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Nutrition, Optimum Health, & Preventing the “Deadly 4”
As a physician, my mission is your Optimum Health. Then, as I consider the best health-care approaches for you and others, I ask two questions:… Read More »
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Nutrition for Weight Loss and Health
Nutrition… just what is it and why does it matter? This is absolutely the core question that MUST be answered if we are pursuing optimum… Read More »
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Calories & Weight Control: 3 Keys to “Manage The 1%”
Calories (the measure of energy contained in food) are the ONLY source of power for humans. In fact, calories energize human metabolism and human function… Read More »
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4 Truths for “Feeling Fabulous”
I value the real life experience of health (including feeling great!) as much or more than anyone I know. Although I think all would say… Read More »
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“Early Death” and Why The Battle Is Personal
I miss my dad. He was a great man who, at the age of 82, died too early. He had a difficult childhood, to say… Read More »
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Maximizing Our Memory: Part 3 – Memory and Aging
Brain Shrinkage with Aging and Associated Memory Loss Mental function, unfortunately, does deteriorate with age and is associated with the unpleasant reality of “brain shrinkage”. … Read More »
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Maximizing Our Memory: Part 2 – Nutrition
For some reason, the vast majority of people find that their memory ability could and should be better. And, this concern only becomes more common… Read More »
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Maximizing Our Memory: Part 1 – Lifestyle
Maximizing Our Memory Our memory is truly one of our greatest assets. It’s crucial for every aspect of life: career, school, relationships (remembering names, faces,… Read More »
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Memory Loss and Aging
Brain Shrinkage and “Cognitive Decline” Mental function, unfortunately, does deteriorate with age and is associated with the unpleasant reality of “brain shrinkage”. Known in research… Read More »
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Why Pursue Prevention? A Personal Strategy…
I heard an intriguing quote this week, “America is not about prevention… We would much rather build a hospital at the bottom of a cliff… Read More »
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How Do I Choose A Physician To Help Manage My Weight?
For many years now, the State of Kansas has placed a number of restrictions on various weight loss treatments. Since many weight loss medications are… Read More »
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Are you prepared to face the “Winter Blues”? Everyone tends to feel a little “blah” when the days are short and cold, but for some… Read More »
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Self-Control and Weight Loss: Is It The Answer?
I have tremendous respect and concern for individuals seeking to enhance their health through weight loss and positive nutrition. In fact, serving them is my… Read More »
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Aggressive, Non-Surgical, Medical Weight Loss Using Very Low Calorie Diets: What Does The Research Show?
At the Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, we use a “multi-dimensional” approach to weight loss. In other words, we donʼt rely on just one… Read More »
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Glycemic Index, What’s It All About?
Glycemic Index (GI) is an effective way to measure a carbohydrate-containing food’s effect on blood sugar. Some foods produce a higher blood sugar level than… Read More »
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Childhood Obesity
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: Be aware every month, not just September! September has been designated Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Although this is a great tool… Read More »
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Omentum Fat
Omentum Fat by any other name is still the same…Belly Fat, Beer Gut, Abdominal Fat, Spare Tire, Visceral Fat, Intra-Abdominal Adiposity (IAA)…it’s the “sheet” of… Read More »
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Why Meal Replacements Work
Research suggests that continuing to utilize meal replacements as part of a nutritious diet can help you maintain your goal weight better than using no… Read More »
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Keep on Track with Food Journaling
In a recent study by Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, it was shown that participants who kept food journals lost almost double the weight… Read More »
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The Power of Protein
Get the Power of Protein! Protein is especially important in our diets when attempting weight loss. Studies show that diets with higher protein and reduced… Read More »
Dr. Tague's Center for Nutrition & Preventive Medicine
Medical Weight Loss Kansas City Topeka Overland Park Leawood
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.
