Kegels - or pelvic floor exercises have been popular for years now. A lot of the ideas around them tout that they can make your sex life better, they can help with erectile dysfunction, they can help post pregnancy or even prepare for child birth - but what is the truth. How do you even do a Kegel, and in the end is Pilates even better?Today we break down the science of pelvic floor workouts.STUDYTIME: Will Kegels change your life?WDWLTW:can you smell if it is going to rain?the new way we are recycling concreteReferences:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555898/#:~:text=Kegel's%20study%20showed%20that%20the,incontinence%20and%20genital%20organ%20prolapse.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8699493/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36205811/https://www.physiotherapyjournal.com/article/S0031-9406(19)30007-0/abstracthttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9777910/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gay face is a real thing. The science is so fascinating as to why it might exist, and much of the research is meant to help understand the biological impacts of being queer. Today we talk about gay face, do we have it, what does it MEAN to have it and why do so many gay people look the same. The information will likely shock you!STUDYTIME:GAY FACE - why do gay people look like that? LOLWDWLTW:Why are gorilla's SO jacked?What is climate change going to do to sports?REFERENCES:https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/07/new-artificial-intelligence-can-tell-whether-youre-gay-or-straight-from-a-photographhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20682754/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29389215/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25550146/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7497419/#CR18https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20682754/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 6:30 pm come meet us at the High Park Nature Centre in Toronto Ontario for a two hour bird walk. Make sure to add us on IG @AsapSCIENCE for updates based on weather etc.I will be there, Mitch will be there and Ali will be there - LEZZZ GO!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cults are fascinating but dangerous, so is it time to join a commune? Today we talk about the psychology of cults, and why communes may be a separate helpful way to live together and be better for the environment. The psychology of living lifestyles differently than the nuclear family creates a lot of tension, and the reasons are surprising. Today we break down the psychology, science and history of cults and communes to help you figure out if it is time to join one. STUDYTIME: Cults - why are they so popular right now?WDWLTW:the first high res image of a brain may change anythingsome anti-depressants don't work on night owlsREFERENCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Oaks_Community,_Virginiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intentional_communityhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2019/04/30/research-about-communes-and-utopian-societies-has-uncovered-these-important-lessons/?sh=5b5af90f283c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saunas or thermotherapy, is a way of making your body SUPER hot in order to feel better and hopefully have a positive physiological response. The popularity of sauna bathing has increased in recent years, but is there a good reason for it? It may feel good, but the science of saunas may say something else about how they affect your body.STUDYTIME: Are saunas actually good for you?WDWLTW:bird watching recapRESOURCES:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4042662/vhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14017431.2024.2302159https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/#B47https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2130724https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00076.2022https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7908414/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bird watching / ornithology / birding - it has TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM! More people than ever are doing this activity and for good reason. Today we explain how it will make you happier, how to get started, and the most insane stories we have from the trails. Alison Hendrick joins Greg to talk about all things bird watching. This episode is IMPORTANT - because with this knowledge your life WILL CHANGE. May is the month of bird watching - and this episode will get you started.STUDYTIME: The science of birdwatching - why it is the best thing for your health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you tell if someone is gay from their voice? There is a lot of new research on the 'gay accent' or 'gay voice' - and why it might be that gay men and gay women speak differently than hetero people. The research is fascinating - so we decided to have our good friend Caleb Marshall (The Fitness Marshall) on to talk about all of our relationships to the gay voice.STUDYTIME: Why Do Gay Men Talk Like That?References:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7497419/https://www.jstor.org/stable/455948https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043238/http://www.newsandevents.utoronto.ca/bin2/020218c.asphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_male_speechhttps://www.rowdymagazine.com/post/why-do-gay-men-sound-like-~that~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Mark Hyman discusses the dangers of sugar consumption and its impact on health. Topics include sugar addiction, cardiovascular health, hidden sugars in food, and the complexities of sugar relationships. The podcast explores the science of sugar, challenges of sugar consumption, and societal perceptions of 'healthy' foods.

Intermittent fasting has recently come under scrutiny - there is new research that may hint it can KILL YOU! What is going on? We break down the recent research on intermittent fasting, the biochemical mechanisms as to why people love this fad diet - but why you sure potentially not do it.STUDYTIME: Is intermittent fasting actually bad?What Did We Learn This Week:is kombucha capable of making you burn fatwhy 3D printing wood could change the futureResources:https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-022-00311-yhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2771095https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/new-intermittent-fasting-study-explainedhttps://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/fakulteterne/naturvidenskab/nyheder-2024/ketosishttps://www.cell.com/trends/endocrinology-metabolism/abstract/S1043-2760(23)00215-1?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1043276023002151%3Fshowall%3Dtruehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fastinghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10509423/#:~:text=Accumulated%20evidence%20suggests%20that%20intermittent,type%20II%20autophagic%20cell%20deathhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/18/intermittent-fasting-time-restricted-eating/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucid Dreaming is something we will all likely do in our lifetime, but there are science backed tips and tricks to make it happen consistently. Today we discuss what lucid dreaming is, how to do it more often and also the science of why we dream. It is a fascinating conversation and in the end you may be able to lucid dream about making out with Bad Bunny, LOLOLOLOLSTUDYTIME: Lucid Dreaming - how it can change your lifeWDWLTW:why hyperflexible people are more susceptible to long COVIDthe evolution of musichttps://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-entered-peoples-dreams-and-got-them-talking?utm_campaign=NewsfromScience&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Twitterhttps://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(21)00059-2https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171019100812.htmhttps://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fdrm0000059https://www.psypost.org/lucid-dreamers-transmit-musical-melodies-from-dreams-to-reality-in-real-time-in-groundbreaking-study/https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fdrm0000244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.