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MENTAL

The Robber’s Cave May Save Us in Times of Extreme Turmoil

A classic psychology experiment from many decades ago carries the promise we may need when there’s division among us in any area.

ENVIRON

The Real Conversation We Should Be Having as the United States Pulls Out of the World Health Organization

President Donald Trump made waves in the global health community by issuing an Executive Order to withdraw America from the World Health Organization (WHO).

EDUCATE

UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Vaginal Hysterectomy

A vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive technique to remove the uterus. Vaginal hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that benefits patients by having only a vaginal incision, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, reduced pain, and a shorter hospital stay.

DISEASES

Strategies to Slash My Dementia Risk: My Journey to Promote Brain Health

A growing body of evidence suggests that the fight against dementia should begin earlier, before the brain changes that facilitate cognitive decline.

Why Exercise Doesn’t Control Weight

Physical activity alone may not be sufficient for weight control. Weight gain or loss is primarily determined by the balance between the number of calories consumed and burned.

What It’s REALLY Like to Hear the Words: “You Have Cancer” 

In any word association exercise, the word cancer is most often linked with death.  Maybe two percent of outliers would say “tumor” or “sick”,...

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that causes bones to become weak and break easily. Osteoporosis affects mostly older women

HEALTHY MINDS

SAFETY

How OMICS and Other Predatory Publishers Enable Scientific Fraudsters

Predatory Journals like OMICS and Pulsus pose a real danger to the scientific community and public alike.

CARDIO

A Few Minutes of Intense Exercise Can Change Your Body

We all know that exercise is good for us. It lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, helps control weight, preserves muscle, and,...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Edgar Suter scores 4 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. We recommend seeking alternate medical care for a trustworthy and reputable source.