tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352648376305239677.post8695361813365546309..comments2023-10-20T08:32:14.040-04:00Comments on Heaving Dead Cats: More Groovy Science - 1Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12653141544095753595noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352648376305239677.post-74910228634936930072010-06-05T16:39:09.000-04:002010-06-05T16:39:09.000-04:00correlation is not causation. but interesting.correlation is not causation. but interesting.mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352648376305239677.post-5617386141575550212010-06-05T19:37:45.000-04:002010-06-05T19:37:45.000-04:00Yes, that's very true. Correlation is not caus...Yes, that's very true. Correlation is not causation. But they are interesting and worth looking into further.Neecehttp://www.heavingdeadcats.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352648376305239677.post-57502330623090825562010-06-07T01:37:52.000-04:002010-06-07T01:37:52.000-04:00Regarding housework, that sounds more like a bit o...Regarding housework, that sounds more like a bit of not so common sense that's apparently missing in a lot of people, in the same area as walking or cycling to work/uni/whatever. Heck, I'll never understand people who drive their car to a gym instead of cycling for 15 minutes who consequently spend like 15-20 minutes warming up on... well, you guess. I believe the key to making such things more enjoyable is an mp3 player of sorts so you can listen to podcasts or to music (depending on how much attention you need to spare while you're underway). It also makes me feel like I'm not wasting my time, because otherwise I'd still listen to Stuff You Should Know, except while sitting or walking around at home.<br><br>Same for sugar-based energy drinks vs. something less of a sugar bomb that's actually healthy really. Does anyone expect water with extra salt, carbohydrates & a bunch of sugar to be better than bread or cereal? I don't only mean that in regard as to whether it gives your body what it needs without too many things you may rather not want to eat (like lots of sugar and perhaps salts), but also because you'll have to eat something regardless (unless you can stand being hungry, I suppose).<br><br>For coffee, haven't we been hearing for years that any improved alertness is an illusion?<br><br>Not saying these aren't worth looking into, but aside from the tiny tooth brushing and heart disease link none of these correlations seem surprising. I'd be more interested in, say, cow milk vs. goat milk. vs. soy milk vs. rice milk than in (cow) milk vs. sugar-based energy drinks.Franshttp://frans.lowter.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352648376305239677.post-2299652610684050452010-06-10T17:45:38.000-04:002010-06-10T17:45:38.000-04:00I agree about the housework study, Frans. But what...I agree about the housework study, Frans. But what isn't clear is which, if any, causes which? That's what I love about science. It doesn't assume anything. Everything is available for being studied. And if we just assume and think that everything is answered already because it seems like common sense, we're going to miss out on some interesting results.<br>I see studies here and there where the scientists say things like, "we didn't expect those results at all." Or "the results we got were the opposite of what we hypothesized." That's real breakthrough science. We can't assume just because it looks like an easy answer.<br><br>Regarding energy drinks vs cereal and milk, I think that's also interesting and not nearly as straightforward as it looks. I think it really is good science to test it and come away with more conclusive evidence that the hypothesis proposed is a good one, or start over again and ask more questions. Everyone thinks gatorade is good for you when you're working out. But it's good to know that cereal and milk is just as good if not better. It's a good thing to share.<br><br>Regarding coffee, the positive benefits are stacking up in favor of my favorite elixir, but the case for caffeine is mixed and I think more research is definitely needed. This is just another study falling on that side of the fence. Other studies say coffee is really good for you and can even protect your brain from degenerative illnesses, so it's worth paying attention and following along.<br><br>Remember, I really can't stress it enough, correlation does not mean causation. But we can keep looking at these things and learning more about common foods, beverages and activities and get more of a handle on how they really do work.Neecehttp://www.heavingdeadcats.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352648376305239677.post-77533541083804747822010-07-06T02:58:25.000-04:002010-07-06T02:58:25.000-04:00Of course, testing, testing, and more testing is a...Of course, testing, testing, and more testing is always important.Franshttp://frans.lowter.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352648376305239677.post-80207132348943588772010-07-06T22:20:38.000-04:002010-07-06T22:20:38.000-04:00You said it! :DYou said it! :DNeecehttp://www.heavingdeadcats.com/noreply@blogger.com