This is a brilliant paper that highlights some major downfalls of empirical research today. Building on the discussion of this paper what is also needed is wider discourse of the meaning of the findings of studies. For example, how can peer-view happen in a more transparent way? How can various stakeholder groups, researchers and the public etc. discuss research findings more objectively?

Right, the scientific method is a tool used to examine truth in a way that can be replicated. Findings may or may not be generalizable to a particular group or individual. It’s an approximation of truth where probabilities weight in certain direction of association but there are often many contextual and confounding variables that need to be considered when interpreting the outcomes of a scientific study.

Student projects are are in full swing this semester among the MedSchlr team! 1. Undergraduate health aging and society thesis examining researchers’ perceptions of MedSchlr and the peer -reviewed landscape. (Ethics proposal with the local university is in review). 2. Undergraduate nursing student set to examine local bitcoin merchant on financial and overall well-being (Ethics proposal with the local university is in review). 3. Master global health student drafting ideas for a scholarly paper examining bitcoin, Nostr, MedSchlr. 4. Students working on new ideas for Dream Grad Academy website refresh. 5. Drafting abstracts for consideration at academic presentations.

Management of blood pressure is vital for overall health and well-being. Lifestyle changes can positively or negatively impact blood pressure. Previous literature indicates, diet, exercise, stress management, sleep, fasting, vitamins etc can help prevent and maintain blood pressure as noted in paper below. In persistent and life threatening cases of elevated blood pressure, medication and prompt medical attention may be needed. What can we learn from previous evidence and past experience in the management of blood pressure or high blood pressure? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10713007/