Best Time to Exercise

Best Time to Exercise

One of the questions patients often ask me is, “Doctor, what is the best time of day to exercise?” And the honest answer is this: the best time to exercise is the time you will consistently do it. That said, there are some differences depending on the time of day....
Aging Isn’t the Problem

Aging Isn’t the Problem

I’ve seen patients in their 80s with more energy, purpose, and drive than people decades younger. And I’ve seen the opposite too. The difference isn’t age… it’s how we think. Stay curious. Stay active. Keep learning. Keep moving forward. Because the moment we decide...
Hearts Need Love

Hearts Need Love

I spend my days fixing hearts in the OR, but I’m constantly reminded that the many hearts don’t need surgery, they just need love. Yes, we should take the traditional advice seriously: move more, eat real food, avoid tobacco, manage stress, and know our numbers (blood...