The most refreshing thing after a grueling workout is the taste of an ice-cold beverage. Countless Gatorade commercials have indoctrinated us to believe that we need products like theirs in order to replenish electrolytes lost from sweating. Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions in solution and possess the ability to generate action potentials needed to contract … [Read more...] about MYTH: Sports Drinks Help Replenish Lost Electrolytes
Archives for 2017
New Millennium Business: Netflix
Despite buzz that “Millennials are killing businesses”, the domestic growth of businesses continues in America. Certain industries fare very well, while others that have been around since old times die off. One of the main factors in deciding which businesses prosper and which collapse is adaptation to and integration of technology. Netflix was founded in 1997 and operated … [Read more...] about New Millennium Business: Netflix
Extraordinary Women in STEM: Maria Klawe
“Any kind of person can be a scientist” -Maria Klawe Maria Klawe became Harvey Mudd College’s fifth president in 2006. This made her the first women to lead the college since its founding in 1955. She is a renowned computer scientist. Prior to taking the position, she served as the dean of … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Women in STEM: Maria Klawe
Food for Thought: The Origins of Butter, Part I
Butter was invented by Neolithic people after our Stone Age predecessors succeeded at domesticating ruminants such as goats, sheep, camels, and yaks (cows became domesticated much later in human history). It is believed by many anthropologists that butter was discovered by accident when one day a herdsman, who was using an animal skin sewn into a pouch as a container for milk, … [Read more...] about Food for Thought: The Origins of Butter, Part I
MYTH: Stretching Prevents Athletic Injury
How do you warm up before an athletic event? Do you jog? Stretch? Perform agility drills? All of the above? I want to let you in on a little secret. One of the steps of a “typical” warm up routine is not as necessary as the other ones. Many people are surprised to learn that the answer to this riddle is stretching. Don’t get me wrong, stretching after working out promotes … [Read more...] about MYTH: Stretching Prevents Athletic Injury