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Brain Benefits from an hour of exercise per week

June 1, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

“Strenuous physical activity (e.g., exercise) is the most accessible, effective, pluripotent, and safe intervention to improve and maintain health, as well as treat most modern chronic diseases.” This quote is […]

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Clinical, Lifestyle

How much time do you spend studying?

June 1, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

Med school is a full-time job. “Full-time” usually means 30-40 hours/week, but in med school I have heard of people claiming to work more than 90 hours/week. I just saw […]

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Academics, Lifestyle

Fat Kids = Child Abuse?

April 15, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

As a child-health advocate, I am absolutely convinced that it is abusive to be complicit in a child’s obesity. As a future physician, however, I can’t consider this sufficient justification […]

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Clinical, Lifestyle

Lumber-sexual

April 7, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

Today a neighbor on the bus looked at my outfit and said I looked “lumber-sexual”– like a well-groomed lumberjack. I assumed this is a compliment–a play on the word “metro-sexual.” […]

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Lifestyle

Physician Impairment

March 19, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

13% of doctors will experience some kind of substance abuse problem during their career. This is compared to 10% in the general population. Stress, fatigue, insomnia, and pain combine with […]

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Clinical, Lifestyle

The Productivity Trap

February 25, 2015by Aaron Owen 3 Comments

There is a pervasive myth among med students: the idea that suffering enough now will make us successful and lead to future happiness. The only problem is that “future happiness” […]

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Academics, Lifestyle

What is good for the heart is good for the head (vice versa)

February 24, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

This is a recent letter from my Faculty Mentor, Dr. David P. Rakel: Two studies last week add to the vast amount of evidence of the positive effect lifestyle choices […]

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Clinical, Lifestyle

Perfect Study Spot

February 16, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

Much like a fisherman with a secret pond, I am reluctant to disclose my favorite studying retreat. That said, everyone seems to have found their own niche, with preferred spots […]

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Academics, Lifestyle

The “Gentle Art” of Cultural Immersion

January 16, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

Originally published on Fulbright Student Program Blog, but equally applicable as we immerse ourselves in the new culture of medical school. (Just replace “Fulbright Grant in El Salvador” with “Med […]

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Lifestyle

Choosing a Specialty

January 15, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

The best way to chose a specialty is to focus less on learning about different areas of medicine, and focus more on learning about yourself. Examine your personality, your ideal […]

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Clinical, Lifestyle

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Aaron Owen

Aaron Owen writes about creating balance and success as an aspiring physician. He is a published researcher, world traveler, and married to his first love.

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