by Abby Williams | Jul 29, 2025 | Health, Medical Conditions
The Internet’s Wild Sun Care Advice—Here’s What Our Doctors Actually Say July is UV Safety Month — and with more time spent outside in the summer sun, it’s the perfect reminder to take a closer look at how we protect our skin. Longer days and outdoor fun also mean a...
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...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Dec 3, 2024 | Health, Optimization
What’s “better” for building muscles: Higher weight and fewer repetitions… or lower weight and more reps? It depends. We’ve all read or heard the baseline recommendation — three sets of 10 reps — but that’s an average answer. While it can be a great starting point,...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Oct 22, 2024 | Health
“Just breathe.” How often have you heard that phrase in a stressful or emergency situation? Breathing doesn’t always come easily for people with chronically low blood oxygen levels. Knowing how to increase your oxygen level immediately is critical if you’re one of...