Self-Curated Collection
I summarized the topics I covered and important questions I answered in my impactful stories for new readers.
Dear readers,
Happy Weekend! Sundays are usually my reading and curation days. Today, I decided to curate some helpful stories for my new readers. This is my new and experimental account which I created a few months ago. My main account on this platform is Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main).
This is my new and experimental account which I created a few months ago. It seems to be growing very slowly with only 148 followers. It looks like it was not added to central distribution so no new readers coming to it. Those who found me usually come from my older account recognizing my name and photo in my blogs.
As a writer, I know that unless we promote our content, finding a reader on this platform can be challenging. So I take personal responsibility and introduce some of my impactful stories enjoyed by many readers previously. I hope they find new readers who might benefit from them and gain insights from my research and experience.
Realistically not all stories would resonate with every reader so I give many options for selected stories from 11 topics I covered. They revolved around health, wellness, fitness, and self-improvement. I hope you find some valuable stories that might answer some of your questions. I always ask questions before writing a story as my goal is offer valuable and helpful content to my readers.
When writing my stories, I always ask five powerful questions, and my proteges also found them helpful in improving the quality of their content. I leave these questions here for readers and writers:
1 — Is my story impactful and constructive? 2 — Is my story original? 3 — Do I write from relevant experience? 4 — Is my story well-crafted? 5 — Does my story feel memorable? These questions are used as criteria for boosting stories on this platform. I covered them in an editorial piece to guide new writers. It is titled “The Boost on Medium: Answering Most Frequently Asked Questions for Beginners”
Self-Curated Stories on 11 Topics with Questions Answered
If you find any stories helpful, please share them with your friends who might benefit from them. I see sharing as caring for collective intelligence. It is the best way to find meaningful and impactful content.
1 — Metabolic Health and Longevity
Here’s Why I Fast for Ten Days at the End of Each Year
What are the key health benefits of extended fasting, and how does the body adapt?
Is long-term fasting sustainable for everyone, or are there specific groups that benefit most?
Why do I choose to fast for ten days annually, and what outcomes do I notice afterward?
How can fasting serve as a reset for both the body and mind at the end of each year?
Remarkable Health Benefits of Long-Term Fasting
I was thin but diagnosed with abdominal obesity and pre-diabetes in my younger years.
What are the four types of obesity, and why is it important to understand their differences?
How did I manage abdominal obesity despite being thin, and what lessons can be drawn?
Understanding the Nuances of 4 Types of Obesity
2 — Health Science and Wellness Research
A 2024 meta-analysis (umbrella review) in the Lancet shows the nuances and value of intermittent fasting for health and well-being and gives hope to the public.
What does science say about the benefits of time-restricted eating, and how does it impact health?
What are the key findings from the 23 clinical studies that support intermittent fasting?
Advocating the need for personal health screening and promoting health assessments for the prevention of cardiometabolic disorders for those in the risk group
How do MTHFR polymorphisms influence cardiovascular health, and why should individuals get tested?
What are the implications of MTHFR mutations for long-term heart health?
MTHFR Polymorphisms or Mutations: Getting Checked to Prevent Cardiovascular Issues
Insights from the literature with inspiration from a recent groundbreaking surgery of a mature age man with kidney failure give hope to scientists and the public.
What are the implications of the first successful pig kidney transplant for future organ donation?
How does xenotransplantation represent a breakthrough in treating organ failure?
Xenotransplantation: First Pig Kidney Transplant in a 62-Year-Old Man
From awareness to action: Confronting gaslighting in medicine, empowering patients, and empathizing with providers
How does gaslighting manifest in the healthcare sector, and what are the consequences for patients?
What steps can be taken to address and prevent gaslighting in medical settings?
Why Gaslighting Matters in the Healthcare Sector & How to Deal with It Effectively
Hyperuricemia is increasing globally and affecting millions of Americans. Why does the body create excessive uric acid, and how can we lower its impact to prevent associated disorders?
Why is elevated uric acid emerging as a significant health concern, and what are its links to chronic diseases?
How can individuals manage uric acid levels to prevent serious health conditions?
Emerging Concerns of Elevated Uric Acid on Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Impotence, & Dementia
Insights from the dissemination of a poster presentation of a non-peer-reviewed/unpublished manuscript, which turned into a press release by the AHA & used by mainstream/social media, causing grave concern to millions of people globally
How credible are the findings from the poster presentation that claim intermittent fasting may increase heart disease risk by 91%, and what are the potential limitations of the study?
Are the risks associated with intermittent fasting universal, or do they vary based on individual factors such as metabolic health, age, and pre-existing conditions?
Perfect Storm in a Teacup: Can Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Disease Risk by 91%?
Cerebral organoids using reservoir computing add extra intelligence to solve the previously unsolvable problems of striking neurocognitive disorders.
How does brain organoid reservoir computing differ from traditional computing methods, and why is it promising for solving neuroHIV and cognitive decline?
What are the ethical and scientific challenges associated with using brain organoids for neurocomputing in medical research?
Explaining the mysteries of ketogenesis and gluconeogenesis based on deep research and my decades of experimentation
How does the process of ketogenesis influence mitochondrial bioenergetics, and what role does it play in supporting brain health?
What are the key differences between ketosis and gluconeogenesis, and how can understanding these processes help in optimizing metabolic and cognitive performance?
Biochemistry of Ketosis Simplified with Nuanced Perspectives and Personal Experiences
Many symptoms of serotonin toxicity from multiple medications combined with supplements are compounded by the fact that some physicians might be unaware of serotonin syndrome as a clinical diagnosis.
1 — Why is excessive serotonin a problem for healthy people?
2 — How can we optimize serotonin levels?
Nuances of Serotonin Syndrome: Experts Warrant Caution for Elevated Serotonin Levels
Insights from a recent rigorous/large-size study indicate that increased exposure to light at night increases the risk for psychiatric disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, & self-harm).
1 — How does night light exposure impact our mental health?
2 — Why does light have an impact on psychiatric disorders?
The Striking Adverse Effects of Night Light Exposure on Mental Health
The expression of these five genes has been associated with healthy aging and longevity and their mutations with morbidity and mortality.
1 — What are the known and well-researched longevity genes?
2 — How can we optimize these genes to expand our lifespan?
The Expression / Mutation Impacts of the Longevity Genes Klotho, FOXO3, SIRT1, APOE, BRCA
I explain how the brain regulates circadian rhythms and whether a literal “clock” exists within it in simple terms based on experience and research.
1 — Why circadian rhythms are critical for health and wellness?
2 — How can we regulate the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus?
Sleep Regulation: Neurobiology of the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
The unvarnished reality is that if we fail to take personal responsibility, our health will not be a priority for anyone else.
9 Essential Biomarkers for Preventive Cardiometabolic Health
What are the key biomarkers indicating cardiometabolic issues?
How can we get our biomarkers checked and analyzed?
Fundamental steps leveraging healthy lifestyle choices and preventative measures with psychosomatic health principles
Six Tips for a Youthful and Healthy Life as We Age.
What specific tips can help preserve youth and vitality well into old age?
How do psychosomatic health principles play a role in healthy aging?
Ketosis can increase mitochondrial bioenergetics activation and brain-derived neurotrophic factor, resulting in the proliferation of neural progenitor and neural stem cells.
How does β-hydroxybutyrate support brain health and potentially prevent dementia?
What role does ketogenesis play in improving mitochondrial function and cognitive resilience?
β-Hydroxybutyrate: 2 Vital Role of Ketogenesis in the Brain for Dementia Prevention / Treatment
The potential of GLP-1R agonists to enhance leptin sensitivity in metabolic health suggests that reducing leptin levels could improve sensitivity via hypothalamic neurons, offering a promising avenue to address obesity & diabetes.
Why did leptin therapy fail in managing obesity, and how do GLP1-RAs offer renewed hope?
How might GLP1-RAs improve leptin sensitivity, and what implications does this have for obesity treatment?
Leptin Therapy Historically Failed to Manage Obesity, Yet Research Into GLP1-RAs Brings New Hope
According to some researchers, the most promising biomarker for heart disease is no longer LDL or HbA1c but an abnormal level of LPIR (Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance Score) identified by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technology.
What is dyslipoproteinemia, and how does an abnormal LPIR score signal potential heart disease risk?
Why are traditional heart disease biomarkers like LDL and HbA1c being re-evaluated in favor of emerging indicators like LPIR?
Dyslipoproteinemia: Why an Abnormal LPIR Score Might Be a Valuable Indicator of Heart Disease
Incretin mimetics show beneficial pleiotropic effects, such as immunomodulation, antiinflammation, and neuronal protection, giving hope for inflammatory and neurodegenerative conditions.
How do GLP1-RAs show promise beyond diabetes treatment, especially for osteoarthritis and dementia?
What are the anti-inflammatory and neuronal benefits of GLP1-RAs for brain and joint health?
3 — Mental Health
Practical ways to promote neural plasticity, modulation, integration, coordination, and regulation to lower the risks of neurological disorders.
What practical methods can improve neural plasticity and overall nervous system function?
How does a more flexible nervous system help manage stress and improve resilience?
Here’s How to Make the Nervous System More Flexible and Functional.
Accumulated stress, cognitive distortions, and unpleasant emotions can dysregulate the HPA axis and hormones, but we can manage them.
I spent a very long time and special approaches for this article and detailed the strategy in a story titled The Work Behind Earning $10,000 & a $154.28 Bonus by Designing a Life-Saving Boosted Story. I also created a podcast about it.
How does chronic stress dysregulate the HPA axis, and what are the steps to restore balance?
What role do cognitive distortions and emotional regulation play in managing chronic stress?
3 Steps to Regulate HPA Axis and Defeat Chronic Stress
Understanding the reasons and the consequences can solve half of the problem, but the other half requires action.
Why do people procrastinate, and what are the psychological reasons behind it?
What actionable steps can someone take to break free from the cycle of procrastination?
4 Reasons We Procrastinate and 10 Steps to Overcome Them.
4 — Valuable Supplements and Powerful Molecules
Severe vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency may cause anemia, depression, paranoia, delusions, memory loss, and neurodegenerative diseases, but it is preventable and reversible.
What are the major consequences of B12 deficiency, and why is it so often overlooked?
How did a B12 deficiency affect my health, and what steps did I take to recover?
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Rises, Concerning Me As It Was My Big Problem
TMG (betaine) shows great promise in enhancing cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health, potentially boosting fitness performance.
How does TMG function as a methyl donor, and what are its benefits for metabolic and cardiovascular health?
Why is addressing elevated homocysteine levels important for long-term health?
4 Well-Research Benefits of Trimethylglycine (TMG) as a Methyl Donor Addressing Homocysteine
5 — Nutrition, Food, and Diet
4 reasons why a low-carb diet might produce better results than a high-carb diet for metabolically disadvantaged people.
How does a low-carb diet compare to the DASH diet in terms of health benefits for metabolically disadvantaged individuals?
What were the key findings from the clinical trial that highlighted the advantages of low-carb diets?
A New Clinical Trial Found a Low-Carb Diet Better Than the Dash.
By shifting our focus from diets to nutrition-centric aspects of foods, we can transcend the divisive debates and empower ourselves to make informed choices for optimal health.
Why is focusing on nutritional biochemistry more beneficial than popular diets?
How does understanding the biochemical impact of food choices transform our approach to eating?
Here’s Why I Focus on Nutritional Biochemistry Rather Than Diets
6 — Cognitive Function and Performance
I introduce a conceptual and practical system I developed decades ago and use it for my mental growth daily as an example.
What daily habits help me maintain mental clarity and optimize intellectual performance?
How can anyone incorporate these brain-training methods into their routine for cognitive improvement?
Here’s How I Train My Brain Daily for Mental Clarity and Intellectual Productivity.
Like muscles, neurons, dendrites, and axons need exercise to survive and grow.
What are the four types of brain workouts, and how do they contribute to cognitive health?
How can these specific exercises help improve mental performance and neuroplasticity?
The Brain Needs 4 Types of Workouts
Like muscles, neurons, dendrites, and axons need intentional rest to survive, grow, function optimally, and rejuvenate the mind.
Why are different types of rest essential for brain function, and what are the consequences of neglecting them?
How do intentional rest practices enhance cognitive rejuvenation and performance?
The Brain Needs 3 Types of Rest
Better cognitive function, health, and performance for the aging population with proactive lifestyle changes
What strategies can slow both subjective and objective cognitive decline as we age?
How do proactive lifestyle changes protect against memory loss and cognitive dysfunction?
How to Slow Down Subjective and Objective Cognitive Decline
7 — Mindfulness and Meditation
At cellular, genetic, and systemic levels, meditative practices might alter the structure and biochemistry of the brain.
How does meditation influence the brain’s structure, particularly in terms of cortical thickness?
What are the long-term benefits of meditation for preventing cognitive decline?
Meditation Can Boost the Cortical Thickness in the Brain and Prevent It from Thinning
8 — Parenthood Memoirs
I explain the meaning of epistolary bonds and their impact on my journey.
How did childhood letters from Mammadou shape my personal journey and connections?
What insights can we draw from epistolary relationships in an increasingly digital world?
Soulful Connections: Finding Meaning in Mammadou’s Childhood Letters
9 — Personal and Professional Development
Why should you settle for mediocrity or stagnant business, which brings no value to your precious life? There are better ways.
What does it mean to live in “better zones,” and how can it improve overall life satisfaction?
How can avoiding mediocrity lead to greater personal and professional fulfillment?
Here’s How You Can Enjoy Your Life More in Better Zones.
10 — Design Thinking
Used in professional and personal pursuits, Design Thinking is a valuable tool to integrate into our writing practice.
How can applying design thinking principles help writers attract and retain more readers?
What are the key strategies from design thinking that can elevate writing and engagement?
How Writers Can Attract More Readers by Using Design Thinking Principles
11 — Sexuality
My first impression of homosexuality in my secondary school years and how I gained a better understanding in my postgraduate years leveraging scientific studies
What lessons does nature offer about diversity and inclusion, particularly concerning sexual orientation?
How can understanding queer organisms help create a more inclusive and equal society?
Queer Organisms: Nature’s Lesson for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality
Thank you for reading, commenting, and sharing these stories. I am here to help writers and readers, so reach out when you need support. More stories like this are in this collection. If you wish, you may subscribe to my Health and Wellness newsletter to benefit from my decades of health, science, and technology experience.
Update on My Book Writing Activities
To support the writing community and help them to be competitive in the market and in this economic client I decided to author the Substack Mastery, which is now available in popular online bookstores. Readers can also review the book on Goodreads.
It was well received by freelance writers globally, who found it valuable and relevant to their needs. Here is the link to find the original format in different bookstores. The paperback of this book is also available through Amazon.
I will continue beta reading for the next version. So, if you enjoy reading and providing feedback, here are links to chapters for free:
Preface of “Substack Mastery” for Beta Readers, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17, Chapter 18, Chapter 19…
I also published a concise version of the book and titled it “Substack Mastery for Busy Writers” It is ready for purchase on Amazon markets and will published on other platforms too.
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