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  • Intermittent Fasting: What the Science Really Shows

    At Health Improvement Institute, we’re often asked about intermittent fasting. It’s everywhere—on social media, in wellness circles, and increasingly in medical research. But beyond the hype, what does the actual science tell us? Let me share what we know from the research, what remains uncertain, and how to think about whether it might fit into…

  • Men’s Health

    The Silent Health Crisis Affecting Men Over 40 Most men don’t realize it, but the biggest threats to their health develop quietly for years before symptoms show up. According to the CDC, men are more likely than women to die from: And they’re less likely to: The result:Men often show up late — after the…

  • Our Reactive Health System

    We live in amazing times of technological advancement, yet it seems our health system often focuses reactively on treating illness, waiting until problems become critical before taking massive and often invasive action (e.g. dialysis, open heart bypass surgery, stents or amputations). 6 in 10 adults have at least one chronic disease. Many diseases can be…

  • Obesity Is Not A Cosmetic Issue

    Obesity is a serious health concern linked to many life-threatening conditions. It significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and hypertension, placing strain on the cardiovascular system. It’s also a leading cause of type 2 diabetes, which can result in kidney failure, blindness and amputations if uncontrolled. You maybe surprised that certain cancers, such…

  • The Importance of Preventative Health Care

    As a hospitalist, I witness the devastating consequences of advanced and life-threatening diseases daily. Heart attacks, strokes, vascular diseases leading to amputations, and kidney failure requiring dialysis are far too common. These tragic conditions are often the culmination of years of poorly managed chronic health issues. Even though we have amazing technological advances like minimally…