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The Human Cost of a Broken System
The Human Cost of a Broken System
I recently finished Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, which explores the complexities of aging…
Carrie Young, FINN Partners
Aug 1
Editor's Picks
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
Chemo Brain Fog: Blame it on the Gut Bugs?
Chemo Brain Fog: Blame it on the Gut Bugs?
Earlier this week, I met a lovely young woman who had recently completed chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 5
Audiobooks for Kids Give Them a Creative Boost
Audiobooks for Kids Give Them a Creative Boost
Children read books and watch TV, but one of them fails to promote curiosity, creativity, and imagination—enter audiobooks.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 5
A Disturbing Rise in Cancer Among Young Folks
A Disturbing Rise in Cancer Among Young Folks
I am a cancer doctor and increasingly see young persons with malignancy.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 4
Not Up For Colonoscopy? I Got You.
Not Up For Colonoscopy? I Got You.
Many of my patients have not had colorectal cancer screening.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 3
No, You’re Not Too Old to Learn Another Language
No, You’re Not Too Old to Learn Another Language
Speaking more than one language as an adult can have advantages you never knew, but you’re in luck—you can learn another language now!
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 3
Flavonoids Can Be Antioxidants, But Are Antioxidants Flavonoids?
Flavonoids Can Be Antioxidants, But Are Antioxidants Flavonoids?
We’d have to look into the biochemistry behind what they do.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Aug 3
Ease Arthritis Pain Naturally with Serrapeptase: Reduce Joint Inflammation and Improve Mobility
Ease Arthritis Pain Naturally with Serrapeptase: Reduce Joint Inflammation and Improve Mobility
Are you struggling with arthritis pain and looking for a natural way to find relief?
Valeria Aberle
Aug 2
Bacon, Hot Dogs, and Dementia: Is Your Breakfast Wrecking Your Brain?
Bacon, Hot Dogs, and Dementia: Is Your Breakfast Wrecking Your Brain?
Could your bacon, hot dogs, and sausage be harming your brain?
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 2
The Disorder That Makes Monster Faces Out of Everyone You See
The Disorder That Makes Monster Faces Out of Everyone You See
A rare neurologic disorder turns ordinary faces into disturbing monster-like ones, and research is searching for the answer.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Aug 2
The Future of Cancer Screening Is Here: A Simple Blood Test You Can Take at Your Doctor’s Office
The Future of Cancer Screening Is Here: A Simple Blood Test You Can Take at Your Doctor’s Office
I participate in the care of patients with cancer.
Michael Hunter, MD
Aug 1
Pesticides and Cancer: What This Oncologist Thinks You Should Know
Pesticides and Cancer: What This Oncologist Thinks You Should Know
I am a cancer doctor.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 31
Are You A New Therapist Seeking Digital Marketing Experience?
Are You A New Therapist Seeking Digital Marketing Experience?
Apply for the Digital Marketing Fall 2024 Mentorship Program and launch your private practice successfully!
Lisa Bradburn
Jul 30
Sleep Science for Athletes: Maximizing Recovery and Performance
Sleep Science for Athletes: Maximizing Recovery and Performance
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jul 30
New Blood Test 91% Accurate at Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, Outperforms Doctors
New Blood Test 91% Accurate at Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, Outperforms Doctors
I have very few fears.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 30
Look for the Positive Side of Boredom and Benefit From It
Look for the Positive Side of Boredom and Benefit From It
We think of boredom as something negative, but it has benefits we need to realize and use to our advantage.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 30
Rewrite Your Fate: Outsmart Heart Disease in Your DNA with These Habits
Rewrite Your Fate: Outsmart Heart Disease in Your DNA with These Habits
My father, affectionately known as “Jack,” died of heart disease at age 85.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 29
Why Sleep Is The Key To Muscle Growth and Anti-Aging
Why Sleep Is The Key To Muscle Growth and Anti-Aging
If you’re reading this article then there’s a good chance that your athletic goals include some combination of getting bigger, leaner…
Philip James
Jul 28
Hot Flash Hack: The Latest Breakthrough for Menopausal Relief
Hot Flash Hack: The Latest Breakthrough for Menopausal Relief
As a clinician who has many patients experiencing the challenges of menopause, I can barely imagine the emotional roller coaster that comes…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 28
Psychologists Who Created Their Therapies From Their Own Experiences
Psychologists Who Created Their Therapies From Their Own Experiences
Some forms of therapy and theories of psychological disorders come directly from the personal experiences of the famed psychologists…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 28
Beyond Genetics: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Extend Your Lifespan
Beyond Genetics: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Extend Your Lifespan
“What’s past is prologue,” Shakespeare once wrote, reminding us that our lives are not entirely determined by the past but shaped by what…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 27
Psychotherapy Shouldn’t Be Fatal, But Lethal Fraud Still Exists
Psychotherapy Shouldn’t Be Fatal, But Lethal Fraud Still Exists
Those without acceptable credentials or using therapies that professional groups do not accept may mislead those in need of psychotherapy.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jul 27
Sugar — The Drug That Won’t Kill Instantly But An Addiction To It Can Be Terribly Toxic.
Sugar — The Drug That Won’t Kill Instantly But An Addiction To It Can Be Terribly Toxic.
The cells in our body do need glucose to survive, but too much for them will be bad.
Dr Joel Yong, PhD
Jul 26
5 Tips: The Lazy Man’s Guide to Optimizing Testosterone
5 Tips: The Lazy Man’s Guide to Optimizing Testosterone
Testosterone — it’s not just about the bedroom.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jul 26
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
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