Category: Health and Wellness

Study Finds Older Adults are Addicted to Highly Processed Foods

Available for Interviews: John Rodriguez, MD

Dr. John Rodriguez is a Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U and is passionate about the care provided to their patients. He manages all the care providers in Healthcare2U’s network of clinics and oversees care protocols and training.

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Highly Processed Food Addiction in Older Adults:

A new study found that older adults are becoming more addicted to highly processed foods. This study concluded that 13 percent of adults aged 50-80 met the criteria for an addiction to highly processed foods.1

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The US Diet Is Deadly. Here Are 6 Ways We Can Advocate For Change

Available for Interviews: Dr. Franchell Hamilton

Dr. Franchell Hamilton, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FOMA, is the Founder of NeuroSwitch™ Weigh Loss–a place for people to receive treatments ranging from bariatric surgery and medical weight loss to hormone therapy. Dr. Hamiltion recently released, Curiosity is the Best Weight Loss Medicine: Observations from a Bariatric Surgeon. 

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The American Diet Epidemic:

The standard American diet is disheartening and consists mainly of processed food originally meant to be able to last longer during the Industrial Revolution.

    • Diet-related deaths in the US outrank deaths from smoking.
    • Half of US deaths are from heart disease.
    • Dietary risks were responsible for 11 million deaths over a period of time, according to some studies.

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5 Foods That Sound “Healthy” But Really Aren’t

Available for Interviews: John Rodriguez, MD

Dr. John Rodriguez is a Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U and is passionate about the care provided to their patients. He manages all the care providers in Healthcare2U’s network of clinics and oversees care protocols and training.

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So-Called Healthy Foods:

We’ve all fallen victim to diet fads or the latest “superfood,” but what foods are actually good for you?

Unfortunately, there are many foods that are marketed as the “healthy” option but really aren’t. These foods can be packed with sugar substitutes that sometimes contain even more calories, carbohydrates, etc.

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Debut a New You: Transforming Your Life at Any Age

Available for Interviews: Dr. Mimi Secor

Dr. Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women’s Health for over 40 years. She is a sought-after national speaker, and consultant and has been featured in numerous local and national media outlets. Dr. Mimi is also a fitness and health advocate, is passionate about helping women to lose weight and feel great, and is the author of the newest book,  Healthy & Fit at Any Age: A Guide to Creating Mindset, Nutrition, and Exercise Habits for Busy Women.


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How to reach new lifestyle goals:

    • Be specific about what you want so you can make a path to get there.
    • You need to learn a system, need help to make it happen, and need consistency to reach your goal(s).

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The Science Behind Emotional Eating and What We Can Do

Available for Interviews: Dr. Franchell Hamilton

Dr. Franchell Hamilton, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FOMA, is the Founder of NeuroSwitch™ Weigh Loss–a place for people to receive treatments ranging from bariatric surgery and medical weight loss to hormone therapy. Dr. Hamiltion recently released, Curiosity is the Best Weight Loss Medicine: Observations from a Bariatric Surgeon. 

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How Emotions Play a Role in :

    • Could have been triggered in infancy—when you cried did your caregiver just stick a bottle in your mouth or give you snacks when you were upset? If this was done in infancy or childhood, this could lead to external regulation as an adult.

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US Satisfaction With Healthcare the Lowest It’s Been in Decades. How Can We Fix It?

Available for Interviews: John Rodriguez, MD

Dr. John Rodriguez is a Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U and is passionate about the care provided to their patients. He manages all the care providers in Healthcare2U’s network of clinics and oversees care protocols and training.

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Dissatisfaction in Healthcare:

There’s no denying it’s been a crazy few years in healthcare. The ever-changing landscape has left Americans feeling tired, financially drained, and disappointed.

A new Gallup poll reveals that less than half of Americans rate the US healthcare quality as good or excellent, the worst ranking in two decades.1 While the past few years do share a similar sentiment, it’s hard to ignore this trend and the fact that people want solutions to this problem, and they want them now.

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8 Factors That Contribute to Weight Gain

Available for Interviews: Dr. Mimi Secor 

Dr. Mimi Secor is a fitness and health advocate passionate about helping women lose weight and feel great, and is the author of Healthy & Fit at Any Age: A Guide to Creating nutrition, exercise, and mindset habits for busy women!

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Weight Gain and the Age Factor:

Here are some of the few things we need to know about weight gain and why age matters:

  1. Metabolism. As we age, our metabolism slows down (unless we exercise and lift weights). This is because we begin to lose muscle mass after age 40. If we continue to eat the same amount, we will gradually gain weight. This also explains why, as we age, it is more challenging to lose weight. We lose weight more slowly, and sometimes we are unable to lose weight.
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March Is Obesity Awareness Month. Let’s Talk About Real Solutions to This Disease

Available for Interviews: Dr. Franchell Hamilton

Dr. Franchell Hamilton, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FOMA, is the Founder of NeuroSwitch™ Weigh Loss–a place for people to receive treatments ranging from bariatric surgery and medical weight loss to hormone therapy. Dr. Hamiltion recently released, Curiosity is the Best Weight Loss Medicine: Observations from a Bariatric Surgeon. 

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Obesity Awareness Month:

    • March 4th is World Obesity Day.
    • Americans are paying more attention to obesity (since Covid).
      A few interesting things are happening / to talk about this month.
    • Obesity is actually a disease and not a lifestyle.

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If It’s So Convenient, Why is Telehealth Declining?

Available for Interviews: John Rodriguez, MD

Dr. John Rodriguez is a Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U and is passionate about the care provided to their patients. He manages all the care providers in Healthcare2U’s network of clinics and oversees care protocols and training.

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The Decline in Telehealth:

During the pandemic, the use of virtual doctor’s appointments, also known as “telehealth,” exploded. In 2021, 37 percent of adults used telemedicine.1 People soon realized telehealth was a safe way to get the care they needed without having to (1) commute to a doctor’s office, (2) take extra time off work for an appointment, or (3) worry about possible exposure to a multitude of diseases.

If we realized how great telehealth was, why is its use steadily declining? The answer isn’t simple, as it involves patient preferences, insurance companies, and the government.

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Adaptability Is Essential for Mental Health. Here Are 3 Ways to Improve at Home and Work

Available for Interviews: Dr. Pete Loper

Dr. Pete Loper, MD, MSEd, FAAP, is a triple board-certified physician in pediatrics, psychiatry, and child psychiatry. He is also a professor and executive coach and is dedicated to mental health and wellness advocacy.

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Adaptability & Mental Health:

Adaptability Is Important to Mental Health

Life is dynamic and constantly changing. Consequently, human beings have evolved to be dynamic, kinetic creatures, who from the time we are born until we die are in a perpetual state of adaptation and development. We were not the strongest, fastest, or biggest land-dwelling creatures, but we are now the dominant species on earth by virtue of our capacity to develop and adapt. Adaptability is not only important, but it is also vital for mental health and overall well-being.

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