Being Well Pub Launches Medika to Expand Our Writers’ Reach
By: Dr Jeff Livingston
Tags: Health, Mental Health, Covid 19, Society, Nutrition

Being Well Pub Launches Medika to Expand Our Writers’ Reach

Medical writers promote science to help improve the world

We’re thrilled to announce that Medika Life is now officially live, and it’s not just another medical publication seeking to compete with other platforms. We are different, and we’d like to share how in this story.

The editorial team, Robert Turner, Dr. Hesham A. Hassaballa, and Dr. Jeff Livingston, have updated the submission guidelines to help you get your stories published. Here are our tips and tools.

Let’s grow together

Growing a publication is a community effort, and we can not do it without you. Twitter is a key tool to grow your followers and spread validated information. Follow the Being Well writers list.

Lisa Bradburn, a Psychotherapist-In-Training, promotes our authors’ stories on the Being Well Facebook page. Help support the page by following and sharing.

Editor’s Pick

Months of isolation has many of us feeling alone. Dr. Patricia Farrell addresses our need for human contact during the pandemic.

As many try and shed the Quarantine 15, nutritionist Maria Cross MSc explains the science behind ketogenic diets.

Public health

Pregnant women and their babies are at risk for influenza and pertussis. Here is how we can prevent these infections.

Public service announcements and the film industry can play a pivotal role in changing sentiment around public health issues. Dr. Patricia Farrell explores this theme in this story.

Coronavirus

We all know by now we need to wash our hands to stop the spread of viral disease. Dr. Hesham A. Hassaballa reminds us why.

Financially strained hospitals are struggling during the pandemic. Grant Nordby highlights the threat to rural health.

The rapid pace of Covid research has lead to an expansion of knowledge and advances in viral therapeutics. Robert Turner considered an influenza free future.

Dr. Hesham A. Hassaballa debunks this oft-repeated excuse against wearing masks.

James Goydos, MD It’s not a race. It has nothing to do with politics.

Dr. Ludovic Gros MD explains the science validating the protective effects of masks to stop the spread of respiratory infections.

Pediatrician Moataz El Ashmawi helps us understand the pandemic away from the catchy news headlines.

Mental Health

Dr. Patricia Farrell highlights the unintended side effects of psychiatric treatments.

Childhood anxiety and mood disorders are on the rise. Psychiatrist Grant H Brenner explores how parents can help.

Dr. Patricia Farrell explains the developing research linking early exposure to pollution and Alzheimer’s disease.

Society

Sarah True calls out the access to care problem Medicare patients encounter when seeking mental health assistance.

Our words have power. Dr. Patricia Farrell explains how negative words not only cause emotional pain but physical damage as well.

High school science teacher Emily Kingsley shares the challenges of teaching young people how to distinguish between science and “science-ish.”

James Goydos, MD highlights the nonsensical use of the healthcare industry's continued use of antiquated technology.

Adam Tabriz, MD explores the legal and ethical issues surrounding physician-assisted suicide.

Nutrition

Michael Burg, MD tackles the relationship between obesity and thirteen different types of cancer.

Nutritionist Tim Rees highlights the relationship between our weight and low testosterone syndrome in men.

Do you want to lose weight? Jokūbas Sireikis dispels myths surrounding artificial sweeteners.