by Dr. Jacob Brandon | Feb 20, 2024 | Optimization
It seems like everyone tracks their heart rate these days, from college-level athletes to Fitbit-sporting seniors. It’s not a bad idea. Your heart’s performance often reflects the quality of your overall health. Fitness trackers and other wearable tech are windows...
by Dr. Jacob Brandon | Feb 6, 2024 | Optimization
Several times a day, many people with diabetes use a fingerstick to prick their fingertip, draw a drop of blood, and apply it to a test strip. The strip’s results help them critically monitor their blood sugar levels. But fingersticks are painful, and on a hectic day,...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 16, 2024 | Optimization
Have you ever come home from a mostly positive workday still obsessing over a single negative comment from a coworker? You probably know people who focus on the positive. They don’t let a single rude remark ruin their day. They’ve discovered the value of intentional...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Dec 12, 2023 | Optimization
Relationship-building is my favorite part of my job. As a direct primary care physician, I can spend a lot of time with my patients. The more we talk, the deeper our connection becomes, giving me a more holistic view of the patient’s life beyond healthcare, including...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Oct 17, 2023 | Optimization
Every year, we come closer to a cure for many forms of cancer. It’s also exciting and inspiring to see frequent advances in screening technologies and early cancer detection. But what’s almost as inspiring as curing cancer is preventing it from occurring in the first...
by Derrick Williams | Sep 6, 2023 | Optimization
Are you the father of a teenage daughter? How’s that going? If you’re like a lot of dads, maybe you’re not so sure. When your daughter was younger, your relationship felt natural. You shuttled her to soccer and out for ice cream afterwards. You shared popcorn as you...
