How Long Is the Flu Contagious?
Soon, temperatures will rise, and we can stop worrying about catching the flu until next fall, right?
Unfortunately, no.
Unfortunately, no.
My Recent Work
What’s the Best Exercise for a Leaky Heart Valve?
Did a physician diagnose you with mitral valve regurgitation? Is it safe to work out if you have a diseased valve, and can exercise improve your condition? Let’s find out.
January’s Health Insights From Priority Physicians
It’s not always easy to stay inspired during the winter doldrums. Consistent exercise, good sleep, regular social contact, and a daily dose of fresh air can make a big difference!...
The Importance of Purpose in Life: How to Be Happy in Retirement
Many people look forward to retirement, expecting joy, but some may experience boredom, loneliness, or a sense of loss.
The importance of “purpose in life” doesn’t stop when we hit retirement. Your degree of fulfillment is directly related to your overall health and well-being in your later years. Losing your sense of purpose may result in depression, anxiety, and overall aimlessness.
The importance of “purpose in life” doesn’t stop when we hit retirement. Your degree of fulfillment is directly related to your overall health and well-being in your later years. Losing your sense of purpose may result in depression, anxiety, and overall aimlessness.
What Supplements Lower Cholesterol and When Do They Make Sense?
Suppose your lab results show your LDL cholesterol is higher than last year.
Are you concerned about taking medication to control your cholesterol? Should you consider taking a dietary supplement to improve your numbers? Do you wonder what supplements lower cholesterol?
Are you concerned about taking medication to control your cholesterol? Should you consider taking a dietary supplement to improve your numbers? Do you wonder what supplements lower cholesterol?
Trading One Substance for Another: Replacing Alcohol With THC
Musical icon and recovered addict Sir Elton John recently commented on the legalization of THC, the intoxicating element in cannabis.
He thinks legalization is a mistake, characterizing THC as addictive, mentally and physically disorienting, and a gateway to the misuse of other drugs...
He thinks legalization is a mistake, characterizing THC as addictive, mentally and physically disorienting, and a gateway to the misuse of other drugs...
Our Anxiety Epidemic: How to Stop Fearing the Future
Are you worried about what tomorrow may bring? You’re not alone.
In recent years, we’ve navigated a major pandemic, political turmoil, global unrest, school shootings, and rapid, unending societal change. We all want to know how to stop fearing the future...
In recent years, we’ve navigated a major pandemic, political turmoil, global unrest, school shootings, and rapid, unending societal change. We all want to know how to stop fearing the future...
Why Is Peloton So Popular? A Doctor’s Take on At-Home Workouts
I was a runner until I hurt my back 10 years ago. I began emphasizing strength and core work at the gym and did CrossFit for several years to rehab my back and ensure I was fit enough to play golf, which I enjoy. I then transitioned to swimming...
Antioxidant Drinks: Separating Fact From Fiction
Antioxidants are hyped as a main component in so-called superfoods. But how vital are antioxidant drinks and other supplements to your good health?
Let’s separate fact from fiction about antioxidants and what’s important in your diet.
Let’s separate fact from fiction about antioxidants and what’s important in your diet.
Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist
Orthopedic pain management is a guessing game. Knowing where and how to get treated is challenging.
Say you’ve sprained your ankle ice skating. On the drive home, it’s swelling and painful. Now you’re concerned about the next steps. Should you check in with your primary care physician or skip that step and go to a specialist, assuming your physician will send you there anyway?
Say you’ve sprained your ankle ice skating. On the drive home, it’s swelling and painful. Now you’re concerned about the next steps. Should you check in with your primary care physician or skip that step and go to a specialist, assuming your physician will send you there anyway?
Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain? What Menopausal Women Need to Know
Women in menopause often notice an extra inch or two around their midsection and ask, “Is menopause making me heavier? Does progesterone cause weight gain?”
The short answer to both is no. But there are contributing factors.
The short answer to both is no. But there are contributing factors.
Social Isolation and Dementia: Be Social, for a Healthy Brain As You Age
Socializing is good for you, regardless of your age.
You build a strong sense of community when you pursue hobbies and activities in a group setting with others. And perhaps most importantly, you stimulate your brain...
You build a strong sense of community when you pursue hobbies and activities in a group setting with others. And perhaps most importantly, you stimulate your brain...
Why Your Doctor Should Prioritize Work-Life Balance
Many working adults spend at least two weeks away from their jobs each year; some as many as four.
But with patients continually depending on them, can doctors do the same?
The answer is yes. Although some physicians don’t take a break, those who do return refreshed, at the top of their game, and better able to deliver optimal care.
But with patients continually depending on them, can doctors do the same?
The answer is yes. Although some physicians don’t take a break, those who do return refreshed, at the top of their game, and better able to deliver optimal care.
What Is Sleep Fragmentation? How Broken Sleep Affects Us
Suppose you got a good night’s sleep but still wake up tired. Now you’re driving on a busy road or attending an important meeting and can barely keep your eyes open. What’s going on? Is such drowsiness normal? You may be feeling the effects of sleep fragmentation.
Live Longer and Healthier: Sleep Habits for a Longer Life
Do you sleep well? Does nighttime screen-browsing prevent you from nodding off? Do you lose sleep during the week but hope to catch up on the weekend?
There’s no time like now to focus on sleep habits for a longer life. Good sleep hygiene at all ages is essential for a rewarding, independent lifestyle when you’re 90 — or perhaps even longer.
There’s no time like now to focus on sleep habits for a longer life. Good sleep hygiene at all ages is essential for a rewarding, independent lifestyle when you’re 90 — or perhaps even longer.
Myths Debunked and Interesting Facts About Menopause
Menopause is not an event. It’s a process that occurs naturally over a decade or so. A woman (average age is 51) is clinically diagnosed as menopausal when she hasn’t had a monthly period for 12 months.
The preliminary stage, known as perimenopause, can occur years before menopause and is often referred to as “reverse puberty.”
The preliminary stage, known as perimenopause, can occur years before menopause and is often referred to as “reverse puberty.”
Live Longer and Healthier: Exercises for Longevity
What does longevity — a long, healthy life — mean to you? Are you setting goals for your later years?
Finding the right exercises for longevity today will keep you vibrant, strong, and independent into your 90s — or longer.
Finding the right exercises for longevity today will keep you vibrant, strong, and independent into your 90s — or longer.
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Sleep Apnea?
Did you snore yourself awake again last night? Does your sleep partner worry about your breathing lapses when you slumber?
These are signs you may have sleep apnea.
Many people believe apnea is only loud, intrusive snoring...
These are signs you may have sleep apnea.
Many people believe apnea is only loud, intrusive snoring...
Mild Cognitive Impairment: When to Chat With Your Doctor
Oops, your car keys are gone again, and it’s the second time you’ve misplaced them this week.
Losing keys is frustrating and inconvenient for anyone. But if you’re getting into your senior years, it’s common to start worrying about the possible onset of mild cognitive impairment.
Losing keys is frustrating and inconvenient for anyone. But if you’re getting into your senior years, it’s common to start worrying about the possible onset of mild cognitive impairment.
How Many Reps and Sets for Weight Loss? A Doctor’s Take
What’s “better” for building muscles: Higher weight and fewer repetitions… or lower weight and more reps? It depends.
We’ve all read or heard the baseline recommendation — three sets of 10 reps — but that’s an average answer.
We’ve all read or heard the baseline recommendation — three sets of 10 reps — but that’s an average answer.
How We Monitor and Treat Type 1 Diabetes: 4 Recent Advances
Did you know that over a million North Carolinians are currently diagnosed with diabetes? That’s 12.4% of our state’s adult population.
I’m one of those affected.
As both a concierge physician and a type 1 diabetic, I make it my mission to stay updated on how to manage both type 1 (less common) and type 2 (very common) diabetes’ many facets.
I’m one of those affected.
As both a concierge physician and a type 1 diabetic, I make it my mission to stay updated on how to manage both type 1 (less common) and type 2 (very common) diabetes’ many facets.
Bone Health: Is Osteoporosis Genetic?
Is it our fate to become more fragile with age?
Not necessarily. Keeping your bones healthy can change your fate, helping you to live longer and stronger.
We replace bone all the time. However, degeneration occurs when the creation of new bone can’t keep pace with the loss of old bone.
Not necessarily. Keeping your bones healthy can change your fate, helping you to live longer and stronger.
We replace bone all the time. However, degeneration occurs when the creation of new bone can’t keep pace with the loss of old bone.
The Power of Mind-Body Therapy in Healthcare Today
Did you know yoga was introduced to the U.S. in the late 19th century?
It was considered a religious practice until the 1960s when, through the appeal of television, America became aware of yoga’s mind-body potential — the potential to increase flexibility and strength, decrease stress, lessen chronic pain, and more.
It was considered a religious practice until the 1960s when, through the appeal of television, America became aware of yoga’s mind-body potential — the potential to increase flexibility and strength, decrease stress, lessen chronic pain, and more.
Live Longer and Healthier: Best Diet for Longevity
What does “aging well” mean to you?
Does it include being independent, healthy, active, and strong well into your 90s? Maybe even beyond?
Does it include being independent, healthy, active, and strong well into your 90s? Maybe even beyond?
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