Advanced Medical Therapeutics

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Today we remember and honor those who served. Wishing you a safe, meaningful holiday with time to rest and connect.

05/22/2026

For people who already have ASCVD, getting LDL below 55 mg/dL instead of below 70 mg/dL cut major cardiovascular events by about one-third over 3 years in a randomized trial. This only applies to people with existing heart disease, so treatment targets should stay personal. https://bit.ly/4t15jzB

Using cholesterol-lowering drugs more aggressively to lower LDL cholesterol levels further than traditional guidelines suggest may help decrease risk for major cardiovascular events, a new study suggests.

05/20/2026

Gut health trends can go off the rails fast. Fiber is important, but "maxxing" it overnight can backfire. Aim for roughly 25 to 38 grams per day, build up slowly, and get most of it from real foods, not hype. https://bit.ly/4t7lsnn

First it was protein, now it's fiber: the "maxxing" mindset has permeated social media, as wellness influencers insist that loading up on certain nutrients is the key to vitality and a life-changing gut glow-up.

05/18/2026

Weight loss may get easier when meals get simpler. A study found that more consistent daily calories and repeating go-to meals was linked to better weight loss than a more varied pattern. https://bit.ly/3QDGHzC

Eating many 'repeat' meals every day and consuming more calories at the weekend may help with weight loss more, a new study indicates.

05/15/2026

New AHA guidance puts the focus on patterns, not perfection. Build meals around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and unsaturated fats, while cutting back on ultraprocessed foods, added sugar, sodium, and excess alcohol. https://bit.ly/3Pb6xdN

The new 2026 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines note 9 key steps to better heart health, which include more plant-based foods, and highlight the importance of lifelong healthy eating.

05/13/2026

Gut health may matter for brain aging, too. A new review suggests probiotics, prebiotics, diet changes, and other microbiome strategies may help support cognition, likely through inflammation, signaling, and gut-brain pathways. https://bit.ly/4w4KztK

A new review looks at how probiotics, prebiotics, dietary changes, and f***l microbiota transplants can help support gut health and preserve brain function as people age.

05/11/2026

Small changes still count. In a study of 50,000+ adults, about 10 extra minutes of sleep, 5 more minutes of exercise, and a small diet upgrade were linked to a 10% lower risk of major cardiovascular events. https://bit.ly/4t7rXGS

A combination of very small lifestyle changes could offer significant cardiovascular health benefits, a recent study suggests.

05/08/2026

Higher vitamin D levels in early midlife were linked to lower levels of tau protein on brain scans about 16 years later, though they were not linked to amyloid-beta. Promising, but still early and not a reason to megadose. https://bit.ly/42C2rOT

A new study shows a potential association between levels higher vitamin D levels and lower levels of the Alzheimer's biomarker tau protein years later.

05/06/2026

Irregular bedtimes plus sleeping under 8 hours was linked to nearly double the risk of major cardiovascular events over the next decade. A more consistent bedtime may be one of the simplest heart habits to protect. https://bit.ly/4cLbgdS

Having an irregular bedtimes and sleeping less than 8 hours per night may double the risk of a major cardiovascular event (MACE), a new study has found.

05/04/2026

Melanoma Monday kicks off Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Take 5 minutes for a skin check, wear broad-spectrum SPF, and pay attention to any new or changing spots.

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check in with yourself, check in with someone you care about, and remember that support counts, even in small steps.