FAMILY MEDICINE AND LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

Learn to choose health, one habit at a time.

Dr. Dándote Salud is an educational health platform created by Dr. Dan, a physician board-certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. We translate scientific evidence into clear, practical articles to help you prevent disease, make informed decisions, and build sustainable habits. As the platform grows, we plan to expand our English-language content to include podcasts and videos.

Evidence-based information · In Spanish and English · New content every Monday

LATEST ARTICLES

Is Oral Magnesium the New Sleep Aid?
I see this often in practice. People are exhausted, workdays stretch longer, free time gets
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Microplastics in Our Bodies: What Does That Mean for Health?
You open a bottle of water. Reheat last night’s dinner. Make coffee, chop vegetables on
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The Family Bonds That May Stay With Us for Life
Families teach many of their most important lessons without ever announcing that a lesson is
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Recovery Is Health: How to Mentally Unplug After Work
You close the laptop. Leave the office. Maybe you change out of your work clothes
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DAILY MESSAGE

Caring for your health does not require doing everything today; it means choosing one step you can repeat tomorrow.

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MEDICINE, EXPLAINED FOR REAL LIFE

Dr. Dándote Salud was created to bring scientific evidence closer to the decisions we make every day: how we eat, move, sleep, think, connect, and shape our environment. Behind every article, episode, and video is a medical and human perspective committed to making health clearer and more achievable.

Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan

Founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Lead Author

A board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician. He leads the clinical approach and editorial integrity of Dr. Dándote Salud, translating scientific evidence into practical decisions for everyday life.

Dr. Mike Silva

Dr. Mike Silva

Chief Content Officer and Executive Producer

A physician trained in Cuba. He helps turn complex medical topics into clear, approachable, and culturally relevant conversations for our community.

KEY READS

A curated selection to help you understand your health and turn evidence into everyday decisions.
Can Exercise Offset Sitting All Day?
You can work out before breakfast, take your daily walk, or hit the gym after
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Better Sleep for Healthier Weight
Mediterranean Diet: What Changes and How to Start
Is Healthy Eating a Privilege? Cost, Time, and ZIP Code
Why Prevention Feels Boring—Until It Matters
I often hear a reasonable question in primary care: “I
Chronic Loneliness: 7 Steps to Reconnect
Loneliness is not always visible. You may work, socialize, and
Natural GLP-1: A Weekly Plan for Healthy Weight Loss
We have discussed ways to support your own GLP-1 in
Ultra-Processed Foods and Dementia
Fear of memory loss often begins long before any clear