Brian Hoeflinger, MD
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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...
Why High Blood Pressure is Bad for You (and What You Can Do About It)
Why Controlling Your Blood Pressure Essential for Good Health By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD November 2, 2025 | #64 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which artery is most commonly used to measure blood pressure with a cuff? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Carotid artery B) Brachial artery C) Radial artery D) Femoral artery Understanding the Basics of High Blood Pressure Let’s get back to basics for...
Why Comparison Steals Joy (and How to Stop Doing It)
Why Comparison Steals Joy (and How to Stop Doing It) By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD October 26, 2025 | #63 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which brain network is most active when your mind is wandering or self-reflecting? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Salience Network B) Executive Control Network C) Dorsal Attention Network D) Default Mode Network Why Comparison Steals Joy There’s a simple but...
Finding Purpose: Trust That Life Unfolds as It Should
Finding Purpose: Trust That Life Unfolds as It Should By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD October 5, 2025 | #62 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week About how much of the human body’s oxygen supply does the brain use? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) 20% B) 25% C) 10% D) 15% Finding Purpose There is no deadline in life to finding your purpose. The right things will happen at the right time, and your life...
Hydration and Your Brain Health: Why Water Matters More Than You Think
Hydration and Your Brain Health: Why Water Matters More Than You Think By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD September 21, 2025 | #61 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week Which part of the brain regulates thirst and fluid balance? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) Amygdala B) Hippocampus C) Cerebellum D) Hypothalamus Hydration and Your Brain Did you know that your brain is made up of about 75% water? That's...
Which Matters More: Eating Less or Exercising More
Can You Really Out-Exercise a Bad Diet? By: Brian Hoeflinger, MD August 31, 2025 | #60 Forwarded this email? Sign up here. Disclaimer: Opinions are my own. Not medical advice. Medical Trivia of the Week How many calories are in one pound of body fat? (the correct answer is at the end of this email) A) 3,500 calories B) 2,000 calories C) 2,500 calories D) 4,500 calories Is It Better to Eat Less or Exercise More? We all want to know: should we eat less or exercise more? The truth is, both...
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...
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