Tyson Garfield, DO

12/21/2025

The holidays disrupt routines—and that’s normal.

Late nights, travel, shared meals, and busy schedules can make it feel like you’re “off track.” But healthspan isn’t built on perfection. It’s built on flexibility, recovery, and returning to supportive habits without guilt.

Protecting sleep, gentle movement, and consistency during busy seasons helps preserve long-term health and resilience.

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12/19/2025

We often talk about budgeting, investing, and saving more—but rarely about financial recovery.

Financial stress behaves a lot like chronic physical stress. When money decisions feel constant and urgent, our brains shift into short-term thinking. This leads to decision fatigue, impulse spending, or avoidance—none of which support long-term wealth.

It’s not surprising. The average American with credit card debt now carries thousands of dollars at high interest rates, creating ongoing mental and emotional strain.

Wealthspan isn’t built by constantly tweaking or reacting. It’s built through simple systems, fewer decisions, and intentional pauses—especially at year’s end.

December isn’t about judgment. It’s a chance to step back, take stock, and reset with clarity.

The path to health and wealth isn’t complicated — but it is hard.
Sustainable systems make it easier to stay the course.

12/14/2025

We often think healthy aging means pushing harder—more exercise, more productivity, more effort.

But the science tells a different story.

Your body doesn’t get stronger during stress. It gets stronger during recovery.

Quality sleep, adequate rest between workouts, and proper nutrition are not signs of weakness—they’re the foundation of healthspan. Without them, stress accumulates and aging accelerates.

If you’re feeling constantly tired, sore, or stuck despite “doing everything right,” the missing piece may not be effort—but recovery.

The path to health and wealth isn’t complicated — but it is hard.
Sometimes the hardest part is knowing when to rest.

12/12/2025

As we approach the end of the year, this is the perfect moment to pause and look honestly at your financial picture — starting with your annual net worth statement.

This simple check-in isn’t about judgment. It’s about awareness.
Your net worth shows whether your money moved in the direction of your values, or whether it’s time to adjust course in the year ahead.

In this week’s Wealthspan post, I cover:

• Why an annual net worth snapshot is a critical part of financial wellbeing
• How it helps reveal your financial habits — the helpful and the harmful
• The updated 2026 retirement and HSA contribution limits
• And why catch-up contributions for high earners must now be Roth-only

If you want more clarity, more intention, and more alignment between your financial decisions and the life you want to live:

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Because the path to health and wealth isn’t complicated — but it is intentional.

12/09/2025

Your annual physical tells you how your body is doing — but it doesn’t tell you how your life is doing.
That’s why I created the Healthspan + Wealthspan Check-Up — a comprehensive, easy-to-use yearly review that helps you understand how well you’re aging across the areas that matter most.

As a physician, MBA graduate, and Certified Financial Education Instructor, I’ve seen how deeply our health and money influence each other.
This tool brings both sides together.

With the Healthspan + Wealthspan Check-Up, you can:
🌿 Track key labs and metabolic markers
💪 Measure strength, mobility, and functional health
🧠 Review memory, mood, and cognitive wellness
💰 Assess your savings, spending, and financial readiness
📋 Reflect on purpose, goals, and “what matters most”

It’s a clear, structured way to see where you are today — and where to focus next year.

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If you’ve been wanting a simple way to take charge of your health and financial future, this is it.

Track your net worth and key healthy aging biomarkers in one place. This annual Wealthspan + Healthspan checkup helps you spot trends, set goals, and plan your future.

12/07/2025

Chronic stress doesn’t just make you feel overwhelmed — it can actually change the way your body ages.

When cortisol rises and falls normally, it protects you. But when the stress response stays “on” for too long, your cells begin to tune it out like a smoke alarm that won’t stop ringing. Inflammation rises. Sleep worsens. Energy drops. And biological aging accelerates.

This week on The Medicine Check, I’m breaking down:
🌿 What cortisol really does in the body
🌿 Why chronic stress leads to inflammation and fatigue
🌿 How daily stress resilience can slow aging
🌿 3 small habits you can start this week

If you’re working toward a longer, healthier life, you don’t want to miss this.

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“The path to health and wealth isn’t complicated — but it is hard.”

12/06/2025

Myth: “It’s too late to start saving or investing.”
Fact: The best time to start was yesterday — the second-best time is today.

Whether you’re 35, 45, or 65, small, consistent steps compound more than most people realize:
📈 $50–$100/mo invested over time
📅 Automating contributions
💡 Avoiding high-interest debt
🧠 Learning the basics of investing

Financial wellness is a journey — not a deadline.
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12/05/2025

As the year winds down, there’s one financial habit that can make a huge difference in your long-term independence:
➡️ Your annual net worth statement.

Understanding your net worth helps you:
📊 Track your financial progress
🎯 Align spending with your values
💪 Build resilience and confidence for the year ahead

In this week’s Wealthspan post, I break down:
🔹 Why net worth is the most important financial metric
🔹 How to complete a year-end financial checkup
🔹 Simple steps to strengthen your financial health before January

If you’re focused on financial well-being and long-term security, this is the perfect time to start.

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12/04/2025

Aging isn’t about losing what you once had — it’s about building what matters most now.
You can get stronger.
You can learn new skills.
You can improve your health, your habits, and your purpose.

✨ Healthy aging starts with changing the story you tell yourself.

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12/03/2025

Which myth did YOU grow up believing?

Let’s talk about the myths we’ve all heard 👇

Which of these aging myths did you grow up believing?
1️⃣ “Memory always gets worse with age.”
2️⃣ “Snoring is normal.”
3️⃣ “You need less sleep as you get older.”
4️⃣ “Strength training is unsafe for older adults.”
5️⃣ “It’s too late to start exercising.”

💬 Comment the number you’ve heard the most!

The one I hear repeated over and over is #1!

12/02/2025

There’s a lot of misinformation around aging — but you deserve clarity grounded in science.
At TheMedicineCheck.com, you’ll find physician-reviewed tools and guidance to help you age with strength, purpose, and confidence.

My work as a physician, MBA graduate, and Certified Financial Education Instructor gives me a unique perspective on both health span and wealth span.

📘 Healthy aging guides
🧮 Simple tools
💬 Financial literacy basics
🌿 Research-backed insights

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12/01/2025

Myth: Aging automatically means losing strength, energy, and mobility.
Fact: Much of what we call “aging” is actually deconditioning — not destiny.

Adults 40+ can build strength, protect muscle mass, improve balance, and maintain mobility with even small weekly habits:
💪 2 days/week of strength training
🚶 Daily walking
🛌 Quality sleep
🥗 Prioritizing protein

Aging is natural. Decline is not inevitable.
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