Life Advancer - Bias and Credibility (original) (raw)
- Overall, we rate Life Advancer as a moderate pseudoscience website due to its occasional promotion of practices and advice that are not supported by scientific evidence or consensus.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PSEUDOSCIENCEFactual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Life Advancer, established by Anna LeMind and Panos Karam in 2014, is a wellness and personal development blog that provides content on various topics, including health, relationships, and environmental awareness. Although they do not disclose their location, the domain is registered in the United States.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Co-founders of Life Advancer may own the platform; however, without transparent disclosure of ownership details, it remains unclear. Revenue is generated through advertisements.
Analysis / Bias
Life Advancer offers content across various topics, such as health, relationships, and personal development. While presented as a wellness and personal development blog, its content promotes alternative health practices and self-help methodologies. The articles we analyzed exhibit characteristics of pseudoscience, particularly in their discussion of CBD oil capsules and relationship advice.
The first article, “5 Cool Ways CBD Oil Capsules Can Make You Feel Awesome,” claims CBD oil capsules provide various benefits, such as enhancing mood, relieving joint and muscle discomfort, supporting stress management, providing a natural energy boost, and promoting relaxation. However, the article lacks substantial scientific evidence to support these claims and relies heavily on anecdotal evidence and personal testimonials. One of the sources they rely upon is a credible scientific study that concludes, “There is a lack of evidence to recommend cannabidiol as a treatment for mood disorders.”
Additionally, it fails to acknowledge potential risks and limitations associated with CBD products, such as lack of regulation, variability in quality and potency, and potential interactions with other medications. The title, emphasizing subjective feelings of “awesomeness” induced by CBD oil capsules, reflects a sensationalized and potentially misleading approach to wellness promotion.
The second article, “Will My Ex Miss Me After the Breakup? How to Know If He’s Not Over You,” offers relationship advice based on speculative interpretations of human behavior. It attempts to provide insights into whether an ex-partner will miss someone after a breakup, relying on subjective assessments of attachment styles, post-breakup behaviors, and relationship dynamics. While the article acknowledges the complexity of human emotions and relationships, its advice lacks empirical support and relies heavily on generalizations and stereotypes. Regarding sourcing, Life Advancer frequently engages in circular sourcing by citing its own content or other blogs like thinkaloud.net. Life Advancer’s content generally favors pseudoscientific claims and speculative advice, particularly regarding health and relationships.
Failed Fact Checks
- None by a credible fact-checker.
Overall, we rate Life Advancer as a moderate pseudoscience website due to its occasional promotion of practices and advice that are not supported by scientific evidence or consensus. (M. Huitsing 03/08/2024)
Source: https://www.lifeadvancer.com/
Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by
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