In the latest installment of “What’s Good For the Heart is Good for the Brain,” THIS PAPER from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study was recently published showing the association of vascular risk factors in midlife with “years of…
On a near-daily basis, people from across the country send me health-related Instagram reels, Podcasts, and articles asking for my opinion. And although I am continually humbled and honored to be a trusted resource on these matters, I admittedly sometimes…
Given the recent wildfires and poor air quality, this morning’s Family Breakfast Banter naturally led to a discussion about Smokey Bear. I’ve always known that only I can prevent Forest Fires, but I was today years old when I learned…
Have you ever asked your kid to brush his teeth? And then an hour later, your kid has written 3 novels, drawn 7 pictures, rearranged his bed, transferred all his Pokemon cards to a new storage compartment, and made a…
Recently, I’ve become aware of some Social Media influencers saying that “stress and elevated cortisol can prevent GLP-1 medications from working.” And I’ve had plenty of patients come to me having been told by a “holistic practitioner” that they are…
This NEW ARTICLE about “off-label” testosterone prescription and risk of cardiovascular events has been making the headlines largely buried beneath the litany of ads telling guys that their total testosterone of 650 “isn’t high enough.” And although it was a…
Recently, there has been some consternation among clinicians regarding the term “Provider.” I have been referred to as a “Provider” on numerous occasions, and this broad label is often applied to my fellow Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. Apparently,…
As many of you know I’m all about PREVENTION, and given that I want to PREVENT a deluge of congratulatory, but ultimately misplaced text messages, emails, and possibly even postcards, I wanted to clear up a few things. Although there…
Although I’m a Lipid Specialist, I’m always on the lookout for any medical articles that could potentially help people optimize their health. And for those of you whose spouse or significant other ever tells you that you “Look Delicious,” THIS…
In the latest installment of “Shocker! Exercise is Good!” and “Being Aerobically Fit Seems Like a Smart Idea,” THIS STUDY identified proteomic and metabolomic signatures associated with high cardiorespiratory fitness. Basically, they took people with the highest fitness levels and…
