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…Aug 24, 202150Aug 24, 202150
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…Sep 21, 202030Sep 21, 202030
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…22h ago22h ago
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…1d ago51d ago5
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellMenopause Makeover: Science Rewrites Hormone Therapy RulesFOR MY ENTIRE CAREER IN MEDICINE, MYTHS AD MISCONCEPTIONS have shrouded menopause.2d ago52d ago5
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellReduce Your Fall Risk: Evidence-Based Exercise TipsTaking a tumble can be a major setback, especially for older adults. My reconstructed knee can attest to that. Fortunately, there are ways…3d ago13d ago1
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellBiohacking Your Health: The Secret to Taking Control of Your Meds with Body ClockMany of my patients have a medicine cabinet that looks like a scene from a potion class gone wrong: a jumble of bottles, some with…4d ago14d ago1
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellBlue Light Blocking Glasses: Miracle Cure or Marketing Hype?As someone who spends an embarrassing amount of time glued to screens — phone, laptop, you name it — I sometimes battle eye strain and…5d ago65d ago6
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellDo Your Genes Foretell the Biology of Future Breast Cancer?A new Stanford Medicine study has my mind turned upside down. Could the gene sequences we inherit at conception be powerful predictors of…6d ago26d ago2
Michael Hunter, MDinBeingWellFeeling Blue? Maybe There’s an App for That: Exploring Telehealth for DepressionDepression can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance. Telehealth, using technology to connect with healthcare providers…Jun 92Jun 92