SciFri Radio: Fitness and Exercise

SciFri Radio: Concussions
We'll hear about research into the long term health effects of concussions, and about what can be done to minimize damage from brain trauma.

SciFri Radio: Running Research
It's the fall marathon season -- so we're taking a look at the science of running.

SciFri Radio: Home-Run Physics
The new Yankee Stadium has been accused of being too home-run happy. We'll take a look at the physics of the ballpark, and the combination of...

SciFri Radio: Music and Cardiovascular Health
Can your music playlist affect your cardiovascular health?

SciFri Radio: Statins as Preventative Medicine?
Should statin drugs be given as preventative medicine to help reduce heart problems?

SciFri Radio: Drug Testing Examined
With the Olympics approaching, we take a look at the science of drug testing.

SciFri Radio: Olympic Air
The summer Olympics are only a week away -- but will Beijing's air be in shape for the games?

SciFri Radio: Exercise in a Pill?
Could popping a pill turn a couch potato into a long-distance runner?

SciFri Radio: Batter Up!
Ira and guests talk about the physics and materials science that go into one of the symbols of summer -- the baseball bat.

SciFri Radio: The Circadian Advantage
What do circadian clocks have to do with sporting events? New research suggests that a sports team competing more in sync with theri internal...

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