I don’t often begin a medical discussion by contemplating philosophies, but we can’t separate the emotional experience of being a human from the practice of medicine. This is exactly…

  You can probably recite your daily schedule by heart. You know exactly what you’re supposed to do and exactly when each deadline is looming. But how often do you consider how you feel throughout the…

  The coronavirus hit us like a suckerpunch. Now, after nearly three months of lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing, we’re finally starting to emerge and capture bits and pieces of…

  You visit your dentist every six months to prevent cavities and gum disease; you head into your hairdresser every few months to maintain your appearance; and you schedule an…

  It’s time to talk about cholesterol, but not in the way you’re expecting. Let’s start with the “facts” you’ve been taught to believe. Do these sound familiar? Don’t eat…

  It’s something you know is important, something you know shouldn’t be ignored, but you continue to turn a blind eye to it anyway. Maybe you’ve been making one too many…

  Is our healthcare system working for us, or is it keeping us trapped in a cycle of illness? Diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease account for 70% of deaths in our country, yet it’s…

  Health isn’t the absence of disease; it is total physical, mental, and social wellbeing. We may expect disease, alcohol consumption, or weight gain to threaten our health, but what…

Living a long life isn’t just about the number on your birthday cake. Wouldn’t you rather celebrate your 70th birthday feeling strong, sharp, and vibrant instead of weak, fatigued, and…

Type 2 diabetes isn’t like a broken leg. It’s not an injury that happens without any warning in a split second. Quite the opposite! Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for…