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What the Decline in Firefly Populations Teaches Us About Sleep Loss and Human Lifespan, According to a Longevity Doctor

My journey to a firefly sanctuary in Bali revealed a striking truth: the artificial light destroying the firefly’s glow is the same force disrupting our circadian rhythms, sleep, and long-term health.

Coveteur Magazine: The New Era of Sun Protection: Peptide Patches, Ingestibles & More

Coveteur: Plus, meet the first sunscreen filter approved in the U.S. in 25 years.

Outside Magazine: What Bryan Johnson’s Diagnosis Teaches Us About Living Longer, According to a Longevity Doctor

Bryan Johnson, the “longevity guru,” has spent more than $2 million on a quest to stay young. On June 30, 2026, he disclosed that he has an autoimmune disease that causes the stomach to eat itself. As a practicing physician who helps patients live longer, believe me when I say: you absolutely don’t need extreme measures to live a healthy life. Here’s what actually works.

Outside Magazine: I’m an Internal Medicine Doctor. Here’s My Best Advice for Staying Safe (and Cool) During a Heat Wave.

Exercising outside in high temperatures can be a health hazard. Here’s how to read your local index so you can recreate or work out with limited risk.

SD Magazine: 10 Skincare Products We’re Loving Right Now – San Diego Magazine

For a city that lives outdoors, these hometown makers understand exactly what your complexion is up against

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We are always capable of change
We are always capable of change

When I last visited Madrid 16 years ago, it was hard to love it. The city felt crowded, the traffic was a mess, and tobacco smoke was everywhere. The city center, so well known as a gathering for the typical European town, smelled like diesel and tobacco. In 2011, the...

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Unattachment. ¿Como puedes ser libre?
Unattachment. ¿Como puedes ser libre?

The Spanish word for “unattached”, is also the direct translation for “free.” Libre. Free. In yoga, we often use the term “unattachment” to refer to things that we should not attempt to hold on to or control. In the yogic system, we seek to rid ourselves of the ties...

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Medicine is a calling
Medicine is a calling

I was caring for a patient yesterday in clinic. He is well know to me; 78yo male with multiple medical problems including Parkinson’s, heart disease, history of cancer, a recently broken hip, and more. We chatted about his quality of life and his ability to perform...

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