Women's Wellness Weight Management

10/16/2026

Your metabolism converts food and beverages into energy to power your body’s functions such as breathing, circulating blood and exercising. Sometimes, abnormal chemical reactions occur in your body that interfere with your body’s metabolism. A metabolic disorder can affect your overall health, including weight. This is why I am adamant about staying on top of screenings. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining metabolic health.

Fundamentally, your metabolic health is about how well your body responds to and processes food. Our metabolism’s job is to convert what we eat and drink into energy to power your body’s functions. When everything is working well, your body has the energy to do a range of amazing things – from...

10/14/2026

It’s not news that heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death worldwide. However, what is new is the connection found between heart disease and breast cancer, a leading form of cancer. Learn more about this study by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center and ask me questions.

It’s not news that heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death worldwide. However, what is new is the connection found between heart disease and breast cancer, a leading form of cancer.

09/19/2026

Fun to find my book in a used bookstore, especially when it’s next to a title like the one here

08/18/2026

Together with your MDVIP-affiliated doctor, make informed choices for a healthier life.

While many new health and fitness trends can be beneficial, they don't work for everyone. Talk to a physician to customize a plan that best fits your lifestyle.

08/15/2026

My daughter Katie, doing a book signing at Barnes & Noble at Augusta Mall with her first novel “Sound Advice” 8/15 until 3pm…come and visit

08/12/2026

Discover MDVIP and go beyond concierge medicine!

Understand how MDVIP is more than just concierge medicine

08/10/2026

I warn my patients to limit their processed foods. Many brands use questionable ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, excessive salt and added sugar. There’s also a wide range of preservatives used - some are deemed safe, while others should be avoided. Here are five preservatives that may have ties to cancer.

Processed foods can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, they’re easy, convenient time-savers. But they are often made with questionable ingredients, from high-fructose corn syrup, excessive salt and added sugars.

08/07/2026

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, there’s a good chance it’s related to stress. In fact, the combination of insomnia and stress is problematic for many Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll. If stress keeps you up at night, talk to me about it and check out these tips.

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, chances are you’re stressed. Stress is another public health issue plaguing America. In fact, more than 25% of American adults report being so stressed that they can’t function, according to a poll conducted by the American Psychological Asso...

08/05/2026

Prioritize your heart health.

Discover 9 unusual heart disease risks that you may never have heard of. Learn about what signs to look out for and what these risks mean to your health.

08/03/2026

Women have been using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for years to help ease menopause symptoms and lower their risk of menopause-linked conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease and dementia. However, I warn female patients with a personal or family history of heart disease or a hormone-dependent cancer to avoid HRT. As a result, some of these women try supplements, but that might not be the best alternative.

In 1942, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals introduced the first hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women going through menopause. Over the intervening decades, doctors have gone back and forth on the safety and efficacy of using HRT to treat symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal discomfort.