/oss/taxonomy/term/663/all en /oss/article/did-you-know-technology/can-nikes-new-shoes-really-make-you-run-faster <p><span>A</span><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/07/18/upshot/nike-vaporfly-shoe-strava.html?mtrref=duckduckgo.com&register=facebook"> New York Times’ study</a><span> of 500,000 race times, set wearing</span><a href="https://news.nike.com/footwear/nike-zoom-vaporfly-4"> Vaporflys</a><span> and other shoes, confirmed Nike’s claims. They found that Vaporflys allowed a runner to run 1% faster than the next-fastest shoe, and 3-4% faster than a similarly skilled runner running in different shoes.</span></p> Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:26:58 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 7189 at /oss /oss/article/health-you-asked/extra-protein-extra-performance <p style="text-align:justify">No one can deny the importance of proteins in our diet. They are vital for countless body functions, especially tissue growth and repair. Proteins also provide energy to the body and help ensure a strong immune system. <span>In striving to excel at their respective sports, many athletes subscribe to the notion that protein supplements enhance their physical performance. The existence of a multi-billion dollar supplement industry, however, does not prove that such products are necessary. Only a rigorous scientific investigation can do that.</span></p> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:11:47 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 1749 at /oss