By Dr. Rick Tague Far too many individuals end up with health (or lack thereof) as a life distraction instead of a resource for greater productivity. Does that really have to happen? And what impact is unnecessary disease having on the world around us as attention and resources are being devoted to recapturing lost health that should have never … [Read more...] about Nutrition: A Key To Health
Memory Loss and Aging
By Dr. Rick Tague Brain Shrinkage and “Cognitive Decline” Mental function, unfortunately, does deteriorate with age and is associated with the unpleasant reality of “brain shrinkage”. Known in research studies as “cognitive decline”, this process is now known to begin at least by age 45. In fact, research shows that reasoning ability … [Read more...] about Memory Loss and Aging
Fast Facts Regarding Gastric Bypass Surgery
By Dr. Rick Tague A common misconception of gastric bypass surgery is that it works by malabsorption of food calories. In fact, only 5-10% of the weight loss from gastric bypass surgery is the result of malabsorption. However, the surgery does effectively reduce appetite and intake by 1,418 calories per day. It is recommended that most … [Read more...] about Fast Facts Regarding Gastric Bypass Surgery
Why Pursue Prevention? A Personal Strategy…
By Dr. Rick Tague I heard an intriguing quote this week, “America is not about prevention… We would much rather build a hospital at the bottom of a cliff than build a fence at the top.” What a sad commentary on our society and our health care system! While attending Tulane Medical School, I also had the privilege of attending the Tulane … [Read more...] about Why Pursue Prevention? A Personal Strategy…
How Do I Choose A Physician To Help Manage My Weight?
By Dr. Rick Tague For many years now, the State of Kansas has placed a number of restrictions on various weight loss treatments. Since many weight loss medications are controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration, there are both federal and state regulations that must also be followed. Currently, only authorized physicians with D.E.A. … [Read more...] about How Do I Choose A Physician To Help Manage My Weight?
3 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight (And None of Them Are Willpower)
by Emily Farris, Kansas City Enhance Health & Wellness Magazine, featuring the medical practice of Rick Tague, MD, MPH & TM Download the PDF here » … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight (And None of Them Are Willpower)
Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Dr. Rick Tague Are you prepared to face the “Winter Blues”? Everyone tends to feel a little “blah” when the days are short and cold, but for some people seasonal change brings with it something more serious than the blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a form of depression that 20% of Americans struggle with. … [Read more...] about Seasonal Affective Disorder
