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Identical Genes, Different IQs: Schooling Explains the Gap in Twins Raised Apart
Physical Therapy Shows Upper→Lower Limb Skill Transfer
Training Matters More: How Cycle Phase & Athletic Status Shape Cognition
Creatine x Conditioning: A New Muscle–Fat “Axis” to Reprogram Metabolism
Train Your Brain Like Your Body
Find Your Sleep Profile: 5 Brain-Wired Types That Predict Stress, Mood, and Focus
Deliberate Ignorance 101: Why Choosing Not to Know Emerges—and When It Protects Performance
7 Red Flags Your Kid’s Brain Is Dehydrated (and How to Fix It Fast)
Celebrity IV Drips Are a Bad Bet
Authenticity Can Tank Command: 9 Times “Be Yourself” Backfires in Leadership
Silent Hits, Sharp Costs: Non-Concussive Headers Spike Tau and Slow Cognition
Break Free from Cognitive Impairment: The Magic of Exercise-Induced Molecules
Fix the Brain’s Gate: Nanoparticle BBB Repair Boosts Memory in Alzheimer’s Mice
Operator Cognition Stack: Tyrosine for Sleep Loss, Citicoline for Focus, Arginine–Inositol for Speed
Strength & Conditioning
Close-to-Failure vs Reps-in-Reserve
8-Week BFRT+EMS to Improve Sprint, Jump & Agility
Programing by Levers—Taller vs. Shorter Athlete Strength Differences (What to Emphasize)
Multimodal Wearable to Track Contraction & Fatigue in Motion
Do More Reps Mean More Muscle? Researchers Explore in a New Study
Why Women Should Worry More About Muscle Than Fat for Heart Health
Muscle Memory of Exercise Optimizes Mitochondrial Metabolism to Support Skeletal Muscle Growth
Training Facilities of the Future
Narrowing Visual Focus Improves Running Performance
Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research – September 2025 Issue
How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle During Forced Rest & How to Protect Your Gains
Nutrition & Hydration
Coffee, Tea, & Water Linked to Lower Mortality at ~7–8 Drinks/Day
Men Given Testosterone Are More Likely to Mirror Opponents’ Actions in Strategic Play
Curcumin: A Golden Approach to Healthy Aging
Gut Health May Influence Anxiety in Elite Marksmen and Archers
Can Vitamin D Supplementation Enhance Exercise-Induced Weight Loss?
Do Fasted Workouts Really Burn More Fat? Here’s What Science Says
Repeated Caffeine Intake Suppresses Grey Matter Responses During Sleep Restriction
Effects of Probiotics on Cognitive Function Across the Human Lifespan
Performance-Enhancing Effects of Caffeine + L-Theanine in Elite Wrestlers
How an Acclaimed Restaurant Group Feeds—and Contributes to the Performance of—the Chicago Fire
Biopsychological Effects of Ashwagandha in Athletes and Healthy Individuals
Injury Prevention & Rehab
Wearables for Rehab—Smart Braces, Exoskeletons & Remote Monitoring to Personalize Recovery
Auditory Directional Cues Improve Navigation Performance & Lower Task Load in VR
Diaphragmatic Manual Therapy Plus Physio Improves Thoracic Expansion & Lung Function
VA Research Wrap Up: New Findings on Suicide Risk, Brain-Computer Interfaces & Knee Pain
Behavioral Issues Hamper Outcomes in Workers With Shoulder, Knee Injuries
Plyometric Jump Training Enhances Physical Performance
Next-Generation Models for Predicting Subsequent Sports Injuries Using Wearable Data
Sleep & Recovery
Train Hard, Sleep Strong: How Exercise Cuts Stress to Protect Tactical Readiness
Sleep Sparks Wakefulness: The Hormone Circuit You Didn’t Know You Had
Sleep Hacks from High Scorers: Cold Rooms, Pink Noise & LED Calm
RHR & HRV Wearables Tested: Which Device Comes Out on Top?
Sleep Disturbances Linked to Chronic Pain in Military Personnel
Spiritual Readiness
Godly Masculinity Is Changing America
Mini-Meditations for the Workday: Fast, Discreet Stress Resets
Nonreligious Americans May Be Less ‘Spiritual’ Than Assumed
Not Promised Tomorrow: Why Spiritual Readiness is Mission Readiness
Army Launches ‘Spiritual Fitness Guide’ to Strengthen Soldiers’ Will to Fight and Endure
Get better at meditation – and make it a consistent part of your routine
Mental & Cognitive Readiness
Microtrauma at the Sulci: How Repetitive Head Impacts Quietly Erode Memory and Readiness
Train the Mind to Win: Breaking Mental-Health Stigma in Athletes
Why Leaf-Peeping Walks Might Be the Most Underrated Fall Fitness Hack
Physical Activity Boosts Mental & Operational Performance Through Self-Concept and Health
Neurometabolic Predictors of Mental Effort in the Frontal Cortex
Biofeedback Training Reduces Anxiety & Boosts Performance
General Intelligence at 18 Predicts Alcohol Use Disorder Risk—With Education Shaping the Pathway
The Daily “Sweet Spot” for Maximum Cognitive Performance (Test Taking)
How to Achieve Your Peak Performance
Mindfulness Meditation May Help Treat Depression & Internet Gaming Disorder
30 Days of Mindfulness Training Can Rewire Your Brain for Sharper Focus
Injury Recovery in NCAA Athletes: Why Mental Readiness Must Be Part of the Process
Field Intel & Frontline Briefs