The Demarcation Problem
" Demarcation " is the fancy term used by philosophers of science for making the distinction between science and basically every other kind of belief or kind of statement. Since science claims to be about distinguishing what is true, it also comes down to what is basically another word for epistemology, the branch of philosophy which deals with how we decide what is true. But by reframing epistemology as the effort to define science, philosophers have essentially made the word " science " a synonym for epistemological validity. I ' m going to be very careful not to get too deep into the weeds here. Philosophers pulp w...
Source: Stayin' Alive - November 25, 2020 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
2 easy, affordable, plant-centered dinners
Plant-based diets have taken root in American culture in recent years, mostly thanks to the growing realization about the health benefits of this eating pattern. But contrary to what some people think, plant-based doesn’t necessarily mean you must forego all animal products. Rather, you might just eat meat or dairy products less frequently, or in smaller portions. To replace those lost calories, you should eat more beans and legumes, vegetables, whole grains, and fruits. These mostly low-fat, nutrient-rich foods have been linked to improvements in many health-related issues, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and h...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julie Corliss Tags: Cooking and recipes Food as medicine Healthy Eating Source Type: blogs
Why learning about pain can help – an old study worth revisiting
If you’ve read my blog over the years you’ll see that I love a bit of history. Learning from older studies, and older opinions, can help us position our current thoughts in a larger context. Older studies can also highlight concepts that haven’t grabbed the attention nearly as much as more recent studies but still have value.
Today’s post is about a studied published in 2004. It’s one I’ve often used to illustrate how influential our expectations or beliefs are when it comes to pain intensity and pain aversiveness/unpleasantness.
Take 31 healthy undergraduate students (50% were wo...
Source: HealthSkills Weblog - November 22, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: BronnieLennoxThompson Tags: Chronic pain Clinical reasoning Cognitive skills Coping strategies Education Research Science in practice Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Quarantine snacking fixer-upper
The “battle of the bulge” gained a new foe this year: quarantine snacking. Sales of snack foods like cookies and crackers shot up in the early days of lockdowns, and recent consumer surveys are finding that people have changed their eating habits and are snacking more.
We don’t yet have solid evidence that more snacking and consumption of ultra-processed food this year has led to weight gain. While memes of the “quarantine 15” trended on social media earlier this year, only a few small studies have suggested a link between COVID-19-related isolation and weight gain. But you don’t need scientific evidenc...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Heidi Godman Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Healthy Eating Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Can Swearing Improve Mental Health?
Ouch! You stub your toe or burn your finger and a curse word comes flying out. It’s automatic — and it probably makes you feel a little better. But have you ever considered specifically using curse words as a way to improve your mental health? That’s the idea behind our guest’s new book “Move On MF’er.”
In today’s show, we welcome psychologist and author Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt who explains how swearing can help us relieve the pain that overrides logic.
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Source: World of Psychology - November 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Anger General Interview LifeHelper Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Self-Help The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Intermittent fasting: Does a new study show downsides — or not?
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an approach to eating based on timing. The idea is that fasting for long enough allows insulin levels to fall low enough that our body will use fat for fuel. Growing evidence in animals and humans shows that this approach leads to significant weight loss. When combined with a nutritious, plant-based diet and regular physical activity, IF can be part of a healthy weight loss or maintenance plan, as I described in an earlier blog post.
Now, a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA claims that IF has no significant weight loss benefit and a substantial negative effect on muscle mass. News o...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - October 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Monique Tello, MD, MPH Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Health Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Lifestyle medicine for all: Healthy food comes first
“Lifestyle medicine is only for rich people, right?” a colleague asked me several years ago, questioning my involvement in this relatively new field of medicine that guides people toward healthy habits. This has been a common misperception, for sure.
But across the US, a revitalized brand of health activism is intent on bringing lifestyle medicine to a broader range of people. This is backed by a new effort from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine to engage communities most affected by chronic disease.
The first pillar of healthy lifestyle: Food is medicine
Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based practice of hel...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - September 24, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Monique Tello, MD, MPH Tags: Food as medicine Health Health care disparities Healthy Eating Source Type: blogs
10 Ways to Stay Strong When Everything Seems to Be Going Wrong
If you find yourself wondering if everything will go wrong in 2020, you are far from alone. This year has seen more than its share of heartache, and it isn’t over yet. Help may never arrive — how can you keep going?
It’s challenging to stay strong when everything seems to be going wrong. While the tips below are no substitute for professional care, financial and other circumstances don’t always make seeking treatment an option. These 10 self-care practices may keep you from capsizing when the seas grow rocky.
1. Take a Deep Breath
Many times, you grow anxious from future fears, not from what’s happ...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - September 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mia Barnes Tags: featured motivation self-improvement covid_19 meditation positivity self improvement Source Type: blogs
Wednesday Bible study: Dept. of WTF?
However exotic it seems to modern sensibilities, most of what we have read so far is at least explicable. God does magic tricks to demonstrate his awesome power, or affirm the privileges of the priesthood; he slaughters people who challenge the priesthood or complain about his plans; the priests offer to perform abortions when it turns out a man is not the father of his wife ' s unborn child; the priests keep piling on the loot through sacrifices and tithes; the laws create a form of civil order, or serve as markers for tribal identity. But the point of Numbers 19 is entirely mysterious. The idea of " uncleanness " is...
Source: Stayin' Alive - September 16, 2020 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
It ’ s Anti-Nike Time
I know everyone is tired of coronavirus and all the restrictions its placed on our lives. And I know everyone is getting excited about those restrictions being lessened at last. But I have an important message for my little corner of the world (patients, family, and friends): It’s Anti-Nike time. JUST DON’T DO IT!Just because restaurants are opening back up for indoor dining, DON’T DO IT! Just because gatherings are now sanctioned, DON’T DO IT! Movies, museums, concerts, communal worship, all kinds of normal activities we’ve dearly missed over the last six months are now opening back up again....
Source: Musings of a Dinosaur - September 13, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: notdeaddinosaur Tags: Medical Source Type: blogs
Grain-Free, Legume-Free, Sugar-Free Experiment
For the month of August, I’ve been doing a new dietary experiment. I’m eating grain-free, legume-free, and sugar-free. I’m doing this mainly out of curiosity to see what effect it has. I think I’m far enough along (about four weeks) that this would be a good time to share what I’ve learned.
The biggest adjustment was switching some common food sources, especially carbs. Instead of brown rice or rice noodles, I’ve been eating more potatoes, sweet potatoes, and starchy squash. Instead of beans or tofu, I’m eating more fruit, nuts, and veggies.
While I’ve removed refined s...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - August 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Health Lifestyle Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Medical Model Errors and Omissions in Treating Mental Illness
From lobotomies to pharmaceutical advertising to forced treatment, let’s discuss some of the more taboo topics in the history of psychiatry. While some of these approaches are obviously terrible (especially in hindsight) others are in the gray area. Should pharmaceutical companies be able to advertise directly to the patient? Is it OK to force psychiatric treatment in certain cases?
What do you think? Tune in to today’s Not Crazy episode for a great discussion on the more controversial topics in the field of psychiatry.
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Source: World of Psychology - August 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: General Not Crazy Podcast Psychiatry Treatment Source Type: blogs
Self-Care to Lower Anxiety
In today’s world, self-care is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Although we may not be able to control what is happening outside of us, we can take steps each day to stay grounded and connected to our center.
If you are looking for some at-home self-care practices to help you lower anxiety, alleviate stress, and feel calmer on a day-to-day basis, you’ve come to the right place. The practices below will help to anchor you in the present moment, quiet your fears, and calm a spiraling mind. Implement these practices on a regular basis to see lasting effects in your life.
However, with this being said, if you are curren...
Source: World of Psychology - August 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nancy Ryan, LMFT Tags: Anxiety and Panic Mindfulness Self-Help Breathing Exercise Self Care Sleep Hygiene Source Type: blogs
The Syllabus Special | TAPP 75
Thesyllabus is an important instructional tool that sets the tone and provides guidance for theentire course. Host Kevin Patton discusses various aspects of a course syllabus in a comprehensive,extended episode featuring classic and fresh segments.0:00:49 | The Syllabus Special0:03:32 | Sponsored by AAA0:04:22 | Weird Word: Syllabus0:06:41 | Do Students Read the Syllabus?0:13:23 | Reading& Raiding the Syllabus0:27:32 | First-Day Activities0:45:32 | Basic Elements of a Syllabus0:58:40 | Sponsored by HAPI0:59:33 | More Things to Put in a Syllabus1:10:59 | Link to Other Resources1:18:58 ...
Source: The A and P Professor - August 9, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Kevin Patton Source Type: blogs
Podcast: My Husband Has Psychosis
What does psychosis feel like? What’s the difference between a delusion that demons exist and a religious belief of the same? In today’s show, Gabe and Lisa recall Gabe’s real-life psychotic episodes and discuss all the pain and stress surrounding psychosis.
Join us as Gabe shares how it felt when there were demons under his bed and when the window washers were watching his every move.
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Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the auth...
Source: World of Psychology - August 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Bipolar General Not Crazy Podcast Schizophrenia Source Type: blogs
