PinnedDr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONVitamin B12 Deficiency Rises, Concerning Me As It Was My Big ProblemSevere vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency may cause anemia, depression, paranoia, delusions, memory loss, and neurodegenerative diseases…·11 min read·May 11, 2024--135--135
PinnedDr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONMy Best Performing Stories (5%) in 2023 with ReasonsWhy do these stories gain more views, reads, and engagement, giving us clues about the platform’s strategy and direction·13 min read·Apr 28, 2024--82--82
PinnedDr Mehmet YildizinEUPHORIASoulful Connections: Finding Meaning in Mammadou’s Childhood LettersThe meaning of epistolary bonds and their impact on my journey·6 min read·May 2, 2024--141--141
PinnedDr Mehmet YildizinEUPHORIAMeditation Can Boost the Cortical Thickness in the Brain and Prevent It from ThinningAt cellular, genetic, and systemic levels, meditative practices might alter the structure and biochemistry of the brain·13 min read·Apr 30, 2024--116--116
PinnedDr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATION-CuratedQueer Organisms: Nature’s Lesson for Diversity, Inclusion, and EqualityMy first impression of homosexuality in my secondary school years and how I gained a better understanding in my postgraduate years…·11 min read·Apr 3, 2024--131--131
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONDopamine Dysregulation or Transporter Deficiency Syndrome Linked to Neurological and Psychiatric…The Hidden Culprit Behind Cravings and Compulsions: Why the Brain’s Reward System Can Lead to Addiction and How to Find Balance With…·12 min read·2 hours ago--4--4
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONTrue Science and Remarkable Art Behind Forgiveness for Health, Wellness, and HappinessForgiveness is a multifaceted psychological tool for healing, optimal health, well-being, joy, and life satisfaction. A 103-year-old…·12 min read·2 days ago--21--21
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONThe Endothelium: Cellular Focus on Atherosclerosis to Prevent Heart Disease and StrokeEndothelial cells regulate blood flow, prevent clotting, and more. Damage or dysfunction of the endothelium leads to cardiovascular…·14 min read·4 days ago--7--7
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONIntermittent Fasting and Gut Health: Insights from a Systematic Review in HumansI trust the recent evidence on gut health benefits from fasting and time-restricted eating because systematically refraining from food…·10 min read·5 days ago--19--19
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONHow to Deal with the Nuances of Dunning-Kruger Effect Personally and ProfessionallyIncompetents often show unwarranted confidence, while truly competent people may downplay their abilities, preferring a more understated…·11 min read·6 days ago--15--15