As a life-long scientist I love solving problems.
The first trick to using a scientific approach to problem solving is to stop and think. Then research, tofully understand what is going. Generate data if you can. Don't rush to judgement, or to a solution, until you fully understand your situation. Question everything, especially the experts.
Then attempt to solve!
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science applied to treating Pad
I just used a little anatomy and physiology, to turn my feet into remote blood pumping stations. It works! Not just for me, people tell me it works for them too.
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science applied to idiopathic heel pain
For seven years I studied the problem, and soon realized no-one knew what was going on. That didn't stop them from making a cottage industry out of their smorgasbord of their favorite assumed causes. Turns out it's not a heel problem at all. Interesting study.
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Science applied to undertaking Ironman with an AAA sTent Graft
My huge abdominal aortic aneurysm, found as the result of competing in the 2010 Lake Placid Ironman. Saved my life, so how did I return to the sport of loved? I scienced the sh*t out of the problem. Yes! I'm in there.
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A Few More Examples
applying science to training for aging
applying science to protecting the environment
applying science to understanding yourself
Here's a tough one. At 82 I'm fully aware. In fact, I'm just recovering from open heart surgery. Back on my feet, and tackling it the only way I know: with exercise and believing in myself. Let's not fall apart before we have to.
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applying science to understanding yourself
applying science to protecting the environment
applying science to understanding yourself
Much of my life people said there was something wrong with me. Turned out I have an Aspergers phenotype. Found it out in the 80s, and it sure helped to know. So I did a little research, and I think you might find it interesting to know your AQ score.
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applying science to protecting the environment
applying science to protecting the environment
applying science to protecting the environment
We can each contribute to protecting the environment, one little contribution at a time. Saft guarding resources or raising awareness, fight climate change of changing your garden to protect local species. Even tiny house living - I tried it for 6 years, and learned a lot.
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science applied to a Science Career
There is a simple trick to enjoying a career in science, which can be challenging and fiscally insecure. Be a Jack of all trades, master of one, and make that one a trade that will support you when the grants don't come in. Just a word to the wise.
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science applied to pain
Most of the time, pain is your friend, saving you from further damage. Other times, pain is a warning of trouble, something needs to be fixed. A scientific approach to such pain can save you lots of trouble, including pain pill addiction.
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