In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob dive deep into all things related to studying studies to help one sift through all the noise to find the signal. They define the various types of studies, how a study progresses from idea to execution, and how to identify study strengths and limitations. They explain how clinical trials work, as well as the potential for bias and common pitfalls to watch out for. They dig into key factors that contribute to the rigor (or lack thereof) of an experiment, and they discuss how to measure effect size, differentiate relative risk from absolute risk, and what it really means when a study is statistically significant. Finally, Peter lays out his personal process when reading through scientific papers.
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#230 ‒ Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, risk factors, lipids, and more | Erin Michos, M.D.
#229 ‒ Understanding cardiovascular disease risk, cholesterol, and apoB
#228 ‒ Improving body composition, female-specific training principles, and overcoming an eating disorder | Holly Baxter, APD
#227 - AMA #40: Body composition, protein, time-restricted feeding, fasting, DEXA scans, and more
#226 ‒ The science of happiness | Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.
#225 ‒ The comfort crisis, doing hard things, rucking, and more | Michael Easter, MA
#224 ‒ Dietary protein: amount needed, ideal timing, quality, and more | Don Layman, Ph.D.
#223 - AMA #39: The Centenarian Decathlon, zone 2, VO2 max, and more
#222 ‒ How nutrition impacts longevity | Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D
#221 ‒ Understanding sleep and how to improve it
#220 ‒ Ketamine: Benefits, risks, and promising therapeutic potential | Celia Morgan, Ph.D.
#219 ‒ Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): skills for overcoming depression , emotional dysregulation, and more | Shireen Rizvi, Ph.D., ABPP
#218 - AMA #38: Can you exercise too much?
#217 ‒ Exercise, VO2 max, and longevity | Mike Joyner, M.D.
#216 - Metabolomics, NAD+, and cancer metabolism | Josh Rabinowitz, M.D., Ph.D.
#215 - The gut-brain connection | Michael Gershon, M.D.
#214 - AMA #37: Bone health—everything you need to know
#213 ‒ Liquid biopsies and cancer detection | Max Diehn, M.D. Ph.D.
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