So last week we talked about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). There is actually a big difference between TBI and CTE even though they both have to do with damage to the brain from trauma. CTE is a progressive degenerative...
In terms of human evolution, physically and cognitively functional centenarians represent an impressive example of successful healthy ageing. In fact, some would argue that people of 100 years of age and beyond represent the best example of successful human aging as...
Gravel riding is now a bonafide industry market segment in the cycling world. The mainstream momentum for gravel riding has been building for several years. During a recent discussion with my editor Zapata Espinoza about preparing the Dirty Kanza (a 200-mile gravel...
Incorrect Spine Setup It’s odd to think of your spine as a bike frame that needs to be setup, but it is not far from the truth. A bit simplistic, but our spines are a complex frame of bones, nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that function much like cables and...
Testing your hemoglobin without taking your blood has been a possibility for quite some time. We have been using this technology in the operating room for some years. Basically, it consists of using several wavelengths of light that measure the absorption of light in...
