ASMR: What Science Says, and How to Try It Wisely
Millions of people watch videos of whispering, brushing, and hairstyling to relax or fall asleep. This article explains what ASMR is, what studies…
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Is Exercise “Fuel” for the Brain? What the Evidence Says
The brain can use some of the lactate produced during exercise for energy. That connection is also helping researchers explore how movement might…
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Menopause: What Helps and What to Ask Your Doctor
Hot flashes, disrupted sleep and vaginal discomfort deserve a useful conversation. Here is what treatment research—including studies of folic acid—can tell you, and…
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Visceral Fat: The Health Risk Your Weight May Miss
High blood pressure and prediabetes do not always come with a high BMI. Fat stored around internal organs may help explain part of…
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Menopause: What Helps and What to Ask Your Doctor
Hot flashes, disrupted sleep and vaginal discomfort deserve a useful conversation. Here is what treatment research—including studies of folic acid—can tell you, and…
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Coffee, Heart, and Brain: How Much to Drink to Boost Your Health (Without Harming Your Sleep)
I still remember the smell of coffee in my grandmother’s house in Cuba. Lunch was over, the table was cleared, and then came…
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Sports Supplements: What Works and How to Use Them
In my office, I meet the young adult trying to build muscle and the older patient trying to preserve it. Both often ask…
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Your lifestyle and your bone health
How to strengthen your bones through the way you live When we talk about bone health, I’m not just talking about bones.I’m talking…
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Menopause: What Helps and What to Ask Your Doctor
Hot flashes, disrupted sleep and vaginal discomfort deserve a useful conversation. Here is what treatment research—including studies of folic acid—can tell you, and…
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Why Do We Know What to Do but Struggle to Make It a Habit?
Knowing that a walk, an earlier bedtime, or a different lunch could improve our health does not make those choices easy to sustain.…
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Microplastics in Our Bodies: What Does That Mean for Health?
Microplastics have been found in human tissues, but finding them does not prove they cause disease. We examine the findings that deserve attention,…
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Why Prevention Feels Boring—Until It Matters
I often hear a reasonable question in primary care: “I feel fine. Why do I need all these appointments and tests?” When nothing…
Read articleTHE 8 WAYS TO CHOOSE HEALTH
There are many ways to care for your health.Explore these eight, choose where to start today, and take one step that feels doable.
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Prevention
Plan ahead to protect your health
Understand what to ask at your appointments and how to take part in decisions about your health.
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02 / 08
Nutrition
Eat with intention
Explore food in everyday life: your choices, your routines, and the way you enjoy eating.
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Movement
Move more, sit less
Find ideas for bringing movement into your day and building a routine that fits your life.
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Sleep
Rest to recover
A space to understand your rest and explore the routines that help you recover.
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Mind
Care for how you think and feel
Understand your emotions, talk about your concerns, and learn to recognize when to seek support.
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Environment
Shape spaces that support you
Take a fresh look at the places where you live and work, and the habits you want to build there.
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Relationships
Connection is part of health
Explore the place your relationships, your community, and shared time have in your well-being.
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Purpose
Live with direction and meaning
Reflect on what matters to you and bring your everyday choices closer to your values.
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A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL VIEW OF YOUR HEALTH
Lifestyle research tells us that everyday habits deserve a place in health care.
As a family physician, I approach care through a biopsychosocial lens: the body, emotions, relationships, and the conditions in which we live. That is why I bring together eight ways to choose health, with attention to each person’s circumstances and possibilities.
Genetics, environment, and sources
Genes matter too. The 1996 Danish twin study estimated that genetics accounted for 23–26% of variation in longevity. A 2026 analysis in Science estimated about 50% heritability of intrinsic life span after adjusting for deaths from external causes. These population estimates do not divide an individual’s life into genes and habits.
The differences were 9.9 years for men and 9.4 for women, comparing extreme scores in the three largest cohorts.
KEY READS
A curated selection to help you understand your health and turn evidence into everyday decisions.
Recovery Is Health: How to Mentally Unplug After Work
Your body can make it home while your mind is
Better Sleep for Healthier Weight
Sleep is often where we borrow extra time from the
Mediterranean Diet: What Changes and How to Start
Eating better can feel like another demanding project. You may
Is Healthy Eating a Privilege? Cost, Time, and ZIP Code
Telling someone to “eat healthier” sounds simple. But what happens
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