Why psychotherapy works and why psychotherapy fails

What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is a talking process between a patient and a psychotherapist. Psychotherapy makes…

I thought success was a destination. Then I became a doctor.

When I began the journey to becoming a doctor, I believed success was a destination—a finish…

How President Biden’s cognitive health shapes political and legal trust

In the realm of American politics, discussing the mental fitness of a sitting president – or…

How oral health silently affects your heart, brain, and body

The mouth is connected to the body by blood vessels, lymphatic pathways, and the immune system.…

Why testosterone matters more than you think in women's health

Menopause is finally having its moment in the spotlight, thanks to high-profile women breaking the long-standing…

Decoding your medical bill: What those charges really mean

Most people don’t read their medical bills—they panic over them. After all, receiving a multi-page statement…

A mind to guide the machine: Why physicians must help shape artificial intelligence in medicine

I do not fear artificial intelligence—nor do I revere it. What I feel toward the rise…

The emotional first responders of aesthetic medicine

When people think of Botox and filler, they think of vanity. Frozen foreheads. Pouty lips. Women…

Why medical schools must ditch lectures and embrace active learning

When I was a medical student, some enterprising classmate started a note taking service so we…

How subjective likability practices undermine Canada's health workforce recruitment and retention

In the face of worsening health workforce shortages, Canada must shift from a culture of personal…