MEDICAL COMPASS
Medical Compass: Weight management is less about macronutrient intake than you think
Lowering cortisol levels can help manage weight
By David Dunaief, M.D.
Losing or maintaining body weight is complex. Many things influence our eating behavior, including food...
Medical Compass: Exploring the microbiome
The microbiome affects our immune system responses
By David Dunaief, M.D.
We have been hearing more frequent references to the microbiome recently in health discussions and...
Medical Compass: What really works to maintain cognitive health as we age?
Sleeping well can have positive long-term effects
By David Dunaief, M.D.
It’s hard to avoid the flood of advertisements for products — from supplements to “brain...
Medical Compass: Reduce the misery of seasonal allergies
Get out and enjoy Spring!
By David Dunaief, M.D.
Ah, the paradox of Spring. Trees and bushes are in full bloom, and flowers are popping up...
Medical Compass: Simple steps to lower your risk of falling
By David Dunaief, M.D.
Taking a tumble can cause broken bones and torn ligaments. While these might not be life-altering in younger folks, they can...
Medical Compass: Does increased daylight mean you can pitch your vitamin D supplements?
Obesity can influence your body’s ability to use vitamin D
By David Dunaief, M.D.
Happy Spring! It’s been a rougher winter than in recent years, and...
Medical Compass: Exercise can have powerful health outcomes
By David Dunaief, M.D.
As I wrote last week, exercise is not the sole solution for weight loss. However, it can improve our outcomes with...
Medical Compass: What are the actual benefits of exercise?
Exercise is an inadequate weight-loss tool
By David Dunaief, M.D.
We hear continuously about the importance of exercise. Why is it so important, though? Exercise has...
Medical Compass: Focus on controlling your hypertension
Non-clinical readings may paint a more complete picture of your risks
By David Dunaief, M.D.
Nearly 120 million U.S. adults, just under half of the population,...
Medical Compass: Take the time to focus on your heart’s health
Many risk factors can be managed with lifestyle changes
By David Dunaief, M.D.
February has been named American Heart Month by the American Heart Association, providing...
