Research Paper Title Differential Brain Activation to Angry Faces by Elite Warfighters: Neural Processing Evidence for Enhanced Threat Detection. Background Little is known about the neural basis of elite performers and their optimal performance in extreme environments. The purpose of this study was to examine brain processing differences between elite warfighters and comparison subjects in… Read More
Anonymous Blogging: The Good, The Bad & The Jobless!
What can employers do to protect themselves from employees’ damaging remarks on social media websites? Bloggers often want to maintain anonymity so they can speak openly and honestly about their employers and professions without fear of disciplinary action. Employers are no doubt aware of the potential damage that can be caused by social media misuse,… Read More
Shifting the focus
Ditto.
New: Achilles Tendon Disorders
A new article on Achilles Tendon Disorders can be found under the main page heading of ‘Injury Symptoms and Prevention’.
New: Run! Update
A new section ‘Run! Methodology’ has been added to the blog under the main page heading ‘Run!’. This section has downloadable handouts for: Paarluf training, Tempo training, Pre-fatigues, Interval and Repetition training. It also has a downloadable handout for working out your heart rate.
Can Obesity be a Disability?
It is only necessary to establish ‘an impairment’ and its effect, not its cause, says the EAT In Walker v Sita Information Networking Computing Ltd the EAT (Employment Appeals Tribunal) had to determine whether an ET (employment tribunal) was right to rule that an obese employee was not disabled because there was no identifiable cause… Read More
Women & Combat Roles
According to David Isby, the Russians realised how valuable women snipers could be during World War II. “The Russians employed over 1,000 women snipers along the Eastern Front. So, when will we allow women in combat arms units? Since 2003 I have lost 55 of my friends, all men.” Source: Devaney, D.K. (2012) Women in… Read More
