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·Apr 1, 2024--122--122
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--79--79
PinnedDr Mehmet YildizinEUPHORIASoulful Connections: Finding Meaning in Mammadou’s Childhood LettersThe meaning of epistolary bonds and their impact on my journey·6 min read·3 days ago--141--141
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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--130--130
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONNuances of Fructose Metabolism in Obesity, Diabetes, NAFL, Heart Disease, Dementia, & CancerUnderstanding the biochemistry of fructose and its nuances for managing hunger, preventing visceral fat accumulation, & addressing issues…·12 min read·5 hours ago--9--9
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONThe True Science Behind the Health Benefits of Time-Restricted Eating, Including 23 Quality…A 2024 meta-analysis (umbrella review) in the Lancet shows the nuances and value of intermittent fasting for health and well-being and…·12 min read·1 day ago--42--42
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONWhat Neuroscience Studies Reveal About the Secret of Super-Agers’ Remarkable MemoriesExploring the neuroanatomy of the brain to form ageless memories based on growing literature and professional experience·11 min read·15 hours ago--16--16
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONLeptin Therapy Historically Failed to Manage Obesity, Yet Research Into GLP1-RAs Brings New HopeThe potential of GLP-1R agonists to enhance leptin sensitivity in metabolic health suggests that reducing leptin levels could improve…·10 min read·5 days ago--28--28
Dr Mehmet YildizinILLUMINATIONGLP1-RAs: After Diabetes, Tirzepatide & Semaglutide Give Hope for Osteoarthritis & Dementia…Incretin mimetics show beneficial pleiotropic effects, such as immunomodulation, antiinflammation, and neuronal protection, giving hope for…·12 min read·Apr 26, 2024--24--24