Tag: slows
How Bad Air Quality Slows Down Marathon Runners
How Bad Air Quality Slows Down Marathon Runners Even modest amounts of air pollution may affect athletic performance, a new study finds By Claire Maldarelli edited by Tanya Lewis Participants run during the 2014 Beijing International Marathon in heavy smog. Even moderately poor air quality can affect finish times, a new study shows. Ask any…
Greggs sales growth slows amid ‘lower consumer confidence’
Bakery chain says fewer shoppers on high streets over Christmas also to blame in ‘more challenging market’ Greggs, the UK’s biggest bakery chain, has reported slowing sales growth over the festive period, blaming weakening consumer confidence and fewer shoppers on high streets. The company said its total sales rose by 11.3% to just over £2bn…
Why Time ‘Slows’ When You’re in Danger
Why Time ‘Slows’ When You’re in Danger It seems like time slows in an emergency or in the heat of a sports match. Here are a few explanations for this altered perception By Steve Taylor & The Conversation US The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest…