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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
Yes, You Can Change That Medical Consent Form
Yes, You Can Change That Medical Consent Form
Consent forms are a usual part of many businesses, and in medicine, they are standard procedures, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
May 9
Ketogenic Diet Shows Promise for Schizophrenia: Research & What It Means for Patients
Ketogenic Diet Shows Promise for Schizophrenia: Research & What It Means for Patients
MILLIONS GRAPPLE WITH THE REALITIES OF SCHIZOPHRENIA, a complex mental health condition.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 8
A Call to Action on Gender-Specific Health Disparities
A Call to Action on Gender-Specific Health Disparities
Photo Credit: Master1305 @ Adobe Stock
Christopher Nial
May 8
Mammogram Myth Busters: Too Many or Too Few? New Guidelines Explained.
Mammogram Myth Busters: Too Many or Too Few? New Guidelines Explained.
I HELP PATIENTS WITH BREAST CANCER. For my entire three-decade career, the yearly mammogram has been a cornerstone of breast cancer…
Michael Hunter, MD
May 7
We Are Living Longer But Poorer Quality Lives These Days.
We Are Living Longer But Poorer Quality Lives These Days.
Medical science is prolonging the lifespan of humans. But what are the unmentioned implications behind that?
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
May 7
Patients With Serious Mental Illnesses Die Sooner, Are Poorly Served, and Need Advocates
Patients With Serious Mental Illnesses Die Sooner, Are Poorly Served, and Need Advocates
Patients with serious mental illnesses deserve better care and support, as they are often neglected and left to struggle.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
May 7
Three reasons Social Media’s obsession with Narcissism is Narcissistic.
Three reasons Social Media’s obsession with Narcissism is Narcissistic.
Since joining Medium in 2020, the most popular articles I’ve written have been on the topic of narcissism and narcissistic abuse.
Psychotherapist Vibes
May 6
Beyond Muscle Building: Exploring Creatine’s Potential to Boost Cognitive Performance During Sleep…
Beyond Muscle Building: Exploring Creatine’s Potential to Boost Cognitive Performance During Sleep…
WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE — THAT LOOMING DEADLINE, the never-ending to-do list, and the cruel realization that precious sleep is a luxury we…
Michael Hunter, MD
May 6
A Headache Is Re-evaluated as a Suicide Risk
A Headache Is Re-evaluated as a Suicide Risk
Headaches are common, but new research has shown they can have significant consequences for some people.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
May 6
Trippin’ into Recovery? Man Walks Again After Shroom-Fueled Festival
Trippin’ into Recovery? Man Walks Again After Shroom-Fueled Festival
PARALYZED BY AN ACCIDENT, A MAN WALKS AGAIN after a music festival (and magic mushrooms).
Michael Hunter, MD
May 5
Yes, Forgetting Is One Way of Producing Our Own Memories
Yes, Forgetting Is One Way of Producing Our Own Memories
Memory and forgetting are part of life, so we shouldn't expect to remember everything or as well as others. Memory is a highly personal…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
May 4
Protein Exposed: What You Should Know
Protein Exposed: What You Should Know
PROTEIN IS A VITAL MACRONUTRIENT THAT is central to building, maintaining, and repairing our body’s tissues.
Michael Hunter, MD
May 4
Are Healing Sounds the New Way to Anxiety and Stress Relief?
Are Healing Sounds the New Way to Anxiety and Stress Relief?
Sound is all around us; some we hear and some we don’t, but sound may be an effective means of healing.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
May 4
Is Your Anger Putting You at Risk for a Heart Attack? What Science Says.
Is Your Anger Putting You at Risk for a Heart Attack? What Science Says.
HAVE YOU EVER FELT YOUR HEART POUNDING after a heated argument?
Michael Hunter, MD
May 3
Self-esteem Is Your Most Powerful Asset, and You Need to Nurture It
Self-esteem Is Your Most Powerful Asset, and You Need to Nurture It
How you see yourself, your potential and your abilities are functions that are within your ability, and you need to work on all of them.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
May 2
The Science Behind Sleep: Boosting Athletic Recovery and Performance
The Science Behind Sleep: Boosting Athletic Recovery and Performance
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Dr. Hussam Hamoush
May 2
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
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