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It Took Only 54 Years for the FDA to Ban This Food Additive
It Took Only 54 Years for the FDA to Ban This Food Additive
Other countries figured it out a long time ago, but the US FDA continually lags behind in removing harmful chemicals from our food
Dr. Julian Barkan
Jul 9
Nagging Back Pain? Walk it Off
Nagging Back Pain? Walk it Off
New study shows a daily stroll may prevent the recurrence of back pain.
Annie Foley
Jul 9
How to Take Care of Future You
How to Take Care of Future You
What you eat today influences brain health and physical well-being for the rest of your life, if you live that long
Robert Roy Britt
Jul 8
Why You Shouldn’t Mix These Medications With Alcohol
Why You Shouldn’t Mix These Medications With Alcohol
Important health education from a former nurse and recovering alcoholic
Gillian May
Jul 8
The Biden-Trump Debate Spoke Loudly About Their Mental Health
The Biden-Trump Debate Spoke Loudly About Their Mental Health
A diagnostic and ethical perspective on discussing the candidates’ age, dementia, ADHD, Parkinson’s and personality disorders.
John Kruse MD, PhD
Jul 5
Elder Fraud Epidemic: What You Need to Know
Elder Fraud Epidemic: What You Need to Know
US Seniors lose more than $3 billion a year in scams ranging from tech-support and investment fraud to fake romance
The Conversation U.S.
Jul 3
Do Psychiatric Patients Need Triple Reuptake Inhibitors?
Do Psychiatric Patients Need Triple Reuptake Inhibitors?
Side effects don’t necessarily increase when you triple the actions of your medications.
John Kruse MD, PhD
Jul 3
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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On a Statin? You May Be Able to Stop
On a Statin? You May Be Able to Stop
New guidelines say that millions may be able to quit statins
Dr. Julian Barkan
Jun 19
Why You Should Eat an AGE-less Diet
Why You Should Eat an AGE-less Diet
Food cooked at high temperatures creates a byproduct that accelerates aging
Dr. Julian Barkan
Jun 10
Why Calorie Counting is Totally Flawed
Why Calorie Counting is Totally Flawed
Calorie quantities you get from food don’t match what you’ll find on labels or in apps
Mandy Willig, PhD, RD
Jun 24
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