Mini Podcast: Is this Study Real?

When you come across an article about a so-called study that claims X thing "cures" or "causes" dementia, ask yourself one critical question before researching any further: Is this claim measurable?

In order to be scientifically valid, studies need to consistently prove that they have measured the same results over and over. A small sample set of case studies and anecdotal evidence does not add up to a valid scientific claim. 

In this episode, Rachael Wonderlin gives some examples of "studies" that make claims that are not so measurable, as a reminder to listeners to stay wary of bold, psuedo-scientific claims.