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Momentum

Brewed awakening: you might be drinking too much caffeine

May 15, 2025 caffeine,  coffee,  Department of Family and Community Medicine,  energy

Dr. Luis Rustveld explains how caffeine affects the nervous system and how to properly consume it to reap its benefits.

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Probiotic and prebiotic foods.
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Go with your gut: A guide to probiotics and prebiotics

April 28, 2025 Department of Family and Community Medicine,  Dr. Luis Rustveld,  gut health,  prebiotics,  probiotics

Dr. Luis Rustveld explains the health benefits of probiotics and prebiotics and how they work in tandem to support gut health.

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Molded cheese.
Momentum

Oops, I accidentally ate molded food! Now what?

April 1, 2025 Department of Family and Community Medicine,  Dr. Mike Ren,  Eating,  mold,  molded food

Dr. Mike Ren explains the potential dangers of eating molded food and provides food safety tips and advice.

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Sun In Kim-Vences is an ultramarathoner

March 27, 2025 Department of Family and Community Medicine,  Healthy Habits,  running

It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what

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Momentum

Should we be afraid of gluten?

September 23, 2024 celiac,  Department of Family and Community Medicine,  diet,  gluten

Should everyone eliminate gluten? A Baylor College of Medicine registered dietitian weighs in on the gluten-free fad.

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Finding healthy and convenient foods

February 15, 2024 Department of Family and Community Medicine,  fast food,  Healthy Eating

Dr. Luis Rustveld has tips on how to incorporate healthy, convenient foods into your daily routine while balancing work and family.

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Policywise

Diabetes self-management and gender disparities

August 18, 2023 Department of Family and Community Medicine,  Depressive symptoms,  Diabetes,  gender differences,  Hispanics,  Self-efficacy,  Self-management

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects 23.2 million Americans and is particularly prevalent among Hispanics. Effective self-management is crucial in diabetes care and requires

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Momentum

Heart break doesn’t feel good in a place like this

February 13, 2023 broken heart syndrome,  Department of Family and Community Medicine,  General Internal Medicine,  heart break,  Isabel Valdez,  Mike Ren

Whether it be your first love or the love of your life, enduring heart break is a stressful event that could trigger an episode of broken heart syndrome, a rare but serious health event.

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Momentum

Savor brunch nutritiously

January 26, 2023 brunch,  Department of Family and Community Medicine,  Nutrition

Registered dietitian Luis Rustveld has advice on enjoying delicious brunch without adding unnecessary calories.

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Policywise

What is the essence of our humanity?

December 23, 2022 Department of Family and Community Medicine,  Human Rights,  Humanity,  video

In 2021, I wrote the script for a short (2 minute) animated video project on the value of every person’s life and the inherent, equal

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