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Welcome to the Mission Metabolic Health Blog
Here you'll find articles written by Dr. Cassleman, covering a wide range of topics related to metabolic health, weight loss, hormone therapy, and preventative medicine. Each post is grounded in medical expertise and real-world patient care—designed to educate, inspire, and support you on your health journey.


Are Mammograms Enough?
Breast cancer risk calculation is a vital step in modern, proactive healthcare—and at Mission Metabolic Health, it’s a core service provided by Dr. Cassleman and our team. Understanding your unique risk of breast cancer allows us to create truly individualized screening and prevention strategies, allowing for early detection, and improving long-term outcomes for every patient we serve. Why Risk Calculation Matters Breast cancer risk tools, such as the Gail Model and the Tyre
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Oct 292 min read


Peptide therapies, an exciting and evolving class of treatments
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body, with a variety of targets to achieve wellness and...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Oct 62 min read


Longevity is a term you hear a lot these days but what does it mean to be a longevity focused doctor?
Longevity is achieved not by treating symptoms, but by proactively addressing the causes of chronic disease through comprehensive...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Sep 222 min read


Why Primary Care Feels Broken—and How We Do It Differently
For many people, a visit to the doctor’s office leaves them feeling more frustrated than helped. Patients often walk out of appointments...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Sep 102 min read


Maximizing Early Cancer Detection: The Role of MRI, Liquid Biopsy, and Trusted Medical Guidance
Early detection is one of our most powerful weapons in the fight against cancer, and here at Mission Metabolic Health, we’re committed to...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Aug 183 min read


Testosterone in Women: A Critical, Overlooked Hormone
Testosterone is commonly mislabeled as a "male hormone," but this is a misconception. In fact, testosterone is the most abundant...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Jul 303 min read


Understanding Lipoprotein(a): A Commonly Overlooked Heart Risk Factor
What Is Lipoprotein(a)? Lipoprotein(a), often abbreviated as Lp(a), or “LP little a” is a type of cholesterol particle found in your...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Jul 92 min read


Why a Standard Lipid Panel May Not Be Enough
Cardiovascular health remains a cornerstone of longevity. Unfortunately, traditional approaches to lipid management often overlook...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Jun 233 min read


Frailty: When Resilience Fades
Not long ago, a close friend shared a heartbreaking story about her mother. Once independent and lively, her mother’s health began to...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Jun 103 min read


Cardiovascular risk from TRT? What It Means for Metabolic Health
For many years there have been concerns about the safety of testosterone replacement in men from a cardiovascular standpoint. The...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Apr 292 min read


Osteoporosis and Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Menopause significantly accelerates bone loss, increasing the risk of osteoporosis—a condition affecting 1 in 2 postmenopausal women globally.
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Apr 162 min read


The Destructive Impact of Low Testosterone on Metabolic Health
Low testosterone levels can have a destructive impact on men's health, particularly in relation to metabolic function. At Mission...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Feb 213 min read


Osteoporosis Prevention: Why Aren’t We Talking About Exercise First?
Despite good intentions and sometimes good outcomes I commonly see our approach to osteoporosis in medicine fall short. This is typically...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Feb 212 min read


Osteoporosis Screening: A Call for Earlier Action
As a physician, I see far too many patients diagnosed with osteoporosis only after they’ve already suffered significant bone loss. The...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Feb 212 min read


Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)/(HRT), is it worth considering?
This article will explore the positive effects of HRT on body composition, bone health, lipids, insulin resistance, sex life, and the manage
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Nov 5, 20244 min read


GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: Exploring the Other Options
Listening to current media it may seem like weight loss drugs did not exist before the advent of GLP-1 medication, but there are other...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Jun 10, 20243 min read


The Dangers of Muscle Mass Loss
Muscle mass loss, also known as sarcopenia, is a serious condition that can have far-reaching consequences on overall health and...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Why it's important to have a doctor following you closely when you are on GLP-1s
(Semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Liraglutide, Saxenda, Tirzepitide, Mounjaro, Zepbound) Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Jun 10, 20243 min read


We Shouldn’t Have to Have this Conversation
OK, let's get it out of the way. Where do we at MMH fall on the endless conversation about the root causes of Obesity. Even though our...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Optimizing Protein, Just for Meatheads?
At your local fitness center or in the halls of MMH for that matter, you may hear a couple of gym rats discussing the merits of different...
Dr. Sean Cassleman
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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