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health
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Learning Keeps Your Brain Sharp
Our brains, like our muscles, require regular exercise to stay strong and healthy. Engaging in deliberate learning activities can significantly enhance brain function, keep the mind sharp, and prevent mental…
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True Omnivore Diet and Microbial Diversity
Microbial Diversity! You’ve probably heard the term, but what does it mean and how important is it, really? Well, if your health matters, this topic should matter as well. The…
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An Important Lesson on Cognitive Biases
In an unusual incident that unfolded in Lee County, Florida, a woman was apprehended after she attempted to steal a car and, in a bizarre twist, called 911 to report…
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The Dangers of Microplastics Are Getting Real
A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives discusses the alarming presence and effects of microplastics (MPs) in various human tissues. This research, which was funded by multiple grants from…
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Physicians’ Ironic Disdain for Alternative Medicine
The rise in popularity of alternative medicine is often met with disdain by many physicians. However, I would argue that the blame for this shift lies squarely at the feet…
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Doctoral Approaches and Timelines in Health
Are you considering a doctoral degree in health? Are you wondering how long it takes to become a doctor or what different doctors do in the healthcare field? There are…
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Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for Muscle Knots
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) has emerged as a promising treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions. It has shown great success in conditions such as shoulder tendinopathy, greater trochanteric pain syndrome,…
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A Potential Nutritional Link in Long-COVID
I recently read an article about how researchers have developed a computational model to predict the likelihood of long-COVID, analyzing over 6,500 blood proteins. The study, published in Science, compared…
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Treating Heavy Beard Dandruff
Beard dandruff is a fairly common and bothersome issue for many men, often stemming from factors such as dry skin, dead skin buildup, or a condition known as seborrheic dermatitis.…
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Desulfovibrio and Parkinson’s: Misleading Connection?
I’m not entirely sure who my audience is on this one, but a reader recently forwarded an article suggesting that Parkinson’s disease could (potentially) be preventable, citing scientists’ discovery that…
