List: Health Misinformation | Curated by Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS

Aug 27, 2024
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Health MisinformationAll my stories on health and medical misinformation.
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
There Is Nothing Special About Intermittent FastingBut it may still help you lose weight
Aug 14, 2024
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Aug 14, 2024
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Wise & Well
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
The Type of Exercise You Choose Doesn’t MatterInstead, focus on how long and how hard you work
May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024
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For Osteoarthritis, Surgery Is Not InevitableA guide for treating and delaying the progression of osteoarthritis
Apr 2, 2024
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Apr 2, 2024
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How Should You Exercise With Pain?Specific, practical, and doable approaches from a physical therapist
Mar 1, 2024
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Mar 1, 2024
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Is Poop the New Superfood?Unpacking the hilarious science-backed arguments of Layne Norton
Dec 23, 2023
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Dec 23, 2023
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Exercise Non-Responders Do Not Exist4 key principles often missing from exercise programs
Dec 21, 2023
Dec 21, 2023
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Better Humans
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Do You Have Knee OA? Running and Recreational Sports Can Help!Sadly, many healthcare providers ignore the research.
Jun 27, 2023
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Jun 27, 2023
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When Should People Get Shoulder Surgery?Examining labral and rotator cuff injuries.
Jun 23, 2023
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Jun 23, 2023
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The World Health Organization’s Statement About Sweeteners Doesn’t Follow the ScienceNon-nutritive sweeteners can actually help with weight loss and maintenance
May 23, 2023
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May 23, 2023
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Meniscus Surgery is Often a Waste of Time and MoneyThe research pile against meniscectomies is getting large
May 23, 2023
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May 23, 2023
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Is Weight Lifting Harmful for Kids? Another Myth That Needs to DisappearThe claims don’t align with any research
May 16, 2023
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May 16, 2023
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Research Suggests Surgery Often Is Not the Best Option for Orthopedic PainSurgery comes with many risks as well
May 9, 2023
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May 9, 2023
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Kale Won’t Kill You & Sugar Isn’t Poison: Ignore Silly Food Claims About HarmThe dosage makes the poison.
May 5, 2023
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May 5, 2023
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Why It Is Safe and Effective to Lift and Exercise With a Rounded BackAdd in lifting variety to build strength and resilience
Apr 26, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023
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Freezing for Fitness? The Science Behind Cryotherapy and its Impact on RecoveryDoes the research support the claims?
Apr 19, 2023
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Apr 19, 2023
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Should You Get an MRI for Low Back Pain?What the research tells us about this common assessment
Apr 18, 2023
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Apr 18, 2023
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Beyond Direct Debunking: How to Effectively Counter Health MisinformationDebunking influencers isn’t always a waste of time and energy
Apr 17, 2023
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Apr 17, 2023
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
No, Sweeteners Are Not Going to Kill YouAddressing the recent study on erythritol
Mar 17, 2023
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Mar 17, 2023
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Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Your Gains Are Safe. Cardio Does Not Block Muscle GrowthWhy you should add cardio even if getting big is your main goal
Mar 9, 2023
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Mar 9, 2023
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What is the Best Way to Treat an Ankle Sprain?RICE is neither current nor ideal
Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023