Discover Aiden's Finds: Episode #159 - Curated Stories and Updates
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Greetings to all passionate readers and writers! Welcome to episode #159. In this installment, I present some of my preferred articles along with selections highlighted by our dedicated editors and community members. Below, you'll find links to these stories following a brief overview of our publication efforts, which include editing, curation, and community engagement through platforms such as Slack, Discord, YouTube, and others like Reddit and Quora. I wear many hats in this role, finding joy in supporting writers and readers alike to enhance the vibrancy of our publications. Additionally, I manage two publications of my own: one dedicated to gaming and another focused on videos and podcasts.
Today, we welcomed over 150 new writers. I will introduce them at the conclusion of this collection and again in tomorrow's boosted stories segment, so you can extend a warm welcome and start exploring their work. It’s essential that new writers receive encouragement from those with more experience.
Among the standout articles this week, Dr. Yildiz's piece on intermittent fasting truly resonated with me, as he outlines how it can address digestive issues I once faced. His argument is backed by compelling evidence from recent studies, which has instilled confidence in me regarding this approach. Non-members can read it via a friend link.
Growing Evidence on the Health Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Gut Microbiota
#### I believe in recent evidence on the gut health of fasting or time-restricted eating because refraining from food… <div>medium.com</div>
Today, Mike wrote about my favorite subject: GAMING! He published it as his debut article on ILLUMINATION-Gaming, aimed at inspiring seniors like himself. Let's applaud him for this engaging story, which I believe could greatly benefit seniors, including my grandparents, who have found joy in it.
How Gaming and Gamification Gave Me a New Life in My Elderly Years
#### Both physical and digital games changed my life positively and enhanced my physical and mental health. <div>medium.com</div>
Recently, I've also appreciated Mike’s inspiring contributions related to health and science.
> The Sobering Truth: Alcohol’s Well-Known Links to Cancers
> Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: Delivering Proteins Inside Cells with Hybrid Nanotubes
> Global Health Crisis Deepens: Alarming Spike in STIs Overshadows Progress on HIV and Hepatitis
> How Improving VO2max Highly Enhanced My HRV in My Golden Years
You can read more of his work from the following list.
Lessons Learned from My Personal Stories
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In addition, I've written a humorous piece about the character Young Sheldon, who appears to have switched religions, stirring conversations on social media.
Has the Funny Actor of Young Sheldon Switched Religions?
#### A new rumor has taken the internet by storm, but why has Iain Armitage chosen to be a Muslim if it is true? <div>medium.com</div>
I've also delved into technology with a recent article.
Remarkable AR Glasses Showing Real-Time Captions for People With Hearing Impairments
#### Closed caption glasses for the hearing impaired are being developed by a student-run startup and they might be popular… <div>medium.com</div>
Moreover, I recently introduced a new writer on Medium who is experienced in the field: Karen Goldfarb.
Meet Karen Goldfarb — Film Director
#### Karen is also a seasoned journalist and inspiring writer on Medium. <div>medium.com</div>
Additionally, please extend your welcome to Tejus Yakhob.
Meet Tejus Yakhob — Film Director
#### Mr. Yakhob now shares his media insights on Medium.com <div>medium.com</div>
Mike has also introduced Naya Monroe, MA, LCDC-I, a relatively new writer on Medium, but not new to writing. Let’s warmly welcome her.
Meet Naya Monroe on My Health & Science Publication of Illumination on Medium.com
#### A postgraduate researcher in behavioral/mental healthcare <div>medium.com</div>
Naya wrote a beautiful piece about music therapy that was published in Health and Science.
Rhythmic Healing: Music & Hip-Hop Therapy Transform Urban Mental Healthcare
#### From evidence-based practices to community integration <div>medium.com</div>
I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Yildiz's latest memoir. It was both inspiring and impactful.
We Added Another Nation to Our Multicultural Home Last Year
#### The Joy of Becoming an Uncle to Five Wonderful Children from Egyptian Culture in Our Meeting Anniversary Today <div>medium.com</div>
His recent article on Design Thinking for Artists is remarkable.
How Artists Can Attract More Fans by Using Design Thinking Principles
#### Design thinking is a valuable tool for integrating into creative practices like painting and music, and it can be used… <div>medium.com</div>
Dr. Yildiz also wrote a compelling satirical piece addressed to digital scammers.
Bravo, Digital Scammers: A Masterclass in Deception and Algorithm Exploitation
#### How digital imposters can ruin writers’ lives on a vulnerable platform where words no longer matter <div>medium.com</div>
Scammers have targeted his stories again, prompting a stronger satire.
Part II: Bravo, Support Staff, Your Neglect Deserves a Standing Ovation
#### Thank you ever so much for pouring gasoline on the fire by giving scammers free rein again to sell their dodgy products… <div>medium.com</div>
Last weekend, I compiled a collection of our boosted stories from the previous two weeks. There are 30 new pieces you might enjoy, filled with gems!
1–16 May: Featuring Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated
#### I also link to previously boosted pieces for new readers and aspiring writers as examples of exceptional stories. <div>medium.com</div>
I've also written a brief piece on gaming to keep my writing skills sharp.
Why I Believe Gaming Can Be Healthy If Played Correctly
Additionally, I penned a brief article concerning a recent ransomware attack on an Australian healthcare organization. This incident echoes a similar event from a few years ago when hackers compromised personal and health data on the dark web.
Another Hit by a Ransomware Cyberattack in Australian Healthcare
I crafted a concise piece for gaming and sci-fi enthusiasts that I believe will resonate with gamers: Halo: Redshift Is a Cooperative Halo Campaign Mod.
Here’s Mike’s latest collection featuring numerous outstanding stories.
> Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #120
One of my favorites was by Lawson Wallace, featured in ILLUMINATION-Curated. I appreciated it because Lawson has made significant strides on YouTube and shared his journey. As many may know, Lawson has been an editor for ILLUMINATION for quite some time, supporting our writers.
> My Unexpected Success on YouTube Has Given Me the Courage to Dream Bigger
I also encountered some enlightening research pieces addressing crucial health and wellness topics written by Dr. Yildiz.
> Why Black Youth Die from Asthma 7 Times More Than White & Potential Solutions
> Research into Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the US Indicates in All-Cause of Mortality Among Young People
Mike curated my story alongside an emotional piece as some Australian films resonated with him.
> An Exceptional Story That Brought Tears to My Eyes Today
For those unaware, Dr. Yildiz extended an invitation from his secondary account, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech). I found it incredibly inspiring. Below is a brief introduction to the publication along with submission guidelines.
> Invitation to a New ILLUMINATION Publication Called “Health & Science”
> Invitation to Writers: A New Pub Named “Health & Science” Part of ILLUMINATION Group
> Top 10 Stories Published on Health & Science Publication for Friends of Medium
Dr. Adam Tabriz has joined our ranks as a contributor to Mike's publication. Dr. Tabriz has also volunteered to serve as an editor for ILLUMINATION. We need more experienced editors like him.
Meet Dr. Adam Tabriz, MD, on Health & Science Publication of ILLUMINATION
Dr. Tabriz has established a new specialized publication. Let's congratulate him and support it as writers or readers. More details will follow soon, and applications can be submitted through our writer registration portal.
Increasing the Number of Members with Our Efforts
Dr. Mehmet Yildiz shared friend links to samples of his boosted stories to encourage non-members to join Medium. I plan to follow his lead since reading ratios are low. He advises other writers to create similar collections with friend links and post them on ILLUMINATION-Curated or other publications. Here’s his invitation.
> Friend Links to My Sample Boosted Stories for Non-Members of Medium.com Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> Friend Links to the Boosted Stories of Pernoste & Dahl
> My Boosted Work on Medium with Friend Links Joshua Mason
> My Sample Stories for the New Readers of ILLUMINATION-Curated Aiden (Owner of Illumination Gaming)
> Gill McCulloch’s Top Boosted Stories on Medium.com With Friend Links for Non-Members
As an important update, we informed the writers of the Lampshade that they can no longer monetize their content from that publication. Human-generated content remains unaffected. POLICY: No More Monetization of AI-Generated Content on Medium.
# Daily List for Sharing — Volume 158
I volunteered to compile this collection list, making it easy for you to share on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, or Quora. You can find all our sharing platforms from the story link by Dr. Yildiz.
#140 — Look What Aiden Found Today
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Weekly Update 1–12 April: Featuring Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated
#### I also link to previously boosted pieces for new readers and aspiring writers as examples of exceptional stories. <div>medium.com</div>
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #105
#### Featuring engaging stories that you may enjoy as well <div>medium.com</div>
Our editors and curators have explained how we promote non-boosted stories, which make up over 99%, so I play a significant role in enhancing visibility for such pieces. Thank you all for the support that keeps me moving forward on this incredible journey.
Here are our wonderful nominated stories today! I’m confident you’ll find something to satisfy your reading appetite.
# Today’s Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers
True Science and Remarkable Art Behind Forgiveness for Health, Wellness, and Happiness
#### Forgiveness is a multifaceted psychological tool for healing, optimal health, well-being, joy, and life satisfaction. A… <div>medium.com</div>
The True Science Behind the Health Benefits of Time-Restricted Eating, Including 23 Quality Clinical Studies
#### A 2024 meta-analysis (umbrella review) in the Lancet shows the nuances and value of intermittent fasting for health and… <div>medium.com</div>
> Emerging Concerns of Elevated Uric Acid on Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Impotence, & Dementia Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> LXRs: Why Liver X Receptors Take Center Stage for Health Research with Multiple Clinical Trials Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> Scientists Develop Powerful New Compounds to Address Visceral Fat and Inflammation Mike Broadly, DHSc
> The Value and Necessity of Building up Resilience in Life Rebecca Romanelli
> What Exactly is Anger? Paddy Murphy
> FBI Charges Biden After Finding the 2020 Election in His Corvette Stingray’s Frunk John Worthington
> My Kid Is Making Me Broke Because Of This And I’m Crying Tom Handy
> What is Fascism? Most People Don’t Know What It Is William Spivey
> Memorial Day, USA: A Photo Essay Honoring Those Who Died for Their Country Mark Armstrong
> I’m 34 Years Old and Still Living at Home With My Parents. Here’s Why I’m Okay With That. Christie Sausa
> Starbucks Surprise — Nothing to Do with Coffee Bill Myers
> To Know The Unknown Jan C. McLarty
> My Dog — My Spiritual Teacher Cedric Johnson, PhD
> Are you Realizing Your Destiny? Frank Ontario | empathy, logic, love.
> How One Woman’s Passion for Black Social Work Changed My Life Shea Johnson
> Divided by Gods, United by Satan. Saurabh Srivastava, PhD
> Revolutionizing Prostate Cancer Screening Adam Ray Tabriz, MD
> From Overthinking to Being Stuck: How I Found Success Online Karina
> Top 4 Soft Skills You Need To Excel In Your Career Suraj Gurav
> We Overvalue Our Money and Undervalue Our Time Spiritworth
> Do You Know Your Eclipse Mode? Haoran Chen
> How to Avoid Being Taken Advantage Of Thomas Morison
> Are You Having a Bad Day? Dale Swackhammer
> 3 Mistakes Every Empath Makes That Puts Them In Harm’s Way bluesapphire
> Superfood Eggs: Aarons.Articles
> How to Create Passive Income with No Money Frost
> Should I separate? How to make a good decision Tarek Rakhiess
> When Old Friends Call Out Of The Blue John Whye
> The Great Paradox of Life (According to Alan Watts) Andy Murphy
> And I Thought April Was Bad ? Bev Benyamin
> How I Maintain My Respiratory Health & Live With Abundant Energy Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> You’re Not a Perfectionist, You’re a Procrastinator Tim Denning
> Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha Ruth Smith
> DePIN: How to Invest in the Next Crypto Revolution Isaiah McCall
> Could an Ancient Neapolitan Proverb Enfold an Upanishadic Truth? Cristiano Luchini
> Creativity in Pattern Engineering Needs More Study Shirley Willett
> Dementia: An Overview of “Mini-Mental State Examination” Tests for Aging Population Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
> Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My First Time Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17 Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
> Here’s How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance. Mike Broadly, DHSc
> AI — Organisation’s Must-Have. Dr John Frederick Rose
> The Trump Case v Øivind H. Solheim
> The Ongoing ADHD Medication Shortage: Understanding the Causes and Impact Joellyn Rose Keener, Author of Deaf and Determined
> I Will Miss Writing for Medium’s Pubs Daily: Making Changes to Adjust as Life Evolves Diana Leotta
> Five Self-Improvement Quotes From Unusual Sources Christie Sausa
> ChatGPT and Resume Website Services, Which Is Better? A Nkeonye Judith Izuka-Aguocha
> The Subtle Causes of My Mental Burnout I Wish I Had Known Earlier Darshak Rana
> Time Rifts 50/ Fallout Frank Ontario | empathy, logic, love.
> Navalny’s Death: A Mother’s Love Brooklyn Muse (editor)
> Book Review: The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff Britni Pepper
> I Was Poor, So I Know How to Survive a Recession Tree Langdon
> What Affects How You Think? Bill Abbate
> The Surprising Power of Solitude Ali Alzahrani, M.Sc., Editor
> Why Women in Pakistan Are Not Oppressed, But They Thrive Ammara Hassan
> Forgiveness Is A Journey Author, D. Denise Dianaty
> Dead Giveaways That a Writer Might Be Using AI Deborah Camp
> Why Would You Follow and Read My Writing Here? Dorin Cojocariu
> These 10 Truths Will Set You Free (And Make You Smile) Aparna Muktibodh
> The Value of Long-Term Friendships Bob Phillips
> The Secret to Lasting Happiness Brightbluemind
> Where You’re Supposed To Be Is Exactly Where You Are James Boylan
> The Two Kinds of Stubborn Carerra Titus Kariuki
> The Fundamental Reason We All Should Write Poetry Chad Harvey
> About Me: Who Am I and Why Am I Here? David B. Grinberg ??
> How the Power of Perseverance Can Make You a Champion Chris Terrana
> Taylor, the Swifties Ahead in the Race Coral Brune ________medium.com
> Boomers Vs. Millennials And Gen Z: The Nonsensical Battle Royale Dominic DiFrancesco
> Dementia: An Overview of “Mini-Mental State Examination” Tests for Aging Population Dr Mehmet Yildiz
> Gentrification: For Whom the Bell Tolls Ed Chunski
> The Master of Your Own Destiny Edward Reid — Writer, Historian, and Philosopher
> My tips for using LinkedIn to supercharge your tech career! Girish Babu (Entrepreneur, Advisor, Exec, MBA)
> Embracing Knowledge Humility: Navigating the Dunning-Kruger Effect in the Workplace K. Joseph
> Habit Stacking — Practical examples you can use Gurusubramanian Swaminathan
> The Outcast Tom Kane
> Hi Notez: The Clues in Your Blues Hifreequencyvibez
> The Elephants in the Classroom John Clark — The Voice of Courage
> You Can Change for the Better John Cunningham
> Marriage in Jeopardy Versus Southern Brunch and Sweet Memories Scarlet Ibis James ?
> How to Maintain and Improve the Motivation of Team Members Josef Cruz
> The Life-Changing Power of Practicing Appreciation Kingsley Asuamah
> If You’re Not Letting AI Crawl Your Writing, You’re Missing Out Kristina God, MBA
> 8 Unusual Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Have No Strength Leonid Hass
> Tips On The 5 Elements In Ayurvedic Medicine Lewiscoaches
> Trapped in the Digital Web Mahnoor shafiq
> The One Strategy People Need to Achieve Freedom from Emotional Pain Marcus Wilson
> Shaping Our Reality: How Perception Shapes Our Lives Michael A Davis
> Growing Underemployment Among Graduates is Fueling the Controversy Over the College Degree Nancy Yang
> You’re Unknowingly Pushing Your Partner Away With These 3 Attitudes Paul Trood
> Hands-Free Typing Philip Siddons
> Day 3 of 30 Days Writing Challenge About How I Spent My Day Prakriti Sharma
> Inland Empire Rich LaFleur
> A long break but no breakup Ruks Moreea
> The Foundation Of A Man Is His Intellect — His Honor Is In His Religion, And His Manhood Is In His… S.a.n.a.h
> Those Who Stand in the Rain with You Sapna M
> I Feel Less Tortured By Myself Stories by Shannon
> TWO Tiny Habits Helped Me To Avoid Procrastination Sufyan Maan, M.Eng
> Writing On Medium Helped Me Break Into The Tech Industry. Here’s How: Wellness Xplora
> I Gave Them Both What They Want writingelk
My Recent Stories on Health and Science as Samples
> Under the Influence: The Alarming Surge of Alcohol-Related Deaths in the UK
> Medical Betrayal: Anaesthesiologist’s Lethal Injection Exposes a Deadly Trust Breach
> Can You Imagine a Cambridge-educated MD Having Sex with Multiple Women at His Surgery?
> Contaminated Blood Scandal in the UK: Up to 6,520 Souls Infected with Hepatitis C
Thank you for reading these wonderful stories.
Dr. Yildiz has conducted interviews with many writers, and if you’re interested in being interviewed, feel free to contact him on Slack, or reach out to me, and I’ll relay your message.
Interviews with Writers on Medium
#### Featuring inspiring writers of ILLUMINATION <div>medium.com</div>
Quick Updates for Highlights of Our Publications for New Writers
Here is our onboarding pack covering everything you need to know.
Master Copy: Onboarding Information for New Writers
# Introduction to New Writers
Let’s now welcome the new writers who joined us today.
> Andrew McDermott, Aaron Berry, Abhiram Srinivasan, Abiodun Iromini, Agnieszka Kuchmister, Jeff Allen, Amanda Stane, Amanda Stane, Amir Bina, Amy Newmark, André Magro, Andrew Barber, Annkur A Mehta, Ph.D, Anthony Xavier, Arabinda Das, Marie Collins, AJ Havens, Forty Somethin’ and Fearless, Born to Succeed, Browsifysolutions, Cameron Williams, Camilo Rincon, Sally Bawden, Crystal Garrett, Chandira Punchihewa, Evans Kwaku Ampofo Yeboah, Christine, Charles R. Lightner, Clara, D20 Woodworking, Dana Larocca, Danny Morph, Daniel Craciun, Coach Daniel @SanaTerraFarm, David Peluchette, Delano Son, Desiree, Dezmodian Emruby, Denis D. Dochain, Denis D. Dochain, Domenic Filazzola, Donna Hall, Dovie Nguyen, E. M. Hoble, Emily Howarth, Crystal P, HEXMA, Frank Ontario | empathy, logic, love., Gal Ashuach, Miguel R, Gen. A Ishimwe, Nicholas Graber, Dr CJ Yatawara — Tiny Brains expert, Toucan, Abdulkadir Hassan, Ian Vince, Brainy Diva, Wilson Igbasi, Writer’s Dream, Isobel Erny, Isra García — Holistic Peak Performance Lab, HealthAnalyst and Motivationist, Jake Manger, Jason Lee, Jasper Tahany, Julio Cesar P., The Pragmatic Solopreneur, Joe Mullin, Josh Waring, Joshua Thomas, Jean Paul Ortiz, Julie Kononova, Travin K, Keno Ogbo, (h)anna li — holistic rethinker, Lynette Adams, C K, Kris A., Krishi shah, Lana, Laura Berlinsky-Schine, Lena Al-Hilfi (Ley), Christian Reilly, Gemma Linney, Louise Kruger, Tyler Fisher, Max Herrmann, Maya Sayvanova, Melissa Dollheiser, Michael Greg, Mindful Dina Joy, Mark Stobbart, Nathan Ellis, Nefise Bildik, Never Enough Novels, Naman, Essy, Himanshu Gupta, Paula, Phil Cody, Dustin Kaleo’Okalani Poole, Pritam Laskar, Product Papi, Kevin Shi, Adi K. | MSc., Rednow, Sagnik Dutta, Saleem khan, Saminamisra, Samreen Jan, Sarah TC, Sara .M .Q, Saurabh Srivastava, PhD, Shanjitha, Sherrie Dulworth, Kimz, Stephen Duncan, Stumphy, SunlitScribes, Tahnee Perry, TalesfromPlaces | Hemangini, Rupal Teotia, Terry Haendle, Terrell Kaucher is The-Idea-Man.org, Mahali?, — Acelia Ace, Ari Robins, Blessing Aworinde, Chess’ Pieces, Elizebeth Emily, Gerhard Homveld, Life Uplift, Nandini Raizada, Parm Sidhu, Ashton Palmer, TheAppJourney.com, Javier Martín, Just Blogs, Kathy Lum, Kristian Angelo Arellano, Tysiaa, Liza Zasukhina, Madhusudhan (Maddy), Saif Elmlah, Marco De Luca, Mental Garden, M. Prabhugaonkar, Mukul Pratap Singh, Mystic Love Crystals, Nancypreneur, Neyla, Nneoma Sally, Jesse Quint, Roy Nasrallah, Ryan B, Saad Mir, TheKoKo, The Mindset, Things-From-Nothing, Tom maccormick, Munachi Girls Guide ?
> Announcement of 200+ New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Today #49
> A Special Welcome to New Writers on New Year’s Day from the Chief Editor
> A Special Welcome to New Writers on Christmas Day from the Chief Editor
New writers may check the attached list, which includes numerous insightful and practical stories authored by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz.
Writing, Content Development & Marketing Strategy Guides
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New writers, if you need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to me on our Slack workspace or Discord server. I’ll introduce these services below.
I also enjoy introducing writers through YouTube. If you're interested, please contact me on Slack or Discord.
Meet Top Writers of Medium on YouTube
#### Introduction to prolific writers of Illumination Integrated Publications on Medium in YouTube videos recorded by myself <div>medium.com</div>
Here is some info about Slack and Discords
> An Introduction to ILLUMINATION Slack Workspace
> ILLUMINATION Discord: Video Introduction to Beginners
> Communicate and Collaborate with Writers on the Illumination Discord Server
About Me
I write articles in my areas of expertise, encompassing gaming, filmmaking, social media, and design. I am also a YouTuber. Thank you for subscribing to my account for updates on my Medium posts. I've created a new website to share my content for free and promote the works of writers contributing to my publications on Medium. I also maintain a Substack newsletter. Let's connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.
I manage two publications on Medium: one for video gamers and another for YouTubers and podcasters. Additionally, I assist Illumination Integrated Publications as a volunteer editor and engage in collaborative activities in the Slack workspace.
Writer applications for my publications are welcome!