By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video If you take a statin medication for cholesterol management, you may have experienced tendon pain and wondered whether the two are connected. For years, patients have reported tendon problems while on statins, but the scientific evidence has been mixed. A large nationwide cohort study now provides some of the strongest evidence to date confirming that statin use is associated with a significa

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 6 min read Watch the Full Video Most people know that regular exercise can help manage high blood pressure. But not all exercise is created equal when it comes to cardiovascular benefits. A growing body of evidence suggests that one specific type of exercise — isometric training — may be the single most effective modality for lowering both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In this post, we will explore the clinical dat

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy, and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have transformed the landscape of medical weight loss. Originally developed for type 2 diabetes management, these medications are now generating excitement for an entirely different reason: their potential role in treating arthritis . Emerging clinical evidence suggests that GLP-1 agonists may not only r

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Sugar is everywhere — and who does not enjoy a little sweetness? But the reality is that sugar poses a silent threat to health, contributing to worse outcomes and chronic pain regardless of body weight. Whether you are normal weight, overweight, or lean, excess sugar is toxic to the body. In this article, I will break down the hidden ways sugar affects your health and how reducing your intake

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Ginger has been a cornerstone of culinary and traditional medicinal practices for over 5,000 years. Revered in Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and ancient Egyptian healing traditions, this humble root has earned a remarkable reputation that modern science is now beginning to validate. Known for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, ginger offers far more t

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 3, 2026 | Last Updated: March 3, 2026 High blood pressure is one of the most common and significant risk factors for heart disease and death — yet many people with dangerously elevated nighttime blood pressure have no idea it is happening. In my practice, I frequently see patients whose daytime readings appear perfectly normal, giving them a false sense of security. But when we look

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 4, 2026 | Last Updated: March 4, 2026 Accurate blood pressure measurement is one of the most fundamental aspects of managing cardiovascular health — yet many people are doing it incorrectly without realizing it. In my practice, I regularly see patients whose blood pressure readings vary significantly depending on how they position their arm during measurement. A recent randomized cli

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 3, 2026 | Last Updated: March 3, 2026 Missing even a single hour of sleep can affect your heart, your brain, and your longevity. As a sports medicine physician, I have seen firsthand how critical sleep is for physical performance, injury recovery, and overall well-being. Whether you are rehabilitating from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply trying to optimize your healt

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 3, 2026 | Last Updated: March 3, 2026 Push-ups are one of the most basic exercises in fitness, but they may reveal far more about your health than you realize. In my practice as a sports medicine physician, I frequently see how muscular strength — or the lack of it — directly impacts long-term health outcomes. A landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Associat