by David Hilden, MD MPH | Mar 21, 2018 | Cardiology, Diet and exercise, Medical research
We all know that being overweight is probably not good for our health. It seems to make intuitive sense and there is ample scientific data that says losing weight is good for you in the long run. But there are many uncertainties. One of the unanswered questions is...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Jun 22, 2017 | Diet and exercise
Hey friends! Back in April I had just returned from “doctor college” in San Diego and I intend to share bits of what I learned there. Previous posts in this vein have been: Should you trust the latest “medical advance”? And koalas too! This...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Jan 21, 2017 | Diet and exercise, HCMC, Preventive care, Primary Care, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast, Uncategorized
It is practically an expectation in health and wellness forums to talk about weight loss after the first of the year. New Year’s resolutions being all the rage in January. Perhaps you plan to lose a few pounds this year? For me, it’s always around the...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Dec 11, 2016 | Dental, Diet and exercise, Health and wellness, Medical research
On a recent “Open Lines” radio broadcast (in which we have no topic and I simply answer the sundry questions from listeners) somebody asked about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Fair enough. Well as a highly educated medical professional I am...
by David Hilden, MD MPH | Mar 13, 2016 | Diabetes, Health and wellness, Preventive care, Tips from Healthy Matters radio broadcast
“Only 1-2% of people who could benefit from weight loss surgery are actually getting it done” So says Dr. Gil Hartley, my radio guest this week on Healthy Matters. Dr. Hartley is an internal medicine physician, like me, who specializes in the care of...
