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    America, It's Time For A Pep Talk
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Aug 11, 2020
    • 1 min

    America, It's Time For A Pep Talk

    America, we need to talk. You can catch up on all of my COVID-19 podcast episodes and video blogs here. You can also watch or listen to past episodes of TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™ on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. #TuesdayThoughts #COVID19
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    The Link Between Obesity & COVID-19: What Do We Know Now?
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Aug 4, 2020
    • 1 min

    The Link Between Obesity & COVID-19: What Do We Know Now?

    In today's blog, I continue to highlight the latest research and analysis surrounding COVID-19. This time, the focus is on the link between obesity and the novel coronavirus.⁣ ⁣ Read the 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 study referenced in today's blog here. ⁣ For more information about some of the chronic disease burdens associated with COVID-19 complications, please check out the following TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™ episodes on YouTube or www.dr
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    Can Man's Best Friend Help Our Fight Against COVID-19?
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Jul 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    Can Man's Best Friend Help Our Fight Against COVID-19?

    Can "man's best friend" aid us in the fight against the novel coronavirus?  Some researchers in Germany decided to take a closer look. Find out more in today's video blog. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Read more about the study referenced in today's blog: https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-020-05281-3 #TuesdayThoughts #COVID19
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    Should Physicians Authorize Mask Exemptions?
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Jul 21, 2020
    • 1 min

    Should Physicians Authorize Mask Exemptions?

    As more employees return to the physical workplace and schools across the nation consider plans to re-open with in-person classes, the question of mask wearing exemptions has surfaced. Should a physician authorize such an exemption? Check out today's #TuesdayThoughts blog for a summary of a recent JAMA Health Forum article on this topic as well as my personal take. Watch the replay of 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗, the TO YOUR HEALTH
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    More Breaking News About COVID-19 Antibodies
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Jul 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    More Breaking News About COVID-19 Antibodies

    Researchers are learning more about COVID-19 every day. Case in point: additional preliminary findings related to COVID-19 antibodies are being reviewed within the scientific community since my post last Friday! Check out today's video blog for a breakdown of another interesting, yet sobering study out of England. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link to Source:  https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.09.20148429v1 #TuesdayThoughts #COVID19 #health
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    Can Discrimination Cause High Blood Pressure?
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Jul 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Can Discrimination Cause High Blood Pressure?

    Can discrimination cause high blood pressure? I discuss health disparities, the Jackson Heart Study, recent findings from Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association, and more in today's video blog. Link to the study's abstract: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.119.14492 #TuesdayThoughts #healthlifestyle #chronicdiseaseburden #racism
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    COVID-19 Surge: What Does It Really Mean?
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Jun 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    COVID-19 Surge: What Does It Really Mean?

    Some states that reopened are experiencing shutdowns once again. What should we make of these latest COVID-19 surges across the nation? What can we do to change course? Check out today's #TuesdayThoughts blog to hear my take. Click here to check out my other COVID-19 related TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™ podcast episodes and blog content. #COVID19 #publichealth
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    COVID & Its Impact On The Sports We Love
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    COVID & Its Impact On The Sports We Love

    If you are a sports fan like I am, you may be wondering how #COVID19 will impact the pros all the way down to the high school, club and rec leagues that our children love. If this sounds like you, be sure to tune in tomorrow, Wed, 6/24 @ 8pm CST LIVE on Facebook for COVID & Sports. Check out today's #TuesdayThoughts video blog for a preview of what's ahead on this week's episode. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn more about this Facebook Live event & RSVP here. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn more about
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    COVID & Kids: What's Really Going On?
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Jun 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    COVID & Kids: What's Really Going On?

    A lot of the conversation surrounding the #COVID19 pandemic has focused on its physical, psychological, emotional and economic impact on adults. It is critical for us to also consider its effect on the youngest members of our society as well. Check out the #TuesdayThoughts blog that I recorded in preparation for tomorrow night's episode of TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™.⁣ ⁣ Be sure to join me Wed, 6/17 @ 8pm CST LIVE on Facebook for COVID & Kids. You can learn more about and RSVP
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    When The News Becomes Personal: George Floyd & COVID-19 Episodes This June
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Jun 2, 2020
    • 1 min

    When The News Becomes Personal: George Floyd & COVID-19 Episodes This June

    I work as a physician, but at the end of the day I'm just Mark (go ahead and ask my wife. She will tell you). I am a man who is processing everything that is happening in the world just like you.  In today's #TuesdayThoughts blog, I talk about the personal impact of #GeorgeFloyd and offer a preview of what's planned for TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™ this month. Stay safe and healthy, my friends! #health #wellness #COVID19
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    Self-Care Does Not Stop During Quarantine
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • May 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    Self-Care Does Not Stop During Quarantine

    None of us asked for or expected to be in the position we are in now, but that doesn't mean that we cannot maximize the opportunity that has been presented to us. While there are plenty of things outside of our control right now, we absolutely can control how we use this time and the habits that we develop in the midst of it. Check out today's #TuesdayThoughts blog to hear my take. #healthylifestyle #selfcare
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    Safeguarding Our Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • May 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    Safeguarding Our Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19

    It is critical for all of us to monitor our mental and emotional well-being all all times. Therefore, it is no surprise that this becomes even more important to do in the midst of a global pandemic. This week TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™is focused on COVID-19 and its impact on our mental and emotional health. Check out today's #TuesdayThoughts video blog for a preview of Wednesday's podcast episode. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't forget to to join me this Wed, 5/20 @ 8pm CST LIVE on Facebo
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    COVID-19: Front Line Physician Perspectives
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • May 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    COVID-19: Front Line Physician Perspectives

    I am excited to introduce you to some incredible physicians who have been working on the front line during this COVID-19 pandemic. Check out my #TuesdayThoughts blog for a preview of what is ahead. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Be sure to watch COVID From The Front Lines on Wed, 5/13 @ 7pm CST LIVE (note the special time) on Facebook. You can RSVP for the Facebook Live event here. #COVID19 #publichealth
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    Substance Use Disorders & COVID-19
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • May 5, 2020
    • 1 min

    Substance Use Disorders & COVID-19

    Over the next 3 weeks, I will be highlighting the real-life impact that COVID-19 has had on our healthcare system and society overall.
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    A Closer Look at Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Apr 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    A Closer Look at Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

    Even if you think that you are up-to-date on your knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), I promise that you will learn something new
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    COVID-19: How Do We Chart Our Path Forward?
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Apr 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    COVID-19: How Do We Chart Our Path Forward?

    By now, you may be completely overwhelmed by COVID-19 news and tempted to shut yourself off from it altogether. I get it. It can sometimes be too much for any of us (including those of us who work in healthcare) to bear. As I have shared in the past, it is perfectly reasonable to monitor your news intake for the sake of your mental and emotional health, too. While there is a lot to rock our spirits right now, I want to stress that we cannot lose hope and that there is some to
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    Coping with Social Distancing: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Mar 31, 2020
    • 1 min

    Coping with Social Distancing: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach

    Are you emotionally and mentally overwhelmed right now? Be sure to check out today's lifestyle medicine tips for managing our mental health right now. I look forward to bringing you a brand new episode of TO YOUR HEALTH WITH DR. G™ tomorrow night. Be sure to join me and my special guest, Todd Fink, CADC (Linden Oaks Behavioral Health) for Coping Strategies in the Age of Social Distancing at a special time, Wed, 4/1 at 8pm CST, LIVE on my Facebook page. It is critical for us t
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    "Can I Do That?" | Social Distancing Myths vs. Facts
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Mar 24, 2020
    • 1 min

    "Can I Do That?" | Social Distancing Myths vs. Facts

    What are the Dos & Don'ts of Social Distancing? Check out today's edition of my #TuesdayThoughts blog to find out!⁣ ⁣ You can watch Positivity & Opportunity in Times Like These, the other video that I reference in today's message, on my YouTube Channel.⁣ #COVID19
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    #CancelEverything & Join The #SocialDistancingWorks Movement
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Mar 17, 2020
    • 1 min

    #CancelEverything & Join The #SocialDistancingWorks Movement

    The time is now! If you aren't already, you need to be part of the #CancelEverything & #SocialDistancingWorks movements. The timing could not be more critical. #TuesdayThoughts #COVID19
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    Lifestyle Medicine Tips for Snorers
    Dr. Mark D. Gomez
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    Lifestyle Medicine Tips for Snorers

    I'm excited to host tomorrow's episode, Sawing Logs: That Snoring Show. In the meantime, check out my video blog for some Lifestyle Medicine tips that can help you keep snoring at bay. Believe me, your body and your bed-partner will thank you. Don't forget to watch the show on Wed, 3/4 @ 4pm CST LIVE on my Facebook page and Intellectual Radio, an iHeart radio station. Facebook users can add this event to their calendar by submitting your RSVP here. Click the links below to wa
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