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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.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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
August 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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...
August 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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.
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July 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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.
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July 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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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.
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June 29, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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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July 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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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.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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! 💙
May 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
“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.
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May 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
“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.
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May 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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"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.
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November 21, 2024 at 2:21 AM
#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. ✨

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#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.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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.”
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May 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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.
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April 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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.
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April 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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.

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#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.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
#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.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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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April 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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.

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#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.
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April 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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
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April 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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
April 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#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.
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April 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#Censorship doesn’t just affect free speech—it affects your next prescription, doctor’s decisions, and #PublicHealth strategy.

This #NationalPublicHealthWeek, we’re spotlighting the dangers of censorship in medicine and science.

Explore more with @gil-bashe.bsky.social: medika.life/the-silent-t...
The Silent Threat: How Censorship in Medicine, Science, and Psychology Endangers Innovation and Public Health - Medika Life
When Governments Erase Knowledge, They Erase Progress: Why the Free Flow of Scientific Ideas is Vital to Future Breakthroughs
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April 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM