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Make informed decisions about Health on Medika Life. Find opinion articles on #LifeScience, #DigitalHealth, #PatientExperience, #EcoHealth and #HealthPolicy. Published in collaboration with BeingWell on Medium. Discover more here: https://medika.life/

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Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 7

Medika Life is bringing you #health advice that you can rely on—from insightful health information and transformative perspectives.

Follow us for real talk, fresh perspectives, and the latest industry insights. Join us in reimagining #healthcare, TOGETHER. 🏥💙✨

Discover more: medika.life

Medika Life - Health advice you can trust for Patients and Providers

Health and Wellness. Medical Information, Industry News, and Opinion, Digital Health and resources for patients and professionals. Medika Life is the voice

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Sep 29

AI may run on algorithms, but America’s success may depend on something far more human: brain capital.

Kelly O’Brian asks if we’ve overlooked the most important resource of all.

Do you agree or is tech still the driving force?
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The Missing Piece in America’s AI Strategy: Brain Capital - Medika Life

Just as AI relies on chips, cloud networks, and compute power, its success ultimately depends on the human intelligence that shapes, governs and applies it.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Aug 14

There are very few who match Craig Martin’s commitment to patients.

His leadership is breathing new life into rare disease therapies—putting purpose at the heart of innovation. ✨

Go behind the scenes with @gil-bashe.bsky.social’s latest feature: medika.life/purpose-at-t...

#Health #Innovation

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Aug 14

Did you know your body has its own built-in repair crew?🛠️

Stem Cells are tiny powerhouses that can transform into exactly what your body needs—repairing injuries, restoring function, and even helping reverse disease.

Explore more with @carpenter22.bsky.social: medika.life/the-bodys-am...

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Jul 23

Does it matter who wrote the words or how they're written?

Authors often use ghostwriters for their books, and others use AI to help fill the gaps.

Dr. Patricia Farrell tackles the #Ghostwriter vs. #AI debate in her latest.

Read more with @carpenter22.bsky.social: medika.life/the-ghostwri...

The Ghostwriter and AI: Are they different, or are both OK? - Medika Life

Major authors often use ghostwriters for their books, and others use AI to help fill in the gaps. Publishing is awash with comments on one but not the other.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Jul 14

Why do Mondays always feel so heavy?

It’s not just the start of the workweek—research shows “Monday Anxiety” may last a lifetime.

Dr. Patricia Farrell unpacks the science behind and shares how to fight back.

Read more with @carpenter22.bsky.social:

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Monday, Monday, Anxiety Strikes and Sticks for a Lifetime - Medika Life

The Mamas and the Papas were so right, and now research is proving them to be right about Monday’s scourge and not just while we work, but also after we retire, too.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Jul 1

What's the test that can determine how fast your body is aging? 🤔

There’s ONE specific number you should be tracking, that quietly predicts your future health.

Most doctors ignore it. Dr. Michael Hunter doesn't.

Find out here: medika.life/the-number-t...

The Number That Predicts How Fast You’re Aging - Medika Life

Hs-CRP levels predict more than inflammation — they can forecast your future health. The higher the number, the shorter the path to chronic disease.

Reposted by Medika Life

Gil Bashe @gil-bashe.bsky.social · Jun 29

The Terminator didn’t rebel. We reprogrammed him.

AI isn’t “them.” It’s us—our code, our choices. In health, GenAI won’t save us. We save us.

If we want empathy at scale, we'd better write it in.
New on @medikalife.bsky.social:

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#AI #GenAI #DigitalHealth #Empathy

It’s Not Us vs. Them: What the Terminator Teaches Us About AI and the Future of Health - Medika Life

As GenAI reshapes the health ecosystem, we must remember that real intelligence lies in empathy, and people - by Gil Bashe.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Jul 1

Using your less dominant hand might be more than just awkward— It could be useful.

@carpenter22.bsky.social highlights how simple switches may provide brain resources you may never have known you have or enhance ones you already have.

Explore the science here:
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Gil Bashe @gil-bashe.bsky.social · May 21

Drowning in data doesn’t mean we’ve found direction. Health is science and story. Even great products need constant, human reaffirmation—not just clinical proof.

My thoughts in @medikalife.bsky.social.

#HealthComms #Pharma #Branding

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Beyond Data: Why Human Decisions Are Shaped by Facts, Feelings—and the Fire Within - Medika Life

The future of health brands belongs to those who lead with clarity, channel emotion wisely, and trust instinct as a strength.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · May 13

Today is about the caregivers who carry us through our hardest moments: nurses.

Their tireless work, fierce compassion, and ambitious strength keep healthcare going. 🩺✨

Happy #NationalNursesDay from all of us at Medika Life & FINN Partners! 💙

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · May 12

“Empathy is not a soft idea. It is medicine’s soul in action.”

@gil-bashe.bsky.social on how #Empathy impacts medical care delivery, one human moment at a time.

Explore more here: medika.life/empathy-and-...

#DigitalHealth #Health #PatientCare #Providers #Medicine #Healthcare #BlueskyHealth

Empathy and Health Excellence — The Superpower of Care Delivery - Medika Life

Empathy is not a soft idea. It is medicine’s soul in action—what happens when medicine transcends the sterile clinical encounter.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · May 9

“No one will read this article.”

That’s not clickbait—it’s the uncomfortable reality of online writing in 2025. 📝

John Nosta reminds us why creating still matters, regardless if only 0.2% explore its entirety.

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#SocialMedia #Blogs #Readership #Influencer #Visibility

No One Will Read This Article - Medika Life

Here’s the brutal truth about writing online in 2025: Nobody reads your blog posts. One of the most sought speakers and writers in the digital community offers perspective.

Reposted by Medika Life

Gil Bashe @gil-bashe.bsky.social · Nov 21

🚨KEY READ!

"AI is Transforming Health Delivery: A Five-Year Reflection" my analysis via Medika Life - 10 ways "augmented implementation" changed health delivery. #AI

Insights from John Nosta, Tom Lawry, @himssgc.bsky.social @craiglipset.bsky.social

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AI is Transforming Health Delivery: A Five-Year Reflection - Medika Life

Say so long to artificial intelligence. Welcome to the age of Augmented Implementation! Beyond Hype AI is a Practical Tools for Improved Care and Optimized Processes.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · May 7

#Cancer isn’t always random. In fact, 42% of diagnoses are tied to lifestyle choices that we can prevent.

Dr. Michael Hunter explains the small things that can make a huge difference.

Prevention = Power. ✨

Explore more: medika.life/cancer-isnt-...

#CancerRisk #Prevention #Health #Inflammation

Cancer Isn’t Random: What 42% of Diagnoses Have in Common — and How You Can Lower Your Risk. - Medika Life

A cancer doctor explains why nearly half of diagnoses aren’t random — and how the smallest habits can shape your health destiny.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · May 5

If you think U.S. #TradeWars only hit factories, think again—your medicine cabinet could be next.

#Biopharma IP is under threat, and @markcha.bsky.social dives deeper on Medika Life.

Read more here: medika.life/how-the-grow...

#Tarrifs #Biopharma #GlobalHealthImpact #IP #Patent #Pharmaceuticals

How the growing trade war could affect biopharma intellectual property - Medika Life

President Trump said recently that the United States will announce a “major” tariff on pharmaceutical imports “very shortly.”

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 28

Your heart deserves 5 minutes of your day. 🫀✨⏱️

Dr. Michael Hunter reveals a simple habit that could prevent #AtrialFibrillation — and save lives.

Read more here: medika.life/this-5-minut...

#Health #HeartHealth #Cardiology #HeartDisease #Afib #Arrythmia #Exercise #Walking #Prevention #Stroke

This 5-Minute Habit Could Help Prevent a Dangerous Heart Condition. - Medika Life

Even a few minutes of brisk walking daily may reduce your risk of atrial fibrillation — a common but often silent heart threat.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 28

Patients aren't just participants — they're partners. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾

Real-world evidence proves that listening to real patient journeys drives better #HealthInnovation.

Discover how with @gil-bashe.bsky.social: medika.life/how-real-wor...

#PatientCare #Health #Innovation #PatientAdvocacy #PatientVoice

How Real-World Evidence Proves the Power of Patient Engagement - Medika Life

To Build Trust in Health Innovation, Listen to Patients and Learn from Their Real-World Evidence Journeys.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 22

Did you know over 4.2 million Americans have #Glaucoma, but only half know they have it? 👁

Brian Francis at Doheny Eye Institute explores the future of reversing glaucoma-related #VisionLoss and why research is critical.

Discover more: medika.life/envisioning-...

#Vision #Blindness #Ophthalmology

Envisioning a Future with Reversal of Glaucoma-Related Vision Loss - Medika Life

More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, or about 1.6% of the country’s adult population, and only half are aware they have the disease.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 22

#Obesity has become a global health crisis, with an estimated 16% of the world’s adult population classified as obese. The search for effective treatments is more urgent than ever.

Explore how anti-obesity drugs are affecting #WeightManagement with @chrisnial.bsky.social
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The Evolving Landscape of Anti-Obesity Drugs - Medika Life

Obesity is a global health crisis; an estimated 16% of the world’s adult population is classified as obese.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 21

✨Spotlighting Emerging #Dementia in Its Many Iterations and Stages
- medium.com/p/dcbe0d8788b6

✨Skip Your Way to Better Body #Conditioning Instead of #Running
- medium.com/p/97c9f4151ea3

✨Strength Beyond Years: How Exercise Redefines #Aging
- medium.com/p/6710eb8ae0b1

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 21

From #MentalHealth to the science of aging, Dr. Patricia brings wisdom, clarity, and heart to every piece she writes.

Explore her thoughtful work on BeingWell and Medika Life—insights that truly stay with you.

✨ Explore more here:
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Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 17

Think healthcare is expensive now? Try adding #Tariffs into the mix. 💰

Dr. Patricia Farrell, @carpenter22.bsky.social, explores how global politics can upset the world of #healthcare and #medication.

Read more: medika.life/tariffs-can-...

#Economics #Homeopathic #Politics #PublicHealth #Policy

Tariffs Can Upset the World of Healthcare and Medications - Medika Life

Medications subject to tariff could mean a return to readily available cultural, homeopathic medications.

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 17

What’s worse than stepping on gum? Realizing it might be made of plastic—and that you’re swallowing it. 😬

The latest from Dr. Michael Hunter is sticky, chewy, and shockingly important:
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#Microplastics #Plastic #ChewingGum #EnvironmentalHealth #Health #Gum #HealthRisk

Am I Swallowing Microplastics Every Time I Chew Gum? - Medika Life

Researchers discovered that a single piece of chewing gum can release 637 microplastic articles per gram

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 15

April is #StressAwarenessMonth —a reminder that your mental health deserves attention. 🧠✨

From the healing power of art therapy to the proven benefits of a good laugh, we’re exploring science-backed ways to manage #stress.

Explore more ways to protect your #MentalHealth: medika.life?s=stress

Medika Life @medikalife.bsky.social · Apr 9

#AlzheimersDisease (AD) impacts 315 million people worldwide—But a new genetic breakthrough might change the game for early #detection and #intervention.

What does this mean for the future of #AD —and what can you do to help turn the tide?

Find out with Dr. Farrell. ⬇️
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Alzheimer’s New Gene Discovery May Prove Decisive in Early Diagnosis or Not. What CAN You Do? - Medika Life

Based on studies of twins, AD is thought to be passed down 70% of the time.