Real David Julian

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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10/09/2026

Some online skin products may work because they contain a drug the label never mentions.

A new laboratory study found undisclosed prescription-strength steroids in selected products marketed for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and skin lightening. I examine what the testing found, what it cannot prove, and the practical steps that make sense without turning one small study into a market-wide panic.

Read the full article through the link in my bio and search “Hidden Drugs in Online Skin Products.”

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A new study found hidden prescription-strength steroids in selected online skin products. Learn the limits, risks, red flags, and practical next steps.

10/08/2026

When two appropriate epilepsy medication trials fail to control seizures, what comes next?

Drug-resistant epilepsy doesn't necessarily mean treatment options have run out. I examine why a comprehensive epilepsy evaluation matters, what options may remain, and why care needs to consider more than seizure counts.

To read the full article, visit the link in my bio and search for “Drug-Resistant Epilepsy.”

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Understand drug-resistant epilepsy, the two-medication definition, when to seek specialist evaluation, and options beyond additional medication trials.

10/07/2026

“Risk cut in half” may describe an important benefit—or a very small absolute change. This guide explains the numbers that show what a health study actually found. Read the full article through the link in my bio, and explore more articles and resources at realdavidjulian.com.

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Learn how relative risk, absolute risk, baseline risk, and NNT change the meaning of health headlines—and what to ask before acting.

10/07/2026

Creatine is one of the better-studied supplements, especially for strength and resistance training. But “well studied” has increasingly been stretched into claims about cognition, longevity, dementia prevention, neurological conditions, and much more.

Some of those possibilities are genuinely interesting. They are not all equally established.

I took a closer look at where the human evidence is strongest, where it remains promising but unsettled, and where the marketing has gotten ahead of the science.

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10/04/2026

Creatine is part of my own routine—but personal use is not proof that everyone needs it. The evidence is strongest for a modest strength benefit alongside resistance training, while many brain and longevity claims remain unsettled. Read the full article through the link in my bio, and explore more articles and resources at realdavidjulian.com.

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Creatine may modestly improve strength after 50 with resistance training. Learn what the evidence supports, what remains uncertain, and practical safety considerations.