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The Healing Power of Art: Reducing Pain, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients
The Healing Power of Art: Reducing Pain, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients
While some view the arts as entertainment, it has become increasingly clear that they also have a fundamental and profound connection to…
Tom Jones
Apr 19
Editor's Picks
Heart Failure, Water Retention And The Implications It Has On Our Body.
Heart Failure, Water Retention And The Implications It Has On Our Body.
We’d need to consider the fluid dynamics occurring in the body.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Apr 10
Eating Before or After Workout: The Science Behind Optimal Exercise Nutrition
Eating Before or After Workout: The Science Behind Optimal Exercise Nutrition
Deciding when to eat before or after a workout is more than just a matter of preference — it’s a science that can significantly influence…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Apr 8
The Hormones That Get Too Little Attention and Bring Big Benefits
The Hormones That Get Too Little Attention and Bring Big Benefits
Few people know how exercise works, but there is one clue, and it is in a specific little–known hormone.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 8
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How to Age Gracefully: Embracing the Beauty of Healthy Aging
How to Age Gracefully: Embracing the Beauty of Healthy Aging
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Feb 22
This Weeks Editors Choice
Health Innovation in the Shadow of Trauma — Israel’s Remarkable Resilience
Health Innovation in the Shadow of Trauma — Israel’s Remarkable Resilience
Amid adversity, it is the health breakthroughs that touch people’s lives worldwide, reminding us of our shared humanity.
Ellie Hanson
Feb 29
Pick of the Week
Eggs & Cholesterol: You Might Misunderstand Your Alleged Breakfast Villain
Eggs & Cholesterol: You Might Misunderstand Your Alleged Breakfast Villain
Breakfast villains, right? We have often demonized eggs thanks to their cholesterol content. But what if everything you thought you knew…
Michael Hunter, MD
May 2
Animal Killers and Their Development Into Damaged Adults
Animal Killers and Their Development Into Damaged Adults
The tale begins in childhood with bugs or small animals, and then it can progress into a seething, unseen rage that leads to psychopathy.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
May 2
Unlock the Secret to Longer Life: How Calorie Restriction and Fasting Are Revolutionizing Aging…
Unlock the Secret to Longer Life: How Calorie Restriction and Fasting Are Revolutionizing Aging…
I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LONG TITLE; after writing it, my mind went to this Marcel Duchamp observation:
Michael Hunter, MD
May 1
Sexual Offenders Work in Healthcare, But Who Reports Them?
Sexual Offenders Work in Healthcare, But Who Reports Them?
Healthcare is unique because it involves intimate interactions that may seem like routine exams, but they’re not.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
May 1
Stuffing Your Face Super Fast — Speed Eating and Weight Control
Stuffing Your Face Super Fast — Speed Eating and Weight Control
How fast you finish your meal may significantly affect how well you can control your weight and your health.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 30
Doze Dilemmas: Should You Supplement Your Slumber?
Doze Dilemmas: Should You Supplement Your Slumber?
ARE YOU TOSSING AND TURNING YOUR WAY to a sleepless journey night after night?
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 29
Is “Baby Reindeer” TV Series Opening a Hidden Wound for Bi/Gay Men?
Is “Baby Reindeer” TV Series Opening a Hidden Wound for Bi/Gay Men?
The world of male rape and violence may not be the usual theme for a TV series, but “Baby Reindeer” has sent shockwaves over the Internet.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 29
Mastering Vaccinations: Your Essential Guide for Navigating Immunization with Cancer
Mastering Vaccinations: Your Essential Guide for Navigating Immunization with Cancer
TODAY I WANT TO ADDRESS THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY heard that they have cancer.
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 28
Cheating or Plagiarizing with AI Made Easy: There’s Software for That Now
Cheating or Plagiarizing with AI Made Easy: There’s Software for That Now
Writing should always be original and free from plagiarism, whether it's for a creative project, a research study, or a school paper…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 28
Seed Oils And Why They Can Be That Detrimental To Our Health.
Seed Oils And Why They Can Be That Detrimental To Our Health.
Despite contrary marketing telling us that they’re “healthier” than animal fat, the truth can’t be further from it.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Apr 27
Chatbots Can’t Be Trusted, and We Need Tools to Find Fact From Fiction in Them
Chatbots Can’t Be Trusted, and We Need Tools to Find Fact From Fiction in Them
AI has impacted the lives of everyone around the globe, but we can’t trust its chatbots because they make things up and spread…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 27
Unlock the Secret: The Optimal Time to Exercise for Explosive Results
Unlock the Secret: The Optimal Time to Exercise for Explosive Results
EARLY MORTALITY RISK IS LOWEST in those who perform moderate to vigorous activity in the evening.
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 26
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day? Challenging It Could Change Your Health
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day? Challenging It Could Change Your Health
Is breakfast the “most important meal of the day”, and should we rethink it now to save our health for later?
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 26
Strategies to Slash My Dementia Risk: My Journey to Promote Brain Health
Strategies to Slash My Dementia Risk: My Journey to Promote Brain Health
IN TODAY’S FAST-PACED WORLD, I have increasing concerns about my risk of developing cognitive decline or dementia.
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 25
Five Cardiovascular HealthTech Innovation Trends Here to Stay
Five Cardiovascular HealthTech Innovation Trends Here to Stay
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Christopher Nial
Apr 25
Don’t Let Performance Anxiety Knock You Out of Anything in Life
Don’t Let Performance Anxiety Knock You Out of Anything in Life
Anxiety is part of life, but when it becomes truly debilitating and affects aspects of your life that are highly important, it’s time for…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 25
The inverse trauma of “Baby Reindeer”
The inverse trauma of “Baby Reindeer”
On April 11th 2024, “Baby Reindeer”, a new mini-series from writer Richard Gadd — aired on Netflix.
Psychotherapist Vibes
Apr 24
From the Field to the Plate: How Vegan Diets are Powering Athletes
From the Field to the Plate: How Vegan Diets are Powering Athletes
As vegan diets gain traction in the realm of sports and health, athletes are increasingly exploring the benefits of a vegan diet for…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Apr 24
The Phobia That May Be One More People Experience: Geophobia, aka Biophobia
The Phobia That May Be One More People Experience: Geophobia, aka Biophobia
Experts are advising us to begin getting out into nature, experience greenspace for health and shun remaining indoors, but there’s a fear…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 24
Bird Flu Isn’t Simply in Wild Birds, Chickens, or Cows and May Be a Danger as Bird Flu Proliferates
Bird Flu Isn’t Simply in Wild Birds, Chickens, or Cows and May Be a Danger as Bird Flu Proliferates
Bird feeders in your yard, a visit to an egg farm, or even wild animals are now considered concerns for human health.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 23
Building Muscle As An Older Person: This is 60+
Building Muscle As An Older Person: This is 60+
AT 59, I DECIDED TO ENTER A BODYBUILDING PHYSIQUE CONTEST. Perhaps a fool’s errand, but I convinced myself that my days of building muscle…
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 23
Unlock the Secret to Sticking With Your Workout Routine
Unlock the Secret to Sticking With Your Workout Routine
I will start with a quiz about sticking to your workout routine.
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 22
Decaf Drinkers: Are You Missing Out on More Than Just Caffeine?
Decaf Drinkers: Are You Missing Out on More Than Just Caffeine?
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE BEING HEALTHIER by choosing decaf? I suggest sitting down (with a cup of coffee) for my answer.
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 21
Increasing Our Protein Consumption Could Be Quite Beneficial For Our Health Indeed.
Increasing Our Protein Consumption Could Be Quite Beneficial For Our Health Indeed.
We need to make sense of what is sensible and what is nonsensical out there first.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Apr 21
Healthcare Now Accepts a Hidden Aspect of All Illnesses, Including Mental Disorders
Healthcare Now Accepts a Hidden Aspect of All Illnesses, Including Mental Disorders
The proof that mental disorders have something in common with all physical illnesses has once again highlighted the importance of PNI.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 20
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