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03/13/2026

MUFAs have several health benefits. They can help with weight loss, reduce the risk of heart disease, decrease inflammation and your risk of inflammatory conditions, and improve insulin sensitivity.

Monounsaturated fats are healthy fats found in olive oil, avocados and some nuts. This article discusses the potential health benefits of these fats.

03/09/2026

DPC can provide a solution to this current challenge…

Only about 6.7% of total health care dollars spent by insurers and providers in Massachusetts go toward primary care, less than half the average in other high-income countries and a level that coincides with almost 1 in 3 individuals in the state reporting difficulty accessing primary care.

Brookline representative Greg Schwartz is one of the lawmakers pushing for directing more healthcare spending to primary care.

03/02/2026

By analyzing a broader range of biomarkers and using wider reference ranges, practitioners can design personalized nutrition, lifestyle and supplement strategies that address the underlying drivers of health.

How functional lab testing, from gut and hormone panels to micronutrient analysis, personalizes nutrition and lifestyle medicine beyond standard labs.

02/24/2026

These gut-healthy soups are feel-good choices for a cozy night in.

Support your gut health with these cozy soup recipes, which are high in fiber and feature gut-healthy ingredients like garlic, mushrooms and beans.

02/19/2026

The gap between lifespan and health span is nearly 9.5 years worldwide and 12.5 years in the U.S. as of 2021.

In other words, the world gained years of life faster than it gained years of good health. Factors including a high-calorie food environment, sedentary lifestyles, chronic stress and uneven access to preventive care contribute to the disproportionate health gap in the U.S.,

Longevity In The U.S.: The Gap Between Lifespan and Health Span

02/05/2026

Most people think of depression as a mental health issue that exists only “in your head.” But groundbreaking research over the past decade reveals something remarkable: depression involves your entire body, from the cells in your gut to the energy factories in your brain.

This discovery helps explain why traditional treatments work well for some people but leave others searching for answers.

Discover why depression may persist despite treatment. Learn the hidden biochemical, inflammatory, and environmental root causes that can finally lead to healing.

02/02/2026

With rising costs, growing access challenges, and appointment times longer than ever before, the growing trend of patients turning to private models, where they can pay for the services they need, and receive those services on-demand in a timely fashion, makes sense.

Patients are increasingly seeking more personalized and on-demand care services.

01/26/2026

Stay safe and warm everyone in this weather—and consider good advice when it comes to snow removal!

BOSTON — Shovel? Check.

01/22/2026

Harvard neurology professor, Rudolph E. Tanzi, recommends 6 daily habits to boost brain health and reduce cognitive decline,

Tanzi developed the SHIELD mnemonic to simplify the most-powerful lifestyle interventions: Sleep, Handling stress, Interaction with friends, Exercise, Learning new things and Diet.

Top neurologists told Newsweek of natural, science-backed ways to protect your brain from aging and disease—before symptoms start.

01/20/2026

Good gut health habits can help prevent issues like reflux and constipation, and reduce your risk of developing conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer.

However, many of the tips and health hacks out there aren’t backed by solid evidence, while these are.

Forget trendy supplements and cleanses. These expert-backed tips can keep you regular and support long-term health.

01/11/2026

Recent clinical research confirms that infrared saunas offer profound health benefits beyond relaxation, including enhanced detoxification of heavy metals and environmental toxins, improved cardiovascular function, accelerated recovery, and reduced inflammation—making them essential tools for precision lifestyle medicine.

Recent clinical research confirms that infrared saunas offer profound health benefits beyond relaxation, including enhanced detoxification of heavy metals and environmental toxins, improved cardiovascular function, accelerated recovery, and reduced inflammation—making them essential tools for prec...

01/09/2026

We recently spotlighted Filipe Cotas, one of our newest graduates of the PatriotDirect Functional Medicine Training Program.

By completing the program, Filipe was able to:
▪️Integrate Functional Medicine principles into a real-world coaching practice

▪️Build a thriving client base using the PatriotDirect Clinical Framework

▪️Join a growing network of practitioners committed to metabolic and functional excellence

If you’re a clinician, nutritionist, or coach looking to elevate your practice — learn how PDFMTP can help you do the same.

https://www.patriotdirectfmtp.com/