Nicolas Verhoeven

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Nicolas Verhoeven

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How do our Motor Units function? (Lecture) 19.03.2019 7:58

In this episode, I discuss how our neurons and muscle cells are integrated into  motor units and function synchronously. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Medicine has cured HIV 18.03.2019 6:35

In this episode, I discuss how HIV, a previously incurable disease, has been cured! YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

How to deal with passing out during lifting weights? 14.03.2019 5:32

In this episode, I cover a highly requested topic on a few things you can do if you suffer from light headedness or blacking out from heavy lifting. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Satellite Cells and Muscle Memory 13.03.2019 6:58

In this episode, I lecture a bit on satellite cells and their effect in muscle memory - regaining size after a layoff from exercise. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

How does lifting weights impact your heart? 12.03.2019 3:12

In this episode, I answer what resistance training, lifting weights does to your heart and cardiovascular system. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Bones Cry when they Break 11.03.2019 3:53

In this episode, I am extremely tired, but still manage to record a bit on something I picked up in class - your bones communicate with one another when they break. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

How does smoking impact caffeine metabolism? 06.03.2019 3:34

In this episode, I briefly describe the impact smoking has on your liver and subsequent caffeine intake. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

What autophagy is and isn't - Examining Dr. Berg. 05.03.2019 16:25

In this episode, we dissect some content by Dr. Berg on the process of autophagy and a bit on fasting. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Mitochondrial Dynamics - Fusion & Fission 04.03.2019 12:17

In this episode, I explain some of the various functions of the mitochondria, as well as why mitochondria fuse and split through fusion and fission, respectively. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

A Mechanism for Insulin Insensitivity/Resistance 28.02.2019 3:51

In this episode, I give an abridged molecular mechanism for insulin resistance. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

What does supplementing with Fish oil do for you? 27.02.2019 3:26

In this episode, I describe a few of the effects one gets from supplementing with fish oil/Omega-3s. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Is Age just a Number? (You may be surprised), Is Obesity Genetic?, and More 26.02.2019 6:11

In this episode, I discuss a few papers and stories revolving around how chronological age may not be as telling as one might expect, obesity may have a genetic component, and vascular medicine taking a step forward. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Total Testosterone does not Matter 25.02.2019 5:36

In this episode, I cover why you may want to focus on another value when it comes to your testosterone numbers - a value better than total testosterone. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Male Birth Control... 21.02.2019 5:07

In this episode, I discuss male birth control and if the effects have long term effects. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

How much dietary fiber do you need? 20.02.2019 3:00

In this episode, I discuss how much dietary fiber you should be getting a day. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Plant vs animal proteins - which is better for health and growth? 19.02.2019 21:07

In this episode, I dissect how various plant proteins stack up against animal proteins in their amino acid profiles for growth and maintaining healthy lean mass. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Understanding Good and Bad Cholesterol 18.02.2019 8:44

In this piece, I describe the role of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol - contextualizing their existence in our body. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Eggs cause Diabetes? Dr. Greger's Examination. 14.02.2019 11:51

In this episode, I re-investigate two studies that were explained by Dr. Greger as proof that eggs may be a contributor to diabetes. Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22390963 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2904037/ YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

How to Stretch to Maximize Power and Strength 13.02.2019 5:34

In this episode, I offer some best practices in stretching to maximize one's power and strength output from their body. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Why does cancer disappear on its own? 12.02.2019 5:23

In this episode, I cover why cancer sometimes enters remission without explanation. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Everything Strength Training Ft. Alec Chaves 11.02.2019 57:28

In this episode, I have the delight of having a really smart and extremely strong lifter and exercise scientists Alec Chaves on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics like: 2:44 - Education background/Intro 4:45 - What are your best lifts? 5:21 -  For strength, what do you consider a good volume, frequency, intensity to aim for? 12:25 -  Is it possible for people not to gain strength...

How do we grow neurons in our brain? 08.02.2019 3:02

In this episode, I briefly describe a few of the factors that directly effect our ability to create new neurons in our brain - even in adulthood (although, this is debated, still). YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Your Bones control how Fat you get... 07.02.2019 18:11

In this episode, I discuss a fascinating paper showing that our bones have a profound impact at controlling our fat gain. Study: https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/115/2/427.full.pdf YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Sarcopenia - what is it? 06.02.2019 2:37

In this episode, I briefly discuss (with terrible music) the topic of sarcopenia. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

Does donating blood help our health? 05.02.2019 5:13

In this episode, I discuss a question posed to me in reference to blood donations and if they help our health. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  