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10 Rewards for Losing “Unwanted” Weight
Unwanted weight gain is a real bother. Gaining just 15 lbs is enough to increase one’s risk of ugly things like cancer and heart disease.… Read More »
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The Human Mind…What a Terrible Thing to Waste
Protecting Our Brains as We Age Alzheimer’s Dementia is the sixth leading cause of death, and one of the most feared of diseases. As the… Read More »
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Prostate Health: 10 Strategies To Lower Your Risk (or the risk of those you love!)
Prostate problems are one of the most common and bothersome medical problems of men as they age. In fact, current trends are that most men… Read More »
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Joints: 3 Strategies To Make Them Last A Lifetime
“My joints hurt…” is one of the most common and disabling concerns I hear from my patients. Pain with every step or just getting out… Read More »
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Sodas: Tasty, Addictive, and Deadly!
One of the most common nutrition questions I am asked is, “Dr. Tague, what do you think about sodas?” As a recovering diet cola addict… Read More »
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Do You Love “Wrong Foods”?
One of the curiosities in America is WHY so many people are overweight. We all know that excess weight is damaging to health, self-esteem, relationships,… Read More »
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4 Reasons NOT to Lose Weight
“Shall I lose weight or not?” The answer to this question is often THE ANSWER that will determine one’s health and weight destiny. The logical… Read More »
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Blueberries: Nature’s Gift for Health
When it comes to blueberries, I consider them one of nature’s true jewels. These beautiful berries are a delight to the eyes, delicious, and have… Read More »
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Stress: The Health “Terminator”
Stress… We feel it frequently, and, if we are honest, we often accidentally “invite it” into our lives. Yet one thing is certain…. no one… Read More »
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Choosing a Weight Loss Plan: Keys for Success if…. “I’ve just got to lose 40 Pounds”
I overheard a revealing father to son comment while eating breakfast out recently. I couldn’t help but hear the family of 3 at the table… Read More »
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Popular Post: “Early Death” and Why The Battle is Personal
Periodically, we repost our most popular articles for new readers and for review. I miss my dad. He was a great man who, at the… Read More »
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Multivitamins, Minerals and Optimum Health… Why I Still Take Mine
I found myself scratching my head this week at the following news headline: “Multivitamin researchers say ‘case is closed’ after studies find no health benefits.”… Read More »
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22 Surprising “Side Effects” of Weight Loss…
You may not have thought about it, but weight loss has some amazing “side effects”. We all know that medications have side effects, some of… Read More »
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Vitamin C: Nutrition “Hero”
Fatigue, easy bruising, dental problems, joint pain, bleeding gums, and even death were common among British sailors in the 1700’s. The symptoms were easily prevented,… Read More »
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Coconut Oil: Tropical Treasure for Health
“Eating fat is bad for you.” “Saturated fat causes heart attacks.” “Oils are bad for you, avoid them like the plague.” Likely you’ve heard these… Read More »
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Weight Loss Success: Why Meal Replacements?
For the first time in history, our world has more overweight people than underweight! Diseases of calorie excess, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and… Read More »
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Olive Oil: Lubricant for Life!
Olive oil… You’ve heard that it is really good for you, but how? And does it make that much of a health difference? Does it… Read More »
Dr. Tague's Center for Nutrition & Preventive Medicine
Medically Supervised Weight Loss Clinics in Topeka & Kansas City
Weight Loss & Obesity Medicine Specialist in Kansas City & Topeka
Rick Tague, M.D., M.P.H. & T.M. is a nutrition & weight loss specialist and the Founder & Medical Director of the Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, P.A.
Dr. Tague is an Alpha Omega Alpha honors graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He also holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from Tulane. Dr. Tague is board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine. His medical practice has focused on nutrition, weight loss, and obesity medicine since 1996.
