyone is trying to be either a bodybuilder or an athlete... even though most of us are simply trying to exercise to improvement our health. This disconnection means that many are following plans and programs centered on some very bad advice, or looking to see improvements that may not be realistic. Disconnections that are grounded in the myths that lead to misinformation within the narratives we tend use to form our perspectives about how to exercise, how hard we should exercise, and how we should progress our training in order to see improvements in our overall performance.However, if we follow some simple rules of periodization, not only can we reach our fitness goals but see continual improvements in our overall performance. Yet many are hampered with how to go about developing that periodized approach from the beginning. Well, let's discuss how to develop a periodized approach from the start of our fitness journey.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There is a lot of nonsense be spouted by individuals in positions of power overseeing our public health that has lead to the resurgence of myths that have been disproven or shown to only be true in very specific conditions. Nonsense that gets picked and published leading to confusion as what advice we should disregard and ignore, and what advice we should listen to and follow... well, let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

Everyone that touts the benefits of ice baths and cold showers to the use of fasting speak of the benefits of autophagy... but what is autophagy and why is is going to supposedly making me healthy? Well, let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There are a lot of quips and phrases, buzzwords and jargon that gets used by professionals to make us appear to be more of an expert but do all these quips and phrases mean what we think they mean, well... let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

All food dyes are unsafe... sugar is bad for you... you get fat from the fat in your diet... so many food myths persist but are any of these myths true and which should we disregard and ignore... let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

It's that time of the year where we move clocks ahead 1 whole hour and as a result we lose productivity... lose sleep... feel tired... feel jet lagged without even traveling. Let's revisit the conversation we had about a year ago dealing with how a small time change that makes us feel this way? Is there something we can do to combat it? Something we might be able to take to help with easing the effects of the time change?Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There has been a lot of talk about getting your "steps in" and using "light long duration" exercise, but does it matter if my cardio is in Zone 2 or not?. Let's take a few minutes and discuss if we need to be concerned about what zone we train in and if the hype around zone 2 is true.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We keep mention ideas of fatness and overfatness and its negative impact that it might have on our health, well let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We keep hearing that women at menopause will start to suffer from osteoporosis... that we need calcium and vitamin D in our diet to make our bone strong... but what is the truth about bone strength and bone health, well let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on PodcastsLecture Series on Bone and Muscle Growth: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDpOfdpwBGO8fXtu92MvEuRfcPyGTlOgg&si=YvW4Txo1bVYyB1JxReferences for this talk:Bonnet, N. and S.L. Ferrari. IBMS BoneKEy., 2010. 7(7). DOI: 10.1138/20100453.Clark, J.E. and D.T. Goon. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 2015. 55(3).PMID: 25303063.Frost, H. Angle Orthodontist, 1994. 64(3). PMID: 8060014Kini, U. and B.N. Nandeesh, Physiology of bone formation, remodeling, and metabolism. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-02400-9_2Lewis, J.W., et al. Cell Rep Med, 2024. 5(5). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101574.Looker, A., et al.. Vital Health Stat 2013.PMID: 25204772Raisz, L.G. Clin Chem, 1999.PMID: 10430818Shapses, S.A. and C.S. Riedt. The Journal of nutrition, 2006. 136(6). DOI:10.1093/jn/136.6.1453Sromova, V., D. Sobola, and P. Kaspar. Cells, 2023. 12(21)DOI: 10.3390/cells12212576.

Health and fitness is often treated as big business, because to some it is... there are lucrative markets, most of them completely unregulated or very poorly regulated that forces us to have to become experts in physiology, pathology, endocrinology, medicine to wade through a lot of misinformation and disinformation that is out there. But what if that misinformation and disinformation is coming from those that purport themselves to have expertise, how can we avoid the quacks or the useless gimmicks that promise us better health? Well, let's talk about that...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There is a lot of noise about gut health, a lot of advertisements about how a healthy gut is essential for overall health. In this noise, we often hear a lot about probiotics or prebiotics and the need to use supplements that contain either probiotics or prebiotics or both, but what exactly are these supplements and what benefit do they offer? Well, let's talk about that...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

Does it matter if I skip a meal? Is there a problem with eating late at night?There is a lot of noise out there, so much so that we get bombarded with a host of opinions and recommendations, most of which have less than adequate strength of support. Let's take a few minutes and discuss if we need to be concerned about either if we are trying to limit gaining weight or potentially lose weight. Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There is a lot of talk about "getting your steps in" each day. So much so that at times it gets treated like a running gag, but is there truth behind the advertisement? Is walking and walking for a specific number of steps each day the key to our long-term health? Well, let's talk about that..Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There has been a lot of takes over the last few days following the publication of an new advisory from the US Seurgon General pertaining to alcohol consumption and cancer risks, everything from "nanny-state overreach" to "it's about time" but what should we take away from the advisory and what is the evidence to support the opinion that alcohol might cause cancers. Well, let's talk about that... Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

One of the aspects of training and exercise that is often taken for granted is when in the day I should do my exercise. And if you ask a trainer or medical professional, you might get a host of differing ideas as to when it might be best to exercise… So, let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

As we get to the holiday season, too often we are presented with a false thought that having a feast is somehow going to ruin your diet, the chances of making your weight loss goals, or your overall health... but one day or two of feasting won't ruin your health any more than one day or two of fasting will get you to those goals. Worse... thinking this way can lead to eating disorder like issues.If you need help with body image issues or think you might have an eating disorder, here are some online resources:BetterHelp-Therapist LinkEating Disorder Resource CenterPsychology Today-ListANAD.orgPlease make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There is often a lot of conversation about which is the best and how much is too much when it comes to dietary supplements, especially as we confuse that a little might be of benefit but a lot may be harmful. With this idea in mind, let's talk about why we might take supplements along with taking an look at if there is actual value to using them...NIH Database-Dietary SupplementsNIH Database-Body Building SupplementsPrevious Episodes:Episode 35Episode 68Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We hear a lot of people blaming the tryptophan in our turkey meals for causing the food comas that we will be suffering from on Thanksgiving, but how true are the claims? Well, let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There is a lot of talk about people having specific learning styles or that people have trouble learning new things when they get older. But what most of these discussions miss is how the changes in the neurons actually occur that leads to learning or forgetting. So, how might neuron changes explain the complexity of learning. Well, let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There is a recent study that has gained popularity across various news feeds that indicates that few minutes of exercise is all you need to improve blood pressure... but how? Well, let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There are a lot of discussion going on that many of the convenient foods we have in our house, in our school lunches, that we have for snacks cause health issues or weight gain; that there are "healthier" alternatives we should be choosing... But how true are the claims... Well let's talk about that...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We've discussed a lot about proper exercise techniques and understanding how our body moves to maximize the gains we can get in the gym. Yet, one aspect of weight training whose importance can be both over exaggerated and underutilized in the "negative" of the lift. From the need to have proper execution to the reliance on a skilled spotter the negative can be a very daunting aspect of weight training that makes many of us fearful of utilizing that one aspect of training necessary to get through a plateau. So, let's talk about that...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack. Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There are a lot of myths, misconception, misinformation and disinformation out there on foods in our diet that by themselves cause health issues or cause weight gain. In this sugar has taken over for fat as public enemy number one in many discussion. But how true is that idea... Well let's talk about that...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We all know the claim… running is great for weight loss because it burns more Calories... but you hate running, let's follow up to the previous talk about what we can do instead of running addressing why we did not include cycling or swimming in our discussion.Well let's talk about that...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

In the pursuit of building athletes that are bigger, faster, stronger are we in actuality generating generation of athletes that are now more likely to get injured?Well, let's talk about that...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We all keep getting told that we need to exercise and be active to be healthy, but when does it become too much?Expanding on our previous discussion of making sure we are training at the right intensity and on periodization let's take a look at when does that ounce of prevention no longer lead to the pound of cure..Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We all know that to keep our brain healthy means needing to learn or at least stimulate the brain with interesting things. But there are some companies that have taken to selling us supplements that are meant to maximize our brain's potential. With that in mind, let's take a moment to discuss how we can unstress the learning process and the validity for using the dietary supplements purported to increase our brain functions.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We all remember the PE teacher going through the benefits of stretching... our friend that continuously wants us to join them in their yoga class. But what is the importance for stretching and does the science back the claims... well let's talk about thatPlease make sure to follow our work on: YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.Education Substack @ https://jeclark.substack.com Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/ Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performance If you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack. Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

How do injuries develop? What can training do to minimize injury risks? When should we worry about overtraining?Well, let's talk about thatPlease make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We all know the claim… running is great for weight loss because it burns more Calories... but you hate running, so what can we do? Well let's talk about that...Catalog of various interval and circuit training routinesPlease make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We've been told that there is pill that can be taken to provide the benefits of exercise without the effort or time dedicated to making the improvements in fitness and performance... but with all the reports coming out that not everyone gets benefits it is important to look at why we all may not respond like the advertisements promise.See video that accompanies podcast: https://youtu.be/rYcFJUaattUPlease make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We have been told that if we work hard enough, put in the time and effort we can become expert. I mean heck, Malcolm Gladwell made a pretty penny selling this idea and engraining it into our everyday conversations about learning and expertise. While we need to practice skills to get better at that skill, there is a fundamental flaw in the assertion regarding practicing and developing expertise that most don’t wish to think about. Well, let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

With so many seeking the smallest advantage against other competitors, we are left with a question that seems to be ignored with all the screaming and bellyaching about doping. Is doping just an Olympic tradition? Well, let's talk about that...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

The way we approach sports, exercise, or even health for women in our communities is quite different from how we would ever dream of talking about it for men. Most of these differences are grounded in the myths that lead to misinformation that has formed the narratives we tend use to form our perspectives about women's health and athletic performance capability.The ideas of athletic performance and "fairness of competition" seems to become a story that jumps to forefront of conservation when we get stories about non-conforming athletes competing in women sports. Stories that lead to everyone voicing an opinion that may or may not be grounded in understanding how the human body works. Well, let's talk about that...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about various health issues and how we can prevent, cure, or simply live with the disease. One of the most common diseases to suffer from myths and misconceptions governing how we talk about and treat it is diabetes. Here are some of the more common myths that far too many people believe about diabetes.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

If you listen to the media, we have a weight problem that leads to a health problem... a problem that is being met by a host of answers all centered on a flawed premise... body mass index is a metric of health. So. let's delve into BMI, what is is and why it is a flawed metric and if there might be a better measure to look at when screening a person (getting their vitals) for determining health...Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

How does fasting work physiologically? We might have heard a lot of people praising the effects that fasting has for them, yet we've already talked about different responses we see from fasting based on biological sex. Well, let's talk about how fasting works physiologically...Links to previous talks:How can I be heavier?!?! I've been dieting....Dogmatic DietsPlease make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We've all tried to have that discussion about eating healthy, but what does that mean? A recent article called into question whether any type of processing of foods automatically makes it unhealthy and the following is synopsis of what was concluded and why those conclusions might have been made. Links to previous talks:Metabolic DisruptorsDogmatic DietsPlease make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

Creatine... pre-workout... fat burners... what should I expect from these and others? The good... the bad... and the ugly of dietary supplements.Our discussion is going to continue the discussion regarding the Exercise in Pill from March of 2024 and from the substack passage regarding creatine specifically. If you have a specific supplement you want to know about, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss it in greater detail.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

Continuing the discussion about functional exercise, let's discuss how to make exercise functional Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.

I have been asked many times to discuss the purpose of functional exercise and most notably the use and incorporation of "trendy" exercise variations such as kettlebells and pistol squats. Well, it might not surprise anyone that has heard me answer these types of questions with a "well, it depends." So, let's discuss functional training, functional exercises and how to incorporate functional exercises into your regular exercise program.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We've previously discussed how a single meal won't ruin your diet, how to use cheat days and periodize your diet. But how can these concepts help us survive the summer dietary onslaught or barbecues and vacation meals.Previous episodes referenced:Cheat daysWinter Holiday PartiesPlease make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

A couple of weeks ago there was an op-ed published in the NY Times by the surgeon general indicating that social media should come with a health warning, as if it were alcohol or cigarettes, which leads to the obvious question... WTF?!? Why would we need a warning label for social media? Let's talk about that...Time Stamp for topics:Mental Health-4:39Impact of Social Media and Influencers: 27:10Culture of Thinness and Social Media: 42:24Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

The use of fitness challenges can be a effective way to jumpstart our progress toward reaching a weight loss goal, but how will these challenge help improve fitness? Are these fads like a lot of other fitness and health trends that we see across the internet or are they a valid way to help me reach a fitness goal?Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

The use of fitness challenges can be a effective way to jumpstart our progress toward reaching a fitness goal, but what about challenges that focus on weight loss? Are these fads like a lot of other fitness and health trends that we see across the internet or are they a valid way to help me reach a body weight goal?Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

Dogmatic Diets: How fad diets influence the way we live, eat, and discuss nutrition.https://a.co/d/7VNcCn4

There has been a lot of social media posts encouraging people to try a variety of different 30-day challenges, whether it be "my 30-day fat loss challenge," or the "30-day push-up challenge," just to name a few. But have you ever thought, why is it 30-days... is there something special about 30-days? Well, let's talk about that.Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

We keep hearing that some foods are not safe to eat, that we don't want to be around smokers, and that somehow cooking with a microwave is harmful But why? Well, the reason that is given over and over and over again is that all will cause cancer. At the same time, we're told to take supplements, drink specific types of fluids, do specific kinds of exercise to prevent or cure cancers. How true is any of this? Well, let's talk about thatIf you or someone you know is dealing with cancer, here are some support groups.Support: Groups (American Cancer Society)Caregiver Support (NIH)Please make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

The messages we get about needing to look a certain way impacts everything in our lives from how we eat, how we exercise, to how medical providers look at us. Yet, we do more harm than good in our attempt to fit into the culture that accepts or excludes us based on how thin we appear.If you need help with body image issues or think you might have an eating disorder, here are some online resources:BetterHelp-Therapist LinkEating Disorder Resource CenterPsychology Today-ListANAD.orgPlease make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts

Summertime gives us more opportunities to work on our health goals for the year, and as we get ready to enjoy our time outdoors this summer, it is beneficial to do a quick review of what we can do to make sure that our summer fun will not lead to health issues later on.Substack passage on the same topicPlease make sure to follow our work on:YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@Scientific.Health.EducationSubstack @ https://jeclark.substack.comInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sci.health.performance/Threads @ https://www.threads.net/@sci.health.performanceIf you want to support what is being published, please make sure to subscribe and become a supporter on the substack.Supporter benefits can be found there, including "shout outs" and being able to join in on Podcasts