Brian Hoeflinger, MD
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What Your Heart Rate Variability Says About Your Health
What Your Heart Rate Variability Says About Your Health By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD August 3, 2025 | #56 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which brain region plays a critical role in error detection and adaptive behavior, often activated during moments of conflict or decision-making? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Hippocampus B) Anterior cingulate cortex C) Amygdala D) Broca’s area Information...
The Benefits of Walking & Why You Should Walk More
The Benefits of Walking & Why You Should Walk More By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD July 27, 2025 | #55 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week What is the average number of miles a person walks in their lifetime? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) 45,000 miles B) 55,000 miles C) 65,000 miles D) 75,000 miles The Benefits of Walking Walking is one of the most basic and accessible forms of movement we have. It...
What Your MRI Can’t Tell You: The Hidden Truth About Back Pain
What Your MRI Can’t Tell You: The Hidden Truth About Back Pain By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD July 20, 2025 | #54 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which part of the spine is most commonly affected by herniated discs? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Lumbar spine (lower back) B) Thoracic spine (mid-back) C) Cervical spine (neck) D) Sacral spine (pelvis) The Hidden Truth About Back Pain I’ve been a...
What a Night in Hollywood Taught Me About My Own Life
What a Night in Hollywood Taught Me About My Own Life By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD July 13, 2025 | #53 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Chronic disruption of REM sleep has been most strongly linked to increased risk in which of the following neurological conditions? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) B) Temporal Lobe Epilepsy C) Alzheimer’s Disease D) Multiple...
What Actually is Your Genome, DNA, and RNA?
What Actually is Your Genome, DNA, and RNA? By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD June 29, 2025 | #52 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. In Partnership with Nucleus Genomics Medical Trivia of the Week What percent of the DNA sequence is the same across all human beings? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) 25% B) 50% C) 80% D) 99.9% How Your Genome Works: The Instruction Manual for You Your genome, in the simplest of terms, is the...
How Memory Works & How to Make Yours Stronger
The Neuroscience of Memory: How to Improve It at Any Age By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD June 23, 2025 | #51 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. New Podcast Episode: Dr. Zain Hasan: Balancing Anesthesiology, Family, and Life Click here to watch on YouTube Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts Click here to listen on Spotify Medical Trivia of the Week Damage to which brain structure would most likely cause difficulty forming new memories,...
What is Rucking and Why I Started Rucking
What is Rucking and Why I Started Rucking By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD June 15, 2025 | #50 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week What is sarcopenia? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) A type of arthritis B) Age-related muscle loss C) A rare genetic disorder D) Chronic nerve inflammation Why I Started Rucking Several weeks ago, I was out jogging and noticed something unusual, my knees were hurting....
The Unspoken Rules: A Doctor’s Reflection on a Life of Service
A Doctor’s Reflection on a Life of Service By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD June 1, 2025 | #49 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week During medical residency in the U.S., what is the maximum number of work hours allowed per week by ACGME regulations? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) 80 hours B) 90 hours C) 70 hours D) 100 hours My Career as a Physician From the early years of medical school, I was taught...
Healthspan vs Lifespan
Healthspan vs Lifespan By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD May 26, 2025 | #48 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin K C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin D The Real Key to Living Well When we think about longevity, we often focus on lifespan, the total number of years we live. But what’s equally, if not more important,...
The Power of One to Bring Change for the Many
The Power of One to Bring Change for the Many By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD May 18, 2025 | #47 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 most responsible for decision-making and impulse control, functions often impaired by alcohol? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Occipital lobe B) Cerebellum C) Prefrontal cortex D) Brainstem Making a Difference Today, I want to share a story...
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