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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
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
The Number You Need to Know to Understand Your Heart Disease Risk
The Number You Need to Know to Understand Your Heart Disease Risk
HEART RATE IS A VITAL SIGN REFLECTING YOUR HEALTH.
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 20
Hidden in the Wind: Sounds We Don’t Hear May Damage Us
Hidden in the Wind: Sounds We Don’t Hear May Damage Us
Loud sounds can significantly affect hearing, and the ones we don’t hear may be more harmful.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 19
How What You Eat May Impact Your Vision: The Surprising Link Between Diet and Glaucoma
How What You Eat May Impact Your Vision: The Surprising Link Between Diet and Glaucoma
ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS (UPFs) ARE ASSOCIATED WITH a higher risk for glaucoma. Today, I explore the relationship between diet and this eye…
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 19
Exploring Pain Management in Sports Medicine: A Key to Athlete Recovery
Exploring Pain Management in Sports Medicine: A Key to Athlete Recovery
In the realm of sports medicine, the focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries takes center…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Apr 18
ASD Persons Need Parent-Warriors-Advocates to Survive Life’s Challenges
ASD Persons Need Parent-Warriors-Advocates to Survive Life’s Challenges
Autism comes in many forms, and individuals on the spectrum can’t meet the challenges on their own, but does society realize what they need…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 18
Unlocking Vitality: The 75-Minute Weekly Routine That Shields Against Kidney Disease and Neuropathy
Unlocking Vitality: The 75-Minute Weekly Routine That Shields Against Kidney Disease and Neuropathy
I AM GOING TO BEGIN WITH A QUIZ ABOUT the exercise amount you need to do weekly to shield against kidney disease and neuropathy.
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 17
Exercise in Outdoor Greenery Has an Important Effect on MH and Brain
Exercise in Outdoor Greenery Has an Important Effect on MH and Brain
Is there a difference between exercising outdoors or indoors in virtual greenery related to mental and physical health?
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 17
Too Much Sugar Isn’t Good For Our Joints. Why?
Too Much Sugar Isn’t Good For Our Joints. Why?
What’s the logic behind the idea that too much sugar consumption can “cause” osteoarthritis?
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Apr 16
This Herbal Medicine May Improve Blood Sugar
This Herbal Medicine May Improve Blood Sugar
WHILE MY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS ARE in the high normal range, I wondered how to bring them down a bit.
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 16
Relax Second, Middle, or Younger Child; the Firstborn Isn’t a Super Kid
Relax Second, Middle, or Younger Child; the Firstborn Isn’t a Super Kid
Researchers have tossed around birth order and personality, and the results are in, and they may be comforting.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 16
Coffee: The Surprising Weapon Against Colon Cancer
Coffee: The Surprising Weapon Against Colon Cancer
I AM A TEA PERSON, MORE SPECIFICALLY, EARL GREY. But I also enjoy an occasional cafe latte.
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 15
What About Any Downside to Psychedelic Treatments for MH?
What About Any Downside to Psychedelic Treatments for MH?
Like any medication, both FDA-approved or not, psychedelics can have side effects that may not be suitable for everyone. Look at what’s…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Apr 15
Busting Diet Myths: The 3 Nutrition Lies You Need to Stop Believing
Busting Diet Myths: The 3 Nutrition Lies You Need to Stop Believing
AS A RADIATION ONCOLOGIST, I HEAR PATIENTS express many diet myths. Today, we will bust some diet myths, focusing on three nutrition lies…
Michael Hunter, MD
Apr 14
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