Brian Hoeflinger, MD
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LIVE LIFE
LIVE LIFE By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD February 1, 2026 | #74 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Our son Brian died this exact day 13 years ago, February 1st at 11:50 pm, when his car struck a tree head-on. His life ended in that moment. He didn’t anticipate his death, especially at the age of 18. And neither did we. Our lives drastically changed from that moment on. And as you read this, I hope that my son Brian will change your life just a...
Do You Have Back Pain? Here’s What To Do (and What Not To Do)
Do You Have Back Pain? Here’s What To Do (and What Not To Do) By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD January 25, 2026 | #73 Forwarded this email? Sign up here Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week What structure acts as the “shock absorber” between the bones of your spine? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Tendon B) Ligament C) Intervertebral disc D) Meniscus The Truth About Back Pain Most people will deal with back pain at some point. And when it...
Why Poor Sleep Is Bad for You (and What You Can Do About It)
Why Poor Sleep Is Bad for You (and What You Can Do About It) By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD January 18, 2026 | #72 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Approximately how many neurons does the human brain contain? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) 42 billion B) 86 billion C) 37 billion D) 121 billion What Sleep Actually Does for Your Body and Brain Most people think of sleep as rest. Something you get...
What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?
What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD January 11, 2026 | #71 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which organ consumes the most energy at rest relative to its size? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Heart B) Liver C) Kidneys D) Brain Ten Pieces of Life Advice Recently, I asked a simple question: “What piece of advice would you give to your younger self?” The...
Why Harder Isn’t Always Better for Your Health
Why Consistency Beats Intensity for Long-Term Health By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD January 4, 2026 | #70 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. In partnership with V14 Medical Trivia of the Week Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating circadian rhythm? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Thalamus B) Suprachiasmatic nucleus C) Reticular formation D) Pineal gland What Actually Builds Long-Term Health Many...
The Hidden Reason Your Metabolism Slows With Age
Why Muscle Is the Key to Weight Loss as You Age By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD December 29, 2025 | #69 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which neurotransmitter is primarily deficient in Parkinson’s disease? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Acetylcholine B) Serotonin C) GABA D) Dopamine Why Muscle Is the Most Important Tissue for Weight Loss What do you think is the most important tissue in your body...
How to Slow Aging With 8 Simple Health Choices
How to Slow Aging With 8 Simple Health Choices By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD December 21, 2025 | #68 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which organ produces erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Kidneys B) Liver C) Bone marrow D) Spleen Simple Choices That Can Slow Aging As I grow older, I worry more and more about staying healthy. In...
How I Plan to Live a Long and Healthy Life
How I Plan to Live a Long and Healthy Life By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD December 7, 2025 | #67 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. In partnership with V14 Medical Trivia of the Week Which brain region is first affected in age-related memory decline? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Prefrontal cortex B) Amygdala C) Hippocampus D) Cerebellum How to Improve Your Healthspan (Not Just Your Lifespan) We often talk about living...
The Hidden Cost of Multitasking (And Why It’s Hurting Your Brain)
Why Multitasking Makes You Less Productive (Even If It Feels Efficient) By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD November 17, 2025 | #66 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which part of the brain is responsible for switching attention between tasks? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Hippocampus B) Occipital lobe C) Cerebellum D) Prefrontal cortex The Hidden Cost of Multitasking We live in a world that...
Why Grieving Is an Essential Part of Healing
Why Grieving Is an Essential Part of Healing By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD November 12, 2025 | #65 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Grief activates many of the same areas in the brain that are involved in which of the following sensations? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Pleasure and reward B) Memory and learning C) Physical pain D) Balance and coordination Dealing with Grief & Loss Death is a...
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