by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Feb 25, 2025 | Medical Conditions
Soon, temperatures will rise, and we can stop worrying about catching the flu until next fall, right? Unfortunately, no. Although peak flu activity occurs in late autumn and winter, flu cases in North America persist as late as March or April. From October through...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Feb 11, 2025 | Optimization
Many people look forward to retirement, expecting joy, but some may experience boredom, loneliness, or a sense of loss. The importance of “purpose in life” doesn’t stop when we hit retirement. Your degree of fulfillment is directly related to your overall health and...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Feb 4, 2025 | Health
Musical icon and recovered addict Sir Elton John recently commented on the legalization of THC, the intoxicating element in cannabis. He thinks legalization is a mistake, characterizing THC as addictive, mentally and physically disorienting, and a gateway to the...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 28, 2025 | Health
Are you worried about what tomorrow may bring? You’re not alone. In recent years, we’ve navigated a major pandemic, political turmoil, global unrest, school shootings, and rapid, unending societal change. We all want to know how to stop fearing the future. Although...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 21, 2025 | Health
Orthopedic pain management is a guessing game. Knowing where and how to get treated is challenging. Say you’ve sprained your ankle ice skating. On the drive home, it’s swelling and painful. Now you’re concerned about the next steps. Should you check in with your...
