Bolivian Amazon

Two Indigenous Communities In The Amazon Have Some Of The Lowest Dementia Rates In The World 

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Two remote Indigenous communities in the Bolivian Amazon are shown to have some of the lowest dementia rates in the world, according to a new study. Researchers believe their lifestyles help protect them from vascular issues and cognitive decline.

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Dr. Antony Arumairaj

Medicine as a Lifelong Journey of Learning and Care | Dr. Antony Arumairaj

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For Dr. Antony Jackson Arumairaj, medicine has always been as much about asking questions as finding answers. Across decades of training, clinical practice, research, and teaching, that curiosity has remained central to how he approaches both patients and the profession itself.

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Dr. Philip Villanueva

An Advocate For Patients in the World of Neurological Science | Dr. Philip A. Villanueva

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Dr. Philip A. Villanueva is more than a neurosurgeon; he is a pillar in the world of neurological science and a compassionate advocate for those affected by brain trauma. With a career spanning nearly five decades, his work is a powerful story of dedication, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to patient care.

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Christy Soto Johnson Guiding Elements Medical Center

Finding Your Authentic Self Through Naturopathic Medicine, It’s Time To Truly Shine | Dr. Christy Soto-Johnson, Guiding Elements Medical Center

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Dr. Christy Soto-Johnson is a naturopathic doctor and CEO of Guiding Elements Medical Center. Dr. Christy has committed her life to utilizing her ancestral healing gifts with naturopathic medicine that heals the individual’s mind, body, and spirit. At her practice, they emphasize an environment of warmth, comfort, and unity, giving each of her patients the opportunity to become their best self through multiple modalities of healing.

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Christine LePosa Clinical Counselor

Transforming Trauma: The Importance Of Mental Health Counseling | Christine LePosa, MA, LPCC-S

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Christine LePosa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and family systems to help heal traumas from the early developmental stages of life. Her work not only helps families navigate difficult situations, but destigmatizes mental health treatment and linear ideas of what it truly means to heal.

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Paralympic Medalist Danelle Umstead On Redefining Strength Through Battling MS And Blindness 

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“MS has taught me to redefine my strength.” Paralympic Skier and medal winner Danelle Umstead is talking about her life and the challenges she’s overcome to make the most out of the opportunities she’s been given.

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diabetes

Nick Jonas On Always Being Open About His Diabetes And Helping Others

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Being open about parts of his personal life and health is nothing new to Nick Jonal, as he always wanted to be candid with his fans about his type 1 diabetes since he first received his diagnosis at 13.

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New Study Finds That Exercise Could Be As Effective As Medication In Treating Depression 

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According to results of a new study, exercise and moving your body could help relieve symptoms of depression at an equal level as medication.

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Animal-To-Human Organ Transplantation Is Advancing, And Could Save Millions Of Lives

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Getting an organ transplant is an incredible feat of medical advancement, however, it’s incredibly hard to achieve. With over 100,000 people on the national waiting list in the US, thousands of patients die every year while waiting, and thousands of others aren’t even able to be added to the list.

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mental health

Mental Health And Treatment Has Become ‘Trendy’ Online: ‘A Slippery Slope’

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Mental health issues and treatment has gotten more destigmatized within the past decade. With conversations being more open and honest regarding what our bodies and minds are going through, it’s also created spaces where having a mental illness and taking things like antidepressants is “trendy.”

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