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Did You Know There’s a Connection Between Emotional Invalidation and Chronic Pain?

Emotional invalidation is like: If someone slammed your finger in a door and then told you that it shouldn’t hurt because they didn’t do it on purpose.

ENVIRON

Bob Martineau on How Our Planet’s Wellness Impacts Our Own

Bob Martineau in conversation with Gil Bashe from Finn partners on the impact of the environment on our health and the importance of education and communicating

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

DISEASES

New Alzheimer’s Drugs Will Worsen Inequality

Disclosure: I own a fraction of a share of Eli Lilly stock. We live in a very exciting time! Alzheimer’s medications that are more promising...

Is Your Salt Threatening You?

Adding salt may take years from your life.

How to Tell if You’re Having a Heart Attack

Roughly 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 Americans have heart attacks each year. About one-third of these individuals die.

Sports Injury Rehabilitation: Pharmacist-Approved Strategies

From managing pain to regaining flexibility, the journey back to peak performance is a multifaceted process that requires patience, dedication, and expert guidance.

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SAFETY

The Mechanics of Vaping and Its Medical Impact on Your Health

How safe is vaping? What medical literature exists to support claims of safety or the contrary? Medika examines the lucrative industry.

CARDIO

The Best Dating Game in Health Innovation Happens Just Off the Main Stage

Every January, San Francisco undergoes a transformation. For one week, the city shifts into high gear for the life sciences sector, becoming a dense,...

SCAMS

QUACK ALERTS

How Medika’s Quack Scale Works

To help you sort out the schemers and con artists Medika has set up our own Quack Scale for you to easily and quickly identify healthcare professionals that pose a risk to your health and mental wellbeing.