What are the Effects of a Combined Protein & Antioxidant Supplement on Recovery of Muscle Function & Soreness following Eccentric Exercise?

Research Paper Title Effects of a combined protein and antioxidant supplement on recovery of muscle function and soreness following eccentric exercise Background An acute bout of eccentric contractions (ECC) cause muscle fiber damage, inflammation, impaired muscle function (MF) and muscle soreness (MS). Individually, protein (PRO) and antioxidant (AO) supplementation may improve some aspects of recovery… Read More

11/09/201710/09/2017 by Andrew Marshall

Discipline or Regret…

Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret! Attributed to Jim Rohn: “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”

01/09/2017 by Andrew Marshall

RAF: Women and Frontline Roles

As of today, women can apply for all roles within the Royal Air Force (RAF). The British Army and Royal Marines will follow next year.

01/09/201727/08/2017 by Andrew Marshall

Are IQ & Mental Health Problems Predictors of Future Disability Benefits & Early Mortality for Young (Military) Men?

Research Paper Title IQ and mental health are vital predictors of work drop out and early mortality. Multi-state analyses of Norwegian male conscripts. Background Disability benefits and sick leave benefits represents huge costs in western countries. The pathways and prognostic factors for receiving these benefits seen in recent years are complex and manifold. The researchers… Read More

31/08/201727/08/2017 by Andrew Marshall

Determining the Effect of Low Ambient Relative Humidity during Load Carriage

Research Paper Title The Effect of Low Ambient Relative Humidity on Physical Performance and Perceptual Responses during Load Carriage Background The study evaluated the effect of low ambient relative humidity on physical performance and perceptual responses during load carriage in a hot environment. Methods Ten heat-unacclimatised male subjects participated in three 130-min trials, during which… Read More

30/08/201727/08/2017 by Andrew Marshall

What is the Association of Chronic Hepatitis B & Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis with Physical Fitness?

Research Paper Title Chronic hepatitis B, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and physical fitness of military males: CHIEF study Background To investigate the association of chronic hepatitis B and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis with physical fitness in a Taiwanese military male cohort. Methods The researchers made a cross-sectional examination of this association using 3669 young adult military males according to… Read More