The Health Based Tutorials

From WSJ: As an alternative to meetings, buff bosses are inviting their employees to exercise and work out (video): Some prospective employers ask baffled applicants to take jogs, lift weights or do sit-ups; ‘I thought I was going to pass out’, says one job applicant. Read more in WSJ here: Thanks for Your Job Application—Shall We Begin at the Squat Rack? http://buff.ly/2qNEG24

An engaging story from the NYTimes about runners older than 90, and more. Among the quotes: “99 percent of all claims of being 115 or older are false.” “Old age always wins. It’s shocking. No matter how hard you try, it beats you.” Apart from that, nothing would stop him, not even a colostomy bag: "The oldest competitor would be an Australian legend, John Gilmour, 97, a World War II veteran who was captured by the Japanese and put into forced labor. Malnutrition and the harsh conditions permanently shrouded his vision. Still, he resumed his running career after the war. He knew what a body could withstand. The pain of sport was nothing compared with the pain of capture. In his mid-60s, he could still run a marathon under three hours." Read the full story here: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/20/sports/119-year-old-runner-world-masters-championships.html Image source: OpenClipart.org, public domain.

From WSJ: Doctors often prescribe tamoxifen to breast cancer patients to keep their tumors from growing. But the drug is also used by doping athletes looking to get ahead of the competition. How does it give them an edge, biologically? Watch the video below: Earlier this year, British cyclist Simon Yates was caught up in a doping controversy related to terbutaline, a common asthma medication. Athletes can take the inhaled version if they get a doctor's note. But current testing methods can't differentiate between this and other banned versions. Watch the video below: Related: The Science of Doping: How Testosterone-Boosting Drugs Work http://buff.ly/2bYWulU

Has Ryan Lochte discovered the next big thing in swimming? Read the story here: http://nyti.ms/2bcQRmR

Have you ever suffered from exertional heat stroke? This condition is caused by intense activity in the heat and is one of the top three killers of athletes and soldiers in training. Douglas J. Casa explains heat stroke's tremendous effects on the human body and details an action plan in case it ever happens to someone you know. Lesson by Douglas J. Casa, animation by Cinematic.

The history of how helmets arrived on the football field, from TIME:

Martial arts instructor Jake Mace tells the story behind his scar and arm fracture:

Mayo Clinic emergency medicine specialist Dr. David Nestler talks about how cold weather affects our bodies and what we need to know about frostbite: “It’s a shame whenever anyone gets a frostbite injury,” says Lawrence Gottlieb, MD, professor of surgery at the University of Chicago and director of the Burn and Complex Wound Center. “People need to be aware of it and take precautions when the temperature drops, like it has this week. Be especially cautious when temps fall below zero, especially when there is a strong wind. Obviously, wear warm clothes. If you are driving a long way, especially at night, make sure you have enough extra clothes to cover up effectively if you get stuck somewhere. And don’t get stuck. Put enough gas in the car.” Tips for people who go out in the cold - If the temperature is below zero you could sustain a cold injury in less than 15 minutes. - Mittens are warmer than gloves. - Insulate the affected body part to prevent additional heat loss and damage. - Imm...

After completing the 2014 New York City Marathon, participants fight through fatigue and physical exhaustion on the streets of Manhattan. Produced by: Deborah Acosta for The New York Times.