Best Focused On Improve Your Reliability Program Podcasts (2024)

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FMEA Approaches Debate

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Differing FMEA Approaches Abstract Carl and Fred discuss their overall approach to FMEA, what works and doesn’t work. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how they approach FMEA to keep it lean, effective and workable. Topics include: Does a longer FMEA make for a better FMEA? If you have the right FMEA team and no one is concerned about a…

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S 667: Top 5 Biomarkers To Optimize Muscle Growth 32:42

8h ago32:42

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While several factors go into optimizing muscle growth, one advanced way is tracking certain biomarkers or biometrics and in today's episode, we'll be looking at the top 5 biomarkers you should be looking at if you want to optimize muscle growth for you or your clients. We'd be here for several hours if I went over every single one so we'll cover t…

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S 666: Sleep Science and Co-Sleeping: Does Sharing a Bed Help or Hurt Your Sleep? 17:11

2d ago17:11

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Does sleeping with your partner help or hurt when it comes to getting a restorative night's sleep? This topic varies widely depending on who you ask but is there any data or studies that lean one way or another? In today's episode, we'll look at a survey on sleep divorce, discuss attachment style considerations when it comes to co-sleeping, evidenc…

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Knotty Detection

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Knotty Detection Abstract Carl and Fred discuss reader questions on FMEA detection, a subject which can be challenging and confusing. Detection is a key part of FMEA during product development as well as in operation. This podcast will discuss some of the “knottiest” challenges with understanding detection in FMEA. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as …

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S 665: Breaking Down Bryan Johnson's 2 Million Dollar A Year Anti-Aging and Longevity Protocols & His Pursuit of Immortality 24:00

4d ago24:00

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Is it possible to achieve immorality through anti-aging protocols and spending multiple millions of dollars a year? Should this even be a desirable goal? In today's episode, I want to breakdown what tech billionaire Bryan Johnson is doing to reverse his aging in what he calls the Blueprint protocol, where his last meal ends at 11am, always sleeps a…

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Learning Weibull Analysis

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Learning Weibull Analysis Abstract Chris and Fred discuss Weibull Analysis and how it can help you can first take your ‘tentative’ steps to learn more about it. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss Weibull analysis. This is perhaps one of the most talked about forms of analysis reliability engineers talk about. And so for some people who …

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S 664: Hot Girl Pill Era: Deconstructing The Glamorization of SSRI Use, Side Effect Implications, Happiness Without The Pills, and More! 20:21

7d ago20:21

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If you've been on Tiktok lately, you might have seen this trend known as "hot girl pills" or "silly girl pills". This trend is glamorizing the use of SSRI's and making it the "cool" thing to do and going so far as demeaning others who aren't taking them. In this episode, I want to breakdown some internal health implications of prolonged use and ada…

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S 663: Does Dieting ALWAYS Suppress The Immune System? 23:22

9d ago23:22

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If you've dieted in the past and eventually fell ill at some point, there might be a correlation. In today's episode, we're going to take a look at 3 main considerations when it comes to the effects of dieting on the immune system along with how stress contributes as well. We'll also discuss some specific populations, my personal experience during …

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Learning From Those Closest

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Learning From Those Closest Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the fact that many times those on the assembly and production lines are the ones that have the most information for assembly issues and causes of failures, yet the information they have is not heard by the engineers and management that could improve it. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they…

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S 662: Exercise After A Poor Night’s Sleep: Push Through or Rest Day? 21:11

12d ago21:11

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You're waking up to this podcast on a Monday morning (or whenever you decide to listen) after a less than ideal night's sleep but you told yourself you were going to exercise: should you push through it or take a rest day and try again tomorrow? I want to share with you some considerations when handling this circumstance including auditing your war…

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Getting Failure Feedback

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Getting Failure Feedback Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss the many required tests before market release and post market ongoing reliability testing and why testing is so necessary. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the reasons we have to do so many tests to get the feedback on failures sometimes long after the tests have no failures for l…

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S 661: Muscle Matters: The Hidden Key to Longevity Unveiled 19:39

15d ago19:39

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While having a good body composition and losing fat is important, is there be a more important facet to longevity? The answer is yes and that is building muscle. In today's episode, we'll go beyond weight loss when it comes to longevity and examine the connection between building lean muscle and resilience, muscle mass and morality, and examine a 2…

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S 660: Could Your Gut Health DIRECTLY Impact Your Gains In The Gym? New Research REVEALED 18:35

17d ago18:35

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Could your gut health be directly impacting your gains and progress in the gym? In today's episode, I'm going to share new research that answers this question with a resounding "yes". We'll discuss gut health and muscle function, a study around elite water polo players, results of the study and implications, and more. Topics include: - Gut Health a…

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Data Analysis Assumptions

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Data Analysis Assumptions Abstract Greg and Fred discuss the importance and context of assumptions in data analysis. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss assumptions making decisions using non parametric data. Topics include: What is non parametric data? Why, when, and how to use non parametric data? How to make good decisions using non pa…

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S 659: At Home Health Testing, Labs, and Biomarkers: The Value and Reliability of at Home Self-Testing Kits 31:50

19d ago31:50

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With the increased accessibility of at home testing kits become available, it's easy to understand the appeal and convenience but is it worth your money and how accurate are they? In today's episode, we'll take a look at some of the most popular tests on the market right now and share what to look out for, some overlooked tests many forget about, i…

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Ai Challenges and Opportunities

21d ago

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AI Challenges and Opportunities Abstract Greg and Fred discuss AI – both the challenges and opportunities for quality and reliability professionals. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss how AI may have the same impact as the discovery of electricity or the steam engine. Both created economic disruption and personal change. So, hang on. Be …

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S 658: How To Know If Your Supplements Are ACTUALLY Working 19:42

22d ago19:42

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Do you know if your supplements are truly working? Could it just be the placebo effect? We know individuals take supplements to aid in the pursuit of their goals and I'm a fan of supplementation in the right context for the right person. However, I don't want you throwing your money away on ineffective supplements or not giving them enough time to …

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S 657: These 5 Mistakes Can Ruin Any Diet 19:18

24d ago19:18

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Even the very best of dietary approaches can be ruined with a few common mistakes and in today's episode, I want to go through some of the most popular dietary approaches today including keto, paleo, vegan, and more and explain why this is the case. Calories still matter in these dietary approaches so it's important for you and your clients to be c…

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Robustness

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Robustness Abstract Philip and Fred discuss the idea of a robust design for a product or system. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss Topics include: To improve the ability of a product to withstand unexpected stresses, improve the robustness. Design techniques to improve robustness. Various methods to improve reliability like stress-str…

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S 656: Is Fiber Making Your Gut & Digestive Issues Worse? 24:00

26d ago24:00

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While fiber is great for our overall health, motility, and regulating blood sugar among many aspects, too much of a good thing can lead to issues. This begs the question could fiber be making gut issues worse for you or your clients? In today's episode, we're going to discuss the different types of fiber, a world gastroenterology journal study arou…

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Vintage Experience

28d ago

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Vintage Experience Abstract Philip and Fred discuss the value of the experience our co-workers may be able to share. Key Points Join Philip and Fred as they discuss Topics include: Accumulated experience over time Tips on helping others share their expertise in a valuable way Tip on effectively sharing your own experiences. Enjoy an episode of Spea…

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S 655: Debunking the Myth of Expensive Healthy Eating 19:10

29d ago19:10

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How expensive is it to eat a primarily whole food diet in today's economy? Surprising less than you might think compared to the average spending that occurs. In today's episode, I want to investigate the average American's food costs, where they spend money for food by category, and debunk the myth that it's "too" expensive to eat healthy. Topics i…

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S 654: Gluten Free For All? Exploring Potential Indications of Gluten Intolerance 22:54

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Should everyone go gluten free? While 1 in 6 individuals statistically are affected in some way to gluten, would it be a good idea to just cut it out all together for everyone? In today's episode, we'll explore a double blind randomized controlled trial study around this topic, highlight some potential indicators, and more. Topics include: - Should…

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Shorter White Appliance Lifetime

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Shorter Lifespan of Newer Appliances Abstract Carl and Fred discuss an article from the Wall Street Journal describing how newer appliances tend to have more complexity and shorter lifespans, and what can be done to reverse the trend. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the factors that influence reliability in large, complex appliances, …

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S 653: Unveiling Melatonin's Role in Women's Health and Wellness 28:47

1M ago28:47

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Could this one popular sleep supplement actually be an incredibly underrated tool for women's health and even managing PMS, PCOS, and general infertility? The answer is yes and by the title, today we are going to explore melatonin. We'll take a look at melatonin as a hormone and antioxidant, how melatonin works in the body, how it aids in women's h…

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Value of DFMEA

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Value of Design FMEA Abstract Carl and Fred discuss an interesting question from a listener about modeling the money value of Design FMEAs. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss whether it is possible to predict the cost savings due to design changes driven by Design FMEA. Topics include: The challenge of predicting warranty costs from FMEA…

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S 652: Exploring Micro-plastics' Impact on Health and Your Clients 19:11

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Most of us know the issues that plastics pose to our health and our environment but to what extent is this an issue in our lives and our client's lives? This topic is becoming more and more alarming and in today's episode, I'm going to share a few studies on why this is the case. We'll also discuss tips on how to reduce your exposure including hydr…

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S 651: 5 Signs You Need a New Doctor: Red Flags to Watch Out For 27:48

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Much like any other industry (with the hopeful exception of airline pilots) there are great individuals and not so great ones. Physicians are no different and in today's episode, we're going to explore 5 red flags that signal it may be time to find another doctor. From not feeling seen and heard to being trigger happy with the prescription pad, the…

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Forecasting Returns

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Forecasting Returns Abstract Chris and Fred discuss how you go about forecasting returns … and understanding things like warranty reliability for products that are ‘shipped all over the place? … at different times? Sound familiar? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they respond to a question from one of our listeners where he was struggling to under…

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S 650: Why Your Fish Oil Supplement Probably Sucks: Dosage Recommendations, Quality Issues, Heavy Metals and Impurities, and More! 21:43

1M ago21:43

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While I've discussed the importance of EPA and DHA when it comes to our health in previous podcasts, it's important to understand where to optimally obtain these key fatty acids and spoiler alert: many supplemental forms suck. They either lack the proper dosage required to have any notable effect or have oxidation or impurity issues. We'll discuss …

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Atlanta Airport Outage

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Atlanta Airport Outage Abstract Chris and Fred discuss what happened during the ‘2017 Atlanta Airport Blackout’ where power was lost for 11 hours, hundreds of flights had to be diverted, passengers needed to be housed in hotels, and lots of other costly things. Surely this was due to some sort of unforeseeable event bordering on the ‘supernatural?’…

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S 649: Better Training for Hypertrophy: Reps In Reserve or Training To Failure? New Male and Female 2024 Study & Client Application 18:39

1M ago18:39

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There's an argument that exists between the reps in reverse crowd vs the technical failure training style crowd of which is superior when it comes to hypertrophy. In today's episode, we are going to look at a brand new February 2024 study looking at both male and female participants, what they found, and how this applies to your or your clients. To…

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S 648: Does PCOS Affect Weight Loss for Women? New Meta-Analysis Data Revealed 28:25

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A popular topic around women's health is PCOS, insulin resistance, and potential issues this can cause when attempting to lose fat in a dieting phase. Does PCOS directly affect fat and weight loss efforts or is there more to it? I want to share a recent meta-analysis on this topic and what we can learn as coaches or someone in their own transformat…

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Customer Support

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Customer Support Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the challenges as a customer when calling for customer support. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss customer support. Topics include: why current contact methods make it seem that customers are not a priority. the missing link: the problem the customer is facing. how changing the managem…

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S 647: Gastric Bypass Surgery Aftermath: New Research Data and Implications, What To Know As A Coach, Deficiencies and Metabolic Issues, and More! 18:33

2M ago18:33

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While Ozempic is still the hot button topic when it comes to "quick fix" weight loss modalities, gastric bypass surgeries are still occurring frequently and we have some new research that, as a coach, is important to understand. We'll take a look at the research findings, what deficiencies they saw after the surgery, different types of surgeries, a…

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Getting Questions Answered

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Getting Questions Answered Abstract Dianna and Fred discuss the challenges in asking others reliability questions and getting questions answered. Key Points Join Dianna and Fred as they discuss getting questions answered about reliability. Topics include: places to ask questions being able to say “failure” ways to look at asking questions to help y…

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S 646: Examining a Recent 2024 Study on Hormonal Birth Control, Stress, and Inflammataion 17:46

2M ago17:46

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A very interesting article in the journal Brain Behavior and Immunity examined the relationship between hormonal contraceptives, stress, and inflammation. We'll talk about hormonal birth control and it's potential issues, the soical stress test, how to implement this information, and more! Topics include: - Hormonal Birth Control, Stress, and Infla…

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S 645: The Aftermath: Exposing Cardiac Risks and Inflammation from mRNA Pharma Therapies and Boosters During 2020-2022 26:52

2M ago26:52

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While this episode has the potential to be flagged and taken down, I can't in good conscious not share this research, its findings, and what this means for our society. My chief concern with bringing this information to the forefront is healthy men and boys collapsing at an alarming rate with no conscious as to why. I'll share the study details and…

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Moose Lodge Syndrome

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Moose Lodge Syndrome Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how institutions can and should adapt, but often don’t. The result is that even most Fortune 500 companies have a 10 year half life. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss the inability of organizations to change and pivot. ‘Moose Lodge Syndrome’ is a metaphor for organizational resistance …

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S 644: New Research Study on Caffeine Consumption, Sleep Quality, Cut Off Time Recommendations, and More! 18:41

2M ago18:41

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A new study that came out in 2023 has some interesting observations when it comes to caffeine and sleep quality I wanted to bring to your attention in today's episode. We will discuss the benefits of caffeine, why our under-recovered society relies on this substance, caffeine half lives and how grapefruit juice and alcohol can impact it, conclusion…

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Dealing with Bias

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Check Your (Decision Making) Bias Abstract Greg and Fred discuss how bias is a part of all of us. Our challenge is that bias impacts our decision making from simple rules of thumb to complex decisions. Key Points Join Greg and Fred as they discuss heuristic and complex decision making. Topics include: What are decision making or problem solving bia…

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S 643: The Science of Alternate Day Fasting: Evidence Based or Another Fad Diet? 22:41

2M ago22:41

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A diet style around alternate day fasting is rising in popularity in the nutrition space but is it evidence based or is it just another fad diet? In today's episode, we'll examine this trend, when it may or may not be helpful for you and your clients, the downsides of diet switches, and more! Topics include: - Science of Alternate Day Fasting - Coa…

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S 642: Out-Exercising Your Nutrition: Feasible Or A Road To Disaster? Examining a New 2024 Study On Sugar-Sweetened or Artificially Sweetened Drinks, Physical Activity, and Cardiovascular Disease 19:24

2M ago19:24

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There are still many individuals out there that believe they can out-exercise certain parts of their nutrition or burn off excess sugar and potential fat gain through exercise alone. If you are a coach or in your own transformation, this is important information to know and share. In this episode, I'm breaking down a 2024 study on sugar-sweetened o…

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Failure and Hazard Rate

2M ago

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Failure and Hazard Rate Abstract Chris and Fred discuss the similarities and differences between two terms that many people think mean the same thing. Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss the idea that a failure rate and hazard rate are the same, or are they? Topics include: What is the ‘hazard rate’? The rate at which functional products…

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S 641: The Client Retention Playbook: Increase Demand, Renewals, and Client Results In Your Coaching Business 49:14

2M ago49:14

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If you've been a coach for a decent length of time, you know the value of retention and keeping a client versus always having to acquire more clients every month which feels like a never ending hamster wheel. After 15 years in this industry, I can confidently say I've learned what to do and what not to do when it comes to retention and have helped …

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Field and Operational Time

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Field and Operational Time Abstract Chris and Fred discuss a listener’s question about dealing with different ‘duration’ metrics for their field data … so how do we find things like ‘operating time’ and other age-related metrics that aren’t calendar time that simply aren’t there? Key Points Join Chris and Fred as they discuss how to work with a pro…

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S 640: Are American's Consuming Too Much Protein? Examining a Recent Headline on Protein Intake, Recommenced vs Optimal, Environmental Considerations, and More! 22:13

2M ago22:13

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Are we as a country consuming too much protein? Or is there a potential agenda to recent headlines claiming we are? In today's episode, we're going to look at some recent headlines on protein and why they may not be educating for the purposes of health and longevity but could be taking more of an activist perspective. I'm here to present the facts …

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S 639: Snack Attack: Surprising New Study on Snacking Frequency, Digestive Issues, Weight Gain, and More! 19:47

2M ago19:47

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Who doesn't love a good snack every once and awhile? Frequency being key here as a new study shows individuals are susceptible to potentially consuming a meal's worth of calories when snacking is added up. These hidden calories could explain weight loss plateaus along with digestive and other issues. Listen in as I explain more about the study and …

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Risk vs Reliability

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Risk vs Reliability Abstract Carl and Fred discuss whether the reliability community should focus on the body of knowledge associated with risk or reliability. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss risk versus reliability, and how they interact in bringing about safe and economical products. Topics include: Risk as uncertainty Is everything…

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S 638: The Secret TRUTH Behind Ultra-Processed Foods: Is Big Tobacco To Blame? 24:33

2M ago24:33

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Walking into a grocery store, one would think it would be setup and stocked for the health and wellbeing of the customer but sadly, this isn't the case. A grocery store is just like any other business that depends on marketing and their bottom line. Encouraging ultra-processed foods is beneficial for them in many ways and the people behind the make…

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