Physician & Founder of BetterMedicine.com A platform that turns the latest research into everyday health strategies.
Joined November 2009
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6 May 2018
I was still a resident when you called to say you were having chest pain.
I flew home and was with you when you were diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer.
You never got to see me graduate Mom, but you are with me on every shift.
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Jun 11
40% of Individuals don't know they have high cholesterol. My latest Substack breaks down the new cholesterol guidelines into clear, practical health strategies you can start using today. open.substack.com/pub/better…
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Jun 8
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to focus on the well-being of the fathers, brothers, sons, and friends. An this is important because right now men’s health is struggling.open.substack.com/pub/better…
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May 21
The secret to healthier cholesterol levels might be hiding right inside your pantry. My latest newsletter reveals how eating oats, even for just two days, can reduce your LDL cholesterol by 10%. open.substack.com/pub/better…
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May 18
I’ve been plant-based for 25 years, I swim, bike, run, I’m the weirdo who brings the kale salad to work and despite this, one of my cholesterol biomarkers was twice the normal limit. Do you know your Lp(a)? Listen Here: bettermedicine.com/lipid-max…
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May 16
Do you know your Lp(a), ApoB, and hs-CRP? My latest podcast explains the new cholesterol guidelines and the new biomarkers they recommend everyone get tested for. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Apr 23
Earth Day reminds us that our daily choices—especially what we eat—can significantly influence both our health and the environment. open.substack.com/pub/better…
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Apr 13
The latest Better Medicine Podcast reveals three ways to naturally lower your blood pressure to get you feeling your absolute best. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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ApoB and Lp(a) reflect your risk of heart disease—yet most doctors don't test for them. Find out why they matter and how to get your levels right where they need to be. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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What’s causing the rise of colorectal cancer in young people? My latest podcast covers everything you need to know to stay healthy and cancer free. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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4 Dec 2024
Every patient I saw in our new ER today was in an ACTUAL PRIVATE ROOM. I haven’t had this happen to me in more than a decade of practicing medicine. A 🧵…
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4 Dec 2024
I didn’t have to examine a patient in a crowded hallway. I didn’t have to worry that my patients personal history was being heard by dozens of others nearby...
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4 Dec 2024
I was able to devote my complete attention to my patients and their families. My patients felt heard, respected, and valued. I felt like a good doctor today.
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David Zodda, MD retweeted
14 Nov 2024
7 powerful lessons learned as a family caregiver
(image via @sulefati7) #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #caregiving
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David Zodda, MD retweeted
31 Aug 2024
Med students, don’t underestimate how much you help your residents! Was drowning today and my med student constantly reminded me of scans that resulted and things to check on throughout the day. The little things help so much 😭 you matter as a med student!
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David Zodda, MD retweeted
1 Sep 2024
New data: The suicide risk for female physicians is 76% higher than the general population.
Women in medicine need your support. We need reasonable workloads, adequate support, respect from colleagues, equitable pay, & work environments absent of discrimination & harassment.
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David Zodda, MD retweeted
12 Jun 2024
As a research mentor, it’s common to see someone whose project is not working but they are doing all the right things to troubleshoot.
Don’t underestimate the power of saying “Even though your experiments are failing, you are still succeeding at research.”
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14 Jun 2024
Kintsugi, the Japanese art of pottery repair, uses gold to fill the cracks of broken pottery. The gold accentuates the cracks, drawing attention to them, and perhaps making it even more beautiful. What would happen if we were to embrace our imperfections?
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David Zodda, MD retweeted
23 May 2024
The best place to relax is near water.
After just 2 minutes of viewing water outdoors, blood pressure and heart rate drop. It's more calming to look at a lake, pool, or stream than trees or grass.
Beaches are popular for a reason. Wider bodies of water bring more tranquility.
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David Zodda, MD retweeted
20 May 2024
I know it sounds radical; I know it sounds utopian. But it exists in many other countries around the world.
We can and we must create a system in which people can go to any doctor they want, any hospital they want, and not have to take out their wallet.
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