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Spiritual Wellness: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul
Spiritual Wellness: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul
In the pursuit of holistic well-being, it’s crucial to recognize that true wellness extends beyond physical health. Spiritual wellness, the…
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jun 19
Editor's Picks
The Dangers of Fighting Cigarette Addiction With Vaping Are Not Vague
The Dangers of Fighting Cigarette Addiction With Vaping Are Not Vague
Vaping may not contribute to lung cancer the way cigarettes do, but there are still dangers in that “smoke.”
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 18
Is My Drink Plotting My Downfall? Xylitol Explained
Is My Drink Plotting My Downfall? Xylitol Explained
I thought the story of scary bug-eyed fish with fiber-optic lights protruding from their foreheads would be my story of the week.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 18
Want coverage? We’ll need to see your digital watch first
Want coverage? We’ll need to see your digital watch first
Access to data from wearables and sensors will be the new cultural norm
Mark Chataway
Jun 18
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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
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
Drugstore Buzz: Popping Pills for Pep or Just Popping My Wallet?
Drugstore Buzz: Popping Pills for Pep or Just Popping My Wallet?
Should I forget the pre-workout powders and fancy supplements lining the shelves at my local drugstore? Promises in a bottle don’t fuel my…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 23
Whatever Happened to Isometrics as a Promising Muscle-Management Method?
Whatever Happened to Isometrics as a Promising Muscle-Management Method?
Exercise can be simple and a snap to incorporate into your life without equipment, and you can do it wherever you are, whenever you can.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 23
Unlock Faster Muscle Growth: The 1–2 Minute Rest Hack You Need to Know
Unlock Faster Muscle Growth: The 1–2 Minute Rest Hack You Need to Know
I GRIND AWAY IN THE GYM, lifting weights in preparation for my next over-60 men’s bodybuilding physique competition.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 22
Sneezing Has Both a Strange Medical and Religious Connection That Persists to This Day
Sneezing Has Both a Strange Medical and Religious Connection That Persists to This Day
Why do we say certain things when people sneeze? There's a history connected to that.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 21
The Nose Knows: Smell Loss and the Hidden Health Risks You Might Not Be Aware Of
The Nose Knows: Smell Loss and the Hidden Health Risks You Might Not Be Aware Of
Did you know grizzly bears can smell up to 30 kilometers (18 miles) away? Or that the common mole uses each nostril to triangulate an…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 21
If Gambling Is a Damaging Addiction, States Should Cease Lotteries
If Gambling Is a Damaging Addiction, States Should Cease Lotteries
States run lotteries, offering winners multimillions, and then turning around and offering gambling rehab programs is a contradictory…
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 20
Are we rubbing the sticks together and about to create fire?
Are we rubbing the sticks together and about to create fire?
Mark Chataway
Jun 20
Transforming Perspectives on Psychedelics: A Journey Beyond the Trip
Transforming Perspectives on Psychedelics: A Journey Beyond the Trip
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Christopher Nial
Jun 20
Is AI Pharma’s Golden Pill?
Is AI Pharma’s Golden Pill?
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Christopher Nial
Jun 20
Meet the Outliers in Cancer
Meet the Outliers in Cancer
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Christopher Nial
Jun 20
Vindication for the Appendix: This ‘Useless’ Organ Finally Gets Its Day in Court
Vindication for the Appendix: This ‘Useless’ Organ Finally Gets Its Day in Court
I remember the call from when I worked in Seattle. My 10-year-old daughter was in the emergency department in Portland, Oregon.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 19
Data in Healthcare with John Halamaka & Nils Reich
Data in Healthcare with John Halamaka & Nils Reich
In a panel discussion held on June 18, 2024, at HLTH Europe in Amsterdam, experts discussed the application of data analytics and…
Christopher Nial
Jun 19
Dr. Google Will See You Now: Are We Improving Patient Education or Miseducating the Masses?
Dr. Google Will See You Now: Are We Improving Patient Education or Miseducating the Masses?
In a panel discussion held on June 18, 2024, at HLTH Europe in Amsterdam, experts discussed how the internet has fundamentally changed how…
Christopher Nial
Jun 19
Unleashing the Power of Collaboration and Innovation in Healthcare
Unleashing the Power of Collaboration and Innovation in Healthcare
Unleashing the Power of Collaboration and Innovation in Healthcare: Insights from Dame Vivian Hunt, Chief Innovation Officer at…
Christopher Nial
Jun 19
How ONWARD Medical is Restoring Thought-Driven Movement Post Paralysis
How ONWARD Medical is Restoring Thought-Driven Movement Post Paralysis
Imagine losing the ability to walk in an instant. That’s what happened to Gert-Jan Oskam in 2011 when he had a biking accident while living…
Christopher Nial
Jun 19
Trust your gut: Advances in Metabolic Health
Trust your gut: Advances in Metabolic Health
Gut health was discussed in a session held on June 18, 2024, at HLTH Europe in Amsterdam. It impacts all facets of the body and life, from…
Christopher Nial
Jun 19
A dream come true, or a Neuro nightmare? Improving your sleep with digital solutions
A dream come true, or a Neuro nightmare? Improving your sleep with digital solutions
In a panel discussion held on June 18, 2024, at HLTH Europe in Amsterdam, experts discussed the growing issue of poor sleep quality and the…
Christopher Nial
Jun 19
New Research Reveals SIX Different Types of Depression
New Research Reveals SIX Different Types of Depression
Treatments for depression may need to undergo major changes because of the latest findings from brain scans.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 17
Microplastic Munchies: We’re All Eating Tiny Bits of Plastic (But Don’t Panic… Yet)
Microplastic Munchies: We’re All Eating Tiny Bits of Plastic (But Don’t Panic… Yet)
Sometimes, I feel like you could use a good detox. Chances are you’ve been unknowingly ingesting tiny bits of microplastics for quite some…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 17
Taking Charge of Your Brain Health: How Lifestyle Choices May Impact Dementia Risk
Taking Charge of Your Brain Health: How Lifestyle Choices May Impact Dementia Risk
As someone who worries about dementia, recent research offers a ray of hope. For the first time, a randomized controlled trial showed that…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 16
How Fast You Eat and When You Eat Affects Health in the Long Term
How Fast You Eat and When You Eat Affects Health in the Long Term
Speedy eating and the time you eat are important factors in maintaining a healthy weight and long-term health.
Dr. Patricia Farrell
Jun 16
Ditch the Rinse? Why You Might Want to Rethink Your Mouthwash Habit
Ditch the Rinse? Why You Might Want to Rethink Your Mouthwash Habit
I am meticulous with my dental care. Floss? Yep. Brush thrice (or more) daily, check. And I use mouthwash twice a day. Should I ditch the…
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 15
Menopause Makeover: Science Rewrites Hormone Therapy Rules
Menopause Makeover: Science Rewrites Hormone Therapy Rules
FOR MY ENTIRE CAREER IN MEDICINE, MYTHS AD MISCONCEPTIONS have shrouded menopause.
Michael Hunter, MD
Jun 14
Sports Pharmacy Podcast: Where Medicine Meets Athletics
Sports Pharmacy Podcast: Where Medicine Meets Athletics
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jun 13
Deep Dive into Emotional Wellness: The 7 Pillars of Wellness Series
Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Jun 13
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