Understanding wellness
Read wellness claims with a clearer eye
A practical checklist for looking past a headline and understanding the source, evidence, and commercial context of a health claim.
Topic field notes
Understanding wellness.
Look beyond headlines and learn how to evaluate health claims, evidence, and commercial interests.
Understanding wellness
Evidence-based wellness: what does the phrase mean?
Ask which evidence supports a particular claim rather than trusting the label alone.
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Testimonials vs clinical evidence
Understand what a personal account can and cannot tell you.
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Correlation vs causation in wellness headlines
Read a research claim without turning an association into a guaranteed effect.
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Systematic reviews: a reader's starting checklist
Understand why a review needs context as well as a reassuring title.
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Absolute vs relative benefit in health claims
Ask for numbers that make the size of a result easier to interpret.
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FDA clearance vs approval: check the exact wording
Ask which device, intended use, and regulatory claim are being discussed.
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Dietary supplements: questions before adding a product
Review the label, claim, and individual considerations with an appropriate professional.
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Evaluating a health app before entering information
Review purpose, privacy, and claims before trusting an app with personal data.
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Comparing wellness service prices
Understand the total commitment rather than only a headline appointment price.
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Verifying practitioner qualifications and scope
Ask which qualifications apply to the service and how to confirm them.