by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Apr 23, 2024 | Optimization
During office visits, I always ask my patients if they exercise. Lately, many of them reply, “Yes! I play pickleball!” This isn’t surprising, since an estimated 36.5 million pickleball players are currently active in the U.S. Pickleball — a racquet sport combining...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Apr 16, 2024 | Medical Conditions
We’ve all known someone — a friend, family member, or coworker — who died unexpectedly from a heart attack. Maybe the death was especially surprising because the affected person had no idea their heart was in trouble. Sudden death from a heart attack is often caused...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Apr 9, 2024 | Medical Conditions
If I asked you to name the most common disease among Americans, would you say coronary artery disease (CAD)? That would be a winning guess. Nearly 75% of all Americans experience some level of CAD in their lifetime. It’s brought on by high levels of plaque in the...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Apr 2, 2024 | Optimization
We all want to live to be 100, but if you’re 100 and miserable, what’s the point? Living a long life is only rewarding if you’re in good health. It’s important to know how to stay flexible as you age. We’ve all seen the occasional elderly person who’s stooped and...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Mar 12, 2024 | Optimization
Protein’s a popular topic, particularly among my female patients. In fact, there’s a growing obsession with protein across the U.S. Both men and women (and not just high-powered athletes) are interested in the value of protein and wondering if or how they should add...
