by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Aug 8, 2023 | Concierge Medicine
Many of my patients are late-phase Baby Boomers and early-phase Gen Xers who are overwhelmed by the effort of caring for their aging parents (early-phase Baby Boomers). A middle-aged patient helping elderly parents usually won’t come to me for advice, but the subject...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jul 11, 2023 | Medical Conditions
“Why do I sleep with my mouth open?” If you frequently wake up tired, with a dry mouth, or with a spouse who complains you’ve been snoring, you’ve likely asked yourself this question. There are several reasons you could be sleeping with your mouth open. Some of the...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jul 4, 2023 | Medical Conditions
It’s summertime and, for many people, the race is on to achieve a bronzed, sun-kissed look. Not too long ago, masses of dedicated tanners rubbed baby oil on their skin before lounging in the sun. Bad idea. That slick layer of oil points ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB)...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jun 20, 2023 | Health, Prevention
If you’re like most Americans, you spend all year looking forward to your summer vacation. You also know how easy it is for those summer vacation plans to be derailed by unexpected problems. From overbooked hotels to flight cancellations to global pandemics (thank...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jun 6, 2023 | Optimization
Americans have a serious problem with focus. This isn’t entirely surprising — humans are behaviorally inclined to develop routines, which don’t require a ton of attention. For example, when was the last time you really thought about your daily drive to work? Once you...