Ask Brynna Connor, MD

Dr. Brynna Connor is our Healthcare Ambassador at NorthWestPharmacy.com. She and NorthWestPharmacy.com share a passion for making your healthcare dollars go as far as possible and we are both concerned about the affordability of prescription drugs.

Dr. Connor works with NorthWestPharmacy.com to help inform and educate the public about health and wellness matters generally so that people can become better healthcare advocates for themselves, to learn to ask the right questions, and to be unafraid of doing so. Licensed to practice medicine in both Texas and Illinois, Dr. Connor is Board-certified in family medicine and she practices anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Practice, the American Academy of Family Practice, the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, the Texas Medical Association, and she has been a pioneer in telemedicine since 2014.

We encourage you to seek Dr. Connor's views about health and wellness matters by emailing AsktheDoctor@NorthWestPharmacy.com to ask her to write an article about a topic that you think will be of interest to the public.* If a topic in your email is selected by Dr. Connor, she will write an article about it and it will be posted to this section of our website. There is no cost to you whatsoever and your name and other contact details will not be revealed.

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Latest Articles

Physical Health

Is Metformin an Anti-Aging Wonder Drug?

Date: May 26, 2023

Metformin is a promising medication that may help with everything from diabetes to cancer to weight loss

Physical Health

What Is the Best Way To Avoid a Hangover?

Date: May 5, 2023

If you have ever experienced a hangover — the physical and emotional effects that can happen after drinking

Nutrition

Superfoods for Those With Asthma and COPD

Date: April 21, 2023

While diet alone can’t typically cure chronic diseases, certain foods can lessen your chances of developing

Brynna Connor, MD on COVID-19

COVID-19

Avoiding the Doctor Due to the Pandemic: The Serious Implications and How You Can Safely Get Medical Care

Date: October 28, 2020

Many people are trying to be responsible...

COVID-19

World’s Second Fastest Supercomputer Shows How COVID-19 Affects the Body

Date: September 30, 2020

Researchers are using all the tools they have in order to better understand...

COVID-19

Which Face Masks Work Best and Which Ones to Avoid?

Date: August 28, 2020

There are many different types and styles of face masks on the market. Do they all offer the same protection? Which ones should...

Brynna Connor, MD on Mental Health

Mental Health

Developmental Disorders in Babies and Toddlers: What Are the Warning Signs?

Date: January 27, 2023

Certain medical conditions can affect the rate at which your baby

Mental Health

Is Stress Really the Silent Killer?

Date: December 19, 2022

Stress — that feeling of extra pressure or strain when something bad or unexpected occurs — can be uncomfortable. However, it can also change or

Mental Health

Can Working From Home Negatively Affect Your Mental Health?

Date: April 21, 2021

In the era of COVID-19, many of us have discovered what it is like to be a remote worker. Our working days

Brynna Connor, MD on Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular Health

What is High Blood Pressure and How Should You Manage It?

Date: September 21, 2020

High blood pressure is an increasing problem for many. As many as 1 out of 3 U.S. adults have this condition. High blood...

Cardiovascular Health

How to Use Technology to Maintain and Improve Cardiovascular Health

Date: August 4, 2020

Across the globe, more people die from heart disease than from any other cause. Taking care of your heart can help keep you...

Brynna Connor, MD on Nutrition

Nutrition

Superfoods for Those With Asthma and COPD

Date: April 21, 2023

While diet alone can’t typically cure chronic diseases, certain foods can lessen your chances of developing

Nutrition

Erectile Dysfunction: Can Superfoods Help? (Part 9 of My Superfoods Series)

Date: October 17, 2022

As many as one in three men experience problems with

Nutrition

Bone-Boosting Foods: Do They Prevent Osteoporosis?

Date: August 18, 2022

Weak bones are a growing concern as you get older. Your bone tissue naturally thins out and loses strength

Brynna Connor, MD on Gastrointestinal Health

Gastrointestinal Health

What Is a Low-Residue Diet?

Date: June 9, 2022

A low-fiber/low-residue diet is a diet with the end goal of having fewer and smaller bowel movements each day and it may help calm symptoms of

Gastrointestinal Health

How Stress Affects the Gut and What You Can Do About It

Date: April 1, 2021

Your gut, also known as your digestive system, includes all of the organs that help your body digest and absorb

Gastrointestinal Health

What Is Sensitive Gut and Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Date: October 8, 2020

When you eat food, it travels a long distance through your body. It passes through your mouth, esophagus, stomach...

Brynna Connor, MD on Diabetes

Diabetes

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes and Treatments

Date: December 2, 2021

Diabetes — a condition that affects more than one in 10 Americans — often leads to additional health problems

Diabetes

Diabetes: Prevention and Treatment

Date: December 1, 2020

Diabetes is a major health concern. In the U.S., about 1 in 10 people have diabetes, and a third of the population has prediabetes. Many people may know that ...

Brynna Connor, MD on Hormones

Hormones

Hypothyroidism: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Date: September 10, 2021

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland isn’t working properly. Around 5% of people in the U.S. have

Hormones

Coping with Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Date: May 19, 2021

Many women struggle with reproductive disorders such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome

Hormones

Will a “Hormone Diet” Help You Lose Weight?

Date: January 29, 2021

Hormones are chemicals that are made by organs called glands. Their job is to act as a messenger between

Brynna Connor, MD on Physical Health

Physical Health

Is Metformin an Anti-Aging Wonder Drug?

Date: May 26, 2023

Metformin is a promising medication that may help with everything from diabetes to cancer to weight loss

Physical Health

What Is the Best Way To Avoid a Hangover?

Date: May 5, 2023

If you have ever experienced a hangover — the physical and emotional effects that can happen after drinking

Physical Health

Understanding Asthma and COPD: What’s The Difference?

Date: April 5, 2023

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are both conditions that affect the lungs and

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Latest Articles

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