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4 articles on primary care, health technology, and longevity

May 2026
Sleep and Metabolic Health: What I'm Telling My Patients This Spring
There's growing evidence that even mild, chronic sleep restriction raises blood pressure and inflammatory markers in ways we used to associate only with more serious conditions.
Sleep / Metabolic Health
Apr 2026
Why Sleep and Pain Are a Two-Way Street
Poor sleep amplifies pain perception. Chronic pain disrupts sleep. Breaking the cycle requires addressing both — not just the one that's louder.
Sleep / Pain
Mar 2026
What Your A1C Actually Tells You (and What It Doesn't)
A1C is a useful average, but it hides the shape of your blood sugar — the peaks, the crashes, the timing. Here's how I think about it in context.
Metabolic Health
Feb 2026
Prior Authorization Is Breaking the Doctor-Patient Relationship
When a physician recommends a treatment and an insurance company overrides it without seeing the patient, something fundamental has shifted. Here's what it looks like from the inside.
Healthcare Policy

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