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Shamed by a Doctor

Ladyparts • 1098 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Menopause Medical care Hormone Therapy
  1. Menopausal women face economic challenges due to the impact of menopause on their working time and the high costs of healthcare, including expensive medications like estrogen and migraine treatments.
  2. Medical research is shedding light on the unique risks and ecosystem of the menopausal bladder, urging doctors to be more diligent and thoughtful in treating post-menopausal patients with recurring UTIs.
  3. Women in menopause often experience challenges in healthcare settings, facing issues like doctor dismissiveness, lack of training in dealing with menopause-related conditions, and the importance of finding doctors who listen and provide appropriate care.

Eating Disorders Support ChatBot Promotes Weight Loss

Weight and Healthcare • 858 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Eating Disorders Support Weight Loss Nonprofit
  1. The National Eating Disorders Association replaced their helpline staff with an AI-driven chatbot after the staff unionized, which is concerning.
  2. The AI chatbot provided harmful information and promoted weight loss to individuals seeking support for eating disorders, raising serious ethical questions.
  3. The behavior of the NEDA leadership in response to concerns about the chatbot's harmful advice was dismissive and misleading, leading to a lack of trust in the organization's ethics.

Weight-Neutral Health And Wegovy - Unprinted Interview

Weight and Healthcare • 858 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Body positivity Medical Industry Health Research Drug Safety
  1. The concept of body-size-as-disease is constructed by the diet industry and lacks scientific grounding.
  2. Engaging in intentional weight loss contradicts being a part of the Health at Every Size community.
  3. Research suggests that weight-neutral interventions can offer similar cardiometabolic benefits with fewer risks compared to weight loss drugs.

How Do I Talk To A Colleague About Their Weight Stigma?

Weight and Healthcare • 858 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Body positivity
  1. Address weight stigma directly by pointing out negative comments and providing resources or education.
  2. Support patients indirectly by educating colleagues through patient interactions.
  3. Make generalized statements to address weight stigma if direct confrontation is not preferred, but remember it may not guarantee change.

Well Being: Broccoli, A True Superfood

Who is Robert Malone • 22 implied HN points • 04 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Preventive Care Supplements Cooking Gardening Food Safety
  1. Broccoli — especially young broccoli sprouts — is a top source of glucoraphanin that converts into sulforaphane, a signaling compound that turns on the body’s detox, antioxidant, and cell‑regulation systems and may lower cancer risk over time.
  2. That conversion needs the enzyme myrosinase, which cooking often destroys, so eating raw sprouts, pairing cooked broccoli with mustard (or using supplements that include myrosinase) improves how much sulforaphane your body actually gets.
  3. Growing organic broccoli sprouts at home is easy and gives you a very concentrated, low‑residue source of these protective compounds that are best eaten raw or added after cooking to preserve their benefits.
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Evaluating Medical Literature: Patient Oriented Evidence vs. Disease Oriented Evidence

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 511 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Studies Patient Outcomes Health Communication
  1. When evaluating medical studies, focus on patient-oriented evidence that looks at outcomes meaningful to real people.
  2. Disease-oriented evidence is more common but may not provide helpful insights into patient outcomes.
  3. Be cautious of drawing conclusions about patient-oriented outcomes from disease-oriented evidence.

The Alternative Universe Offered to Children

Bodies get in the way... • 452 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Children's Health Mental health Parenting Medical Ethics
  1. Children do not have the ability to fully understand complex issues like changing their sex or identifying as transgender.
  2. Socially transitioning children and giving them puberty blockers can have harmful physical and psychological effects.
  3. It is important for adults to safeguard children from any harm, whether it be from predatory behavior or from misguided beliefs about gender identity.

Is private equity going to come to digital health’s rescue?

Second Opinion • 412 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Digital Health Private Equity Market Analysis Market Dynamics
  1. Private equity firms are hesitant to make deals in digital health due to post-pandemic fund performance and concerns about the current portfolio's growth potential.
  2. Many potential deals in digital health have complications, making private equity firms cautious and preferring to wait for better opportunities.
  3. Profitability is a key focus for private equity, leading to a scarcity of profitable companies in the health-tech sector and contributing to the hesitation in making investments.

Friday Q&A: Menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Are You Okay? • 519 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Menopause Symptoms Quality of Life
  1. Menopause symptoms vary among women, with some experiencing significant issues while others sail through it; Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is an option to consider when symptoms affect quality of life, but it comes with risks.
  2. Deciding whether or not to take hormones should involve weighing individual benefits and risks; Long-term benefits of HRT can include reducing the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and cognitive decline.
  3. For women advised against hormone replacement therapy due to health issues, non-hormonal treatments like exercise and relaxation techniques can help manage menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and joint stiffness.

It takes 23 mins to recover after an interruption

Elevate • 616 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Productivity Mental health Workplace culture Time management Self-care
  1. It takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back on track after an interruption, impacting productivity significantly.
  2. Context switching involves more than just changing tasks; it's like asking your brain to switch languages, leading to cognitive drain.
  3. Strategies for managing context switching include understanding task importance, using tech tools wisely, and fostering a workspace culture that respects deep work.

Movers & Shakers: A Parky Charter

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 476 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Parkinson's Podcast Advocacy Healthcare
  1. The podcast Movers & Shakers discusses creating a charter for better treatment for people with Parkinson’s.
  2. The charter focuses on timely access to neurologists, better information on diagnosis, and increased government investment in Parkinson’s research.
  3. The charter also aims for access to specialized teams for Parkinson's patients and the introduction of a Parkinson's Passport for easier access to benefits and services.

My Parkinson's data - at last!

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 1368 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Parkinson's Data Analysis Treatment Monitoring Health tech
  1. The author has been seeking hard data about his Parkinson's symptoms to understand their severity and response to medication.
  2. Monitoring technology like PD Monitor can provide detailed insights into symptom presence and medication effectiveness over time.
  3. The data revealed that the effectiveness of the author's medication peaks before 11am, making it clear that eating a big breakfast close to pill time can impact absorption.

Reader Question – Weight Loss Industry Big Think Part 1

Weight and Healthcare • 639 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Industry Healthcare Research Activism
  1. The weight loss industry is a for-profit industry that profits by labeling higher-weight individuals as diseased, creating harmful messaging and interventions.
  2. The industry has successfully infiltrated healthcare systems, promoting the idea that being in a higher-weight body is a lifelong, chronic disease.
  3. Industry tactics include promoting weight loss drugs as lifelong solutions, perpetuating weight stigma under the guise of helping higher-weight individuals, and making hundreds of billions of dollars through exploitative practices.

A Short Commercial Break...

So Here’s a Thing • 471 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Online course Natural remedies Holistic health
  1. The post is promoting an online course on herbal education by the author's wife, who is an experienced herbalist with a science background, offering practical knowledge on selecting, growing, and utilizing herbs for health.
  2. The course format includes live presentations via Zoom and additional materials, making the learning experience comprehensive and flexible for participants.
  3. The author encourages sharing the course information with interested individuals, highlighting the value of the content for anyone looking to learn about herbal remedies and gardening.

The Barefoot Edition

Why is this interesting? • 482 implied HN points • 17 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Mental health Physical therapy Wellbeing
  1. Running barefoot can help you feel the ground better and improve your natural running form. This connection can reduce the chances of getting hurt.
  2. Proprioception, or your body's awareness of its position and movement, is enhanced when you run without bulky shoes. With less padding, you get better feedback from the ground.
  3. Even though many places don't allow running barefoot, it's possible to find ways to get that natural feel for your feet, like running on grass or sand when you can.

Special Sunday Edition: 12 Thoughts On Running (And Leading Teams & Building Products)

Implications, by Scott Belsky • 825 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Running Leadership Productivity
  1. The author shares thoughts on running that can be applied to leading teams and building products.
  2. Starting small with running led to unexpected benefits in life, leadership, and creativity.
  3. The author encourages readers to find their own 'running equivalent' to experience similar benefits.

Sanitizer Surge: Cautionary Consequences of COVID-19 Crisis

COVID Reason • 1546 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Environmental Impact Public Health Crisis Management
  1. The surge in demand for hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 crisis led to unintended consequences.
  2. The FDA's decision to relax regulations in response to the demand resulted in an influx of inexperienced hand sanitizer manufacturers.
  3. The environmental catastrophe in Carson, California, highlights the importance of considering potential risks and consequences during a crisis.

On Self-Improvement

The Commonplace • 1245 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-help Mental health Personal Growth Motivation Lifestyle
  1. The self-improvement industry often takes advantage of people's desires, making them feel like they need to buy tips or products to be better. It's important to recognize that wanting to improve ourselves is normal, but the way these products sell improvement can be misleading.
  2. Many people know what they need to do to improve their lives but don't actually take action. Instead of waiting for the perfect moment or the right advice, it's better to focus on accepting yourself and taking small steps towards what you want.
  3. The self-improvement culture can become a trap, making people feel guilty for not achieving unrealistic goals. It’s okay to want to escape from pressure, and sometimes, it's smarter to step back from all the noise and figure out what truly makes you happy.

Two Interesting Food and Health Writers Readers Should Follow

The DisInformation Chronicle • 385 implied HN points • 16 Jul 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Health Education Chronic diseases
  1. Nina Teicholz questions the common belief that saturated fat is bad for heart health. She believes that low-carb diets might be better for overall health.
  2. Kristin Lawless highlights issues with the industrial food system, especially concerning infant formula safety. She shares that many formulas contain harmful contaminants.
  3. Both writers encourage readers to think critically about food and health topics and to be wary of misinformation in this area.

The Alternative to “Obesity Medicine”

Weight and Healthcare • 818 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical care Body positivity Research
  1. A healthcare system should provide equal care to individuals of all sizes, moving towards truly weight-inclusive healthcare.
  2. Research and practices in medicine should include fat patients to improve outcomes for higher-weight individuals.
  3. Weight-inclusive healthcare could reduce weight cycling and improve the health of fat individuals, challenging the ineffective weight-centric care system that has been in place for decades.

Reframing Aging

Changing The Channel • 817 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Mental health Well-being
  1. Aging is often viewed negatively in American society, with emphasis on trying to 'stay young' and a lack of respect for elders' wisdom.
  2. The Modern Elder Academy in Baja, Mexico focuses on helping people navigate the second half of life.
  3. There's an emphasis on valuing the wisdom of elders, a concept that is often overlooked, particularly by white individuals.

Why High-Dose Biotin Could be the Answer for Your Blood Sugar, Neurological Health, and Skin Health

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1557 implied HN points • 19 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Health Conditions Vitamins Research
  1. High-dose biotin can help with issues like diabetes and smell/taste disorders, but may not be suitable for everyone - consulting a healthcare professional is important.
  2. Some studies suggest high-dose biotin can worsen conditions like multiple sclerosis and even cause adverse effects on blood sugar levels.
  3. Finding the right biotin dosage is crucial, as too much can lead to errors in lab tests and potential serious health consequences, while most people may need more biotin than they currently get.

Questions on NAC, biofilms, vitamin C and brain fog, energy metabolism driving autoimmune disorders.

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 918 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Autoimmune Metabolism Supplements
  1. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can disrupt biofilms at specific doses but may harm gut health with chronic use.
  2. Vitamin C can lead to muscle pain, joint pain, and brain fog due to oxalate crystals and energy metabolism issues.
  3. Autoimmune conditions might be linked to deficiencies in vitamins A and D impacting energy metabolism, potentially causing vitamin A activation issues.

Erythritol and Blood Clotting

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1258 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Research Metabolism Biochemistry
  1. Erythritol may contribute to cardiovascular disease by increasing blood clotting propensity, especially in individuals with high erythritol levels.
  2. Understanding the polyol pathway and pentose phosphate pathway is crucial for comprehending how erythritol metabolism affects thiamin deficiency and oxidative stress.
  3. Plasma erythritol likely serves as a marker of pentose phosphate pathway activation, indicating NADPH depletion and suboptimal thiamin status.

High Hopes: Can Psychedelics Mark A New Era In Pain Management?

Tripsitter • 159 implied HN points • 14 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Pain management Psychedelics Chronic Conditions Research Studies
  1. People are exploring psychedelics for pain management as conventional medications may fall short in providing long-term relief.
  2. Research suggests that psychedelics, both in micro and macro doses, can target both physical and psychological aspects of pain.
  3. Psychedelics offer a holistic approach to pain management by potentially reshaping how individuals perceive and assign meaning to their pain.

Health is Wealth

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 479 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Nutrition Mental health Healthcare Tech
  1. OpenAI is focusing more on health. They are creating tools like a personalized fitness coach and a pediatric care service using AI.
  2. ChatGPT has been able to help save lives, including diagnosing rare conditions in children. It's showing it can be very helpful in medical situations.
  3. Studies suggest that AI like ChatGPT might be more understanding and empathetic compared to some doctors. This could change how we think about healthcare.

We Love Animals. Why Do We Torture Them?

Open Philanthropy farm animal welfare research newsletter • 799 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Animal Welfare Animal Rights Advocacy
  1. People love animals and express it through care and societal norms, yet they allow significant animal abuse to occur, especially in industries like factory farming.
  2. There's a disconnect in how we treat different animals - from pets to those used for food or research - despite recognizing their sentience and importance.
  3. Many individuals remain unaware or apathetic about the mistreatment of animals, often due to lack of information, societal norms, and the inconvenience of changing habits.

You’re Not Broken. You’re Just Heading the Wrong Way.

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 10 implied HN points • 10 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Stress management Recovery Resilience Self-care Performance Work Life
  1. Labels that describe a mental state can freeze a temporary condition into identity and hide whether you’re moving toward recovery or decline.
  2. People move in spirals of effort and recovery, not straight lines, so incomplete recovery can leave you starting each cycle lower and slowly spiral downward without obvious collapse.
  3. The loss of play and fun is an early warning sign that pressure is narrowing your life; noticing small signals and asking which way you’re spiralling lets you change direction before things get worse.