I am a practicing physician with over 20 years of experience in emergency care, research, innovation, health policy, value-based care, quality of care, entrepreneurship, and most recently, wellness and integrative medicine. I serve as Chief of Clinical Innovation for US Acute
A Lifestyle Intervention Could Slow Early Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests
Intensive lifestyle changes are an effective option in early Alzheimer’s, according to a recent trial published by Dr. Dean Ornish and colleagues.
4 Reasons Why Faith May Actually Heal
Believing in a higher power or "faith" and may involve religion or be practiced privately. Studies tie faith and religiosity with improved mental and physical health.
4 Reasons Parents Should Reconsider How Much Junk Food Kids Eat
1 in 5 U.S. children are obese. Junk food is the leading cause. Junk food leads to poorer school performance, and higher rates of physical and mental health problems.
4 Things Voters Should Know About Cognitive Decline
The presidential debate highlighted concerns about cognitive decline in Trump (78) and Biden (81). It details causes, diagnosis, and treatment of cognitive decline in aging leaders.
4 Ways To Simulate The Effects Of Taking Ozempic With Food
Thinking about using a GLP-1 agonist like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy? Here are four ways to simulate the effects naturally with food and avoid the side effects and cost.
10 Drug-Free Ways To Sleep Better, According To Andrew Huberman
Sleep is the bedrock of mental health, physical health and performance, according to Andrew Huberman, a podcaster/scientist. Here are his 10 suggestions for better sleep.
5 Ways To Reduce Your Microplastics Exposure In The ‘Plasticene’ Era
Emerging research shows microplastics—which are everywhere—are linked to health problems. Here are five ways to reduce your microplastics exposure.
5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Healthcare
While the artificial intelligence revolution has just begun, it is transforming healthcare, speeding drug discovery, improving both diagnosis and patient communication.
5 Reasons Parents Should Delay Getting Smartphones For Their Kids
Studies link adolescent smartphone use to depression, substance use, suicide, poor eyesight and ADHD. Parents should consider delaying buying one until eighth or ninth grade.
4 Reasons Red Wine Is No Longer A Health Food
Experts used to think red wine was a health food. This has changed. Now there are many reasons drinking red wine—even in moderation—could have negative health impacts.