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Infrared Sauna Benefits: What the Research Supports and What It Doesn’t

Discover which infrared sauna benefits the research actually supports and which popular detox claims fall short under scrutiny.

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Why We’re Not Recommending the New mRNA Flu Shot (MFLUSIVA) This Year

Learn why Banner Peak Health is not recommending the new mRNA flu shot this season and which proven flu vaccine it prefers for older adults.

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A woman sits hunched over on the edge of her bed holding her back, experiencing pain from osteopenia.

There’s Magic in My Bones: How to Reverse Osteopenia

How to reverse osteopenia: The standard advice is wrong. A physician ranks what actually moves bone density after 40.

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Does Hydrogen Water Work? A Physician’s Read of the Evidence

Does hydrogen water work? A physician tested a bottle, read the research, and grades the claims. The answer surprised her.

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Do Vibration Plates Work? A Doctor’s Evidence-Based Verdict

Vibration plate benefits are real but meager. A doctor explains the science, who vibration plates help, and why walking and weights are the better investment.

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WHOOP vs. Oura: A Doctor Who Wears One Explains How to Choose

WHOOP vs. Oura: A physician who has worn both compares pricing, features, and what most spec comparisons get wrong. Plus, when to skip a wearable entirely.

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Fall Vaccine Update 2026

Banner Peak Health’s fall vaccine update 2026: our flu, RSV, and COVID vaccine picks, plus a nasal spray that may cut your infection risk.

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How We Distinguish Real Longevity Medicine From Snake Oil

Longevity medicine is everywhere, but where’s the proof? Dr. Rotman reviews the evidence and shares 10 interventions proven to help you live longer.

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Did the Galleri Cancer Test Fail? A Doctor’s Interpretation of the Latest Data

Understand how the GRAIL Galleri test detects cancer early and why mixed study results do not mean the screening failed.

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