Brian Hoeflinger, MD
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How to Focus Deeply
How to Focus Deeply By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD August 24, 2025 | #59 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 filtering distractions and helping you stay focused?? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Hippocampus B) Brainstem C) Cerebellum D) Prefrontal Cortex Why Focus Matters We live in an era of constant distraction. Phones buzz, emails pile up, and...
The High Stakes of Brain Surgery: Ruptured Brain Aneurysms
The High Stakes of Brain Surgery: Ruptured Brain Aneurysms By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD August 19, 2025 | #58 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week What percentage of patients with a ruptured brain aneurysm die within the first 24 hours? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) About 20% B) About 25% C) About 30% D) About 35% Racing to Stop the Bleeding of a Ruptured Brain Aneurysm Did you know that one of...
Feel Anxious About Your Health? Read This First
Feel Anxious About Your Health? Read This First By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD August 15, 2025 | #57 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 associated with the experience of fear and anxiety? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Hippocampus B) Amygdala C) Cerebellum D) Thalamus Why Health Anxiety Is So Common We don’t talk enough about how stressful it is to care about your...
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....
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