MEDICAL COMPASS
Medical Compass: Tips for keeping your kidneys healthy
By David Dunaief M.D.
Your kidneys do far more than filter waste and fluid from your body. They maintain your blood’s health, help control your...
Medical Compass: Balance your sodium-potassium intake
Increasing potassium may improve health outcomes
By David Dunaief, M.D.
Most Americans consume far too much sodium — an average of 3400 mg per day, which...
Medical Compass: Methods for reducing osteoarthritis pain
Reducing dairy consumption can decrease inflammation
By David Dunaief, M.D.
Osteoarthritis (OA) can disturb your mobility, mood, and sleep quality, making it difficult to perform daily...
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...
