Hi ,Have you ever wondered whether losing weight could reduce your blood pressure medication? The short answer is: it can. But an important part of that story often gets left out.But first, how are you doing? Alberta has had quite the weather swing l...

Hi ,How is your sleep?This email is about a simple, often overlooked lever to improve your sleep: daylight exposure.Why Daylight MattersThis morning, a friend who is trying to build a consistent morning exercise habit shared that when she sleeps well...

Hi ,I was recently revisiting a conversation we recorded three years ago.It was an hour-long deep dive into the pillars of brain health.Even though a few years have passed, the science of how we sleep, eat, move, and supplement remains the foundation...

Hi ,What are you doing for your brain health today?You may have noticed stories about lithium and Alzheimer's disease. I would like to share what the latest research tells us about lithium and brain health, why you may have seen headlines about it re...

Hi ,I hope this message finds you well.Today, I would like to talk about something I often notice in my patients (and in myself, too): the challenge of sticking with healthy habits over the long run. When people first consult me, they are highly moti...

Hi ,How are you doing today?Several months ago, I wrote about AI in healthcare and how it could change medicine in dramatic ways, from curing illnesses to faster drug discovery to personalized health coaches. Over the past two weeks, both OpenAI (Cha...

Hi ,Wishing you a Happy New Year! What are you looking forward to this year?Blue Zones podcast episodeOur latest podcast episode dives into Blue Zones – regions around the world where people live exceptionally long, healthy lives – and explores their...

Hi ,As the year comes to a close, I want to share something that shapes many health outcomes I see in my practice.It is not only what we eat or how much we move, though those matter. It is something I call health optimism (I am still looking for a be...

Hi ,I love walking. But it is -19 °C here today (feels like -30), so I did not go out. And it has not been just today. I have missed my walks for several days now.It is too cold, it gets dark too early, and there is ice on the sidewalks. You get the...

Hi ,How are you doing today? What are you looking forward to in the next year?Over the past few years, more people have signed up for longevity or advanced wellness programs that promise in-depth testing and detailed reports. Perhaps you have done so...