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Health Misinformation

All my stories on health and medical misinformation.

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There is Nothing Healthy About Alcohol

But that doesn’t mean you have to completely abstain from it though

Oct 9, 2024

There is Nothing Healthy About Alcohol

Oct 9, 2024

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Smoking vs. French Fries in the Latest Episode of Social Media BS

It keeps getting more ridiculous

Nov 13, 2024

Smoking vs. French Fries in the Latest Episode of Social Media BS

Nov 13, 2024

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The Real Key to Longevity Isn’t The Latest Social Media Fad

How to sustain your independence as you age

Jan 29

The Real Key to Longevity Isn’t The Latest Social Media Fad

Jan 29

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Why I Don’t Prescribe Foam Rollers to My Patients

Exploring the impact of foam rolling on flexibility, performance, and recovery

Feb 18

Why I Don’t Prescribe Foam Rollers to My Patients

Feb 18

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There Is Nothing Special About Intermittent Fasting

But it may still help you lose weight

Aug 14, 2024

There Is Nothing Special About Intermittent Fasting

Aug 14, 2024

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The Type of Exercise You Choose Doesn’t Matter

Instead, focus on how long and how hard you work

May 23, 2024

The Type of Exercise You Choose Doesn’t Matter

May 23, 2024

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For Osteoarthritis, Surgery Is Not Inevitable

A guide for treating and delaying the progression of osteoarthritis

Apr 2, 2024

For Osteoarthritis, Surgery Is Not Inevitable

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

How Should You Exercise With Pain?

Mar 1, 2024

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Is Poop the New Superfood?

Unpacking the hilarious science-backed arguments of Layne Norton

Dec 23, 2023

Is Poop the New Superfood?

Dec 23, 2023

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Exercise Non-Responders Do Not Exist

4 key principles often missing from exercise programs

Dec 21, 2023

Exercise Non-Responders Do Not Exist

Dec 21, 2023

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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

Do You Have Knee OA? Running and Recreational Sports Can Help!

Jun 27, 2023

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When Should People Get Shoulder Surgery?

Examining labral and rotator cuff injuries.

Jun 23, 2023

When Should People Get Shoulder Surgery?

Jun 23, 2023

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The World Health Organization’s Statement About Sweeteners Doesn’t Follow the Science

Non-nutritive sweeteners can actually help with weight loss and maintenance

May 23, 2023

multuple colored energy drinks or sodas

May 23, 2023

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Meniscus Surgery is Often a Waste of Time and Money

The research pile against meniscectomies is getting large

May 23, 2023

doctor evaluating a man’s knee

May 23, 2023

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Is Weight Lifting Harmful for Kids? Another Myth That Needs to Disappear

The claims don’t align with any research

May 16, 2023

4 kids doing push ups

May 16, 2023

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Research Suggests Surgery Often Is Not the Best Option for Orthopedic Pain

Surgery comes with many risks as well

May 9, 2023

Surgeon looking over a patient in the operating room

May 9, 2023

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Kale Won’t Kill You & Sugar Isn’t Poison: Ignore Silly Food Claims About Harm

The dosage makes the poison.

May 5, 2023

three people eating street food

May 5, 2023

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Why It Is Safe and Effective to Lift and Exercise With a Rounded Back

Add in lifting variety to build strength and resilience

Apr 26, 2023

Man deadlifting 500 pounds with a roudned back

Apr 26, 2023

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Freezing for Fitness? The Science Behind Cryotherapy and its Impact on Recovery

Does the research support the claims?

Apr 19, 2023

Freezing for Fitness? The Science Behind Cryotherapy and its Impact on Recovery

Apr 19, 2023

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Should You Get an MRI for Low Back Pain?

What the research tells us about this common assessment

Apr 18, 2023

Should You Get an MRI for Low Back Pain?

Apr 18, 2023

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