June Newsletter
June, 2023
Welcome to the June newsletter. This newsletter aims to provide information and analysis of timely topics from recent articles published in the medical literature. I hope you find this information valuable and helpful in your health journey. If you have comments or questions, please let us know. I hope you enjoy these articles!
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This month, we will discuss fat. We usually focus on fat on our hips, thighs, or stomach. But I will focus on fat in our muscles and fat in our livers. How does fat in these areas affect our health? What medical problems are associated with fat accumulation here? We have been told that a glass or two of wine is good for our hearts. Is this true and what is the mechanism? The answers are below.

Some of you may have received what appeared to be an encrypted email from Colleen at my office. Unfortunately, Colleen's email was hacked this month and we had no way to know who the messages went out to. If you clicked on that message, I would suggest changing your account's password. We apologize for this inconvenience and want to let you know that we have updated our security measures. No financial or health data was compromised.
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Fatty Muscle
Is it possible to identify the likelihood of cognitive decline by analyzing the fat present in muscles? Is having a high-fat content in muscles a cause for concern? Should we aim to have the muscle quality of a sirloin or a ribeye?
Lean Fatty Liver
Type 2 diabetes is commonly associated with obesity, as insulin resistance can lead to glucose intolerance and eventual diabetes. However, is it possible for lean individuals to be at risk for diabetes as well? If so, how can we identify those who are most susceptible? Is liver fat a determining factor in this scenario?
Alcohol and the Heart
Many have heard that consuming a glass or two of wine can be beneficial for heart health, but is this true? What is the reason behind it? Is it the presence of resveratrol in red wine or is alcohol itself protective for the heart? How does this measure up against the potential risks of alcohol consumption? Is it necessary to start drinking alcohol if one does not already?
To Your Health...
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Mark Niedfeldt, M.D.


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