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The Type of Exercise You Choose Doesn’t Matter
The Type of Exercise You Choose Doesn’t Matter
Instead, focus on how long and how hard you work
Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
May 23
Cosmetic Surgery Skyrockets, Despite Serious Risks
Cosmetic Surgery Skyrockets, Despite Serious Risks
The industry and social media influencers prey on body dissatisfaction, especially among young women
Robert Roy Britt
May 22
Let’s Stop Using Confusing Names for Psych Drugs
Let’s Stop Using Confusing Names for Psych Drugs
Labels for categories of psychiatric medications should reflect why we use them
John Kruse MD, PhD
May 22
The Myth of the Loneliness Epidemic
The Myth of the Loneliness Epidemic
We’ve been conditioned to view loneliness as unreasonably scary, dramatic, and negative. It’s time to change that.
Stephan Joppich
May 21
I’m 62. I Feel 42. Here’s How.
I’m 62. I Feel 42. Here’s How.
Simple science stuff that can help you feel physically younger, more energetic, and happier, too
Robert Roy Britt
May 20
10 Things Your Therapist Wishes You Knew About Psychotherapy
10 Things Your Therapist Wishes You Knew About Psychotherapy
Tearing down myths to reveal what therapy is really about and what therapists actually do
Gail Post, Ph.D.
May 20
How to Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen
How to Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen
Practical tactics from a nurse to help you ace your next doctor’s appointment
Andrea Romeo RN, BN
May 16
About Wise & Well: A Health and Wellness Publication on Medium
About Wise & Well: A Health and Wellness Publication on Medium
Science-backed healthy insights you can use to improve your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Without all the hype.
Robert Roy Britt
Jun 1, 2023
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Statins Help the Heart but Hurt the Brain
Statins Help the Heart but Hurt the Brain
A very common medication with a poorly known side effect
Dr. Julian Barkan
May 7
Measles is Coming Back. My Sister Isn’t.
Measles is Coming Back. My Sister Isn’t.
With measles cases rising in the US and globally, I think of the life-changing damage she suffered from the now preventable disease
Emmi S. Herman
May 14
US Mental Healthcare System Gets Mostly Ds and Fs
US Mental Healthcare System Gets Mostly Ds and Fs
Americans cite cost and lack of providers as barriers to treatment, while the majority of people in need go untreated
Robert Roy Britt
May 1
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