Still Choosing Health A Year Later

By Dr. Dan

Family physician, board-certified in lifestyle medicine, and Editor in Chief of Dr. Dándote Salud.

By Mike

Cuban-trained physician, published medical researcher, and Chief Content Officer (CCO) at Dr. Dándote Salud

Published October 11, 2026 3 MIN READ

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THE NEWSLETTER

Science you can understand. Habits you can sustain.

FIRST ANNIVERSARY · OCTOBER 2026

HEALTH & LONGEVITY

365 days of
choosing health.

One small step to start today.

Care today for the life you want to keep enjoying tomorrow.

365 days of choosing health: the first anniversary of our platform.

Hello,

Picture something you hope to keep doing twenty years from now: walking with someone you love, cooking for your family, or traveling independently.

That picture gives prevention a concrete purpose. Behind every recommendation is a life we want to keep living.

A year ago, that concern inspired Dr. Dándote Salud. For our first anniversary, we return to our beginnings to explore how our habits and the conditions in which we live relate to our future health.

A CLOSER LOOK

This week’s idea

Research distinguishes between how long we live and how much of that time we spend in good health. That difference matters when we think about preserving our independence and continuing to do what we enjoy.

Our anniversary article explores eight starting points: purpose, relationships, food, mindfulness, sleep, movement, our surroundings, and prevention. We explain what we know, which questions remain, and how to bring that knowledge into everyday life.

A recommendation needs to fit around work and responsibilities, with the resources and support available to you.

YOUR STEP THIS WEEK

Make room for one habit.

Choose one habit and give it a specific place in your day. Complete this sentence:

“After __________,
I will __________.”

For example: “After lunch, I will take a ten-minute walk.”

Think about what might get in the way and how you could adjust. At the end of the week, notice what helped and what needs to change so this step fits your life more comfortably.

THIS WEEK’S READING

One article.
A place to begin.

01 / TO READ

365 days of choosing health

The story of our first year, with eight habits to help you find a place to begin.

Read the article →

BETWEEN EDITIONS

Stay connected.

Follow Dr. Dándote Salud for practical ideas, new articles, and a look behind the scenes.

Instagram → Facebook →

Thank you for being part of our first year. Your questions, your reading, and every post you share help build this community.

Dr. Dan and Mike Silva

Dr. Dándote Salud

Choose Health.
Choose Life.

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About the authors:

Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Dr. Dándote Salud, is a practicing physician in the United States and oversees the medical accuracy and editorial integrity of all published content. He shares clear, evidence-based health education to help people make informed decisions and build sustainable healthy habits.

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Mike

Dr. Mike, a medical school graduate from Cuba, co-host of the podcast, and Content Director of Dr. Dándote Salud, combines experience in scientific research, digital communication, and editorial strategy to make health education clear, practical, and trustworthy. He has contributed as a co-author to scientific publications in the United States and leads the production and execution of educational content across multiple platforms.

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