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The Number That Predicts How Fast You’re Aging
The Number That Predicts How Fast You’re Aging
Most doctors ignore it. I don’t.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 9
Editor's Picks
The Science of Cold Plunges
The Science of Cold Plunges
Yes, They Still Work Well. Here’s how to do cold plunges for fat loss and muscle performance
Philip James
Jun 9
Brain Cleaning? Is That Something We Should Be Doing?
Brain Cleaning? Is That Something We Should Be Doing?
We clean our clothes, we clean our homes, and we clean out our file cabinets, but do we ever think about cleaning out our brains?
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 7
“Warfare”: A Veteran’s Reality, Not Hollywood’s Illusion
“Warfare”: A Veteran’s Reality, Not Hollywood’s Illusion
The Gritty Realism of Combat Isn’t Cinematic — It’s Personal
Gil Bashe
Jun 8
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Opinion
Disconnected and Dependent: The Stark Reality of Social Media and Our Children’s Mental Health
Disconnected and Dependent: The Stark Reality of Social Media and Our Children’s Mental Health
In a world where glowing screens outshine the sun and the thrill of a notification has replaced the joy of playground laughter, social…
Darren Jones
May 23
This Weeks Editors Choice
AI and Mental Health in Africa: A Quiet Digital Shift Is Making Therapy More Accessible
AI and Mental Health in Africa: A Quiet Digital Shift Is Making Therapy More Accessible
Sharon Quntai
May 15
Pick of the Week
Clinic Notes: I Didn’t Expect to Speak Japanese Today
Clinic Notes: I Didn’t Expect to Speak Japanese Today
What happened when two strangers — one Black, one white — started speaking Japanese in a cancer clinic?
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 15
Simple Isometric Exercises to Build Strength and Mental Wellness for All Ages
Simple Isometric Exercises to Build Strength and Mental Wellness for All Ages
Each day, while engaging in your usual activities, you can incorporate exercise into your routine, which will provide many benefits to you.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 15
I Was One Test Away from a Prescription
I Was One Test Away from a Prescription
Why this matters: 94 million U.S. adults have high cholesterol. Most don’t know it. Many people, however, don’t realize the power of…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 14
Why Scientists Want You to Use Your Other Hand
Why Scientists Want You to Use Your Other Hand
Hand dominance may provide brain resources you may never have known you have or enhance ones you already have.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 14
What Ananda Lewis Taught Us About Cancer, Choice, and Compassion
What Ananda Lewis Taught Us About Cancer, Choice, and Compassion
The former MTV host’s passing invites a deeper reflection on trust, fear, and what it means to make the best decision we can — in a world…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 13
The Dark Chocolate Diet: How I Lost Weight Without Skipping Dessert
The Dark Chocolate Diet: How I Lost Weight Without Skipping Dessert
New science says you don’t have to ditch dessert to lose weight. Here’s how I made dark chocolate part of my diet — and watched my…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 12
Why Everyone’s Brain Feels Broken Right Now — and What I Tell My Patients
Why Everyone’s Brain Feels Broken Right Now — and What I Tell My Patients
Subtitle: It’s not just you. Our minds weren’t built for this world. Here’s how I help people recover focus, clarity, and calm.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 11
10 Tiny Habits That Recharge You — Without Quitting Your Job or Moving to Bali
10 Tiny Habits That Recharge You — Without Quitting Your Job or Moving to Bali
Small rituals that protect your energy, focus, and joy — from a doctor who sees burnout every day By Michael Hunter, MD
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 10
Limb Amputations May Be Inevitable For Diabetics. Here’s Why.
Limb Amputations May Be Inevitable For Diabetics. Here’s Why.
We’d have to look at all those downstream effects to understand more.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Jun 10
Clinic Notes: What My Patients Said This Week
Clinic Notes: What My Patients Said This Week
Laughter, insight, and one very fashionable cow — the unexpected wisdom of the waiting room.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 8
Why Cancer Survivors Who Move More, Live More — And What It Means for You
Why Cancer Survivors Who Move More, Live More — And What It Means for You
A cancer doctor’s-eye view on the healing power of movement — and the daily habit survivors do that everyone should copy.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 7
Why Sex Before Bed Might Be the Ultimate Sleep Hack
Why Sex Before Bed Might Be the Ultimate Sleep Hack
A new brainwave-monitoring study just confirmed what your body already knew.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 6
Understanding Sundowning: A Brief Guide for Families and Caregivers
Understanding Sundowning: A Brief Guide for Families and Caregivers
How disrupted brain clocks create twilight confusion
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 5
The Forehead Tattoo That Reads Your Mind (and Prevents Burnout)
The Forehead Tattoo That Reads Your Mind (and Prevents Burnout)
A real-life sensor tracks your mental overload in real-time, offering a glimpse into how we might prevent burnout before it begins.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 5
The Ultimate Peptide Stack for Rapid Recovery
The Ultimate Peptide Stack for Rapid Recovery
Photo by Anastase Maragos on Unsplash
Philip James
Jun 4
This One Diet Was Built for Your Brain
This One Diet Was Built for Your Brain
A 93,000-person study has just shown that it can cut dementia risk, even in your 70s.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 4
Keto vs. Mediterranean: What the Latest Study Got Wrong
Keto vs. Mediterranean: What the Latest Study Got Wrong
Both diets helped lower blood pressure and shed weight. But the real health risk isn’t fat or carbs — it’s what’s quietly hijacking our…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 3
The Doctor Still Cares
The Doctor Still Cares
Why I Talk About Lifestyle in Every Oncology Visit — and What Most People Don’t See Behind the Curtain
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 2
Young Boys, Societal Shifting, Violence, and New Mental Health Concerns
Young Boys, Societal Shifting, Violence, and New Mental Health Concerns
Significant global shifts in boys and young men are prompting serious conversations and heightened awareness of these mental health…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 2
The Walk That Rewires Your Brain
The Walk That Rewires Your Brain
From chicken myths to the one walk that rewires your brain — these are the stories readers couldn’t stop sharing.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 1
Clinic Notes: What My Patients Said This Week
Clinic Notes: What My Patients Said This Week
Bridging Distances: Healing Hearts with Hugs and Homemade Pasta
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 1
14 Ways To Lower Your Blood Sugar
14 Ways To Lower Your Blood Sugar
Rising blood sugar is a big and more common aging issue. As each year passes, our blood sugar generally increases due to weight gain…
Philip James
May 31
The Gut-Healing Power of Coffee
The Gut-Healing Power of Coffee
Your gut has trillions of reasons to love coffee. Here’s what your microbes already know.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 31
The Silent Killer in Your Gut
The Silent Killer in Your Gut
Why 90% of Americans Are Getting Fiber Wrong — and What That Means for Cancer, Mood, and Lifespan
Michael Hunter, MD
May 30
The Lie at the Heart of Wellness Culture
The Lie at the Heart of Wellness Culture
Why Everything from Green Juice to Cold Plunges Might Be Missing the Point — And What Actually Works
Michael Hunter, MD
May 29
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