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2015 Quantified Self Conference & Expo
Hey there, Performance Hackers! - Our friends at Quantified Self are putting on an exposition on the San Francisco waterfront on June 20th — and Jesse will be paying them a visit to check out all the newest developments in the self-tracking world.
Addiction
Could a smart drug "habit" be a gateway to addiction? What's the difference between addiction and physical dependence? What's going on with the brain's dopaminergic systems during addictive behavior?
SDS 080: Slippery Slopes? Smart Drugs+Addiction
Fuel Your Brain With the Latest in Neuroscience
Phosphatidylserine: Extra Oomph, Even For Young Brains
Want to get more of a cognitive boost out of your workout? "Generally Recognised As Safe" supplement phosphatidylserine could be the answer.
Pine Trees and Pycnogenol
This week Jesse and Dr. Jeffry Strong wander into a forest of lesser known plant extracts, discussing Pycnogenol, a product derived from the bark of a unique species of pine trees. Its effects range from anti-oxidation and reduction of inflammation to ...
Omega-3 Shoot-Out
A shoot-out between the various types of Omega-3-fatty-acid-containing foods and supplements - from production methods to bio-absorption percentages to dosage, diet and dangers.