PinnedMichael Hunter, MDHow I Use the Japanese Art of Kintsugi in the Practice of Medicine“NIGGER, NIGGER, NIGGER” cut through the air of the oncology consultation room, with the staccato triplet setting my eardrums vibrating and…·6 min read·Aug 24, 2021--50--50
PinnedMichael Hunter, MDinBeingWellYou Shift Gears at 3 AgesBlood levels of proteins reflect the starting, stopping, and changing of biological processes linked to aging. We make significant changes…·3 min read·Sep 21, 2020--30--30
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellUnlock Faster Muscle Growth: The 1–2 Minute Rest Hack You Need to KnowI GRIND AWAY IN THE GYM, lifting weights in preparation for my next over-60 men’s bodybuilding physique competition.·6 min read·12 hours ago--2--2
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellThe Nose Knows: Smell Loss and the Hidden Health Risks You Might Not Be Aware OfDid you know grizzly bears can smell up to 30 kilometers (18 miles) away? Or that the common mole uses each nostril to triangulate an…·6 min read·1 day ago--2--2
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellVindication for the Appendix: This ‘Useless’ Organ Finally Gets Its Day in CourtI remember the call from when I worked in Seattle. My 10-year-old daughter was in the emergency department in Portland, Oregon.·6 min read·3 days ago--5--5
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellIs My Drink Plotting My Downfall? Xylitol ExplainedI thought the story of scary bug-eyed fish with fiber-optic lights protruding from their foreheads would be my story of the week.·4 min read·4 days ago--4--4
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellMicroplastic Munchies: We’re All Eating Tiny Bits of Plastic (But Don’t Panic… Yet)Sometimes, I feel like you could use a good detox. Chances are you’ve been unknowingly ingesting tiny bits of microplastics for quite some…·5 min read·5 days ago--10--10
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellTaking Charge of Your Brain Health: How Lifestyle Choices May Impact Dementia RiskAs someone who worries about dementia, recent research offers a ray of hope. For the first time, a randomized controlled trial showed that…·1 min read·6 days ago--1--1
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellDitch the Rinse? Why You Might Want to Rethink Your Mouthwash HabitI am meticulous with my dental care. Floss? Yep. Brush thrice (or more) daily, check. And I use mouthwash twice a day. Should I ditch the…·5 min read·Jun 15, 2024--10--10
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellMenopause Makeover: Science Rewrites Hormone Therapy RulesFOR MY ENTIRE CAREER IN MEDICINE, MYTHS AD MISCONCEPTIONS have shrouded menopause.·8 min read·Jun 14, 2024--7--7