Dr. Linda Bullock

09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we reflect on the victims and their families.

09/08/2026

Many of my patients are struggling with gut health issues, so I talk to them about adding prebiotic and probiotic foods to their diets to help promote gut health. If you would like to learn more about foods that encourage gut health, watch this video.
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Foods That Encourage Gut Health Over the last few years, you’ve probably heard a lot about gut health and the microbiome – the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in our gut. Science is just starting to understand the importance of multiplying the good bacteria in our gut, ...

09/04/2026

For years, I’ve encouraged my patients to adopt the Mediterranean style of eating, which includes olive oil. However, olive oil consumption practically doubled between 1990 and 2021. In response, brands began offering olive oil at different price points and styles to keep up with demand. The number of varieties has made it difficult to select the most appropriate olive oil for you. Here are some tips to make buying olive oil easier.

You may have noticed how big the olive oil section of your supermarket has become. Olive oil consumption almost doubled from 1990 to 2021, and brands are offering olive oil at different price points and styles to keep up with the demand.Its popularity as a cooking oil began taking off in the 1980s a...

09/03/2026

My patients complain to me that the high temperatures and stifling humidity of summer can make exercising outdoors much more difficult. It also raises the risk of a heat-related injury. But if outdoor workouts are your “thing”, here are five tips that I share with my patients that can make them a little safer.

It’s mid-summer, 90 degrees and humid, but you want to work out, and you prefer doing it outdoors. Treadmills really aren’t your thing – you feel like a hamster walking or running on one. You’re probably aware summer heat raises your risk for sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat st...

09/01/2026

I want my patients to exercise, eat gut-friendly foods, and get enough rest—yet they still struggle with gut health issues. Why? I think in some cases, it’s the medications they take. Do you take medications that upset your gut health?

Gut health is a relatively new line of research. As more and more studies are published, experts realize that gut microbiota function like an organ. And like other organs, it’s affected by what you ingest. While you’re probably aware your diet can affect biomes, you may not have thought about me...

08/27/2026

When I talk to my patients about gut health, their first thoughts are about foods that can affect it. And they’re correct; the food you eat plays a huge role in your gut health. However, there are at least three other variables that also make a difference. Watch this video, featuring my colleague, Dr. Andrea Klemes, chief medical officer, MDVIP, to learn more. https://bit.ly/4q9IXMR

The food you eat is key to your gut health — but it’s not the only important thing. Exercise, sleep and stress also play an important role. Watch the video above to find out how.

08/25/2026

I always encourage my patients to make a healthy diet, exercise and stress management part of their everyday lives. However, these wellness tactics are difficult and require a huge commitment. Fortunately, there are easier wellness tactics that are just as important and that you can take to help maintain your wellness beyond 60. Share your favorite personal wellness tactic. https://bit.ly/4w5w9Z8

We often think of prevention from the perspective of youth. If we had started eating healthy in our 20s, if we had built strong exercise habits in our 30s, if we had maintained a healthy weight in our 40s … While we can do a lot of good — or bad — when we’re young, we can still have an impac...

08/20/2026

Losing weight is not easy. And sadly, there’s a good chance you won’t achieve your weight loss goals. In fact, it’s very common. Most of my patients who begin a diet don’t achieve their desired results and/or gain back the weight they lost. But their efforts aren’t in vain. Here are some benefits of following a weight-management program, even if you didn’t achieve your weight-loss goals.

Loose clothing. Living a healthier lifestyle helps you gain muscle, making it easier to zip up your jeans and button your jacket.Better focus. A healthier lifestyle is known for sharpening attention and concentration.

08/18/2026

About 50% of my patients have high blood pressure. Hypertension can cause serious health problems; in fact, it’s dubbed “a silent killer”. The condition is largely lifestyle-related, which is why I recommend exercising, following the DASH diet, managing stress, and getting good sleep to help manage it. But a recent study found that eating dark chocolate can help. Foods rich in flavan-3-ols, a plant pigment, such as cocoa, apples, grapes and tea can help lower blood pressure. Here’s what you need to know.

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to a report from the American Heart Association. High blood pressure stiffens the arteries, decreasing the flow of oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to the heart, raising the risk of heart disease and dementia.

08/13/2026

Back pain is a major public health problem and a leading cause of disability. Fortunately, something as simple as walking is considered one of the best tactics for managing back pain. However, historically, it’s been difficult to suggest a specific number of walks per week and a specific walk length. Some of my back pain patients complain that they easily get tired, while others described having to stop suddenly. The good news is: Norwegian researchers think they’ve cracked the code. Here’s what you need to know.

Back pain is a major public health issue and one of the most frequent complaints to doctors. About16 million Americans struggle with chronic back pain and another nearly 65 million people report recent back pain.