Real David Julian

10/21/2026

Hearing loss often develops gradually, but its effects can reach far beyond volume—into conversation, safety, fatigue, and connection.

This article explains what to notice, what a hearing evaluation can clarify, how OTC and prescription hearing aids differ, and what the cognition evidence actually shows.

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for ‘Hearing Loss After 50.’

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10/19/2026

Vitamin B6 is essential for neurological health—but that does not mean everyone with epilepsy needs a high-dose supplement. This article examines deficiency, rare B6-dependent epilepsies, uncertain evidence for levetiracetam-related behavioral effects, and the documented risks of excessive supplementation.

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for “Vitamin B6 and Epilepsy.”

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10/18/2026

A seizure rescue prescription is only useful when the people around you know exactly when and how to use it.

This guide explains current outpatient options, why second-dose instructions differ, the breathing and sedation warnings that matter, and how to build a seizure action plan people can actually follow.

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for ‘Seizure Rescue Medications.’

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10/17/2026

Falls become more common with age, but they are not inevitable—and “just be careful” is not a prevention plan. This article examines balance-focused exercise, individual risk factors, and practical steps that can reduce fall risk.

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for “Preventing Falls as You Age.”

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10/15/2026

Continuous glucose monitors can reveal useful patterns, but more data do not automatically mean better health. I examine who may benefit from CGM in type 2 diabetes, what the evidence can and cannot tell us, and where caution still belongs.

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for “Continuous Glucose Monitoring.”

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10/13/2026

Cold plunges may help with exercise recovery. But what does the evidence really show about dopamine, immunity, metabolism, and longevity—and what are the risks?

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for ‘Cold Plunges.’

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Cold plunges may ease exercise soreness, but claims about immunity, mood, metabolism and longevity go further than the evidence. Explore benefits and risks.

10/12/2026

A clinical trial may offer an opportunity, but participation is a decision that deserves careful thought.

Before agreeing, understand what the study is testing, what the risks and alternatives are, who pays for what, and what happens if you decide to withdraw.

In my new article, Clinical Trials: What Patients Should Know Before Saying Yes, I examine the questions worth asking before you make that decision.

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for “Clinical Trials.”

Understand clinical trial phases, consent, randomization, costs, risks, and the questions to ask before deciding whether to participate.

10/11/2026

Home blood-pressure monitoring can be useful—but only if the technique is sound. Here’s how to choose a validated cuff, reduce measurement errors, recognize meaningful patterns, and know when a reading needs prompt care.

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for “Measure Blood Pressure at Home.”

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10/10/2026

Indoor air quality is easy to turn into an expensive shopping list. The useful questions are simpler: What is in the air, where is it coming from, and which change actually fits the problem?

This guide covers source control, ventilation, HEPA filtration, humidity, radon, carbon monoxide, and the air-cleaning claims worth avoiding.

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for “Indoor Air Quality at Home.”

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