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The Long COVID Twist Few Saw Coming: Cases Are Falling
The Long COVID Twist Few Saw Coming: Cases Are Falling
As a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area, I’ve witnessed firsthand the ebb and flow of COVID-19 cases.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 25
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The Importance of Nutritional Wellness
The Importance of Nutritional Wellness
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jul 25
Sustaining Progress in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Sustaining Progress in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
By Florence Riako Anam, Co-Executive Director, GNP+ and Sharon Quntai, Africa Media Relations Specialist, FINN Partners
Sharon Quntai
Jul 25
Digital Therapy as Good as In-Person Sessions?
Digital Therapy as Good as In-Person Sessions?
The pandemic brought us closer to a digital world where even therapy can be obtained online, but how does it measure up to the traditional…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 25
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Three Brain Hacks to Outsmart Dementia
Three Brain Hacks to Outsmart Dementia
Today, I will share three brain hacks to outsmart dementia.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 21
This Weeks Editors Choice
Mind the gap: Why diagnostic disparities damage women’s health
Mind the gap: Why diagnostic disparities damage women’s health
In a panel discussion held on June 18, 2024, at HLTH Europe in Amsterdam, experts discussed how women’s health has long lagged behind men’s…
Christopher Nial
Jun 19
Pick of the Week
Money May Be the Root of All Evil, But It Can Bring Happiness
Money May Be the Root of All Evil, But It Can Bring Happiness
There’s nothing wrong with wanting more money to pay bills, buy special items, or save for retirement, but does it bring true happiness?
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 26
Sports Injury Rehabilitation: Pharmacist-Approved Strategies
Sports Injury Rehabilitation: Pharmacist-Approved Strategies
Sports injuries can be a real pain, both literally and figuratively. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a pro athlete, the road to…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jul 25
Night Owls Have a Cognitive Edge: New Research Shows How Your Chronotype Impacts Brainpower
Night Owls Have a Cognitive Edge: New Research Shows How Your Chronotype Impacts Brainpower
I AM A MORNING LARK.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 24
Angry and Upset? How About Your Emotional Lifesaver, Mindfulness?
Angry and Upset? How About Your Emotional Lifesaver, Mindfulness?
Breathing comes naturally, but not when you’re upset, so learn to use that always-ready skill-set in a new way to calm down and defeat…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 24
Myo-Reps: The Minimalist’s Guide to Maximum Muscle
Myo-Reps: The Minimalist’s Guide to Maximum Muscle
I am constantly looking for ways to build (or maintain) muscle.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 23
Controversy of Video Games Continues with Pro and Con Studies
Controversy of Video Games Continues with Pro and Con Studies
Video gaming can lead to addiction or have positive mental effects, but it’s often difficult to know which it may be for gamers.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 23
The “One and Done” Workout: Science Backs This Game-Changing Fitness Hack
The “One and Done” Workout: Science Backs This Game-Changing Fitness Hack
I am proud that virtually all my patients are doing aerobic physical activity.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 22
Sleep May Not Be the Brain’s Housekeeper, But It’s Great, Anyway
Sleep May Not Be the Brain’s Housekeeper, But It’s Great, Anyway
Sleep handles many things, and previous research indicated it helped clean the brain, but that may not be the case.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 22
Awe Is Something Kids Need to Learn to Experience, So Teach Them and Learn, Too
Awe Is Something Kids Need to Learn to Experience, So Teach Them and Learn, Too
The world can be a wonderful learning place, but unless we teach our kids to see all that wonder as we do, we’re shortchanging them.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 21
How AI Will Impact Rural Healthcare
How AI Will Impact Rural Healthcare
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) is making significant inroads into the medical field, and oncology is no exception. Today, I will discuss how…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 20
No Joke, Exercise at Night Is Magic and Improves Your Sleep Quality
No Joke, Exercise at Night Is Magic and Improves Your Sleep Quality
New research is challenging the old belief that you should exercise at night because it disrupts sleep.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 20
Detoxification Is Important. Here’s How Our Bodies Conduct The Process.
Detoxification Is Important. Here’s How Our Bodies Conduct The Process.
We do need to ensure that all those detox pathways are working fine to maintain a healthy functioning body.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Jul 20
Beyond the Carb Craze: Unmasking the Unexpected Triggers of Insulin Spikes
Beyond the Carb Craze: Unmasking the Unexpected Triggers of Insulin Spikes
I write this piece with a bit of hesitation; each time I write about diet, I get remarkably defensive comments from those who are pro-carb…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 19
Cancer Epidemic? Study Reveals Alarming Link to Daily Habits (and How to Break Free)
Cancer Epidemic? Study Reveals Alarming Link to Daily Habits (and How to Break Free)
I am a cancer doctor and regularly think about why an individual gets the disease.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 18
Mindfulness in Sports: Enhancing Mental Health for Peak Performance
Mindfulness in Sports: Enhancing Mental Health for Peak Performance
In the competitive world of sports, where the difference between winning and losing can be as thin as a finishing line tape, the emphasis…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jul 17
Laughing at or Demeaning Students Is No Way to Teach
Laughing at or Demeaning Students Is No Way to Teach
The genuine test of a teacher is how they teach and relate to students, and we must hold them to the highest standards.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 17
Fountain of Youth? More Like the Fountain of “Meh”
Fountain of Youth? More Like the Fountain of “Meh”
I take a daily multivitamin.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 16
Pollution Robs Older Adults of Their Independence and Their Health
Pollution Robs Older Adults of Their Independence and Their Health
Environmental concerns play a major role in the lives of our older adults, and pollution can shorten lifespans, decrease independence, and…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 16
The Menace of Groupthink Can Bring Down Any Organization or Family
The Menace of Groupthink Can Bring Down Any Organization or Family
When the goal is cohesion and avoiding confrontation, the workings of groupthink can bring unwanted results.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 15
Forget Anti-Aging Creams: This Simple Daily Practice Might Be the Real Fountain of Youth
Forget Anti-Aging Creams: This Simple Daily Practice Might Be the Real Fountain of Youth
Each month, I send a handwritten letter to someone for whom I am grateful.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 14
Can Ancient Needles Be the Secret Weapon Against Hormonal Havoc?
Can Ancient Needles Be the Secret Weapon Against Hormonal Havoc?
Acupuncture can reduce the hormonal side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 13
The Hidden Danger in Kids’ Sports — Future CTE
The Hidden Danger in Kids’ Sports — Future CTE
Children’s sports provide exercise, learning to work together, and developing physical skills, but a hidden, previously unknown specter…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 13
Unlock Your Inner Centenarian: Simple Habits for a Longer, Healthier Life
Unlock Your Inner Centenarian: Simple Habits for a Longer, Healthier Life
Forget everything you think you know about aging. A groundbreaking new study throws out the old script, revealing that living a healthy…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 12
Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports: Separating Fact from Fiction
Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports: Separating Fact from Fiction
Ah, the age-old debate around performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports — where do we even begin? It’s a topic that’s been swirling…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jul 12
The Callousness of Environmental Groups Regarding the Disabled
The Callousness of Environmental Groups Regarding the Disabled
If getting out into the great outdoors and enjoying fresh air and nature trails is good, why isn’t it good for everyone, including the…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 12
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