Why the U.S. is Losing a 25-Year Battle
As of this morning, February, 2026, the United States stands at a precipice we haven’t faced in a generation. With confirmed cases in South Carolina alone, health authorities are issuing…
Why the “Resting Brain” is the New Frontier in Alzheimer’s
For years, the gold standard advice for patients worried about Alzheimer’s has been “stay active.” We told patients to do crosswords, learn new languages, and keep their minds busy. But…
Stop The Agony: Why Statin Muscle Pain Is Finally Solved
For years, one of the most difficult conversations I’ve had in my clinic involves statins. On one hand, these medications are lifesavers, drastically reducing the risk of heart attack and…
Beyond the Standard Cholesterol Test: Why Your “Normal” Results Might Be Hiding Heart Disease
Every February, we are inundated with the same generic advice for American Heart Month: “Eat your greens” and “Watch your cholesterol.” While well-intentioned, this advice often relies on a 50-year-old…
More Than Just the “Winter Blues”: Understanding the Science of SAD
As we move through February, many of my patients walk into the clinic describing a similar “heaviness.” They’re sleeping longer but waking up tired; they’re craving carbohydrates; and that spark…
The UPF Audit: 5 “Healthy” Foods Hiding in Your Pantry That Are Actually Ultra-Processed
In my practice, I see patients who are “doing everything right”—hitting their protein goals and eating “low carb”—yet their inflammatory markers remain high. The culprit is often Food Proximity. The…
The 4-Step Cognitive Reset: How to Protect Your Brain Volume and Focus in a Digital World
As a physician, the most common complaint I hear in 2026 isn’t joint pain or digestive upset—it’s the sensation that the “internal processor” is slowing down. Patients call it brain…
Why Muscle is Your Best Retirement Plan: The Science of “Banking” Lean Mass in Your 30s and 40s
The Golden Window for “Banking” Muscle Think of your lean muscle mass as a retirement account. Just like you invest early to leverage compound interest, you build muscle now to…
Why Am I “Tired but Wired”? The Cortisol-Gut Connection Explained
It’s 11:00 PM. You are physically exhausted—your bones feel heavy, and your brain is foggy. Yet, the moment your head hits the pillow, your heart starts racing, your mind begins…
Emotional Fitness: Why 2026 is the Year of “Electric Medicine” and Brain Optimization
For years, the gold standard for mental health was “top-down” intervention—essentially, using talk therapy to think our way out of stress. But a massive shift is occurring. In 2026, the…