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Kristie Leong M.D.

@DrKristieLeong

"Physician sharing no-nonsense #Nutrition & lifestyle tips for your health adventure. More lifestyle, fewer meds. Join the journey"

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Ladies, if you’re after an anti-aging hack, check this out! 🧬✨ In a study of 245 women, poor sleep quality in middle age was linked to significantly shorter telomere length—the protective caps on your chromosomes (like the ends of shoelaces). Shorter telomeres = a hallmark of…

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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is almost here! #DYK antibiotics do NOT treat viruses that cause respiratory infections? Learn when antibiotics are and aren’t needed and help slow the spread of #AntimicrobialResistance bit.ly/4C8FDs #BeAntibioticsAware #USAAW24

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There's more in #greentea than you might imagine! (#infographic) #tea #health

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Feel the burn without leaving home. Make your staircase your go-to stair climber for a workout that fits into your day seamlessly. 🏡📷 #StairChallenge #HealthyLife


Look for opportunities to move more. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, stroll that extra block, or turn gardening into a full-body workout. These small, simple steps create a ripple effect in your health journey - and they're good the planet. Your health, and the planet’s,…


Contrary to popular belief, osteoarthritis is not exclusively an "old person's disease." More than half of adults diagnosed with osteoarthritis are under the age of 653. This challenges the common misconception that only older adults are affected by this condition. 5 Ways to…

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A study in mice found that a diet high in soybean oil caused significant changes in the hypothalamus, a brain region critical for regulating metabolism, body temperature, reproduction, physical growth, and stress response. It also decreased levels of oxytocin (the "love" hormone)…


Bitter isn't so bad! Bitter foods contribute to gut health by promoting a diverse microbiome. They contain phytonutrients that can modulate gut health through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This helps maintain the integrity of the gut barrier and supports overall…

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A flower's delicate beauty, softened by raindrops, reminds us to pause and find wonder in the simplest moments. (Taken on a walk) 💧💧 #Mindfulness #NatureInspiration"

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Magnesium helps maintain synaptic integrity, which could slow age-related cognitive deterioration. Magnesium also has an anti-inflammatory effect on the brain, another contributor to cognitive aging and dementia.


#Nature is not just a place to visit, it's a prescription for vitality, a balm for the soul, and a reminder that we are but a small part of something much bigger and more important. Will you have your dose of nature today? #health #naturalhealth


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Health is a lagging sign of habits What habits can you shift? -how long you sit before walking around -Choosing less sugar in AM = less inflammation -challenging your body with 5 minute strength intervals vs doing the same daily tasks only -when brushing your teeth-do you…


Sharing one of the last flowers of the season. Taken in a walk last week. May your day be as vibrant as its petals. 🙏🤗

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5 Things You Might Not Know about Your Blood Sugar (Infographic)

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Hiking boots or running shoes? Let mountain trails be your treadmill. Fitness with a view. :-) #fitness #exercise #nature


Concentrate on what you can control: Your beliefs Your daily habits Your emotions Your environment Your priorities Your reactions Your choices Free yourself from the burdens of what you cannot change. Focusing on what you can't control fuels stress and anxiety.


Ever noticed how 'you're not old yet' is thrown around like a compliment? 🤔 Maybe it's time we stop viewing age as a negative. Wisdom and experience are priceless. Agree? #AgeIsJustANumber


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